First, there was a Rikke Hat for Ryan.
This was a fun knit, and after Ryan tried it on, I was able to easily finish it while we played Scrabble. I picked out some yarn from my stash for two more Rikkes for Christmas gifts, and I might even knit one for myself.
The third Wollmeise John Deere Hitchhiker also reached the finish line. I think it might be my favorite, or it will be when it's dry and I can wear it. It's blocking right now, but luckily I have a few other Hitchhikers to wear in the meantime.
I also cast on with my Sunset yarn. I had spent hours perusing Ravelry for the perfect shawl pattern, but after dithering for far too long without anything on my needles, I gave in and cast on yet another Hitchhiker (big surprise!) So far, I like it and these colors are helping me feel warm and happy during these grey, blustery, and snowy days.
What are you making and reading this week?
It's fun to be a Hitchhiker junkie, isn't it. I love your new one. I have had "add the YOs" in mind for my next Hitchhiker but decided not to do it because the yarn has a bit of silk and I want to let it shine. But next time. Are you doing it on row 6 as someone on Rav recommended?
ReplyDeleteI'm now knitting Rikke hats in addition to Hitchhikers, but I love being a Hitchhiker junkie. Even though it's the same pattern, each one is different, and I wear one almost every day in the fall and winter. I'm doing the yo, k2tog on Row 8, but am going to take a look through projects on Ravelry to see what it looks like on Row 6.
DeleteBoth finished projects look great, but I am really loving the new Hitchhiker!
ReplyDeleteRoger Allam as a narrator, eh? I would happily listen to him read the phone book.
I love the finished projects one and all! I could use a Rikke hat for walking so I am happy to hear it is a quick knit!
ReplyDeleteAnd your new Hitchhiker is going to be a stunner - that is truly an awesome colorway!
So many colors and such beautiful knitting. I still can't believe you've made 3 John Deere Hitchhikers - lol...but they really are so pretty. I also love that hat and am going to go have a look at the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love the hat and the wee stitches. It's beautiful! And your green hitchhiker is stunning. The Hitchhiker to be is lovely as well!!
ReplyDeleteI really must try that hitchhiker- it must be a wonderful pattern to be knit again and again.
ReplyDeleteYou did get a lot done in Colorado! And we had more snow on Monday!, or was it on Sunday? I have never knitted The Hitchhiker, though I know it is very popular here, Ill have to give it a go soon.
ReplyDeleteMy computer crashed over the weekend and of course I lost a lot of information. As soon as I find the group that is distributing blankets on the border I'll get that info to you. I haven't commented on Just Mercy this week due to computer issues, sorry. Have a great week.
Excellent knits as always! That hitchhiker really is stunning! And the hat is pretty sweet too! Sad that we need them RIGHT NOW though! :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, I can tell you what I'm wearing this week! Lots of hand knit socks that now have a rubber bottom that means I wont slip! I am wearing my brown vest with buttons and I like it! I have a long sleeve thick cotton shirt under it so no itch factor!
ReplyDeleteI am knitting a shawl . .....
It sounds like you are nice and warm. 'Tis the season for handknits!
DeleteI really like the Rikke hat pattern. It's very popular around here -- I see it on the streets in Kalamazoo quite often. Someday . . . I'll knit one for myself! Love your Hitchhikers. I can't say that I'm surprised that you've started a sunset Hitchhiker! It's going to be perfect (why mess with a good thing?) -- and I love the eyelets.
ReplyDeleteYour finishes are great...I especially like the new hitchhiker's colorway...May Ryan wear his new warm hat in good health. I'm starting the next 5 chapters of Just Mercy this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe Rikke hat looks great and warm. I do love your hitchhikers. I have one that I need to wear this winter for sure. If you had a good time with your son and I think you did and helped him shop for a car, I'd say you got the most important things finished. The knitting finishes are the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteThat hat is still in Colorado, right? I'm sure Ryan's getting lots of wear already!
ReplyDeleteand I hereby commit that 2020 will be the year I finally knit a Hitchhiker ... because every one you share is just so pretty.
and finally - Circle of Quiet is on the short list of next-ups for my small group. I want to read all of her non-fiction!!
That is a fabulous Hitchhiker and a great hat, too! I'm knitting a hat for Dale and I just finished The Nickel Boys.
ReplyDeleteYour John Deer Hitchhiker is the best of all! The colors and the way you styled it are make it look quite artsy and exciting. The eyelets on the Sunset Hitchhiker look very chic. Rikke hats are the rage here, too. It's the style of hat I like as it doesn't hug the head too tightly. I must get one on the needles! I'm reading too many books. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my, what a great bunch of knitting here! I love John Deere!! And that new one is perfect to brighten these first dreary days of winter (at least that's how they've been around here).
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