new hats

Monday, December 21, 2009

It took them 2 seconds to pick out colors for their new thorpes.

And it feels really, really nice.

Oh, and Libby's boots from the previous post were purchased last year from the GAP.

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34 comments

  1. Pretty Colors!
    I didn't know about that yarn. Looks like it will work really well for Thorpe.

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  2. Lovely mix of colors! Even lovelier pattern--love the Thorpe!!

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  3. I need to make a new thorpe, you know to go with a new coat.

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  4. Great colors. Buying new yarn is its own reason for knitting happiness.

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  5. Man, look at your camera go, honey! Isn't it awesome having it back? Off to see if Boy wants a thorpe, now...

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  6. I'm thinking of doing a thorpe but I have a boyfriend hat to finish first and I'm on a cross stitch kick at the same time. The wool you chose looks nice

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  7. Be sure to check out this site http://kathrynivy.com/news/205/. Kirsten mentions it on her page. I made one with the staggered purls and it looks great. I am trying to make another one in record time for my son!

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  8. nice clour from KP (no international shipping....grr)

    Does Libby try on her boots b4 purchase ? or order online ?

    Jayne start to love to wear boots during the winter holiday.

    Thanks for GAP, she likes the boots and i prefer the Mary Janes.

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  9. Anonymous12/21/2009

    Are you seriously going to get all that made by Christmas Day? I am finishing up tomorrow weaving in the ends of the knitting projects I made. That is cutting it close enough for me! Good luck!~Jan

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  10. I just wanted to wish you and your family a most wonderful Christmas and a blessed holiday season. I can't believe another year has passed already. The very best of everything in 2010.

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  11. Anonymous12/21/2009

    Beautiful colors. I forgot about this pattern! Thanks for reminding me. Casting on for nephew's hat. Earflaps, as requested. ;)

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  12. On my list to make...after the holidays! Nice colors!

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  13. I bought yarn to make a thorpe last year! I need ot make it! I just have too many projects!

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  14. Beautiful colors! I love the green! I hope you post the finished product.

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  15. Wonderful colors! And I know the warmth within that is you knitting love, time and memories.

    Merry Christmas, Leslie, to you and your beautiful family. Thank you for your friendship, your inspiration and joy!

    XOXO...Ana

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  16. I do wish Knit Picks would come here, love the yarn colours!

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  17. Oh how fun! I heart Thorpe.

    So happy to hear you got your camera back early!

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  18. Great pattern! I love your hats. :)

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  19. I've never used the Cadena Yarn from knitpicks, but based on your recommendation I'm ready to!! Love everything else I get from there.

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  20. thank you!!! Love these colors... they are very yummy! :)

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  21. i'm so going to make this hat for my kiddos.....i just printed the pattern...thanks!

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  22. Love the looks of this yarn. I love your site! I have made several of the toast wrist warmers.
    Happy Holidays!

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  23. Merry Christmas, Les!

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  24. I need to try the Thorpe...haven't done one myself, but I did help Kristyn with the crocheted edging. Have fun knitting up the Thorpes. Merry Christmas!

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  25. the thorpe holds fond memories for me. It brought me to you! what a great hat! and even better color choices!! they are blessed.

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  26. OK, I almost did a bad thing. That yarn (new to me) and those colors are temptations so strong. I was this-close to putting some in a shopping cart.

    The hats will be terrific!

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