In order for it to take the traditional beret shape, I washed it in the washer in a mesh bag on delicate, then stretched it over a dinner plate to dry.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
A beret for Sarah
Here's another hat I made for Sarah: a beret. I have to say, I don't like the way purple looks on me so I avoid it like the plague. But Sarah loves it. I've posted a photo of myself wearing the beret so you can see its shape - though it doesn't flatter me. I hope Sarah likes it!
In order for it to take the traditional beret shape, I washed it in the washer in a mesh bag on delicate, then stretched it over a dinner plate to dry.
In order for it to take the traditional beret shape, I washed it in the washer in a mesh bag on delicate, then stretched it over a dinner plate to dry.
Monday, April 23, 2012
A hat for Sarah
Craig's mom Sarah is going to have to go through chemotherapy, so I made her this cute flowered hat. I made one just like it for Brynn in December. But I think I've gotten better, and this one turned out nicer. I haven't given it to her yet; I hope she likes it.
One thing I did to get it to lie really flat: I blocked it after I was done knitting it. I washed it in the washer in a mesh bag on delicate, then stretched it out on a drying shelf so the pattern was flat and left it to dry.
One thing I did to get it to lie really flat: I blocked it after I was done knitting it. I washed it in the washer in a mesh bag on delicate, then stretched it out on a drying shelf so the pattern was flat and left it to dry.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
A tiger for Ollie
I made my nephew Ollie a tiger. It turned out really cute! Jen sent me a really cute photo of Ollie holding it. I got the head on crooked, but the rest turned out really nicely.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Hats for Sen & Hongbing
At work, we had some visitors from our Beijing office, Sen & Hongbing. They have a tradition of gift-giving, so Sen brought me fans and Hongbing gave me a set of chopsticks. I made them each a hat.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
My Socks
Finally, I made something for myself. They turned out really cute! But I was disappointed. I don't know if it is the yarn type or the yarn weight, but when I walk on it the stitches hurt the bottom of my feet. Maybe my feet are just sensitive.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A blanket for Tara
I knitted a smaller blanket for my cousin Tara's baby shower. She is having a girl, so it's pink.
Stevie's Socks
Here are Stevie's socks. When she got them, she said they fit well and were comfortable. They are made out of 75% wool 25% nylon, and treated with Aloe for comfort.
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