Take a gander at my recently finished Odessa hat carefully and creatively designed by Ms. Grumperina.
Love it! Instead of using Rowan Cashsoft DK, I opted for Kraemer Tatamy Tweed in Oatmeal with bronze beads. So rustic! Gratuitous detail shot:
And how does it look on? Friggin' adorable!
Thanks Kathy for another excellent pattern!
I'm also making progress on the cowl (also being made in Kraemer Tatamy Tweed). I added some waist shaping and am now down to the ribbing.



Kathy's design is just fabulous, I need to knit myself one. Problem is, I've no idea how to select the beads.
Posted by: Siow Chin | February 01, 2006 at 06:15 PM
Great hat! You certainly knit that up quickly (or, I'm guessing, you got a sneak peak at the pattern). the cowl is looking great too.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 01, 2006 at 07:56 PM
Those beads are PERFECT for the yarn. Great job!
Posted by: Emily | February 01, 2006 at 08:09 PM
Yay, look at that tweedy goodness! I'm going to add this to the gallery very soon.
Posted by: grumperina | February 02, 2006 at 01:41 AM
You are like a knit magician! Where do you find the time?!?!
Posted by: June | February 02, 2006 at 04:31 AM
It is friggin adorable! I think I see that in my future too.
Posted by: Cheryl | February 02, 2006 at 05:34 AM
Very cute, and quite a different look than the smooth Cashsoft.
Posted by: claudia | February 02, 2006 at 07:11 AM
...and what of those lonely afghan squares? I think you have the right idea with the smaller quick projects to ease the pain of chore knitting.
Posted by: Amy | February 02, 2006 at 07:22 AM
...and what of those lonely afghan squares? I think you have the right idea with the smaller quick projects to ease the pain of chore knitting.
Posted by: Amy | February 02, 2006 at 07:25 AM
Nice work on the hat! Very cute!
Posted by: Purly Whites | February 02, 2006 at 02:10 PM
i have to echo jennifer's comment above...how did you knit that soooo quickly? didn't grumperina post that like yesterday? ok so i exaggerate,,,but wow - i'm impressed. looks fabuloso - now i have to go get some beads
Posted by: gigi | February 02, 2006 at 05:35 PM
I followed the link from grumperina (lovely Odessa, by the way) and saw that you were using Kraemer Tatamy tweed. Are you a local? I've been wanting to make a sweater with this yarn, how do you like it?
Posted by: Kathleen | February 07, 2006 at 09:11 AM