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It’s been a long, long time between FO’s.
Yes, she is a nudist.
A great pattern, and a lovely yarn. Really, I need to just come out and say it – Bendigo Mills is my #1 fave place for yarn.
I mucked up the button band, and had to put it down for a week before picking it up again during baby’s naptime and redoing it. Picking up stitches is very hard work on my arms at the moment.
I loved this so much, I am considering making the adult size for myself!
This
And this
are the only FO’s I have to show for April. Why? Because I have carpal tunnel syndrome 
Very bad on the right hand side, and starting on the left. So knitting is a total no-no, even crochet. So um, all those lovely projects I had lined up? Yes, backburner.
HOWEVER, that’s not to say that the creative bug has to hibernate completely! No, there is sewing to be sewn, cooking to be cooked, and more creative outlets to be explored. But damn, do I miss knitting. Badly. And the worst part is not being able to knit my friend’s wedding shawl I feel like I have let her down, but there is really nothing I can do without the use of my hands!
So, I have the flu. And on Sunday I could do little else but sit, and knit. And watch Sci-Fi. I bought these BWM Rustic 8Ply yarns last year, when I was planning to knit N a stripy vest. But then Bossman declared that Vests Are Gay, so that idea got shelved. And the Koolhaas I made N last year got worn, and worn to death, so he needed a new beanie.
Brooklyn Tweed came to the rescue again!
Great easy, quick, free pattern. A tick in every box, really. Truth be told, you CAN treat Rustic 8ply like a worsted weight. But also, this hat is ALMOST a little big. I say that, but N prefers his beanies to cover his ears and neck, so it’s worked out well. Next time I would be tempted to go down a needle size.
Sticks: 4.5 and 5 mm
BWM Rustic 8ply in Earth, Russet and Delta.
Today, the Flu has moved south to my chest, so I think some more Sci-Fi and a new project might be prescribed..