I did it. No problem.
So to anyone who doubted I could pull it off? Thpppt!
Here’s my pretty Calorimetry.
And hey, I threw in some crow’s feet “wisdom lines” for you to see too! I worked extra hard on those. I used the Manos del Uruguay in color #118. I cast on 100 sts on US #8’s. I did about 10 less short rows and it’s still too big. I can’t imagine what it would have been like if I actually followed the pattern! I’m going to make another one with only 80 stitches and even fewer short rows. I’m just going to do the short rows until I get it about half of what I want the total width to be. I think it will only be about 5-6 short rows. I’ll let you know how it comes out. I’m going to make one for Supergirl too. Here are a few other pictures. Luckily, I found this button in my button stash and it matches perfectly.
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Lovely! I knit one at 100 st and 12 rows less. I used a worsted weight yarn.
It came out a pretty good size. When I followed the pattern it came out HUGE too.
Very cute! I didn’t doubt you could do it.
I got to meet the yarn harlot this past weekend. I took a class at Madrona Fiber retreat, and she was in the class with me. She’s such a sweetie.
It’s beautiful and the purple is perfect for you!
It looks great! I absolutely love the color.
And I think you should use the term wisdom lines instead of crow’s feet
Who would anyone doubt you? Knitting ADD?
It’s pretty– can’t wait to knit mine!
It’s great! I love the colorway. As I am in the throes of growing my hair out…this could be a handy project. I am glad tyo hear everyone’s trials and lessons - to help me try to get it right:) Thanks!
Knew you could do it, and it turned out fabulous!
It looks like it fits you in the picture!
Very pretty, I love Manos. I made one too, out of Noro Kureyon, also 100 st cast on,
and mine fits, yay! And what do you know, my 5yr old immediatley said “I want one!”,
so I am also on my 2nd. Although now I am using a heavier yarn (unidentified stash
yarn) and concerned that it looks HUGE.
Oops!
Lovely!!! Who would have the nerve to doubt you? I bought yarn for that pattern this weekend - haven’t cast on yet though. Soon, I hope!
You had a purple button in your stash? I am shocked. :p
Well done you!
So cute! And I can’t believe how well that button matches!
Very cute. I actually have similar pattern from Mac&Me but
you use sock yarn. I might have to give it a try.
I absolutely love the colors! It looks fantastic!
I can’t wait to make my own calorimagigy. I love the button you used! I wish I had some manos to use…so lovely.
It’s gorgeous!! Yeah, I still can’t figure out how the picture in the pattern could’ve come from the pattern as written…
Wow! It looks wonderful!!!! I have a skein of manos which I thought I might use for this. But first I am using Crystal Palace something or another for my daughter. I am going to get on it, you have inspired me!
How does the button work-out!?
Very pretty! Love the colors! Yay you!
Heh! I love the “wisdom” lines! Good one!
too cute……..and i didn’t see any crows feet……..only happy lines as we call them in this house!!
It looks great!!!! Maybe it’s supposed to be a little wide so it covers your ears… Why on earth would you think you
couldn’t do this? For heaven’s sake, you knit socks all the time… Nopw I want to make one —- in oranges and reds.
Lovely. I’ve got some Manos coming my way. Now I know what I’m going to make. I’ve got a huge head. Wonder if I need to change the pattern too.
Dude. You know how to knit??
*ducks to avoid thrown objects*
Love it….came out great. I may have to give that one a try some time soon. Lol….Wisdom lines, my gramps always called them smile lines. He would say us kids that he got his from smiling all the time.
You knit that up quickly! Looks fabulous on you. I love the colors you dyed for Ribby!! Money coming your way tomorrow! (Pay day);-)
I love the button. I have a few done but I still need to add the buttons. And please send us some snow….
i like it! and i like the colorway you chose. i love that you call your ‘em wisdom lines too — definitely better than crow’s feet!
It looks great! High five on fast knits.
fabulous! love your colors. I say “Thpppt!” to crow’s feet/wisdom lines. You’re gorgeous.
That is extremely cute - I love the colors. I really like the button too - that must be my excuse of why I haven’t yet sewn the button on - I don’t have a perfect button yet! And on the wisdom lines - yep, got em too!
It looks great on you! Hmmmm. It looks useful and quick. Maybe I’ll do one.
Adorable. I love the button. I’m planning one in Malabrigo after I knit the sushi wallet….
WOW-WOW-WOW! I love the color!
So you! I don’t think I’d look half as cute. You must post pictures of you and Supergirl modeling your Calorimetryies.
Beautiful AND purple!
Great job! I look forward to seeing Supergirl’s!
Love it!
It looks great, and it’s another knit for you! You’re on a roll!
Love it! Very cute.
Hot Damn Girl! you need to make me one of thems… its too cool! Hope all is well!
Holla!
LOVE YA!
Aren’t those laugh lines, from laughing at all the goofy things your kids do?
I love the color of the knitty thing. It’s very cool.
cute, cute, cute! I gotta make me one of those…
I want one of these too, but I’m afraid I’ll look like a nerd with my short hair. Wasn’t I supposed to gorw out of ht of this by now?
LOVE IT! I’ve had my eye on that pattern, as it seems I’m addicted to quick knits that keep me from ever finishing the big stuff. It looks great on you.
You knit something…AGAIN?!?! My heart…can’t…take…it…
;o)
I’ve made about 12 of these and all of them were done casting on 90 stitches or less. almost all of
them were made using 80 stitches and i just counted the “holes” that were created by the
short rows. When I had 6 holes on each side that is when I started the other side. That worked
really well. if the yarn was a little bulkier i cast on 74 or something like that. On one that i used a finer
guage yarn i cast on 92 or something like that, but none were anymore than that.
Also, one other detail that I added was on the side where i sewed on the button, i added a little one inch
square of felt on the inside to help secure the button and make it more sturdy.
everybody i’ve made them for seems to really like them. they look really cute on everyone.
yours looks great too!
Love yours! The colors are wonderful.
Mine swallows my head whole since I was an idiot and followed the pattern blindly…and I’ve got a big head, too.
After seeing yours, I have officially added this to my projects to do list. It is beautiful, and so are you.
I absolutely love this on you! That button is a perfect match too. I might have to make one of these during “nap” time at work. Cheers!
I love Manos - my favorite store bought handspun yarn. It was my first. You can tell I was destined to be a spinner even then!
Beautiful work and beautiful colors.
Holly
You just inspired me to cast one on.
It is lovely!
Have I ever doubted you? Very nice indeed. Supergirl’s is great too. From one purpleholic to another, the color is splendid.
Love it! I couldn’t resist any longer and cast one on early this AM, can’t wait to finish it later. Sweet! Thanks for mentioning the sticth counts you used, I’m doing an 80 stitch one with 8 short row repeats and that should be perfect for me, a small/medium head and loose-ish knitter.
Mine came out too big as well, but I just hike up the button to a higher YO hole. I think it’s too wide, though, too. Still, I like the concept and it does warm the ears without smashing the curls, so I can’t complain.
I love your daughter’s (in your next post) as well. Cute cute.
Love it!
So, I should use Manos del Uruguay in color #118 to give myself some “wisdom lines”? LOL!
Looks great! Love your new colors!
Thanks for such a clear photo.
I made two versions of Calorimetry this week, one casting on 88 and one 96 stitches.
Your photos helped me figure out how much to adjust the original pattern.
take care
Lisa