Limp Lettuce

A few weeks ago, I posted about the ridiculously expensive hat I saw at a boutique. Though I've been swamped with midterms and sickness (diagnosis: an acute sinus infection) I couldn't resist playing around with this pattern.

I picked up two skeins of Paton's Classic Merino when AC Moore had their 33% off yarn sale.


Although the original hat most likely had a crocheted brim, I've been playing around with lacy, scallopy patterns.


This first attempt was less than successful, though. I like the look, and I'm definitely going to continue with this approach, but the brim didn't look floppy enough, and the scallops were too big. I took it off the needles and stuck it on my head.


Yeah, it kind of looks like I'm wearing tight, wilting lettuce. Not the look I was going for. Undaunted, though, I'm going to frog and start again this evening.

As for the waterbottle sling, it's done, though it needs to be blocked. This weekend, I'll be able to take pictures of it with the intended recipient. :D