Intarsia managed ...and then I went to the dog(s)....

Susanne Bryan's videos really helped me with the intarsia project.  Even after sewing in ends for two and three quarters hours, I was not unhappy with the project.  Corey, who knows he is getting something knit for his birthday, is a big superman fan.   Using a really great superman logo chart

The Superman Hat completed and freshly blocked.

from Ravelry - why re-invent the wheel - I used Corey's measurements and the gauge to make the pattern.

What would I do differently were I to do this again?   First of all, I would use fingering weight yarn instead of DK weight.  I think, though it would have made the had a MUCH longer project to complete, I would have liked the end product much better.   I may have tried intarsia in the round....maybe....maybe next time.

From the Superman Hat, I went to knit Tofu the Gentle Dachshund.    Rebecca Danger has impressive spatial intelligence.  I could not have designed this...and stand in awe of what she can do!

Tofu was a quick and really fun knit.   He will go to live with a new baby who is three weeks old today.

Tofu from the rear...

Front view of Tofu

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, I have moved to the next animal on my list.  Details to follow......