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I'm using the suggested yarn, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran. It contains cashmere and merino and it's super soft. Eleanor chose a dark green shade known as basil as it will go well with her coat. These photos don't pick the colour up properly, it's actually a lovely shade, not the murky colour that's shown here.
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It was Tuesday evening when I cast on and I'm about half way through now, it shouldn't take me long to finish.
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You can see why this stitch is called blackberry stitch, the little bobbles look exactly like little blackberries.
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My other projects have been put on the back burner for now but it shouldn't be long before I can get on with them again.
It looks like a lovely hat, I bought 4 balls of Cashmerino Aran in a sale the other week so have some in stock. I might try this for my next hat, I'm in the middle of knitting a hat in some self striping yarn I was sent as part of a swap x
ReplyDeleteI'm very impressed with Cashmerino Aran, it's so soft. I've put the hat I want to knit myself on hold while I get this done, I always end up knitting for other people first.
DeleteThere are just too many projects and not enough hours in a day aren't there Jo. I could do with 48 hours in my 24 hour day in order to fit everything in. Beanie looks great might have to think about that one as gifts later in the year.
ReplyDeleteI so wish there were more hours in the day. Eleanor really liked the look of this pattern so I'm hoping she'll be pleased with the finished result.
DeleteI love the look of blackberry stitch........it is a lovely texture. Looking forward to seeing the completed beanie!
ReplyDeleteIt's a stitch I haven't come across before, but so easy to achieve. It's knitting up quick so I don't think it will take long to get it finished.
DeleteOoh that's nice, I like the bobbly pattern. Maybe it'll distract you away from the tunnocks tea cakes for a while! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying knitting this pattern, very straightforward which I like. Ha ha, there's only one tea cake left in the house, Eleanor and I will be fighting for it.
DeleteThanks for that. I have copied the pattern and look forward to having a go this weekend
ReplyDeleteGill
It's such an easy pattern and it knits up so quickly. I hope you like it.
DeleteWhat a super stitch.
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It's one I've never come across before but it gives a great effect.
DeleteThat's a lovely hat, Jo. I suspect my daughter would like me to knit her one too. I wonder if I'll ask her??? ;o)
ReplyDeleteAsking Eleanor if she'd like me to knit it for her means that my hat is put on hold. The things we mums do for our daughters.
DeleteOh! I love the stitch. Just like little blackberries. I'm sure Eleanor will look good in it. And how quick it is to knit!
ReplyDeleteI like things which knit up quick. An easy stitch and thick wool makes me happy.
DeleteWhat lovely colour yarn and a great stitch too! xx
ReplyDeleteEleanor chose the colour to go with her coat. It's a lovely stitch, it has texture to it.
DeleteHello Jo, what a beautiful knitting work! I love knitting as well!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely weekend.
Sandra
I thought Eleanor would like this style of hat, I hope she's happy with it when it's finished.
DeleteLove this hat, I have just written the pattern down and looked at the blog, brilliant so followed. Now all I have to do is buy the yarn.......
ReplyDeleteI bought my yarn from Ebay. I use a seller called 55Aileen, I've bought yarn from her many times, she gives a good service and it's very reasonable.
DeleteLooks a great hat and I really like the colour too.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Eleanor chose the colour to go with her coat, but I like it anyway. I'm glad I didn't have to choose as there's so many lovely shades in this yarn.
DeleteMuch needed for this time of year, a warm hat is a wardrobe staple!
ReplyDeleteLovely to be able to start something and finish it quite quickly too.
Lisa x
The hat I want to knit for myself has been put on hold so that I can get this done for Eleanor, funny how that happens isn't it. I'll hopefully get it finished this week though.
DeleteThat looks lovely Jo, I havent done Blackberry stitch for many years and I have never used Debbie Bliss wool, I think I'm missing out here :-) My friend has just started knitting a beautiful shawl in Debbie Bliss Donegal, it looks fab!
ReplyDeleteThis particular type of Debbie Bliss yarn is beautiful, so soft to the touch and it knits up really well. I've used Debbie Bliss a few times and never been disappointed with it.
DeleteI have a hat-a-holic that would like that one! It looks like one I made from a 70's hat pattern called a bubble hat. The bobbles look a bit bigger. Thanks for the link! Nice wool too! :)
ReplyDeleteEleanor's quite eager for it to be finished so it's definitely one that meets the younger generation's approval. I like the pattern, it gives a good texture.
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