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Maltese Fisherman's Hat WG08 SO9
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It is definitely coming along.
It is definitely coming along.
Ear shaping done. Looks like a bikini top at this point :joy:
Ear shaping done. Looks like a bikini top at this point joy
The serenity of this scene made me think of the Wyeth painting. Photo taken at the 2024 NY Sheep and Wool Festival.
The serenity of this scene made me think of the Wyeth painting. Photo taken at the 2024 NY Sheep and Wool Festival.
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Finished
October 21, 2024
October 27, 2024

Maltese Fisherman's Hat WG08 SO9

Project info
Maltese Fisherman's Hat WG08 SO9 by Elizabeth Zimmermann
Knitting
Hat → Earflap
Needles & yarn
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids
Gray
Notes

I like Elizabeth Zimmerman’s patterns and I like Wyeth‘s paintings, so making this hat, connecting to both, is a no-brainer.

10-22-2024

During the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival 2024 in Rhinebeck, I came across a very serene scene of a sheperdess and her sheep. It made me think of the Wyeth painting and I finally started the Maltese Fisherman’s Hat with yarn I had left from knitting a couple of baby hats. heart

10-25-2024

Just a few more rounds and then the tassel of my dreams. I may even add a button and loop on the edges of the flaps to button them up under my chin or two braided ties thinking_face
This hat feels very warm.

10-26-2024

Taking it slow at this point, because my carpal tunnel is acting up a bit and I am also binding off a shawl .

10-27-2024

Finally had the time to finish and make the tassel of my dreams.
I added two more rounds for height and made the tassel more or less like I did for the garter stitch hat by Purl Soho, except that I used a crochet hook instead of a darning needle, because that’s what I had at hand.
I have two 8” length braids to tie the hat if I wish.

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October 21, 2024
October 27, 2024
About this pattern
Maltese Fisherman's Hat WG08 SO9
by Elizabeth Zimmermann
from Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac
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Wool Ease Thick & Quick Solids
by Lion Brand
Super Bulky
80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
106 yards / 170 grams

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  • Project created: July 21, 2024
  • Finished: October 27, 2024
  • Updated: October 28, 2024
  • Progress updates: 2 updates