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Sky(e) caps

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Sun, 2011-04-24 16:14 — purlyman

A few weeks ago a friend of mine said some mean boys on her daughter's school bus took her favorite hat and threw it out the window. Can you imagine. I guess I can actually. Her name is Skye and the hat had the word Sky on it. She loved it. So... a commission came my way. Katie and her daughter Skye came to Fancy Tiger and she picked out some white and blue "Spud & Chloe" wool cotton blend yarn. It worked well I think. The first hat had to have her name in it and the second she decided she wanted to look like the sky with clouds in it. The two skeins were perfect. I have just a few yards of the white leftover. The name "Skye" is done by stranding and the clouds are done by duplicate stitch. I'm pretty pleased. I hope Skye will be!! I can't take criticism!!

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Sun, 2011-05-01 06:02 — chipsir
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These are fantastic, and

These are fantastic, and your insperation to turn nastiness into something generous makes them all the more beautiful!!!!!! Not to mention your ability to turn coloured string into an attractive object.

Wed, 2011-04-27 21:14 — rc_in_sd
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Like Bill said, the cabling

Like Bill said, the cabling is an excellent touch. Great job knitting (and offsetting some negativity)!

Wed, 2011-04-27 06:19 — davidjames181
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These are awesome! Great job!

These are awesome! Great job!

Tue, 2011-04-26 17:37 — Loom Dude
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I'm sure she was delighted!

I'm sure she was delighted! Loved the clouds!

Greg
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Mon, 2011-04-25 21:10 — michaelpthompson
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Those are great Frank! What

Those are great Frank! What a wonderful gift.

--
"All knitting is just one stitch at a time."
Tallguy

Mon, 2011-04-25 19:50 — jessemkahn
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what a wonderful way to

what a wonderful way to remind that you girl she is loved. nicely done on all counts.

Mon, 2011-04-25 12:25 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Very lovely work, Frank. I

Very lovely work, Frank. I hope these are spared nasty actions by rude boys. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.

Mon, 2011-04-25 12:02 — Masala
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These brought sunshine to my

These brought sunshine to my day! Sid

Mon, 2011-04-25 07:30 — ronhuber
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Who could not fall in love

Who could not fall in love with them? They are so precious. Great knitting.

Mon, 2011-04-25 00:31 — knitmaniac

You don't need to fear

You don't need to fear criticism with these hats - they are magical. She can't fail to love them.

Sun, 2011-04-24 20:47 — WillyG
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You make the greatest kiddie

You make the greatest kiddie hats, Frank. Way to keep with your tradition.

Sun, 2011-04-24 17:10 — Bill
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Love the letter

Love the letter style!
...and love the picked up from cable beginning...
She should be the envy of everyone!!!

Sun, 2011-04-24 16:22 — Kerry
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You've done a great job, she

You've done a great job, she should love them.

Sun, 2011-04-24 16:22 — Tom Hart
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Bravo!

Bravo!

Sun, 2011-04-24 16:19 — AKQGuy
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They're beautiful. Great job

They're beautiful. Great job on them. I'm sure she'll love them.