Semi-Charmed Kind of Knit
I've finally decided to move beyond the realm of scarves in my knitting. I began knitting a couple of years ago, and have pretty much stuck to scarves ever since. But this book has inspired me to step out of my narrow knitting mindset and move towards some more ambitious projects.
The first project: a Dobby (the house elf) Tea Cozy hat for Eamon. The problem: I didn't have the right gauge yarn, but decided, what the heck! I'll knit the dang thing anyway! The result: a hat that is WAY too long for Eamon's child-sized head. Actually, it's too long for my adult head as well. But, if we roll up the brim and put it on Vika, it almost looks cute.
So, now that I've learned my gauge lesson, I've moved on to my next project. An H sweater, a la Mrs. Weasley, for Eamon. Why not an E sweater, you ask? Well, the pattern's for an H, and I'm not brave (or skilled) enough to deviate from that just yet. It will be our own personal homage to Harry Potter. So far I've completed the back and have started on the front. Hopefully this garment will turn out much better than the ill-fated house-elf hat.
If you are a knitter and a fan of Harry Potter, I recommend checking out the Charmed Knits site. They have some free patterns, as well as a knit-along project to make hats for disadvantaged children living in cold climates. A worthy cause, indeed. And the thought of a bunch of kids walking around in hats featuring the Hogwarts House colors makes me smile.
Of course, I won't be sending in my hat. That would just be cruel.
The first project: a Dobby (the house elf) Tea Cozy hat for Eamon. The problem: I didn't have the right gauge yarn, but decided, what the heck! I'll knit the dang thing anyway! The result: a hat that is WAY too long for Eamon's child-sized head. Actually, it's too long for my adult head as well. But, if we roll up the brim and put it on Vika, it almost looks cute.
So, now that I've learned my gauge lesson, I've moved on to my next project. An H sweater, a la Mrs. Weasley, for Eamon. Why not an E sweater, you ask? Well, the pattern's for an H, and I'm not brave (or skilled) enough to deviate from that just yet. It will be our own personal homage to Harry Potter. So far I've completed the back and have started on the front. Hopefully this garment will turn out much better than the ill-fated house-elf hat.
If you are a knitter and a fan of Harry Potter, I recommend checking out the Charmed Knits site. They have some free patterns, as well as a knit-along project to make hats for disadvantaged children living in cold climates. A worthy cause, indeed. And the thought of a bunch of kids walking around in hats featuring the Hogwarts House colors makes me smile.Of course, I won't be sending in my hat. That would just be cruel.
Knitting is one of those things that I think I should know how to do. My grandfather taught me to crochet...but I don't knit. Is it possible to teach yourself or do you need a mentor?
see, and here i was going to ask you to knit me one with a K on it. You really would be lost with that letter. Good luck.
You are very talented!!!!!!!
I love to knit, very theraputic!!
First, the hat is very cute. Second, I tried knitting once. Made a goldenrod mohair sweater (hey, it was the 70's). Got it all done except one sleeve and then I gave up. Left it at my mom's house when I got married. She gave it back to me 10 years later in the form of a Christmas gift. Said she was tired of hanging on to it!!
Mothers......
Kate - I've learned a lot from a knitting expert who has videos on YouTube (her name is "Kelsey"). And I had some friends show me the basics when I began knitting. However, I still have a lot to learn - hence the gauge mistake.
mmrussianadoption - Just thinking about doing a K makes my head hurt!
Very cool.
I did so much knitting around Christmas, I haven't even looked at my needles since then.
Yay for adoptive moms who knit!!! But come on, you can make it an E! They give you a chart, right? recolor it to make an E - it's not so hard.
And kate - yes you can teach yourself - I did!
Ok Starfish, I'll work on the chart and see if I can rework it to make an E. At least it isn't a curvy letter like S! Then I'd really be in trouble. :)
you'll have to give me some pointers sometime... although i may take up crocheting, since that is what gramma marcy did : )
i love the hat, except for one thing... those are ASU colors, man!
what happened to the red and blue?
good luck with your projects!
*LOVE* the new header!
(word verificaton says hey sall. Who is Sall?)
Ha! Thanks Kate.
Knitting is a talent my mom has tried to teach me many times. I think you did a great job. Afterall it was your first hat.
Great link.
I think your hat is adorable!! I don't know how to knit, but I've often thought about learning :-)