Monday, August 30, 2021

Where the Magic Happens

Last week at the day job took a lot out of me. So, when I got home, I didn't do much more than eat dinner, turn on the TV, and tune out. I didn't touch the octopus hat.

But then things changed over the weekend, and I was able to get a bit done Saturday night. (I'm writing this on Sunday.)

Last week, I had finished the main portion of the hat: 

Saturday night, I started connecting the outer tentacles to the inner suckers. It is done in such a way that the resulting "legs" curl: 

One and a half done. Six and a half more to go.

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25 comments:

  1. songbird's crazy worldAugust 30, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    It looks great

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  2. Chrys FeyAugust 30, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    The curly legs! That looks neat.

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  3. LisaAugust 30, 2021 at 9:34 AM

    Those curls, and those suckers, look amazing!

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    1. Liz A.August 30, 2021 at 6:50 PM

      Don't they, though? That's what sold me on this pattern.

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  4. ForsythiaAugust 30, 2021 at 11:48 AM

    I think a real octopus might fall in love.

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  5. MicaAugust 30, 2021 at 1:49 PM

    It's looking so good! I love the curl! :)

    Hope your week is off to a good start :)

    Away From The Blue

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  6. AJ BlytheAugust 30, 2021 at 3:09 PM

    That's clever - the effect is awesome (and your colour choice really highlights it).

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  7. Hena TayebAugust 30, 2021 at 3:31 PM

    It looks so cool.

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  8. bookwormAugust 30, 2021 at 3:31 PM

    Slow but steady. You are making progress and that's all that matters. It's going to look great. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

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    1. Liz A.August 30, 2021 at 6:51 PM

      Yeah, I got slammed at work. But I'm fortunate to be employed. It'll get done eventually.

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  9. peppylady (Dora)August 30, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    This is so cool looking.
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  10. The Exclusive Beauty DiaryAugust 31, 2021 at 12:26 AM

    Your hat is so unique and cool. I like it so much.

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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  11. LovelyAugust 31, 2021 at 12:29 AM

    Such a cute and creative knit!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  12. Rajani RehanaAugust 31, 2021 at 1:23 AM

    So beautiful

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  13. Kinga K.August 31, 2021 at 2:36 AM

    It's so pretty❤

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  14. Liz A.September 1, 2021 at 1:07 PM

    Me too. If only this school year wasn't wiping me out, I'd have more energy in the evenings.

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  15. BirgitSeptember 2, 2021 at 5:26 AM

    It’s looking so good. I bet they will love their hats.

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