Frantic is what you might call the last few days! Getting ready for the fair is always such a crazy, busy time. Every year I swear I will start early and every year......well you guess. Procrastination is my middle name...eek!!
The little pumpkin hat is my first attempt at designing something myself , and I am pleased with how it came out;-). It is modeled after my handspun angora blend hats with a few extra touches, to make it look festive for the Autumn.
The little pumpkin is made with left over yarn and is a fun, quick little knit. Tracey from Wool Windings created this little gem and was kind enough to share her little pumpkin pattern. You can find it here. Thanks Tracy!
It has been pretty warm and a bit humid up here in the mountains this last week, but the air is changing again and it is said that there will be an Autumn Chill in the air......yipee!
I love the hat! It's absolutely marvellous!
Posted by: becca | Friday, September 22, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Do you have a shop? My husband and I are coming to NH for leaf peeping in October. We're staying in Hancock (near Keene) and while we can't dedicate the whole vacation to yarn, I might be able to fit a sidebar or two, especially if it is accompanied by brilliant scenery. I especially admire your autumn leaves colorways.
Posted by: Kim | Friday, September 22, 2006 at 06:02 PM
I love your pumpkin knitting. Great hat! A little slow in getting the pattern in the mail, but it's going out today. Look for it soon.
Posted by: wool winder | Friday, September 22, 2006 at 11:39 AM
Love the hat! Love the pumpkin! Thanks for the pattern! :)
Posted by: Diane E | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 08:13 PM
Oh, my goodness, those oranges are just calling me! What lovely work.
Posted by: Ann | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 09:23 AM
I love everything October! What beautiful orange yarn! And the pumpkin hat is just adorable as is the little pumpkin too!
Good luck at fair...I've got one coming up too and I am so not ready because I've been working at the LYS. *sigh*
Ruinwen
:)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 05:55 AM
I am reminded by your previous post regarding childhood fingerpainting, about my own young creations. In 8th grade we were supposed to be painting a picture but all I would make were circles of blended colour on page after page. My teacher half heartedly tried to get me to do a "picture" but I would not be dissuaded.
I really enjoy your blog BTW. How are the former puppies?
Posted by: yvette | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 01:13 AM
Wonderful pumpkins and hat. Would you be willing to sell your hat pattern? I would love to make this as a gift. Thank you much
Posted by: Gayle | Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 12:10 AM
So cute! I am a Halloween baby and very partial to pumpkins!
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 05:55 PM
I love fall decorations and yours are great!
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 05:30 PM
Cute hat! I've not yet been to Fryeburg Fair. It's "only" a 4 1/2 hour ride for me. Hmmmm....
Posted by: Chris | Wednesday, September 20, 2006 at 05:04 PM