I actually knit this hat a while ago but didn't finish it until yesterday. I've been wearing it to walk Panda early in the morning, but I knew it needed a big pom-pom before I could really show it here.
It's made of GGH Aspen, knit on US# 10.5 needles.
This is one of those ridiculously easy hats that can be knit up in a day, if you have nothing else to do. It's a chunky yarn made of merino and microfiber so it's warm but soft enough to wear against the skin. I usually can't wear hats with any wool content, without feeling itchy, but this hat gives me no problems. I think the combination of the simple stranded pattern, funky ribbing and huge pom-pom, make for quite a hat. Panda, however, finds it rather gauche for her taste.
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Comments (12)
Panda is the best model - luv the pompom
Posted by Delica | April 4, 2006 12:24 PM
Posted on April 4, 2006 12:24
And also, that hat is REALLY cute. The pom pom is perfect!
Posted by Carrie | April 4, 2006 5:30 AM
Posted on April 4, 2006 05:30
Panda is smiling in that picture. Schmoo.
Posted by Carrie | April 4, 2006 5:30 AM
Posted on April 4, 2006 05:30
Panda is definitely supermodel material. She's been in print and online, but when does she appear on TV?
Posted by Roxie | April 3, 2006 9:05 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 09:05
You really should make Panda her own hat - she looks too cute!
Posted by Jeanne | April 3, 2006 2:56 AM
Posted on April 3, 2006 02:56
I.love.that.dog.
Posted by Pam | April 2, 2006 11:30 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 23:30
My four year old daughter loved Panda in the hat. Now she thinks our pup needs one. Too cute. Thanks for providing us with a laugh!
Lisa
Posted by Lisa | April 2, 2006 7:03 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 19:03
Cute hat. I really like the way you mixed the two colors with the checkerboard-ish part in the middle. I'll have to try that on one of my next hats.
Posted by Persnickety Knitter | April 2, 2006 1:06 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 13:06
Great hat, Marnie! Love the huge pompom!
Posted by jesica~ | April 2, 2006 1:02 PM
Posted on April 2, 2006 13:02
That hat is so cute on you!!! I love the huge pompom...
I'm sorry to say that I disagree with Panda - I can see one knit in black and white for her.
Posted by sravana | April 2, 2006 9:26 AM
Posted on April 2, 2006 09:26
Adorable hat! The band of colorwork is particularly nice, and very original.
Posted by Tipper | April 2, 2006 6:46 AM
Posted on April 2, 2006 06:46
Well, I didn't realize Miss Panda was such a fashionista:) I think my dog is an acrylic girl, maybe cotton if the time is right.
Posted by beth | April 1, 2006 8:26 PM
Posted on April 1, 2006 20:26