acorn accident
I'm noticing a pattern here with my crocheting..um..I'm prolific when it comes to accidents. Some that work and some that definitely don't--this post is happily about one that did. I could see that this was getting a pointy top early on, but my optimistic attitude told me that maybe it would stretch out..ah, nope. I started this hat for me and it was certainly not supposed to have a pointy peak. I was almost ready to pull it all out when I called Noah over (kind of like that old Life cereal commercial, "Get Mikey, he'll eat it" except I was thinking, "Get Noah, he'll wear it...") When I told him I wanted to size this on him he got very animated and said, "Oh yeah, I really like that hat! I tried it on earlier" You did? Oh wow, great--It's for you. I had to chuckle to myself because when he said he tried it on earlier that meant that it was only about the size of a saucer--with a pointy top--and..he..loved..it?
This was several rounds of SC, 3 rounds of DC, 3 rounds of DC with some skipping to bring it in tighter and then a finishing round of SC. I didn't use a pattern so I can't really pass this on to you in a concise way at the moment. If you have experience crocheting I bet you could figure it out close enough.
This photo makes me think that it's his thinking cap too... :)
I think the hat is sweet. :)
I only just started reading your blog, but I wanted to tell you, I really enjoy your photography.
Posted by: sarai | February 20, 2008 at 04:01 AM
He is just so sweet. Little acorn-head.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 20, 2008 at 05:20 AM
That is ADORABLE!!! I never use a pattern for my hats either but I've never had one with a point like that, too cute!
Molly
Posted by: Molly | February 20, 2008 at 10:31 AM
Thinking caps are wonderful things. That expression just doesn't come up much when kids are grown. Do I remember Noah coming into another special hat in a round about way? Lucky boy!
Posted by: Kathe Kramer | February 20, 2008 at 11:03 AM
i love that the hat looks like an acorn. perfect for that little guy of yours. he is getting so BIG!
Posted by: jen b | February 20, 2008 at 02:29 PM
cute !!!
I can crochet straight lines only !!! (so far !) so scarves, rectangles... are about the only things I can do :( pathetic !
Posted by: SierraMoon | February 20, 2008 at 02:52 PM
I love the very idea of a wearable "acorn cap." Extraordinarily delicious!
Posted by: June | February 20, 2008 at 02:53 PM
So cute! I love that he said he tried it on earlier :)
Posted by: Karin | February 20, 2008 at 06:46 PM
Awesome! (And the hat, too.) Your little hat from a few weeks ago finally got me to try one. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Posted by: denice | February 20, 2008 at 09:36 PM
love the little acorn hat............
Posted by: val | February 21, 2008 at 10:39 AM
That cap is adorable on him...as though it was definately meant to be! He is a doll, but don't tell him I said it!!! LOL
Posted by: Julie | February 22, 2008 at 06:45 PM
great hat - he looks like a thinker...
Posted by: annieb | February 25, 2008 at 01:47 AM
I love it though I think it looks more like a Hersheys Kiss!
Posted by: Abigail | February 27, 2008 at 01:50 PM