Way back on Monday, which seems like a lifetime ago, I finished a hat. Another Grateful Dead hat. By pure coincidence, just down the street, most of the Grateful Dead were scheduled to perform a free concert that very same night! Add it all up, hometown crowd, historic venue, 50 years of music and it’s a free ticket…that means it’s a nearly impossible ticket!
I had to try though. You can’t ignore these things when they happen in your own zip code! I set off, to work the line that had been growing, in front of the venue since 6 am, maybe someone would love my handiwork and I could trade it for a ticket.
Actually, it worked out even better than that! Someone I knew had a pair of tickets and offered me his extra just as the doors were opening! Total Score! Except he’s the ‘not a hippie’ kind of hippie. No, Grateful Dead knits will not do in this case. And so, today’s work-in-progress was born!
It’s black! I never knit with black, this is a big deal. I’m bumping an idea to the top of the queue, something I’ve wanted to do for a while but never had the right home for it. Now I do! This is going to be the perfect! It’s a tidy little puzzle that is fitting together just right. I love when I remember the right idea at the right time!
Stay tuned for FO Friday, this promises to be a good one!
FogKnits 
Knitting with black is underrated. Goes with anything. Glad the stars aligned for you.
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It’s just such a pain to see…I usually go for grey but some things can only be black :)
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I love a black finished product, but hate the process – have to knit in good natural light. Which *might* mean skipping work.
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As luck would have it, due to a scheduling mix up, I have the day off today! Definitely going to be finishing this hat off in daylight!
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Excellent! Can’t wait to see it. :-)
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How cool! I’m so glad you were able to find a kind soul to help you out. And I’m with you on black yarn; I love the look but I can only do it in the middle of the day with really good light. Gray is my fave.
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I’ve vowed not to knit with black for awhile after knitting a ton of stuff in black at Christmas for the New Englander In-Laws. Good thing you have the day off to take advantage of the natural light! Can’t wait until Friday :)
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