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Title: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on September 02, 2009, 08:39:35 pm

September 3rd is Sara's birthday, so I am going to start a topic about her new hat. It isn't finished yet, mind you, but I have started it. We know that Sara has enjoyed the anticipation for quite a while, so now I will drag it out a little longer by posting progress reports on her new knitted pink hat.

Here it is just getting under way:

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/sara-1.jpg)

Since it looks like a frisbee ring more than a hat, the key questions for now are: is it going to be too big or too small? And is it pink enough?

Happy Birthday, Sara. :)

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 02, 2009, 08:50:49 pm

Oh my gosh, I just checked in one last time before going to bed, and look at this! I'm tickled pink! and wow, I just used two exclamation points in a row. That seldom happens.

Now I am probably not going to be able to go to sleep tonight, because I am going to have to dream up a new pastime to take the place of dropping subtle pink-related hints on the ANA forum. Just before we start discussing the potato book, too.

The hat definitely looks pink enough. Do I need to measure my head, or are you one of those tailors who can estimate size merely by looking at your subject?

Phil is going to have his work cut out tomorrow trying to top this.

Thanks, Steve.
Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Kaybo on September 02, 2009, 09:11:01 pm

How exciting!!  I have a BIG birthday coming up this year...I already have a hat - wonder what else you can knit for it??  ::) ::)  JK!!

K   ;D

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Keri on September 02, 2009, 09:40:23 pm

i'll be 50 in oct 2010. maybe i can get on the waiting list.

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 03, 2009, 06:42:23 am

Congratulations on the hat in progress, Saralynn, and a very happy birthday!  ;D

I love the color, but wonder how Steve knew you'd want pink  ;)

Steve, you are truly amazing! 

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: moe on September 03, 2009, 07:37:14 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARA!!
Love the pink hat, Steve!
Maureen

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Cheryl R on September 03, 2009, 08:29:53 am

Saralynn,     A very Happy Birthday to you.      The 3rd is a nice day for one as I share the same no but the different month.   
   Never knew the pink hat shopping outing would end up so popular!      The whole crew would have been fun to have along in our Bloomingdales visit that day.         You will be set for all seasons now with the knit one.
           Hope you get to celebrate today.                        Cheryl R

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: CHD63 on September 03, 2009, 01:19:14 pm

Sara .....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Clarice

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: tenai98 on September 03, 2009, 01:46:19 pm

happy pink birthday Sara...hope its a great one...
JO

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: ppearl214 on September 03, 2009, 02:19:24 pm

HIPPY BURPDAY, SARA!  :-*  :-*  :-*

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: nancyann on September 03, 2009, 05:03:35 pm

What Phyl said ! !   Wishing you much happiness in a pink world ! !
Always good thoughts,  Nancy

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: cindyj on September 07, 2009, 09:39:45 am

Sorry, I missed it, but Happy B-Day, Sara!  And, what a great looking pink hat it looks like you're going to get! 

Cindy

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on September 08, 2009, 01:16:18 am

Update #1:

I had to restart this hat, the first attempt was destined to be the proverbial knit bucket - a bit too large. Plus I managed to knit what looked like a button hole into it.

However, the second attempt looks more like it, and it is starting to look more like a hat. I have included my own blue hat, and somebody's incomplete red hat, as color references in this photo.

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/sara-2.jpg)

Shouldn't be too long now...

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 08, 2009, 06:05:28 am

Maybe the button hole was destined to be inspiration for a hat that has room for a BAHA?

Sara's hat is looking good.  But, now you've got me curious about who the recipient of the red hat will be.

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Kaybo on September 08, 2009, 08:39:25 am

I might have to trade mine in...I really like the PINK!  Just kidding...I cherish my Steve original!!  ;)

K ;D

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on September 08, 2009, 10:39:46 am

It occurs to me that passed-along hats would have their own appeal, like the magic scarf does. Maybe we start a program where you send your hat to someone else, and get a new one yourself?

I am wondering if the recipient of the red hat can guess who they are. Someone who has been around a while, and asked for cranberry, and has been patiently (and quietly) waiting...

