Belated Christmas Knitting Post

So, I am finally getting around to posting some pics of my Christmas knitting. I don't really know what my deal was around the holidays, I just didn't feel like posting for some reason.

Anyway, first up is the modified Lady Eleanor I made for my sister. I omitted the fringe because I just didn't like the look of it that much.

The yarn is Patons SWS in Natural Geranium. I think I used 7s or 8s, I can't remember, but it was one size smaller than the size suggested on the ball band.

I really love how this turned out and I plan on starting one for me in blue greens sometime after the move. It was time consuming, but definitely worth it (she told me random strangers at the grocery store and the mall stop her to ask her about it).

Next up is the Odessa I made for my nephew. I omitted the beads of course. J kindly modeled the hats for me.

I used 100% Baby Llama for this hat, but not sure which brand. It was very soft.

This is the top view so you can get a good look at the spiral. This pattern was a lot easier than I expected and pretty quick. I want one!

Last up is the Koolhaas hat I made for my brother in law. I used Araucania Nature Wool for this. This pattern was a challenge because of all the cabling, but I just need to learn cabling without a cable needle.

This is the top view - doesn't J's head look really egg like?

And the Dr. Evil front view complete with evil sidekick "Mantis" in the background.

I will definitely make another one of these, I like the look a lot. I also like how the yarn was marbled looking. Very cool.