Tuesday, January 17, 2012

FO

Hat, 2012

I kept meaning to ask the ever-inspiring Rachel what an FO was, and then I figured it out. It's knitspeak for a finished object (knitted object).

So here's my most recent FO. A hat. I finished it this morning and I'm so pleased. I bought the yarn from Sophie at Bluebird Yarn in Sausalito. The yarn is a Merino Wool/Alpaca/Silk blend (Mirasol Sulka in Wine, Shade: 203). I found the Colour Sparks pattern on Ravelry. It is also available on Etsy. As you can see, I decided against the flower. I just wasn't feeling flowery.

It knit up quickly, well, there was a bit of drama last night, but it was silly, so I won't get into it. It fits perfectly. Completing it was a nice way to begin a day.

And that's not all. I recently finished some pretty sweet fingerless gloves. I used Madelinetosh yarn for the first time. Laurie from Greenwich Yarn (here in San Francisco) thought I would like it, and I did. Knitting with it was a treat.

Watch out, I'm moving, albeit slowly, beyond scarves...
Posted by Denise | Chez Danisse at 1:35 PM
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25 comments:

  1. MiseJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    It's a lovely hat. Perhaps one day we'll get to see you (from the back, reading a book) wearing it?

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  2. Denise | Chez DanisseJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    mise, Ha! Perhaps.

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  3. @tadajaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I love the colourway, and it looks like a great (warm, comfortable, versatile) hat.

    Now I'm wondering whether to repurpose the mossy green Sulka that I made into a not entirely successful beret, and try something similar...

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  4. Denise | Chez DanisseJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    tadaja, Tough call. Sometimes those not entirely successful projects carry sentimental value.

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  5. @tadajaJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I must say also that I admire your knitting aesthetic very much: wood/bamboo needles, quality yarns, rich colours.

    Good luck with your future projects.

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  6. Michele | Cooking At HomeJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Beautiful color. Looks warm. Happily awaiting more of your FOs.

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  7. kateJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Love your hat. Fingerless gloves, in my opinion, are ridiculously addicting. Fair warning :)

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  8. ChloeJanuary 17, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Good for you! The hat is beautiful.

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  9. ClairJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Really beautiful...I love simple pictures of FOs. There is something so poetic about them.

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  10. raining sheepJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Oh my! it's gorgeous, beautiful color. Madeline Tosh has amazing yarn!

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  11. JanisJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Just in time for the cold cold weather. The color is gorgeous and your skill is perfection.


    (I have been having the hardest time getting your comment page to work. This happened last time too and I can't figure it out ???)

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  12. alexandriaJanuary 17, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    This is such a great colour for your gorgeous hat. Yay! to an FO!

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  13. Sharon ParkerJanuary 17, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    What a fine hat, and such lovely yarn. I can imagine what a pleasure it was to work with.

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  14. Amelia from z tasty lifeJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    Burgundy red: would go great with a glass of red wine sipped outside next to a fire...

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  15. TracyJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    I can't wait to see what you knit next. I'd love to see a Denise original.

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  16. JaneJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    yay for the hat! It's a cute one and I love the color! Can't wait to see what you knit up next!

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  17. RWJanuary 18, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    I love that hat. Love it.

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  18. RachelJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    and WIP = work in progress. Now you should be completely up to speed. So cool that you knit a hat (and are moving beyond scarves)!! And it's so pretty...

    Isn't Madelinetosh amazing yarn to knit with?

    I'm glad to be a knitting inspiration...

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  19. Denise | Chez DanisseJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks for all the kind words!

    Janis, Oh no... Not sure what to say. I wish there was something I could do.

    Rachel, Aha! WIP, now I'm really in the know. Thank you.

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  20. JulieJanuary 19, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I need to be moving towards scarves. I am so inspired by the many amazing knitting projects that are happening all around me. My sister tried to show me the basics over Christmas but I was too busy cooking and having a mini mental meltdown to focus and learn. Now she has gone to Holland for six months so I guess it will be up to my 97 year old Grandma, who just happens to live next door, to show me. Wish us luck!

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  21. Rachael | The Slow-Cooked SentenceJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Nicely done, Denise, and with still many months to wear it before spring arrives.

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  22. ElaineJanuary 22, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Gorgeous colour, sweet style, skillfully knitted and beautifully photographed. You are so talented.

    PS. I, too, had been having some trouble commenting earlier this week. Hence, all my comments tonight.

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  23. Teresa, foodonfifthJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I knit, but not very well. I have kind of given it up. Your hat makes me want to take it up again and try harder. Beautiful color yarn.

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  24. Denise | Chez DanisseJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Teresa, If you decide to take it up again, be easy on yourself. I suggest making something very simple. It will still be gratifying.

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  25. Denise | Chez DanisseJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Julie, I've learned so much by searching knitting videos on youtube. Just in case you need a back-up.

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