Monday
Sep222008
The Death Hat Knocks
Monday, September 22, 2008 at 3:41PM
Can you hear the Death Hat knocking???
I mailed my "Fibonacci Frequency" Death Hat bright and early this past Saturday morning. I took a few pictures of it, and I must say it is very cozy and comfortable. My death hat is set to kill "redhead1968" on the warrior list for HAT ATTACK 2. I've given fair warning of the impending death to Red Head, and she's happily replied "Bring it On". As a bonus, I got a USPS notification this afternoon letting me know they successfully delivered the package to Red Head, and now I can't wait to see her death on the scoreboards!
Although my bloody victory might fall short, as my own assassin has forewarned me of my impending death, which is in the mail as I type! I must say that I actually did enjoy knitting this hat, more than any other competition I've been in thus far. I know originally I had wanted to drop out, but just couldn't bring myself to do that because I'm just a huge competitor at heart, and now I'm very glad I didn't. The pattern really was a very pretty one, of which I know I'll knit again.
Here go the glamor shots!!
Side View
Front View
Back View
Me, tired looking, but sporting a lovely hat... did I mention I hate this photo???
And now the LOWDOWN:
Pattern:
Fibonacci Frequency
Skill:
Knitting
For:
HAT ATTACK 2 '2008', Target "redhead1968"
Started:
9/17/08
Finished:
9/19/08
Tools:
1 US 6 24'inch Addi Turbo Circular, 1 Hello Kitty Stitch Marker
LYS Shout Out:
Yarn purchased at Green Planet Yarn in Campbell, CA.
Yarn:
1 skein of O'Wool Organic Balance Yarn in Slate 2215 (green tweedish), 1 skein of O'Wool Organic Worsted Weight Yarn in Graphite 9118 (Grey Tweed).
Yarn Specs:
50 / 50% certified organic merino / certified organic cotton
weight: approx. 1.75 ounces /50 grams
length: approx. 130 yards / 120 meters
needles: 5-7 US / 3.75 - 4.5 mm
MODS:
None, in the heat of battle, the Oracle won't allow any MODS.
To Knit or Not Knit again???
YES! I will knit this pattern again, including using this yarn again.
NOTES:
While I like the pattern, I think the initial Cast on of 100 stitches is a bit much, at least for teeny hides like mines, so I would probably drop it down to 80. Plus, I wouldn't make the length as long as required for the competition, which was 9' full inches of pattern repeats then decreases which added about 2 more inches, in total about 11 inches long. (approximate). The hat is meant to be rolled up, so the longer length fits but for me, I would probably make it a total of 9 inches, including decreases. Did I mention this yarn was green friendly? O~Wool hand knitting yarns are spun from 100% certified organic fibers and processed in accordance with the Organic Trade Association’s Fiber Processing Standards. O~Wool uses no harsh chemicals in processing making it durable, long lasting and a well-wearing fiber.
knock_knock
I mailed my "Fibonacci Frequency" Death Hat bright and early this past Saturday morning. I took a few pictures of it, and I must say it is very cozy and comfortable. My death hat is set to kill "redhead1968" on the warrior list for HAT ATTACK 2. I've given fair warning of the impending death to Red Head, and she's happily replied "Bring it On". As a bonus, I got a USPS notification this afternoon letting me know they successfully delivered the package to Red Head, and now I can't wait to see her death on the scoreboards!
Although my bloody victory might fall short, as my own assassin has forewarned me of my impending death, which is in the mail as I type! I must say that I actually did enjoy knitting this hat, more than any other competition I've been in thus far. I know originally I had wanted to drop out, but just couldn't bring myself to do that because I'm just a huge competitor at heart, and now I'm very glad I didn't. The pattern really was a very pretty one, of which I know I'll knit again.
Here go the glamor shots!!
Side View
Front View
Back View
Me, tired looking, but sporting a lovely hat... did I mention I hate this photo???
And now the LOWDOWN:
Pattern:
Fibonacci Frequency
Skill:
Knitting
For:
HAT ATTACK 2 '2008', Target "redhead1968"
Started:
9/17/08
Finished:
9/19/08
Tools:
1 US 6 24'inch Addi Turbo Circular, 1 Hello Kitty Stitch Marker
LYS Shout Out:
Yarn purchased at Green Planet Yarn in Campbell, CA.
Yarn:
1 skein of O'Wool Organic Balance Yarn in Slate 2215 (green tweedish), 1 skein of O'Wool Organic Worsted Weight Yarn in Graphite 9118 (Grey Tweed).
Yarn Specs:
50 / 50% certified organic merino / certified organic cotton
weight: approx. 1.75 ounces /50 grams
length: approx. 130 yards / 120 meters
needles: 5-7 US / 3.75 - 4.5 mm
MODS:
None, in the heat of battle, the Oracle won't allow any MODS.
To Knit or Not Knit again???
YES! I will knit this pattern again, including using this yarn again.
NOTES:
While I like the pattern, I think the initial Cast on of 100 stitches is a bit much, at least for teeny hides like mines, so I would probably drop it down to 80. Plus, I wouldn't make the length as long as required for the competition, which was 9' full inches of pattern repeats then decreases which added about 2 more inches, in total about 11 inches long. (approximate). The hat is meant to be rolled up, so the longer length fits but for me, I would probably make it a total of 9 inches, including decreases. Did I mention this yarn was green friendly? O~Wool hand knitting yarns are spun from 100% certified organic fibers and processed in accordance with the Organic Trade Association’s Fiber Processing Standards. O~Wool uses no harsh chemicals in processing making it durable, long lasting and a well-wearing fiber.
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Reader Comments (2)
LOVE this hat, Rocky! So cute and definitely looks like a fun knit!
You are such a competitive knitter! I could never finish things so fast!