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December 28, 2006
Tis better to give...
Enough with all of my presents already!
Did I actually GIVE any presents this year? Or just GET GET GET???
Remember that sneaky little Christmas knitting project I snuck in at the last minute? Well, here's the big reveal: It's Odessa, for my little sis!
Project Details:
Pattern: Odessa, magknits.com, by Grumperina
Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK, 1 ball, Size 6 lavender colored beads.
Needle Size: Denise circular needles, size 5 and 6, one set of size 6 DPNs.
Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, knitting in the round, yarnover, slip slip knit, knitting with beads!
Pattern Modifications: I added one inch to the length of the hat before starting the decreases. (Otherwise it looked like a beanie!) I also used a size 5 needle instead of size 4 to knit the ribbing because the Denise set only goes down to size 5.
Time to knit: Less than a week, including ripping back the decreases after discovering the hat was too short
Final impressions: I love this pattern, and everyone thinks the swirly pattern is magical. The beads are nice, too. The pattern gives a very nice description of how to knit them in. Oh - do NOT forget to buy a beading needle when you're getting ready to make this pattern. Those beads will not fit on a tapestry needle, and this yarn will not fit in a regular sewing needle!
My sister's husband likes it, too. =) (please disregard the Kansas shirt. My family is all Mizzou grads and yes, we hold it against him for being a Jayhawk!)
Posted by zarah at December 28, 2006 7:19 PM
Comments
Go Mizzou!
Posted by: Mom at December 28, 2006 9:31 PM
Now, now, leave the poor Jayhawk alone, Zarah! Rock chalk!
Posted by: Elinor at December 28, 2006 10:00 PM
hehehe, he looks so happpy with that hat on, I reckon you should make him one :)
Posted by: Isela at December 29, 2006 1:18 AM
Very chic hat! Go Mizzou!
Posted by: Tammy at December 29, 2006 8:15 AM
I love Odessa. It's gorgeous. The color is very nice.
Posted by: Melissa at December 29, 2006 8:37 AM
I'm glad the Odessa is popular with all members of your family :) When I made my Odessa, I threaded the beads on in the way described in this article.
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/na_knitting/article/0,2025,DIY_14141_4155404,00.html
I wish I had made mine longer, too so that my ears were more covered. You're clever for fixing that.
Posted by: Jenna at December 29, 2006 9:03 AM
That Odessa hat is so pretty! I need to make one. Glad it was appreciated!!
Posted by: Lolly at December 29, 2006 10:54 AM
Looks like your sis loves her hat! And her hubby too! : )
Posted by: amanda cathleen at December 29, 2006 3:57 PM
Love the Odessa! I've been meaning and meaning to try it, but the beads scare me.
Posted by: Laura at December 29, 2006 4:02 PM
Odessa looks so pretty and it does look magical! You are such a brilliant knitter! Looks like you all had a wonderful Christmas!
Posted by: KnitPasits at December 30, 2006 8:15 AM
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