I've been so busy with holiday preparations that I've had very little opportunity to spin so instead I'll show you one of my latest fo's.
This is Gretel. I'd first seen this hat on Carole's blog and thought this hat my actually may look good on me. You see I've never found a hat that actually looks good. Most hats look down right ridiculous on me. I bought the pattern and remembered I had a skein of Beaverslide yarn leftover from when I knit Ariann that would be perfect and last Thursday during the snow storm I cast on. The pattern was a lot of fun to work. I used the magic loop with a size 7 knit picks circular instead of double points and it knit up fairly quickly.
You know what it doesn't look half bad. I really like and it's so warm to wear while waiting for the bus to come with my kids.
Yesterday afternoon I went and had all my hair cut off. What do you think? I was getting really sick of it. My hair is really thick which some might think is a good thing. Not only is it thick but if frizzes and feels a lot like a horses tail does. So I decided it was time for a new look. It was actually very freeing after I got over the initial shock. That's it for now I've got a run and wrap up the presents I'll be back for one last post on Friday. Have a great day all!
Oh, I love your new haircut!! And you are right, that hat is just perfect for you!!!
Posted by: Karen | December 19, 2007 at 09:24 AM
The new haircut and hat are both really nice!
Posted by: Julie | December 19, 2007 at 01:36 PM
The hair is great! And the hat is cute. I can never wear hats, either--maybe I'll have to try yours on. ;)
Posted by: katy | December 19, 2007 at 01:41 PM
The hat looks terrific and I love your new haircut!
Posted by: Carole | December 19, 2007 at 05:12 PM
Love that hat! The haircut looks wonderful! Ain't it great to get a new do? I'm doing that too, but the slow way. I'm letting mine grow.
Posted by: Chris | December 19, 2007 at 06:49 PM
Wow! Everything looks great!
Posted by: Pat K | December 19, 2007 at 09:01 PM
The hat looks great. I think your new hair cut is adorable!
I feel your pain about the hair. Sounds like we have the same hair type. I normally keep mine pulled back, but I always have this halo of frizz. Me and my straightening iron are very good friends. ;)
Posted by: Tonia | December 19, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Hee, I was looking up close at your pictures and thought..hmm did she cut her hair? It looks so good on you! Love the hat too!
Posted by: Zonda | December 20, 2007 at 12:04 AM
Your Gretel turned out so beautiful! I'm totally in love with this pattern and will have to buy it soonest possible - like you, I'm always in search for the perfect hat, most of the "normal" ones look terribly on me plus I never have a chance to stuff all my hair beneath them - Gretel should be perfect!
And you look fantastic wearing it - your new hairstyle suits you so very well!
Posted by: Dipsy | December 20, 2007 at 03:53 AM
Hi Kelly :) hat=gorgeous hair=fun :) happy holidays guys *****
Posted by: abehap | December 20, 2007 at 05:51 AM
Cute hat and cute hair. Went "short" a number of years ago and can't seem to go back!! Have a wonderful holiday with your family...
Posted by: gina | December 20, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Gretel looks great with your new hair cut. Sometimes chopping it all off is worth it.
Posted by: Mia | December 20, 2007 at 02:07 PM
I love your new do! It's looks great on you. Boy, what I wouldn't do for nice thick hair!
I don't like hats on me either. I think you found the perfect one for you. It looks awesome!
Posted by: Karen | December 21, 2007 at 05:52 PM
Holy. Crap.
You're smiling. YAY! ;o))
Love the hat - and the haircut!
Posted by: JessaLu | December 24, 2007 at 12:32 AM
You look adorable in your hat!! Great haircut too!
Posted by: amanda cathleen | December 27, 2007 at 04:06 PM
Cute haircut!!
Posted by: dephal | December 30, 2007 at 11:04 PM