pixie hood – McLaughlin Designs

Fiona’s Pixie Hood (part 3)

elisa — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:37:46 +0000

I finally finished Fiona’s pixie hood. I knit this hood from a pattern by the very talented Amanda Keeys. This pattern (Zozo Pixie Cables) was a quick knit. I am a little slow at reading patterns because I am dyslexic. This pattern, as patterns go, was relatively easy to understand. I used two different gauges of yarn and the result ended up in the edging being a bit too large for the hat. Also the more difficult technique that is important to know is how to cable. There are lots of awesome videos on YouTube. Just search for “Learn to Cable Knit.” She still looked adorable in the hat so that is a definite plus. If I knit this pattern again (which I will!) I will use the same yarn for both the MC and the CC. I always find Fiona is more likely to give me some good smiles if I feed her first. I guess this is probably the case with most children.

Fiona’s Pixie Hood (part 2)

elisa — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:46:13 +0000

So I have made quite a bit of progress on Fiona’s new hat. I am following the pattern Zozo Pixie Cables by Amanda Keeys. I made it half way through knitting the hat and realized that I had mis read the pattern. I had to rip it out and start all over again…sigh. However, this is such a quick gratifying knit. I have made it almost back to half way. Here are a few pictures.

I love the construction of this hood. The edging is beautiful.

I was so anxious to see if it would fit Fiona that I rigged it to stay on even though it is only half knit. Here’s how it looks!

I think she will look darling in it when I am finished. I just have to find the perfect button!

Fiona is tired and not feeling the greatest today so when I told her to smile this is the face she made. I have to admit I definately have days where I feel like she looks.

I have also been doing a lot of research. I have a few hat ideas for fall/winter and I am increasing my knowledge of stitch types. Here is an awesome stitch dictionary that I found at Powell’s Books in Portland, OR.

If you are interested in this book you can find it for sale here.

Fiona’s Pixie Hood

elisa — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:52:10 +0000

I have been meaning, for a while, to knit a hat for my two year old daughter Fiona. I finally found the perfect pixie hood to knit up for her.

The designer of this pattern is a friend and briliant photographer/Mom/pattern designer Amanda Keeys. Amanda gave me this pattern a while back and I have been waiting for the opportunity and inspiration to start the project. I found it! This last weekend my children were in a friends wedding.

I made knitted bow ties off of a pattern I have been working on for the boys and crocheted lacy headbands for the flower girls. I will be doing a post with more pictures later this week.

The wedding was beautiful and the children were (surprisingly) perfect. Corin proudly carried the ACTUAL RINGS, down the isle and handed them to the Best Man. I was so proud…and relieved. I decided to knit up Fiona’s new hood from the left over yarn.

For the main color I am using MadelineTosh DK in Robin’s Egg color-way. For the contrasting color I am using MadelineTosh Vintage in Silver Fox color-way. I have finished with the edge and I have just started the section using the main color. I will post pictures of my progress.