Thanks for all the comments on my malabrigo hat! It sure is keeping me toasty!
I don’t want to post the pattern in its entirety (laws and all that) so here are the ways in which I deviated from the Lady Detective Hat (from Knit 2 Together, since I know someone will ask that).
Followed the top instructions, but working in stockinette stitch. Purl the last round of the crown. I didn’t bind off the crown and pick up; instead I just kept knitting (and switched to a circ) in stockinette rather than the pattern stitch.
The first time, I knit the hat as prescribed and it was way huge – my fault; looser gauge with it being in stockinette. So the last (and best-fitting) time, I decreased (k2tog) about every ten stitches or so in the first round of the body. I shortened the body. I removed a couple rows from the brim because it was getting too long, and mirrored that in the brim lining. I think that’s it!
Progress shots on Lady E:
Almost done – and this photo’s slightly outdated now! I’m on the ninth ball, and I’m a bit undecided as to what to do for the trim. I don’t really like fringe, and the one from the book (with its intricate knotting) is way out. Maybe normal tassels? I kind of feel like the ends need something. Maybe again, maybe they don’t need anything. Any suggestions?
Hey Laura,
I just started a Lady E on the weekend out of Manos and I am totally torn on the edging issue. I like the fringe in the pictures but we will see how I feel when I finish all of the knitting.
How about simple, lightweight (wood?) beads with some yarn tails?
I think the tassels is a really good idea. I think it needs some visual weight on the ends to really complete it.
I am so desperate to knit that shawl….damn budget!
oooh, that is turning out just lovely! i adore that colorway. by the way, what size needles are you using? just curious.
Oooh! Love your Lady E. Great colorway. I chose to go ahead and do the fringe from the book after some debate. I ended up loving it, however it did take about half a skein of yarn.
I did normal tassels for my lady e. and loved the way it came out.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/339888281_db9768eadb_o.jpg
I love the colors in your Lady E! It’s turning out beautifully!
It’s coming along wonderfully! Try checking out the KAL http://scarfstyle.blogspot.com/ to see how others solved the same issue.
Maybe if you sewed some beads onto the end. I’m thinking something muted, but maybe iridescent? Anyway, I agree with the whole not liking the thought of a fringe.
i would go with the book. I did, and I love how is came out. The link is to my finished Lady E. http://catmouse76.blogspot.com/2006/09/lady-eleanor.html
LadyE is lovely. I love to knit entrelac. I like tassels on the end of entrelac.