***Edit*** Odessa KAL has moved to its own bloggy. Sign up and I'll add you to the member's list, then you can post your progress/updates/troubles/questions.
Thanks bunches :).
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Have you seen the latest issue of MagKnits? If you haven't, go check it out. Grumperina's Odessa awesome hat is one that I am going to put at the top of my list. I have the yarn, I am only missing the beads, but not for long...I have just enough time before the knitting olympics start. The hat just takes hats to a whole new level, easy enough, but the beads the right touch of challenge. Simply Genius!
The pattern is superb, the yarn is one of the softest ones that I have had the privilage to touch, so I have decided to hold an Odessa KAL. But that is not everything, to celebrate my first blogaversary which is coming right up in a month or so, I am going to give a prize to 3 participants.
Rules:
1. Make at least one Odessa Hat before April 5th
2. No deadlines for the KAL but
3. On April 28th, my blogaversary day, I will draw 3 random names and give prizes. Prize: Gift Certificate to KPixie in the amount of $10.00.
Are you game? Leave me a comment and let's get started. Also, I know there are some graphic geniuses out there, if you would be so kind as to help me make a button. I would like something that swirls like the top of the Odessa Hat.
***Edit*** Participants can be found on the right side column.
I'll sign up - but I'm not sure when I'll be able to make it.
Posted by: michaele | February 01, 2006 at 12:46 PM
I'll sign up - but I'm not sure when I'll be able to make it.
Posted by: michaele | February 01, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Such a darling hat. I wish I had time to knit it!
Amy
Posted by: Amy | February 01, 2006 at 12:52 PM
hmmmm... you are crazy man.. thought you were doing the Dulaan thing for the olypics.. well I might try this.. I will have to fit it in before the 10th though.. another small project to keep me busy till then!
oh and send Cinderelly right over please.. I have a floor that needs to be cleaned!
Posted by: Denise | February 01, 2006 at 02:50 PM
Haa! Great minds think alike huh?
Posted by: Scout | February 01, 2006 at 04:11 PM
I say we can all do the KAL and BE on my Team Odessa too! ;) I'll send people on over here too. Sign me up!
Posted by: Scout | February 01, 2006 at 04:12 PM
That sounds terrific! We'll do that :).
Posted by: Isela | February 01, 2006 at 04:25 PM
sign me up
Posted by: heatherly | February 02, 2006 at 12:38 AM
Can virgin Knitalongers join?
Posted by: India | February 02, 2006 at 01:54 AM
I'm in! I've already cast on. :D
Posted by: Jesh | February 02, 2006 at 02:07 AM
I'd love to join! I've already cast on and am clicking away :)
Posted by: Aija | February 02, 2006 at 03:28 AM
I'm in :)
Posted by: Iraida | February 02, 2006 at 07:06 AM
Sign me up for the KAL. I've been waiting eagerly for this pattern to be posted, and was so excited to see it yesterday. Can't wait to get started!
Posted by: Kristy | February 02, 2006 at 09:34 AM
Sign me UP! I have been stalking her site for weeks waiting for the pattern. I bought my beads last night.
Posted by: Sarah | February 02, 2006 at 10:03 AM
We are shooting for an April 3rd opening date. It may or may not happen. If not that week, than hopefully then next.
Posted by: Amy | February 02, 2006 at 11:53 AM
I'm in too!
I fell in love with the hat in first sight ;) And this will be the perfect first beading project. I'll cast on as soon as I get the yarn and beads.
Posted by: Yuvee | February 02, 2006 at 01:00 PM
Count me in! This looks like a cute hat that I could do for my little project for the chemo caps!!! Thanks :)
Posted by: Tracey | February 02, 2006 at 01:38 PM
Count me in! Is it okay if I subsitute the yarn? Just checking!
Posted by: Darcy | February 02, 2006 at 02:54 PM
I'd love to join -- I already bought the yarn :-)
Posted by: Kathy | February 02, 2006 at 03:38 PM
Me too! Me too! Though I don't plan to get started on it until after the Olympics...
Posted by: Anny | February 03, 2006 at 11:52 AM
Sign me up! I've been waiting for that pattern to be published - loved that hat when I first sight.
Posted by: Angelia | February 03, 2006 at 05:39 PM
I'd really love to join! I happen to have the yarn.
Posted by: Chihiro | February 04, 2006 at 02:07 AM
Sign me up for the knitalong. I just ordered my needles and Rowan Cashsoft DK in black from Knit Happens. Still trying to decide whether I want to use beads though
Posted by: Anita | February 04, 2006 at 09:03 AM
Not only am I in, but I have already started it. Bought the yarn yesterday, found some beads, and am now fighting with my beads (first time knitting with beads -- not quite sure where they must be placed when you are knitting them in, but I should get the hang of it by the time I'm three-quarters done)!
Posted by: Manon | February 04, 2006 at 10:56 AM
HI
I've tried copying the Oddessa button, but my blog won't let me put this image simply in my sidebar. If I view your source code and copy it, is that stealing your bandwidth? - 'cos I obviously don't want to do that....
India
Posted by: India | February 05, 2006 at 01:02 PM
I'm in as well!!! Love this hat!
Posted by: Cindy D | February 06, 2006 at 06:47 AM
Hi Isela, I'd like to join the KAL also. I have the yarn and needles on order, beads to find. Thanks!
Posted by: Zonda | February 06, 2006 at 07:29 PM
I finished it! How do I attach a photo?
Posted by: Manon | February 07, 2006 at 09:26 AM
Sign me up - I just cast on!
Posted by: trek | February 13, 2006 at 01:25 PM