Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Zion Hat FO

Yay!  My Zion/Extreme Knitting hat is finished!


The stockinette section just kept going and going.
That got a bit boring sometimes.  So, I kept setting it aside to work on projects that were more fun.
I finally got so close to the 9" of stockinette yesterday that I was determined to get to the decrease section.  Once I reached that point, I just had to finish.  That part went quickly.


I never did find a label for this ball of sock yarn from my stash.  I sure love the colors though.
The pattern is "Sockhead Hat" and its free on Ravelry.  It's my first slouch hat.
I used 16", size 2 1/2 circulars  and some DPN's to knit it. 


It's not hat season around here right now.
But, it sure feels great to finish another project that's been sitting around for a while.
I know I'll get good use out of it next winter.
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7 comments:

  1. BenitaJune 11, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    I absolutely love the colors. Fall colors are my favorite and that one looks like New England in October.

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2013 at 6:06 AM

    I made that hat. Let me tell you you deserve like an ice cream sunday with a butt load of cherries on top because that is miles of tiny stockenette and only one who has done it can appreciate it. Truly.
    I do love my hat thought, it is soft and squishy and really cute on, but it won't be happening again, I can promise that.
    I know you will enjoy wearing it as I do mine.
    ~Dawn

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  3. SandraJune 11, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    So pretty! And the colours are quite reminiscent of the colours int he rock formations you were hanging from while knitting. Couldn't be more perfect.

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  4. QuinnJune 11, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Love the close-up picture - the colors are gorgeous!

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  5. roxieJune 11, 2013 at 12:49 PM

    Nine inches of stockinette on size 2.5? Holy Crow, woman! You are a paragon of persistence and patience! And what a wonderful hat you got out of it, too. Love, love the colors. Very joyfully you.

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  6. Judy SJune 12, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Looks AWESOME! You've inspired me to start one so I can have an easy project to work on during my flights! I'll get the ribbing done before I fly then save all that stockinette for the trip :-)

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  7. Vicki BosterJune 18, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Cheryl-- I love the hat!!! Love the yarn and the patten. Knitting slouch hats is one of my favorite projects-- you're going to love this hat when winter comes----but let's don't rush the seasons!!

    It's just beautiful-- love the colors! Great stash buster:)

    Vicki

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