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 08, 2009, 12:46:06 pm

I am in the middle of setting up my new Mac mini. The new hat looks great - even better now that I can set the monitor to use the entire dimensions of the wide screen.

I'm guessing Jo for the maroon hat? Although what fun it is to wait quietly is a mystery to me.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 08, 2009, 06:17:21 pm

Steve -

I like the pass the hat idea, but I'd really miss my green one!  Although I'd like a blue one, I'd still like to keep the green one too!

And what if I ended up with a color I didn't like  ???  pink for example (no offense, Saralynn).

Jan (being selfish - and greedy - in IL)    :D

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Kaybo on September 08, 2009, 07:31:21 pm

Jan~
I am such a good friend that I would take the PINK one off your hands for you!  ;)

K   ;D

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 08, 2009, 07:46:00 pm

Well, I am hoping that the pink is one-of-a-kind and the color is retired once mine is finished.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 08, 2009, 09:11:54 pm

Quote from: saralynn143 on September 08, 2009, 07:46:00 pm

Well, I am hoping that the pink is one-of-a-kind and the color is retired once mine is finished.

Sara

LOL - you are joking, aren't you Sara??

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Captain Deb on September 11, 2009, 02:17:18 pm

OMG a pink hat thread!!

Happy Belated Birthday to Saralynn!!!

That is definitely the pinkest 1/2 hat I have ever seen!!!

Sorry but no hat holds a candle to my purple one with the lavender Jolly Roger on it!!!!!!

Keep on knittin' Steve, but watch that epicondrial tendon!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-smiley-12.gif)

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on September 11, 2009, 08:45:17 pm

Steve you are amazing!

DHM  :)

P.S. Happy Belated Birthday Sara!

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: anissa on September 11, 2009, 11:28:28 pm

Very very nice!  I love the color, Steve you are amazing.  Sara, I hope you had a great birthday.  :)

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: tenai98 on September 12, 2009, 05:48:00 am

Steve
Why not make a multi  colored hat or two that can be passed around like the magic scarf.
JO

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: anissa on September 12, 2009, 10:16:52 am

JO, because no one would send them on!  If I had a hat I'd certainly keep it on my head, especially with the chilly weather coming!

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: msmaggie on September 13, 2009, 06:40:27 pm

Me too!  I would just claim that it must have gotten lost in the mail....esp. it it was red! ;D
Priscilla

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 14, 2009, 06:30:40 am

Okay, I'm still waiting to see who gets (already got?) the maroon hat.

The suspense is killing me  ::)

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Kaybo on September 14, 2009, 08:52:32 am

I thought that it was RED & I am betting on Ms Maggie!!

K ;D

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 14, 2009, 10:24:19 am

I'm still thinking Jo.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: yardtick on September 15, 2009, 04:45:30 pm

I'm a day late, but I hope you had a wonderful Birthday  :-*

Anne Marie

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Debbi on September 16, 2009, 06:08:35 am

Just saw this thread and wanted to be on the long list to say

Happy Belated Birthday, Sara!

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: tenai98 on September 16, 2009, 06:26:48 pm

solid colored hats are keepers....multi one can be a magic one like the scarf and passed around....just a thought
jo

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 16, 2009, 06:35:22 pm

I think it is very likely that Steve has bits and pieces of various colors left over from all of these projects. A patchwork hat may be just what the doctor ordered, so to speak.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on September 17, 2009, 01:21:38 am

Very likely. :)

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/leftovers.jpg)

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 17, 2009, 05:46:33 am

There you go. Around here, those yarn scraps would be made into little yarn boy and girl dolls for the fourth grade Civil War Day. I'll hunt up a picture later. Meantime here are some other fun options:

