Saturday, November 02, 2013

*DOF

*Dead On Finishing

I love the Dead Fish Hats. This is the third one that I've knit for someone. It was a belated gift for my "adopted" daughter, Jenny (the Child O'Mine's BF).

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Even Tank loves a good Dead Fish Hat:

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The only change with this one was sewing on the eyes instead of using fabric glue:

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Jenny was quite happy with it:

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Needle
US 7 - 4.5 mm

Yarn
Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash

How much?
33 yards, 15 grams 0.15 skeins = 33.0 yards (30.2m)

Colorway
lime green
Purchased at
Knit & Knot in Bettendorf, Iowa

Yarn
Viking of Norway Odin

How much?
246 yards, 150 grams 1.5 skeins = 246.0 yards (224.9m)

Colorway
853 "Popsicle"

Purchased at
Knit & Knot in Bettendorf, Iowa