A new little hat for a little girl. And why not with a little bell? (reinforced to stay on well.) I was just going to make a little pom-pom like the pattern suggested. The pattern is roughly copied from the gnome hat in The Children's Year (a favorite crafty/seasonal book of mine). 
Because I used a different needle/yarn combo than called for, it took a little tinkering before the sizing worked- well kind of worked. Anyway, I like to try and use just the materials I have on hand (and whoa I have way too much yarn on hand), so this one's knit up with one strand of 100% wool held together with a variegated acrylic. I usually steer clear of synthetic yarn, but for this I like the combination of the two fibers. The hat is soft and warm without requiring a lining, one less step for me!
And the brilliant trees with their rainbow colors are making me very happy indeed.
Happy weekend...I think we're going to an Apple Festival on Sunday and hopefully some apple picking very soon as well.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Elfkin babushka
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5 comments:
looks gorgeous out there in Ithies! and I love Lilla's new hat-- so cute! Have fun at the apple festival!
Oh, more adorable than I can even comprehend!! Maybe I'll be able to knit that well by the time my grandchildren come along...
Awww now that's the sweetest little pixie! Gorgeous hat...and I love the bell idea. Now you will hear her tinkling along anywhere. So sweet.
And oh my...the colours in those trees!
Ok Sa...you really need to start a business selling all of your beautiful creations!
Is this the hat you blogged about a few posts ago? It turned out so well! It's adorable!
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