A tie for Steve! http://www.knitpicks.com/Mens+Bias+Knit+Tie+Pattern_PD50604220.html
  or maybe this goofy one? http://www.knitpicks.com/Bow+Tie+Pattern_PD50563220.html
A new magic scarf http://www.knitpicks.com/Teleidoscope+Scarf+Pattern_PD50582220.html
  and journal: http://www.knitpicks.com/Journal+Cover+with+Ribbon+Ties+Pattern_PD31001221.html
or perhaps for all of the wine lovers around here: http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Wine_Cozy__D31207223.html

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 17, 2009, 06:09:50 am

My husband and I volunteer at Civil War Day every May. It is the culmination of the fourth grade Missouri History class. It's more or less a Civil War field day with all kinds of activities. I run a sutlery, a kind of general store that followed the camps. The kids are given the monthly allowance of $13 monthly pay for a Union private, then go shopping in the sutlery. It's great fun.

Here are the yarn dolls I mentioned:
(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/saralynn143/P4290010.jpg)

I also make haversacks for carrying their gear:
(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/saralynn143/P3240001.jpg)

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: CHD63 on September 25, 2009, 09:40:18 am

Sara .....

Just now back home after a LONG driving trip ..... talk about fatigue!?!?

..... but, love your Civil War Day activities for 4th graders.  What fun!

Clarice

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on September 26, 2009, 10:00:40 pm

Last update on Sara's hat. Just have to finish closing it up:

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/sara-3.jpg)

That red one looks pretty close too.  ::)

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on September 27, 2009, 06:05:32 am

Quote from: sgerrard on September 26, 2009, 10:00:40 pm

That red one looks pretty close too.  ::)

Now that the suspense concerning "Sara's New Hat" has come to an end, inquiring minds want to know:

Who will be the lucky recipient of the red hat?

My money is still on Jo . . .

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 27, 2009, 12:50:45 pm

Steve -

the hat looks fantastic!  I'll bet Sara can't wait to receive it.

Now - about the recipient of the red one - when are you going to tell us?  The suspense is killing me!

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: CHD63 on September 27, 2009, 04:15:52 pm

Ooooooooooooh, is the blue one mine????  Hope, hope, hope!   :-[

Clarice

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 27, 2009, 07:08:31 pm

Clarice -

maybe the red one is yours.

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Nani on September 27, 2009, 09:07:38 pm

Happy very Belated Birthday!

And now even I am caught up in the hat curiosity.

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on September 28, 2009, 08:01:01 am

Nani -

a little hat history http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=8598.0

Also, check out Steve's website (link listed in his profile) - I have a green one  ;D

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Nani on September 28, 2009, 08:20:32 am

That is awesome.  I have no patience for knitting. 


*jumps on the 'I love Steve's hats' train.*

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on October 08, 2009, 06:21:35 pm

(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq118/saralynn143/hatandppp.jpg)

A package arrived from Portland on Monday. When Steve first e-mailed me that my hat was ready, I offered to bake him a potato peel pie if he delivered it in person. Sadly, he had to decline my kind offer, so I decided the least I could do was bake a pie that he could enjoy from afar. I also decided that I would forgo the pleasure of seeing my hat until said pie had been baked, and today was my first opportunity. How's that for anticipation?

Thank you very much, Steve. It's a great hat!

Sara
(secure in the knowledge that I look fabulous in hats)

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: tenai98 on October 08, 2009, 06:25:24 pm

awesome

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Kaybo on October 08, 2009, 07:31:56 pm

so how was the pie????

K   ???

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on October 08, 2009, 07:34:51 pm

Check the book club thread, Kay.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: CHD63 on October 08, 2009, 08:03:11 pm

I agree, you look fabulous in hats ..... especially Steve's pink one!

Clarice

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: leapyrtwins on October 08, 2009, 09:09:53 pm

Sara, you do look fabulous  ;D

Congratulations on the "Steve-original" - another wonderful job, Steve!

I, too, was going to ask how the pie tasted; guess I'll move on over to the Book Club thread and find out.

Jan

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on October 09, 2009, 11:50:05 pm

I clearly missed out on an interesting and apparently tasty pie. Maybe I should consider delivery in person after all. Nah. :)

I have to agree, pink suits you, Sara. I'm just glad the hat fits.

