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Monday, April 13, 2026

Knitting Another Beanie

I really appreciate K falling on a Monday this year. Makes my life so much simpler...

Last July I asked the family what they wanted for Christmas. Middle nephew requested a beanie in Lakers colors. I finished his in about a week, and he seemed to like it. 

When I finished it, to show it off on the blog, I asked my father to model it. 

And at that time, I offered to knit my father one. 

I started it a few weeks ago. I'm only working on it once a week for a couple hours at a time, so that's why it isn't done yet. 

I decided to reverse the colors. And I'm not sure which one I like better. Here's where the new one is as of this writing: 

It's not too far from done. But I really should be working on other projects. I'll get there. Eventually. 

So, what do you say? Which is better? Option one, with the yellow on top? Or option two, with the purple on top? 

Today's A to Z Challenge post brought to you by the letter... 

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24 comments:

  1. Al PenwasserApril 13, 2026 at 6:50 AM

    How cool! My daughter-in-law knit me a beanie and I love it!

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  2. AnonymousApril 13, 2026 at 6:59 AM

    Jamie here: Such great timing!

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  3. tz_gardenApril 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM

    I like both, if I'm really pressed -I vote yellow on top.

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  4. PaulaApril 13, 2026 at 10:03 AM

    Very cute! They’re both great, but I like the purple border a smudge more 😀

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  5. Mary KirklandApril 13, 2026 at 11:42 AM

    The beanie came out really good.

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  6. Erin PennApril 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM

    I like the purple better, but that is because yellow looks horrible directly against my skin.

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  7. LisaApril 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM

    I like them both, but probably the purple on top.

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  8. songbird's crazy worldApril 13, 2026 at 12:02 PM

    It’s cute

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  9. lyndagraceApril 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM

    That looks like a complicated stitch. I like the purple on top.

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  10. Darla M SandsApril 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM

    I really don't have a preference. Hmmm... That photo of your father is precious. :) On another note, I am curious why the letter K falling on a Monday helps you. I'm probably missing something obvious but had to ask. Be well!

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    1. Liz A.April 13, 2026 at 6:06 PM

      Monday is my yarn-y day. The rest of the week I do different topics.

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  11. Linda's Relaxing LairApril 13, 2026 at 3:56 PM

    I think they are both great, Liz.

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  12. Samantha BryantApril 13, 2026 at 6:23 PM

    They both look fun to me! @samanthabwriter from
    Balancing Act

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  13. PamApril 13, 2026 at 8:33 PM

    Cool....I bet that does keep the ole head warm.

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  14. i b aroraApril 14, 2026 at 1:03 AM

    Both are beautiful. thanks for regularly reading my posts

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  15. Natalie AguirreApril 14, 2026 at 5:02 AM

    I like them both.

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