I cannot knit. I cannot crochet. Countless (and very patient) women have tried to instruct me but it does not compute. Ever. Several years ago I purchased a Knifty Knitter, I don't know what possessed me to do it. Maybe it was those childhood memories of weaving potholders on a loom...whatever, I wanted to make all those beautiful projects on the front of the packaging!
Now this I can do!
I was walking down the craft aisle at Walmart and saw a beautiful oatmeal colored yarn. It was rustic and organic and begging me to pick it up! I came home and dusted off the old Knifty Knitter (after I dug it out from the back of the closet!) and made Danny a little winter hat.
I can't sew for my boys, but this they'll wear!
Hey, I don't care that our winters here barely get below 68 degrees,
these boys are going to wear my knitted hats!
these boys are going to wear my knitted hats!
I'm impressed. That looks complicated. I've wanted to learn to knit; maybe I should get one of these! (oh yes, I need another project.lol)
ReplyDeleteGood job!
I heartily recommend looking at loom knitting patterns on the net or better yet buying a loom knitting book (Isela Phelps is the 'it girl' when it comes to loom knitting). You can do SO MUCH more than hats. There are quite a few stitches including knit, purl, ribs and cables and patterns to make sweaters, afghans, socks, scarves and more.
ReplyDeleteI'm in the process of knitting a Texas flag afghan. I'll do it in 6 panels and applique a felt star.
If I get motivated I may try and get some little crafts done before Christmas.
Oh I love that last picture! He's soooo cute, and so is the hat. I like that yarn, too.
ReplyDeleteI just love my looms! I found a sock pattern on the internet that I'm going to try next. If it works out, everyone is getting a hat, socks and scarf for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI bought the knifty knitter at JoAnn's on sale. I'm giving it a try! I'll probably turn out a few things I can't show anyone before I make anything worth wearing.
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