Joni's Done
I named this hat Joni because I was thinking of Joni Mitchell's album "Blue" as I knit. There's always a soundtrack in my head, and Joni was up in the rotation.
The crown is a little bumpy-loose. I'm thinking about ripping back to the colorwork area and switching to smaller needles. My stranded gauge is always a little tighter than plain stockinette.
I'll be taking my notes and writing the pattern for this hat. The only problem is I'm not sure what the yarn is. I'm reasonably certain it is Rowan 4-ply. But it's been in the stash for 3-4 years and the ball bands are long lost. I don't think these colors are available anymore. I've done some searching and the new colors are much dustier.
I love this hat! Your daughter is glamorous as always!
Posted by: Debbie | September 04, 2008 at 06:02 PM
It's great that hats are popular in your household - but it's really obvious why!
Posted by: schrodinger | September 04, 2008 at 06:24 PM
The hat is beautiful. I like the crown the way it is, actually..
Posted by: Kate | September 04, 2008 at 08:17 PM
Oh Miss High School is working it, isn't she?
Posted by: Heather | September 04, 2008 at 08:55 PM
It's gorgeous! I hope you do write up the pattern.
Posted by: Zarah | September 04, 2008 at 09:42 PM
yep. both are gorgeous!
Posted by: leslie | September 04, 2008 at 10:11 PM
beautiful! and i agree with the other commenter-- i like the bumpiness of the crown... it's got a nice, easy feel...
i love the colors!
Posted by: danielle | September 04, 2008 at 11:47 PM
Love hat. The color is so right for Joni's Blue.
Posted by: Barb | September 05, 2008 at 03:41 AM
what a great hat! i love the combination of the herringbone colorwork and the stripes!
Posted by: stacey | September 05, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Wow, I just love those brilliant blues. What a great hat!
Posted by: whitney | September 05, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Gorgeous hat! And such a beautiful daughter. Frankly, I love seeing her modeling your creations. As a mom to three grown girls, all I can think about is the joy you must feel having your daughter as your model and having the photos as keepsakes. I dunno. I'm in a nostalgic mood today but seeing your daughter on your pages each day really warms my heart. You are blessed............
Posted by: Leslie in FL | September 05, 2008 at 09:21 AM
it's a beautiful hat! i love teh colors you chose.
Posted by: mai | September 05, 2008 at 01:34 PM
What a beautiful hat! As always, your daughter is too. The stranding work is wonderful - I need to do more so that mine gets better at not being so wonky tight in places.
Posted by: tiennie | September 05, 2008 at 01:59 PM
gosh, it is stunningly beautiful! i love the waves!
Posted by: lolly | September 05, 2008 at 07:51 PM
If it is Rowan 4 ply cotton I think the brighter blue is Cobalt (shade #108) and the darker one probably Night Sky (Shade # 115). They are cica 1998 colours.
Hope that you do write up the pattern for sale - just love the stranding work.
Posted by: Carol | September 06, 2008 at 11:44 AM
I never get tired of seeing your hats!
Posted by: Ruth | September 06, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Gorgeous - er, blue-tiful! You just don't knit ugly, not ever:)
Posted by: stacey | September 06, 2008 at 05:59 PM
Wow, what an awesome hat!!! I just love the zigzag! Isn't Rowan 4-ply a fingering weight yarn? This looks like a great project for using up some sock yarn stash...
Posted by: Alli | September 06, 2008 at 09:09 PM
Its a beauty, such a lovely blue!
Posted by: Lin | September 07, 2008 at 04:19 AM
So lovely!!
Posted by: Hannah | September 08, 2008 at 10:44 AM
great hat and lovely to name a hat after joni. your children are stunning models. love it.
Posted by: merete | September 17, 2008 at 03:44 PM