tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8143792125833750302.post260641187415393034..comments2023-01-16T05:01:01.400-08:00Comments on AKQGuy: A Return to the Baby Hatakqguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10142774793555082883noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8143792125833750302.post-70858696944846529392012-01-19T05:51:14.856-08:002012-01-19T05:51:14.856-08:00Thanks. I always neglect cotton as a natural fibr...Thanks. I always neglect cotton as a natural fibre. Thanks for the inspiration. I am going to start with some sock yarn (which is washable) that I have on hand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8143792125833750302.post-26722140478264358782012-01-18T17:17:17.870-08:002012-01-18T17:17:17.870-08:00I make it up as I go. I get my guage and run from ...I make it up as I go. I get my guage and run from there and just play with the stitchwork and colors as I go. This batch of hats is made with some leftover knit picks comfy fingering that is a 75% pima cotton and 25% acrylic blend so it's very washable. My charity hats are just made from what ever appropriate remnants I have on hand. This yarn came from a baby jacket kit I purchased from knitpicks.com.akqguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142774793555082883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8143792125833750302.post-352031136968490912012-01-18T06:17:47.412-08:002012-01-18T06:17:47.412-08:00I, too, like Joe, think the colours you have chose...I, too, like Joe, think the colours you have chosen are beautiful. I can't think of any skin tone that would not benefit from wearing that hat. Do you find your patterns on the internet or do you just start knitting and create something from your experiences? Im interested, too, in the type of yarn you use. Is it acrylic or a blend?<br />Ron in MexicoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8143792125833750302.post-54190777294092307922012-01-17T14:30:24.312-08:002012-01-17T14:30:24.312-08:00That's a great looking hat, Q. The yellow rea...That's a great looking hat, Q. The yellow really sets off the deep green. Enjoy your break from gray yarn, it will be waiting patiently. - JoeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com