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Delfette · Nov 02, 2010, 03:50 PM // 15:50

This was my entry for the 2010 Halloween art contest, but alas, it was not picked. However, I really wanted to share this pattern with the GW community in case someone wanted to make it, so /newthread! :3

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Verene · Nov 02, 2010, 04:00 PM // 16:00

I think I still have yellow and orange yarn left over from making my boyfriend's Jayne hate. If I have enough, I might just give this a try XD Even though I am fail at colorwork. Excuse to really give it a try!

What was the yardage per skein that you used, and how much of each skein was actually used up?

KiyaKoreena · Nov 02, 2010, 04:01 PM // 16:01

That is really neat. :-) And it is really nice of you to share the directions.

Delfette · Nov 02, 2010, 04:16 PM // 16:16

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Originally Posted by Verene

What was the yardage per skein that you used, and how much of each skein was actually used up?

I don't have a scale, but (being generous) I'd say I used under 200yds of the orange, under 100yds of the yellow, and very, very little of the green. Sorry I cannot be more exact! Each skein is 355yds and I have about half of the orange and 3/4s of the yellow left.

Asia Skyly · Nov 02, 2010, 04:35 PM // 16:35

Wow! That is really cool!!

Verene · Nov 02, 2010, 04:40 PM // 16:40

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Originally Posted by Delfette

I don't have a scale, but (being generous) I'd say I used under 200yds of the orange, under 100yds of the yellow, and very, very little of the green. Sorry I cannot be more exact! Each skein is 355yds and I have about half of the orange and 3/4s of the yellow left.

That's fine! I'm not a very precise knitter anyway XD Just a rough estimate is all I was looking for.

Also, sorry for the annoying questions, but what weight did you use? Sport or worsted?

(curious so that I can substitute in my own yarns - the only day I usually have free to go to Hobby Lobby is Sunday...and they're closed)

Edit: Never mind, poked around on Hobby Lobby's website and can see that it's the worsted weight.

Missmelady · Nov 02, 2010, 04:49 PM // 16:49

As for the hat. That is awesome.

Thistle Xandra · Nov 02, 2010, 05:02 PM // 17:02

Aww, this is sooo cute and creative! I've only done basic scarves, but I'd like to give this hat a try, and if it goes horribly, horribly wrong, I can just say it's artistic license and supposed to be warped and scary for halloween

lorazcyk · Nov 02, 2010, 05:11 PM // 17:11

Ah, I'm so making this for my niece and nephew

Thanks for sharing, it looks nice!

eeks · Nov 02, 2010, 05:24 PM // 17:24

D'aww, this is so cute! I wish I could knit, and wholly understand the chart. Dx How difficult a skill is it to pick up? Totally want to make a beanie for my boyfriends' birthday.

shady tradesman · Nov 02, 2010, 05:31 PM // 17:31

Awesome hat pattern. :3 I'd wear it for sure.

Verene · Nov 02, 2010, 05:36 PM // 17:36

Eeks - knitting is actually really easy to learn. I learned a few years ago with the videos from this site. It can be tricky to get the hang of but once you do it's literally just a case of everything building on two stitches. And it's fun

eeks · Nov 02, 2010, 05:42 PM // 17:42

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Originally Posted by Verene

Eeks - knitting is actually really easy to learn. I learned a few years ago with the videos from this site. It can be tricky to get the hang of but once you do it's literally just a case of everything building on two stitches. And it's fun

Thanks Verene~ That's pretty reassuring. I think my sister still has a pair of knitting needles uh, somewhere. I'll look into it.

Screw my boyfriend, I'm knitting a bunch of Mad King beanies for my co-workers. Pumpkins go hand-in-hand with Japanese bars, right? XD

_Nihilist_ · Nov 02, 2010, 06:42 PM // 18:42

Amazing work! Must get this pattern sent to my grandmother who never has a clue what to give me as a gift! This will make her day that I actually request a knitwork piece!