Fillet of a fenny snake,
In the cauldron boil and bake;
Eye of newt and toe of frog,
Wool of bat and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork and blindworm's sting,
Lizard's leg and howlet's wing.
For charm of powerful trouble,
Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double,double toil and trouble;
Fire burn and couldron bubble.
Macbeth ~ William Shakespeare
Heehee.....my husband is always referring to my dyepot as my cauldron, so I couldn't resist this picture. This was a FUN pattern to knit. The pattern is The Enchanting and Magical Witch Hat written by Anne Carroll Gilmour.
I had only one little problem...the Brown Sheep Wool and the Noro yarn, felted at different rates. The Noro could be a little more felted and the brown sheep felted so much that there was not really enough brim to turn under for the wire. Other than that little snafu, I LOVE this hat. Perhaps I will make another one next year and use only the BSW.
I met Anne on my trip out to Salt Lake City. She introduced us to the art of Wool Waulking. You can read more about it here on Margene's page. Anne is a fun and talented lady! Must be something about that name Anne and talented pattern designers. I now know 3!
Some more knitting.....
Having finished both my mitts and my hat, I had nothing new to work on....EEK! Next on my list of to do's is my Bee Stole, however, I had sent off my personal skein (second time now) to a friend who needed it more than I did at the moment, so that will have to wait until later in the week. When all else fails........socks work, right?
Anne's newest sock pattern The Cardigan Sock is now up on her website and let me tell you it is an addicting pattern. Very hard to put down ... another fun well written pattern! Thanks Anne!
Brrr.......Winter's Just Around the Corner 
Wow......a cold front came raging in last night with very strong winds, taking down the last of our foliage....brrrr.
Today after my husband finished bagging up the last of the leaves, I watched the numerous robins who call our yarn home, looking for dinner.
I wonder............could those little faces belong to the babies who nested in my shrub? I guess we will never know, but I do know that I am going to miss those chirpy little faces when they leave soon.
Fly safe little ones............
My online store is up and running!
Happy Knitting!
Posted by: Anne Carroll Gilmour | Friday, September 19, 2008 at 04:56 PM
I didn't realize you lived in NH- I was just there, flew out of Manchester 2 days ago, I was visiting family in Woodstock, Vt for the holidays. It was so beautiful we want to move there! (we like the live free or die -aka & dye-) concept) I think your witch hat is beautiful, thanks for liking my pattern! Happy New Year- Anne Carroll Gilmour
P.S. I left some sample patterns at the Whippletree yarn store in Woodstock, with any luck they'll stock some of my patterns in the future...
Posted by: Anne Carroll Gilmour | Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 05:27 PM
The Hat is WONDERFUL.
How are the dogs these days? Donna Bucher on QUIET LIFE blog is dog considering. She should think KCCS.
Posted by: kathy b | Wednesday, November 07, 2007 at 12:34 PM
What a great hat! I will miss your flowers...they were so beautiful this year. Congrats on finishing so many wonderful projects! :)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 11:30 AM
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10:34 PM
Kim - thanks so much for my tuppeloh honey yarn that I got yesterday!! It is beautiful and will make a great bee shawl. Can't wait!! It was hung up in the post office for a couple days because of the evacuations here, but they delivered 3 times yesterday and I GOT IT!! Thanks for your speedy delivery!
Posted by: Kim | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 10:31 PM
Too cute. You'd never make a convincing mean witch. lol.
Posted by: Jean | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 05:49 PM
Reading your blog makes feel warm and cozy. I am inspired by your joy!
Hugs
Posted by: Judy- | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 12:13 PM
You are absolutely adorable, and this is the perfect post for the season. :)
Posted by: midnightbunny | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Nice hat. Sure will come in handy tomorrow night!
Posted by: Vickie | Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 08:38 AM
The hat is to die for! Fabulous. I absolutely must find the pattern and copy!
I was finally tired of the super hot weather and when the cold front blew in two nights ago, I thought it was refreshing rather than depressing (which is my normal attitude toward cold). But, it's probably much cooler where you are... sorry.
Posted by: Becca | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 06:08 PM
Great photo! That's a cool hat!
Posted by: tiennie | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 04:17 PM
Love the hat! Great photo!!
Posted by: Kirsten | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Love it and I second Laurie on the smile. You be the friendly witch!
Posted by: Manise | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 09:14 AM
I bet you'll be able to cook up something extra special in the dye cauldron now that you have a hat like that to wear. Fun!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 08:36 AM
Fabulous hat. The colors look wonderful together.
Posted by: Kathleen | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 08:20 AM
Robins still up north? Fly quickly.....
Love the hat!
Posted by: Karen | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Love the hat, I have a non-knitted hat of a similar look that I often wear on the big day!! Even with the cauldron you are definitely in the good witch category!! :)
Posted by: gina | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 07:41 AM
That looks great, although you don't look particularly witchy with that smile!
Posted by: Laurie | Monday, October 29, 2007 at 01:20 AM
love the hat!! beckie is looking for a pattern for one so i sent her your link
and the socks look amazing!
Posted by: anne | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 10:33 PM
what a perfect post for this time of year - that hat looks wonderful (grin) and I am wondering if you'll be wearing it in public? (I would!)
Posted by: Teyani | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 09:22 PM
OMG! YOU DID IT! It's fabulous.
Posted by: margene | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 09:14 PM
I could resist pointing this out..
(quoted from above) .. robins who call our yarn home ..
*smile*
I love the hat, too!
Posted by: Teej | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 07:00 PM
Now I so wish I had made mine. It's adorable!
Posted by: susan | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Regardless of how the hat felted, I think it's perfect. And just in time for the holiday! :)
Posted by: Beth | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 06:32 PM
The hat looks adorable and I love it! I still haven't started mine so it doesn't look good for this year.
Posted by: Carole | Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 06:10 PM