Alpacino Hat

I received this kit by a mistake from Wool and the Gang. They most kindly let me keep it, and sent me the correct order. 

This kit incluted a ball of Alpachino Merino and the pattern for the Viva Hat. 

 

I followed the instructions precisely, except that I made it on the round. I also added a pom pom on the top, since I still got yarn left. 

The result is lovely, and this is not the last time I knit with this yarn. 

Black and Red Cotton Pullover and Black Cotton Jeans

Pullover:

This is the first project I knit for my love, and it has ended up so nice, that it is not going to be the last. I earned his trust in me making nice, wearable clothes that match his style.

Together, we chose the colours of Wool&theGang Pima cotton. I followed Ann Budd's book for circular top-down knits and added the stripes to the design. The only tricky part was to match the sleeve stripes to the bodice ones. I had to change the short rows of the sleeve cap to be able to accommodate the 2nd stripe, and I omitted the first one, as I saw no way of making it with the short rows.

The result is wonderful, the colours are vibrant and cool. I have doubts with the sleeves, they might be too tight around his arms, we will see with wear if he is comfortable with them or not. Anyway, they are very easy to widen, and I have cotton left.

 

Project in Ravelry

Jeans:

This is my 2nd rendition to this pattern, which I draw copying an old pair of tight Levi's jeans my boyfriend has. 

This version has a higher waist (2 cm) and wider legs, becoming "stovepipe". 

This fabric is absolutely gorgeous, perfect in it thickness (13.5 ounces), deep black colour (black-black), amount of elastic (2%) and composition (98% cotton). It is from Denim.lab and I love it. 

The result is excellent, and the pants perfectly fit my sweet love.