Quite a while ago Zach asked me to knit him a panda hat and because he is an industrial designer and uber cool we spent quite a lot of time discussing the shape and the texture. What he didn't know was the final hat was in fact number four - the others were not what I wanted at all.
I like to think of myself as quite stylish and glamorous but looking at the photographs from Fridays leaving party I pale to insignificance next to the designers I work with. They are such photogenic creatures, doesn't really help that I always look like a half witted piglet in photos but....
How does an over 6 foot tall man look good in a furry panda hat? Here is how:
There will be a fifth incarnation of this hat - no pink in the ears and a different yarn, less sheep like and more fur like, as Zach has requested. I think I will need to block this better as one side has a slight bump that I don't like so much. I may also need to write the pattern out as well as quite a few others in the office would like a version of this hat - I may start taking orders!
4 comments:
Utterly cool! Just fantastic. I hope the Chinese have a sense of humor!
And thank you for your kind comments about Honeysuckle--it is amazingly warm and soft to wear.
Errrrm excuse me. I love this hat. My friend loves this hat too. How much would you charge for two of these? Can we place an order? :-)
They are wicked...great skills. Keep up the good work.
I am glad you enjoyed the story. We hope to have the pattern finished by the New Year.
Thanks! It takes a little practice.
Would a Spinning Lace Yarn on a Spindle tutorial be useful to you?
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