On friday Lori and Emily convinced me that I could in fact make a toque for my brother. He was wanting a new one and after he suggested it, I wondered if I could in fact do it. I had never knit on the round before and so I thought it might be fun to try. I only used wool that I had here, borrowed some circular needles and so began the process. A couple of things I learned....use the suggested weight of wool, and knit to the measurments the pattern suggests even if you think it will be far too long. I short changed the length by a few cms and the wool was much heavier. It is however a very warm hat.
Friday the girls cheered me on, Sunday I finished it. I shall give it to him tonight with the promise of a proper one in another couple of days made to the proper specifications. I think this will be the gift of the year for all of Hud's brothers and nephews...
9 comments:
Is there anything you can't make? You are amazing!
It looks great!
Ohhhh that is sharp. I like it.
Oh my heavens you ar fast! You were just beginning it Saturday morning and now look at it! You are fabulous my dear! I am certain he will love it.
wow! Now you have tallent!
That is fantastic!! What a great hat! :)
Wow, great job! You'll have to start a knitting blog next. ;-)
That's GREAT!
I'm sure he will love it, especially because it is homemade with love and care.
I'm impressed!
that looks great!!!
i can't knit, i've tried, but all i could ever do was a scarf, a very long scarf.
SNAZZAY!
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