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I've been doing a lot of knitting and even finishing, but since they're all Christmas gifts and the recipients and/or parents of recipients read this occasionally, I'm not going to post most of them until they're given. I've got all of them over in my Ravelry notebook for anyone on there who's interested, since it's safe to put them up there while it's still in beta.

I do have one thing to show that's safe. A hat that I really like and is totally versatile, and I have no idea who to give it to. I had three balls of Noro Kureyon that I was going to use for another Booga Bag, but then I saw this Shortrow Watch Cap on Ravelry, and it was the perfect project for a trip up to LA a few weekends ago. Garter stitch, but with a bit of technical interest so I didn't get bored. What I love about it is that it can be worn with or without the brim folded up, and it fits everyone from 6'3" men to my 4-year-old and looks cute on all. Now I just have to find a family who might all get use out of it. Hmm. Anyway, here it is.

On me, with a tiny brim...I think if/when I make another one of these, I'll use more than 40 stitches, as this brim is a tad too small for my taste. I'd prefer at least another 1/2 inch or so.

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On J, with a bigger brim, but the hat is so stretchy that it's not at all too big on him:

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And here's a shot of the top, just because I think it's cool. I don't think my seam looks the greatest, so I've hidden that on the other side. :)

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Pattern: Sideways Shortrow Watch Cap, by Barb Burri
Yarn: Noro Kureyon, in color #149, browns and greys. Just an annoying tad more than one ball. I almost made it, but had to use 6g of a second one. I think I'll still make a small felted bag out of the other almost two skeins that I have left.
Needles: US7 / 4.5mm
Notes and modifications: I had to add an extra "wedge" for a total of nine, as eight wasn't quite big enough. I made no other mods to the pattern, but as I said above, I'll cast on maybe 45 stitches next time to give it a bit more brim.

Have a great weekend, everyone!