My what a Kool Hat you're wearing...

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... you must be the very much loved and not at all neglected beloved of a knitter.May it keep your ears warm and your head full of memories of Seattle Public Library and our wonderful holiday.
Pattern: Koolhaas Hat - Jared Flood
Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted - Violetas (about 2/3 of a skein)
Needles: 4mm long DPNs for ribbing, 5.5mm 40cm circular for main hat
Started: 3 January 2010
Finished: 14 January 2010

Comments

pdxknitterati/MicheleLB said…
Oh, I love that! And I love that you have the SPL pix to go with it!
17 January 2010 at 02:22:00 GMT
Lea said…
I was given one of those recently - and it is gorgeous. lucky beloved.
17 January 2010 at 04:31:00 GMT
Lynne said…
Lovely hat, cool colour.
17 January 2010 at 05:55:00 GMT
Rose Red said…
Such a great pattern isn't it...and with matching photos and travel experience!
17 January 2010 at 07:08:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
it's lovely. Some time I'll get over my irrational fear of that pattern.
17 January 2010 at 10:37:00 GMT
Caffeine Girl said…
It took me a while to appreciate this pattern, but your photos really show how charming it is.
17 January 2010 at 14:10:00 GMT
DrK said…
must make one now.
17 January 2010 at 22:42:00 GMT
marycatharine said…
That is a fantastic combination - a hat and a holiday to match. It looks great!
18 January 2010 at 00:28:00 GMT
Rachel said…
So kool that you have the architecture photos from your visit to Seattle with your FO post! Looks great!
18 January 2010 at 02:37:00 GMT
raining sheep said…
Oh I love that toque. I have been planning to make that for the last couple of years and never seem to get around to it. Now I feel guilty. My next project will be that toque. That turned out beautifully.
18 January 2010 at 05:04:00 GMT
Wendy said…
Nice! I think I need to make one for my beloved :)
18 January 2010 at 08:08:00 GMT
Knit Sew City Girl said…
That is one Kook hat. :)

I like the photos you've taken and the colour you have used.

Mary
18 January 2010 at 13:26:00 GMT
Kyoko said…
I love the hat! It's so beautiful! Perfect theme with your architectural photos.
x
Kyoko
19 January 2010 at 08:44:00 GMT
Linda said…
I love the theme of your pictures and a beautifully knitted hat to match them!
19 January 2010 at 20:16:00 GMT
dreamcatcher said…
Love the Koolhaas, and the photos to match!
5 February 2010 at 09:58:00 GMT
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