Fresh Mix Summer Slouch

I've been terrible about updating. I get nervous about saying the right thing or posting things that sound dumb. I should really just post anything I feel like. I go through phases of wanting to post 20 things in one day and then never posting for a month. Confusion!

Anyway, I offer up a completed project, Fresh Mix Summer (Ravelry link).

Started & Completed: September 3rd-5th, 2009

Pattern: Indian Summer
Yarn: 1 skein of Elsebeth Lavold Cotton Frappe in Fresh Mix
Needles: US 6 & US 8
Modifications: Used the US 8 for lacy portion, US 6 for ribbing and decreases.
Notes: I love this hat. I don't normally wear hats too often, but this is just too adorable. It's not too hot, but it's not super breezy either. I also love how the variegated yarn looks in this pattern. Normally there's issues with pooling so I try to stay away from variegated yarns, but the lace portion spreads out the color. The only problem I have with it is the ribbing has stretched out after two uses. I'm going to wash it and maybe pop it into the dryer for a bit to see if it regains some shape. All in all I still love this hat and it only cost me $2.16!

Also forgot to mention this was knit for the HPKCHC for Herbology Sept 2009