Slouchy Beanies are all the rage, so I made one for each. I had to alter both patterns because the published patterns were insane!!! No offense to the writers of these patterns, but I found
This one is for Jess. She has light blond(e) hair like me, so I thought that this blue would look great.
I might have to make Joe a real beanie, since this might not be his look either :-)
Remember this scrap cowl that I made for cousin, Nanner?
And last but not least is my favorite, the ear warmer. I LOVE LOVE LOVE knitting this headband!! There is a similar one that is popular in the knitting world but it is made with short rows, which is commonly used to make sock heels (seriously, look at your socks.... see the heel? See how there is that line that creates the middle of the heel? and see all those tiny holes along that line? the rows creating those holes are short rows). Anyway.... hate is a strong word.... but I seriously NO LIKEY knitting short rows!!!! So this head band is knitted width wise (as opposed to lengthwise for the short rows), so I like it much better! I have knitted 2 already and I have 2 balls of yarn to create 2 more. I also like that this headband creates a reason for me to rummage through my vintage button collection :-)
Technically, these next few pictures are of the headband that I made myself... knitted also in gray, but this one is in a different yarn. I took pics of myself wearing the one above but my hair, evidently, did not want to cooperate. :-)
I have a crocheted flower pin that I (ghasp) bought to add to mine.... I might have to make one for Jess's to send along with Joe's future beanie so that she can add a girly touch if she prefers.
And while we are on the whole "head wear" topic.... I never did post this cute knitted slouchy beret that I made for my girl, Jenny. She pinned this on her Pinterest as a "wish I knew how to knit" project. :-) I was looking to make her something for Christmas and this was a perfect project. Normally I don't buy patterns, but I am glad that I bought this one. There were a few knitted tricks/techniques that I had not done before.... and once I got my head around it, this was a piece of cake to make. I brought it into work to show everyone and it got a few admirers... my boss in particular tried to steal this one a couple of times :-) I must also mention how freaking warm this guy is (made out of Alpaca yarn).... I only had it on for a few seconds taking these pics and I was sweating :-)
With all of those done and given to their recipients, I have time to work on more stuff. I am simultaneously working on 2 knitted projects. The 1st one I am intending to give to someone (if I ever get it done), so here is just a peek. (side note: this guy is going to take me FOREVER to finish)
The next one is a mustard shrug for me. I am using an "easy" pattern that I got from a book... while it is easy, I decided (after knitting almost half and then ripping it out) to complicate it up just a bit to save me time in the end so that I don't have any seams to sew up in the end. Here is my Anthropologie inspiration:
That's it for now. Happy yarning!!
5 comments:
I want the pattern for Jenny's slouchy beanie with the button. Adorbs.
I love my slouchy hat! Thanks for sweating in it, by the way.
You are on a roll girl!! When is your Etsy shop going up?? Or is it up?? - BOO
Jenny...might want to keep a close eye on your slouchy hat. ;)
Signed, Cortney's boss, Karen
I wish I could make them but is seems so difficult
great post :)
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