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Jackie on October 10, 2009, 12:01:03 am

Wow Sara,

You look great in your new winter pink hat! I also noticed you really must love pink, as I believe there is a pink pot on the stove??? As usual, another fine masterpiece of Steve's! Oh and by the way, that pie does look scrumptous!!!

Jackie

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on October 10, 2009, 06:52:24 am

Quote from: sgerrard on October 09, 2009, 11:50:05 pm

Maybe I should consider delivery in person after all. Nah.
Steve

Not even if you can schedule a delivery to Anne-Marie on Thanksgiving?

Quote from: sgerrard on October 09, 2009, 11:50:05 pm

I have to agree, pink suits you, Sara. I'm just glad the hat fits.

Thank you. Fortunately knit hats are very forgiving, particularly the brimless variety. It's really a great choice for mass production.

Quote from: Jackie on October 10, 2009, 12:01:03 am

Wow Sara,

You look great in your new winter pink hat! I also noticed you really must love pink, as I believe there is a pink pot on the stove??? As usual, another fine masterpiece of Steve's! Oh and by the way, that pie does look scrumptous!!!

Jackie

Good eye, Jackie! I received a whole set of pink cookware for Mother's Day. I like most colors, orange being an exception, but pink is my favorite. I have a pink cell phone, pink digital camera, pink iPod, pink keyboard, mouse and speakers for my computer, and now a nifty new pink knit hat. My kids love Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October because it brings a cornucopia of gift ideas for Mom - I got a pink toothbrush in my Christmas stocking one year. Plus my grandmother died of breast cancer, my mother was treated for early breast cancer two years ago, and one of my aunts is battling a more advanced case. So those gifts are of special significance to us beyond the color.

The potato peel pie was much better than I anticipated. I posted the recipe in the ANA Book Club thread if anyone is interested, complete with photos and commentary. I was also thinking that adding a little bit of leftover pork (from the pig roast that inspired the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society) and a few vegetables would turn the recipe into a great shepherd's pie.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. It's cold enough to wear my hat!

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: cindyj on October 10, 2009, 09:07:35 am

Your new pink hat looks awesome and so do you, Sara!  Still not sure about the potato peel pie, though :P 

Yes, October is breast cancer awareness month!  Go get those mammograms, ladies!

Cindy

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: sgerrard on October 10, 2009, 10:36:47 pm

Hi Cindy,

How is the weather down there in Georgia? Getting chilly yet, by any chance?  ::)

Steve

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: cindyj on October 11, 2009, 03:20:42 pm

Quote from: sgerrard on October 10, 2009, 10:36:47 pm

Hi Cindy,

How is the weather down there in Georgia? Getting chilly yet, by any chance?  ::)

Steve

You won't believe it, Steve!  Happened to have had a severe drop in temperature for a brief period this afternoon...thus, I was able to put on my gorgeous hat-by-Steve.  I had my son quickly snap a photo...will post it tonight (assuming I can remember how to do it) ;D

cindy

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: Sobes on November 05, 2009, 01:36:09 pm

Oh my goodness...this was so much fun to read and I am laughing so hard right now! You are all such a great group of people:)  I know this is sooooooo late and I know you don't know me yet, but happy belated birthday Sara!!!! You look beautiful in your new pink hat;) Thank you for the laughs everyone...and I feel so good to be a part of such a special and wonderful group!

 ;D  Brenda

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: saralynn143 on November 05, 2009, 06:47:33 pm

Hi Brenda, thanks for the greeting and right back at 'ya! I'm glad you are having a good time poking around the forums. It is a great place to hang out. Everyone here is nice which is a real change of pace on the internet.

Anyway, welcome and see you around.

Sara

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: NancyMc on November 05, 2009, 07:11:36 pm

Quote

Go get those mammograms, ladies!

Having mine tomorrow!  Yippee!
Glad you survived the TOG needles, cindyj.

Title: Re: Sara's New Hat
Post by: 4cm in Pacific Northwest on December 26, 2009, 10:06:23 am

Heads up
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=11412.0

DHM