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January 22, 2007
Friday Night Spinning
My Friday night spinning got off to a late start. I stopped at my mom's house on my way home from work to do a book exchange, so I didn't actually sit down to spin until about 8:00 (but I got some good books to read). I suppose the important thing is that I did sit down and spin on Friday night. I'm still working on the same blue coopworth I was working on the last time I spun anything, so I'm afraid I don't have anything fabulous to tell you about. I started a new bobbin because this is destined to be a 2-ply and we'll see what it's suited for once I get it done (if that ever happens).
This weekend was quite relaxing. I read, watched tv, baked, and even sewed (I know, shocking). Since I don't think I'll have a lot of knitting content this week, I'll share everything with you in the next few days.
On a side note, does anyone have a good newsboy hat pattern? I absolutely love this one (scroll down a bit), but I don't know where to find that pattern book or something similar to it. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Happy Monday.
Comments
I spun early on Friday and enjoyed the experience once again. I had more time over the weekend, too. The blue coopworth is so bright and happy...perfect for winter spinning.
Posted by: margene at January 22, 2007 10:18 AM
the spinning looks great - such a bright, happy color!
the only newsboy cap pattern I've seen was in one of the SnB books - maybe you could alter it?
Posted by: Stacey at January 22, 2007 10:34 AM
Nice spinning - I love the color.
On the newsboy cap route, I can try to look for that book at my local Japanese bookstore. I'll let you know if I spot it! :)
Posted by: mari at January 22, 2007 10:39 AM
Nice looking spinning, grrlfriend.
Posted by: Carole at January 22, 2007 10:45 AM
Ooh that is a cute hat. Sadly though I don't know where to find a pattern for one like it.
Posted by: Kaitie Tee at January 22, 2007 10:52 AM
Mmmm...that blue is delicious. The only newsboy hat I remember is from S'n'B Nation.
Posted by: Elli at January 22, 2007 11:01 AM
There's a cabled newsboy hat in Stitch N Bitch Nation. Seen here...
http://www.bust.com/knithappens/snb_nation.shtml (scroll through the pictures). Several people on the craftster.org boards have posted pictures of finished hats with and without modifications.
Posted by: Lynn at January 22, 2007 11:01 AM
I'd like to know what books you and your mom exchanged. Anything you'd recommend??
Posted by: Sharon at January 22, 2007 11:46 AM
That hat is really really nice. I don't think this one is as nice, and you've probably seen it before, but there's Topi from Knitty
http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATTtopi.html
Posted by: Katherine at January 22, 2007 11:51 AM
I love that color! It looks like you're getting pretty darn good with the spinning.
And... ummm... no looking for other hat patterns! You already have a hat to work on, Missy!
The SnB Nation newsboy is cute. If I could pull off one of those hats I would make one.
Posted by: Jenn at January 22, 2007 12:09 PM
I seem to recall a Penny Straker pattern that looked something like the Newsboy cap...let me check. I'll send it to you if it's the right one.
Posted by: Marcia at January 22, 2007 12:21 PM
Your spinning is looking fantastic! I did a bunch of baking this weekend too. The weather was just one to promote running the oven all day I think, LOL!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at January 22, 2007 1:23 PM
Stitch Diva studios has a Page Boy hat - might be up your alley?
Posted by: PlazaJen at January 22, 2007 1:43 PM
Stitch Diva studios has a Page Boy hat - might be up your alley?
Posted by: PlazaJen at January 22, 2007 1:43 PM
I've seen this newsboy cap knit up and it is super cute. It's from a local store here in Portland called Knit Purl.
http://www.knit-purl.com/Products/Product.php?Product_ID=271
Lori
Posted by: Lori at January 22, 2007 3:27 PM
ooohhh what are you sewing? I'm working my way through Amy Butler's In Stitches
Here are a couple of possiblities for hats...
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/kap/kap.html
http://www.stitchdiva.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=SDS-013
Posted by: Heidi at January 22, 2007 6:41 PM
Pretty spinning! It's a great color, and it looks so soft -- almost mohair-y.
Posted by: Sarah at January 22, 2007 6:43 PM
I can not wait to this coming Friday because I'm determined to actually finish my bobbin of Coopworth. Then I need to knit up what skeins of yarn I have done on the MIL shawl so maybe I can start on some other spinning, although I'm sure I need more of this stuff. I'm doing a smaller spinning project next time.
Love the blue coopworth though, it's a really pretty blue.
I'll keep my eyes open for a newsboy pattern.
Posted by: Rebekah at January 23, 2007 2:32 PM
congrats on doing some spinning- the color is so pretty, like twilight! i am sorry i do not know any better newsboy patterns than what has been suggested already- but what a cute blog that girl has!
Posted by: kaetlyn at January 23, 2007 5:17 PM
The link from Lori about Berroco for "KAP" is a good one. The pattern has an error in Row 2. (Just reverse the pattern of Row 1.)
I used the yarn called for and it turned out very well. I added an I-cord band to give the hatband edge some substance. That worked really well. This is a very fast knit.
Posted by: Laverne at January 24, 2007 2:50 PM
I could check with my lys if they have another copy of that book. Will let you know.
Posted by: Siow Chin at January 24, 2007 11:24 PM
I know you are looking for a newsboy and I LOVE the one in The Knitters Bible book of accessories. I have made it twice. Once straight and once with modifications and it is great.
Posted by: Melissa at March 2, 2007 5:51 PM
