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.

25 comments:

  1. The curly legs! That looks neat.

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  2. Those curls, and those suckers, look amazing!

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

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  3. I think a real octopus might fall in love.

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

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

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

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

    www.exclusivebeautydiary.com

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

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

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

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