The good news is, I made my first ever knitted hat! (applause)
The bad news is, this is what is left of it! (booo)
It ended up being too short, just above the ears, so I crochetted some length. The crochet was too TIGHT so I tried to unravel that and ended up snipping then snapping threads - oh it was ugly. Now it is living in a plastic bag, and I am trying again! This new hat may be ok, despite the messy first few rows. You'll see what I mean when I am done. It looks a bit like a dog's breakfast, but it's MY dog's breakfast, so I am proud.
So optimistic! I love it! L.
Posted by: Lizette | March 21, 2005 at 01:24 AM
:) I love that accidents! My first felted bag experiment turned into such a an awful object for me but my dog's favourite toy! Undestructible and strong as a stone, imagine the felting effect...
Posted by: hilda | March 21, 2005 at 08:45 AM
I'm thinking about knitting something, but it seems so extremely difficult, but what the hell, I'll try it :)
Posted by: Aliena | March 21, 2005 at 09:39 AM
:)
hee hee!
hilda, that is funny!
and i guss it is optimistic!
Aliena, it isn't hard at all! that's what I thought too!
Posted by: tania | March 21, 2005 at 09:48 AM
Good luck with the hat version 2! The yarn looks lovely. I've stopped knitting in an attempt to force the spring to come - trying out a bit of reverse psychology... It's still below celsius outside so I guess it's not working yet!
Posted by: Anja | March 21, 2005 at 12:08 PM
I have to ask... Is that a Marimekko mug? My daughter has a dress in that pattern that her Papa bought for her... I LOVE those big beautiful flowers!
Posted by: bellablue | March 22, 2005 at 07:43 AM
it IS a marimekko mug! it's my favorite mug, and i love that pattern too.
:)
Posted by: tania | March 22, 2005 at 11:07 AM
Cool! I figured it was the same pattern (very distinctive!). I have really enjoyed checking out your site. Your work is beautiful and inspirational. I've just gotten back into doing some illustration (on Adobe Illustrator) after not doing it for FAR TOO LONG! I love seeing the creative stuff others come up with! Take care! ~Jessie
Posted by: bellablue | March 23, 2005 at 11:23 AM