And for my next trick…
Alrighty, all done and rather charming if I do say so myself.
I’ve got mitts to match on the needles already (mostly match…there’s a yarn thing going on that I’ll explain in a future post that means someone out there is bound to think that they don’t match they way they want them to, but I think we can work it out), and I’ll be sending this out for testers here fairly shortly.
I’m sliiiiiiightly torn as to when I should bring this out. Part of me says have it and the matching mitts come out in June, because June is what we’ve got coming up next and bringing out patterns is what I do. Part of me says wait till late summer/early fall (think August or September) because June patterns never get the attention they deserve and it would be a shame to waste something so lovely on a quiet time of year.
I’m truly not sure which I prefer, so if you have any big strong feelings on it, you can totally leave a comment and let me know (though just for the record, I’m the stubborn sort and reserve the right to do whatever seems best at the time).
I have no strong opinion either way, but my gut reaction is to “vote” wait. As that’s what the numbers support. Maybe mailing list only now and full release in August/September as a compromise? I see why you are conflicted. I will buy it whenever it’s published! 😊
I would wait until the hat can receive the attention that it deserves, it would be a shame for it to get missed in June.
I love that hat. Hats are perfect for summer knitting, as are mitts. Just sayin’. But you should do what’s best for you. I can wait. I think I have several of your hat patterns I’ve yet to knit. My summer will be fine either way.
Now that I think about it, a little anticipation could be a really good thing. If people (like me) love it, but have to wait, when the see it in the fall they will be all over it. I will be all over it either way.