Gretel

Pattern: Gretel by Ysolda
Yarn: Cascade 220 heathers... 2 balls (second one used about 2 yards of it!)
Needles: Size 5s and 7s circs

This hat is another Christmas knit - the one that's going to my secret santa.  Of course I'm risking the fact that she may look on this here blog and see it but I mean come on... you knew it was going to be something knitted! ;-)  I really loved the pattern and made the slouchy version.  I would absolutely make this again but next time will do the regular size instead.  I also just did my regular cast on instead of going tubular.  I definitely want to try that cast on for my next Gretel but where I was at the time I casted on I didn't have the proper tools - an extra needle - and I really just wanted to get it started.

I am so happy with this hat and I can't wait to gift it.  The knitted presents are still steadily coming along.  I just casted on for a Wallaby and am through the front pouch and will hopefully start on the first sleeve tomorrow.  I'm making it to fit a 1 year old so knitting is going somewhat fast.  I do though have a couple of knits that may need take priority this coming week though.  We're having a few "Christmas Dinners" next weekend which I kinda forgot about so Christmas is really the on 16th for me!   My brother is flying in from London and unfortunately can't be here for the 25th so we're doing a little Christmas observed next Sunday.  He's pretty much set but I thought I would make the Trinity Hat for his girlfriend.

I spent my weekend working at my LYS and knitting away on the Wallaby in great company.  Patricia the shop owner was finishing her own Drops A-line jacket (which looks great by the way!) and our friend David was working on a Koolhaas.  I have Dave to thank for the great Gretel shots!  It truly was a great weekend knitting, drinking wine and telling funny stories (oh and a few knock knock jokes.)

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend filled with great knits and friends.

Comments

[Alice]

Gorgeous Gretel! This is going to be the best Secret Santa gift there I'm sure.

You definitely need to make one for yourself soon; it looks so good on you :)

[Kirsten]

Oooo, Gretel is gorgeous. You are a very kind Secret Santa!

[Lolly]

if I were you, I would keep it. looks smashing on you ;) but, of course, I guess your giftee will like it too!

[stacey]

very cute!!! your Christmas is how we do our Thanksgiving! :) early!

[nova]

Nice, very nice. And the mittens in your last post, even nicer! I love these to knitted gifties, those are some lucky people on your Christmas list.

[Julie]

Looks great! I love that sage green colour. Your secret santa is one lucky hot dog!

[Kirsten]

Your Gretel looks great! I have one in progress for my sister as a Christmas gift and I can't wait to finish it. Because then I can make one for myself!

[Heather]

Knock Knock jokes--right on! Gretel looks great, make one for yourself because it looks great on you!

[Leslie]

All those scrumptous cables and heathery yarn. A sure winner!

[Nonnahs]

Ack! Another gorgeous hat! You're killing me with these. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!

[Suze]

Great hat..I've seen the pattern on Ysolde's blog but it's fun to see your version. And Dave takes good pictures!

[Jenni]

So cute! I bought this pattern to, I just haven't gotten around to knitting it yet:( You're my inspiration!

[tiennie]

This is beautiful!

[abby]

The hat is beautiful, and the color shows off the pattern so well. Very, very nice, and what a lucky receipient!

[Elinor]

Kudos to Dave on the photos! I don't know what I like better: Gretel or the pictures! The hat is just stunning! I love all of those cables.