Or the second.
Or the third.
Or, how about the fourth?
[nope, not even then]
The first time I started a Zeebee for Little Buddha, I was 7/8 done when I ran out of yarn. This yarn, from Pancake and Lulu, was what inspired me to do a Zeebee in the first place - it just seemed to scream for garter, and I thought one skein would be just enough for it.
When I ran out of yarn, I ripped and decided I could make it work with less height and smaller circumference. Only I made so much less height that by 1/4 of the way in, I realized it would be way too short.
I ripped and tried again, deciding to keep the height but go with a smaller circumference. For an unknown reason, I cast on even more this time than the first, making for an extra-long hat. After 1/4 of the hat was done, I realized that I would definitely run out of yarn. By this point, I was fully into other projects, so I set it aside. In the meantime, I contacted Pancake and Lulu about doing a custom order of one more skein that would coordinate with the original [and also in the meantime I completed two other Zeebees, mostly without incident]. Aimee very kindly agreed and I received it a couple of weeks ago. It was as yummy as the first, and I immediately picked the project back up.
I ripped back to the cast on row and started again, alternating skeins. What I should've done was check my Ravelry notes. Because there I very clearly noted that my 3rd attempt was going to be too long. I didn't look at those notes0 until I was nearly done with a hat that is most definitely too long. After four tries on the same hat, can I really make a fifth (and final?) go at this Zeebee?
[shown here with needles still in, as I only partially seamed it to try it on him]
Yes, I will give it one more go. Because first of all, the Zeebee? A perfect hat (once you get it right). And second of all, Pancake and Lulu? A perfect yarn. I adore the colors and I love working with it. I most definitely feel the Pancake and Lulu Love (Ravelry link). This pattern and this yarn really serve each other well. Case in point:
In the meantime, Little Buddha will have to settle for his $6 acrylic hat from Target. At least he wears it with flair:
8 comments:
Those are way cute hats!
your tenacity is impressive (or frightening...I can't decide).
I had to knit two of them to get the correct fit. At least they are a relaxing knit!
that "eating snow" face is adorable. I'm drawn to the Zeebee but I didn't know it was so impossible to fit!
You have two cute boys, and from what I have seen of your knitting, I'm confident the Zeebee will be glorious in the end as well. I'm glad Kevin steered you in my direction.
Those handsome boys could make any hat look fantastic! I love the Zeebee hats! I admire your persistence.
Thank you for the lovely words about my yarns! I am on the edge of my seat with this Zeebee Saga...
Those hats are cute as cake :)
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