Christmas day I decided to cast on for a quick project. I had brought with me some yarn that I had been wanting to use for a while and my Knit Picks options needles–so really I had a lot of options. After a little ravelry browsing, I decided upon the much knit Thorpe earflap hat. My yarn was thinner than the suggested size so I had to knit with two strands and increase to more stitches but in the end I am pleased with the result.
I LOVE this yarn!
This project was super quick and easy. I finished in two days. It has cute long braids that make me feel like Heidi. Very satisfying. The day after I finished the hat I went out for a day of shopping, lunch, and movie with my family. While waiting for some shopping to be completed by their parents, my nieces and I decided to play with my camera. Our game was, the person taking the picture had to say an emotion and then the “models” had to show that emotion on camera. I happened to be wearing Thorpe that day so in concert with this post I thought I would share some of my favorites.
Very mad:
So, so sad:
Surprise!:
Whatever:
Super fun activity to pass the time. Okay, back to Thorpe…here are the stats:
Pattern: Thorpe
Source: Kirsten Kapur (free ravelry download)
Yarn: Plain and Fancy Sheep and Wool Co., Sport weight
Needles: US 7
Mods: Used sport weight yarn, knit with 2 strands, and increased until it seemed to be the right size (real scientific I know.) I also decreased a bit towards the end so the brim snugly fit my head.
Nice thorpe- did someone also make that nieces sweater? It’s beautiful as well
The “whatever” pose is priceless. Love it.
Cute! I like the color. And all the silly faces.
Your ‘whatever’ face has clearly been road tested;)
I love your hat! And I love your models. Thanks for making that day so fun for all of us!
Love the hat–and the yarn! And your nieces are so cute
Too cute! Both hat and the “models.”
That yarn is gorgeous. Completely gorgeous.
And the whatever pose …. sigh. I can’t stop smiling at it!
Loooooooooooove the yarn!!!
Awesome photos! Love the hat!
Ummm…whatever! hahahaha
Love your poses! I think you could all make it on ANTM fo’ sure!
Lovely photos!! The hat looks great and I love the braids.
I love it! It makes you feel powerful like a Viking, doesn’t it? Try not to fight too much. Maybe I better not make one. I already have too much of that Viking Spirit
. Also, how cute is that picture of Ellie where it looks like she doesn’t have any teeth? So cute.
super cute hat! and even cuter photos!
Love the hat…so wish I looked good in hats, but alas, I look more like a cancer victim!? As cute as your new hat is, you were upstaged my all the adorable models…do they just love it when you come to town or what?!
The hat is gorgeous, but I LOVE the photos!
love the thorpe. love the yarn. love the pics!!
I need a hat like that – it’s below zero here!
What fun! You are such a darling aunt…and how clever of you to think up such a fun game! Thanks for making my day!
Your hat is so cute, but so are your nieces! They are SO lucky to have you. Hope you are having a good new year so far!!