I was/am very sad that I couldn't make it to Rhinebeck this year. I just hit a point where my energy levels just wouldn't allow it to be and it was a bit hard for me to accept. But hopefully this will make next year seem so much better.
Because I was sad and tired and worn out... I indulged myself a little. I have had this strange (for me) craving to work on some stranded colorwork. I really just wanted to knit with some yarn in each hand and make some beautiful patterns. I normally get sock cravings, or mindless knit cravings, I don't normally do colorwork and when I do it's more about wanting a specific product.
Hanging out at Sit n Knit on Saturday, I was just overcome by the urge to knit this hat. It's the Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith designed for the Shetland Wool Week. Looking around at the shop full of colors I finally decided on Owl by Quince. The wool/alpaca mix keeps it soft and warm while still having that sticky texture to help with stranded knitting.
I think it brought together all I was feeling this weekend. This hat gave me something to fill the Rhinebeck void, it was designed for a wool week, involved sheep and used some local yarn. Plus as soon as it's done blocking and I stick a pom pom on it, I'll have something to chase away the sudden cold weather we are getting here.
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