I suppose one could argue that I’m spoiling the surprise by posting my hat during the blocking process but I have yet to add the pom pom so technically I’m not showing you the finished item, per say. Just 99% of the finished item. I posed this question on Instagram yesterday but I didn’t receive an answer: are you supposed to add the pom pom before or after blocking? I’m a pom pom novice I’m afraid.
I decided to block it on a towel at home instead of driving to my parents’ house and using my mother’s blocking board. I have to say, a blocking board is way easier than a towel, even for a simple hat. But it was raining sideways that afternoon and I didn’t feel like getting in my car and driving. Plus, I’ve been experiencing a lovely case of sciatica on my right side and I spent eights hours laying on my couch with a heating pad. Ouch. This is a first for me. I’ve heard of pregnant women experiencing sciatica but having never had it myself, I had no idea how painful it could be! I am truly looking forward to this pregnancy being over. Just 11 more weeks to go!
I love your hat – the pattern and colours are beautiful!
Hope you are feeing better now! All the best to you and your baby!
Thank you! I am planning on pompom-ing (is that a real verb) it this afternoon!
Sciatica with two other tinies to mind after doesn’t sound like much fun. Do take care. I wish I could say knitting helps,with pain, but I know it doesn’t.
Thank you, Andrea. I have discovered that a heating pad works wonders and knitting alleviates the boredom of sitting on the couch for long periods of time with said heating pad! I think I may have found the magic cure 🙂
I love the hat! The colors are perfect!
Thank you, Amber.
Such a pretty hat! I like the colors you used – very rustic.
Thank you, Donna. It matches my Wellington shawl, a test knit I did for the same designer as the hat. I do love matching knitted items!
Sciatica or Pelvic Girdle Pain? I’ve had it with each of the five and I’m still unsure which it is. Walking is onerous, a cane can be useful if only as a measure of how much it hurts in the face of your pride and exercise will either make it better or worse. In my case i usually just blunder through confident that once the baby comes my back will forgive me and the pain will subside.
Hi Katharine,
I’m pretty sure it Sciatica. It’s a shooting pain from my lower back on the right side, through my bum, and down my right leg. My father is a physician and he said it sounded like sciatica although you only really know for sure with these things unless you undergo tests and scans which are a waste of time considering it’s just painful but not debilitating. I have found that a heating pad works wonders. Light exercise seems to either help or hinder, depending on the day. I think you’re right; the only cure is to give birth!
Just wanted to pop in to say that I love your blog! I check it regularly for updates. 🙂 love your knitting as well.
Blessings!
Thank you, Deborah. I love blogging, it gives me the opportunity to communicate with other knitters such as yourself, which is an absolute joy. Happy Wednesday.
Your knitting is beautiful as is your lovely blog. So glad to have found you!
Sarah x
Why thank you! I’m glad you enjoy reading the blog, I certainly enjoy writing it!
Love the hat! I’ve never blocked one but i’ve seen people use an inflated balloon which makes a lot of sense.
Hope you feel better soon
How interesting, I have never heard of the balloon trick. I have blocked hat by stuffing them with newspaper, but I confess I wasn’t a fan of the results. As long as I don’t mind the crease down the side, blocking on a board seems to be the easiest.