With the chill in the air, the needles come out.
It's been a long time since I've done a crochet project. I'd like to learn some new stitches this year. Crochet is quick, and the single hook, as opposed to multiple needles, is appealing now that there are little hands reaching for everything in view. I thought I'd warm up with a quick baby hat project.
I did a few rounds here and there through the day, and had a little hat finished by evening. I'd meant to put some cute little antennae at the top, but they ended up looking like horns! And while many of my favourite animals have horns, I think the association is something more sinister.
After some contemplation, I snipped the horns and went instead with tassels.
They seemed to give the hat a gentler edge.
I have plans for some fall knitting too; to start a vest for the babe next- something to keep him warm as he turns to exploring at floor level. Then I will be one step closer to a sweater!
Along the same line, there's this:
I'm thinking about sheep these days, and The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook is helping me sort through various breeds. It's such an amazing book- the pictures and information are wonderful. I've ordered some samples of fiber from etsy shops, from those breeds I'm most interested in, to start playing with over the winter and get a better feel for different fibers. Our little farm has felt quieter, and less farmy without the menagerie we had last summer, and the kids are excited at the idea of having more animals once again. I always enjoy the process of planning through winter for the spring to come.
1 comments:
We've been thinking about sheep too, although for us it won't likely be as early as next year :) I'll have to keep this book in mind as we start seriously considering what breeds we might be interested in. Wool for knitting is definitely one of the main reasons we would go with sheep vs some other animals. Love your baby's toque, especially with the new tufts!
katy
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