Monday, March 05, 2007

Toque picture as requested...


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...
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9 comments:

Jodi said...

Is there anything you can't make? You are amazing!

It looks great!

Lori said...

Ohhhh that is sharp. I like it.

Shelley said...

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.

Andrea with the Flipflops said...

wow! Now you have tallent!

Tee/Tracy said...

That is fantastic!! What a great hat! :)

Philosophical Karen said...

Wow, great job! You'll have to start a knitting blog next. ;-)

Jamie Dawn said...

That's GREAT!
I'm sure he will love it, especially because it is homemade with love and care.
I'm impressed!

Anonymous said...

that looks great!!!
i can't knit, i've tried, but all i could ever do was a scarf, a very long scarf.

pumpkinhead said...

SNAZZAY!