The Tiger Hat

My oldest grandnephew was born in 2007.  Shortly after he was born, I bought Mary Lou Egan 's Tiger Hat pattern and the two skeins of Malabrigo to knit the hat.

For various reasons, that child did not get that hat.  Periodically, the yarn or the pattern would surface in the work stash.   I would put it back from whence it popped out to think about.....later.

Henry loves his tiger.   As I am going to make his sister Rory an animal, I really can't send his sister something and not send Henry something as well.

About that time, I moved something to try to find a particular yarn, and this yarn surfaced.   The exact whereabouts of the pattern were unknown. Proceeds from the pattern go to Heifer International.  That is a very good cause so I bought another copy.

So far the hat has been fun to knit.   The patterning requires a lot of attention but is worth it.   My knitting tends to be loose.   To get gauge, I dropped from a 7 to a 4.   I like the fabric this is making and it is a pleasure to hold the soft project.

Last night, I started the ears.   That construction looks interesting....something good to tackle that will teach me something.   Finishing this hat is my goal for the weekend.