Random Beanie

I. Have. Projects. 

Finally. 

I've been whining about not having anything to work on for months now. When I went back to Ohio to visit the family, I asked each of the niblings what they wanted for Christmas. With a niece, four nephews, a brother, and a sister-in-law, there's no way I'll complete them all in time for Christmas. But at least I now have things to keep my hands busy. 

Eldest nephew requested a heavy sweater. I found a cute pattern. I ordered yarn online. I'm waiting for the yarn to arrive. 

Middle nephew requested a beanie in "Lakers colors". I think this pattern will be cute, only do I use the yellow on the top or the purple? I go back and forth. Of course, it would help if I got the yarn already, but I'll do that this week, I think. 

But what did I start on? A beanie that doesn't really have a recipient. 

My brother, for the first time, actually requested I make him something. A beanie. And so, I went on a hunt for interesting beanie patterns. I found this one. And what caught my eye was that it used a variegated yarn with long color strands. I have some of that yarn in my stash from when I made niece that eye sweater last year. 

I printed out that pattern. I found the yarn I already had. I dug out the needles required. And this is how far I've gotten... 

But, will I actually give this to my brother? It might just be too busy for him. I just don't know. 

It's something to work on while I acquire the yarn I need for the other specific projects I have to do. I'll keep you posted as how things progress.