pieKnits

Sometimes I get an idea in my head and I just have to act on it. Despite telling myself I probably don’t really need another top hat. But pshaw, where’s the fun in that?

I had been searching for a feltable yarn in this color for awhile when I saw Debbie Stroller’s (of Stitch N’ Bitch fame) new line of yarn, Stitch Nation. This yarn is the Full o’ Sheep in Aquamarine, a worsted 100% wool single ply. I’m really curious to see how it will felt. The line has some great vibrant colors.

The pattern is of course my modified version of Dark Twist’s Miniature Top Hat. I’ve made the brim a little longer this time as I’m planning to decorate it with needle felting and some little forest figurines. I think pre-felted knits always look a bit pathetic but I was trying to capture the wire I’ve inserted into the I-cord bind-off on the brim. The ends have been left long and sticking out, hopefully allowing them to adjust to the final fulled size. I’ve been meaning to order some actual millinery wire, but until then I’m winging it with a bit of floral wire.

I may just have this finished in time to go see Alice in Wonderland!