Baby Hat 2

I wanted to knit this baby hat again with nicer, softer, bulkier yarn. This one took me about two hours and looked nicer than the green one. But, binding off at 11:30 p.m. was not the best idea. I forgot to do the three needle bind off with the two wrong sides facing each other. So I guess I will be making a third hat.

Unwilling Model in My New Scarf

I get really cold at work so I knit myself a scarf (imagine that, something for myself). Crickie looked really cute in it, but when I finally got the camera she had already shimmied half of her little furry body out of it. I tried to get Jim to model it, but he's just as unwilling as Cricket (and Jim hates to use my camera).

Fun Baby Hat

I taught my friend at work, Jenna, how to knit a year or two ago. This week, she showed me a picture of a cute baby hat she wanted to knit for her brother's baby. I found this pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62826026/chunky-jester-pompom-baby-hat-knitting and tested it out so I could show her how to do it. It was really simple and quick to knit. The pattern allows for knitting in the round or using straight needles. I chose to knit in the round and used a three needle bind off. It looks cute, but it is a bit stiff and would probably fit a toddler instead of an infant. I am going to get some softer, bulky yarn to try. I took these pictures, but did not have a suitable model. Our dog, Kaya was not very cooperative.

Starburst Hat

This hat was really fun to make. The pattern is called "Ida's Kitchen." I downloaded the pattern from Ravelry. If you haven't signed up on Raverly, you should! http://www.ravelry.com/
I am going to make a more "manly" colored one for Jim next. For this hat, I used Blue Sky Alpaca Melange and Blue Sky Alpaca 100% Alpaca Sport Weight yarn. Here is a link to the pattern:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/idas-kitchen

 

Experiment 1: Old-Fashioned Dewdrop Sweater

I saw a picture of a side-buttoned sweater on the cover of the winter issue of Interweave Knits and was inspired to design one of my own. The original was made from the bottom up, so I made mine from the top-down. Also, the original was for a grownup. I made this one for my favorite model (and neighbor), Elise. It fits her just right! I'll have to post a picture of her when I get one.

When I finally write up the pattern, I'll incorporate some improvements (like making the beaded buttons with thin wire instead of quilting thread--all that I had).

Paula, I read your comment. The "Knit & Stitch" group meets every first Thursday of the month at 3 pm. I went this last time as I was lucky enough to have Friday off. I wish that they met at least twice a month, but oh well. It's just a treat that I get to look forward to. I just hope my luck keeps up and I get the first Fridays off.