I just have one project to share this week off my list, the last of my Christmas knitting!
This is the finished hat for my Dad, made with my first spinning attempt on a wheel. It wasn't the easiest to make, since the yarn was very changeable in thickness, and I wasn't sure what my gauge would be. It took 4 cast on attempts to get this the right size, it kept coming out way too big! I was a bit worried that I wouldn't have enough yarn,as I only had 110 yards, but I came out with only 10 yards left, so it was perfect.
The aim is for him to wear it whilst hunting in the snow, so I didn't need to dye it, it's just a natural colour. It was very difficult to photograph though, the actual colour is much less grey and slightly more cream.
I also have a little FO that's not off my list.
This is Mr Claus, since my Mum was complaining that she didn't have a new ornament for her (super tacky) Christmas tree. I think it's very cute and very silly! It only took an evening to knit, though it was a bit fiddly as all the parts were made separately.
I'm loving being on Christmas holiday, and I hope that everyone has a lovely Christmas, or any other winter holiday that you celebrate :)
Mr Claus is adorable. Happy vacation!
ReplyDeleteLove the hat! I need to make hats for next Christmas...that one looks perfect for my sons..they're grown. You did a beautiful job with your own spun yarn! I tried spinning and it looks easier than it is! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour mouse Santa is too cute! Merry Christmas and enjoy your time off.
Love the hat! I need to make hats for next Christmas...that one looks perfect for my sons..they're grown. You did a beautiful job with your own spun yarn! I tried spinning and it looks easier than it is! LOL!
ReplyDeleteYour mouse Santa is too cute! Merry Christmas and enjoy your time off.
I love tacky xmas tree..I would love to see it. Tacky looking but filled with treasures she has collected over the years..? Hunting...my family also hunts, so I will wish your dad the same as I wish everyone... Hope You MISS!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your hat done and ended up with enough yarn. The mouse is adorable and looks awesome on the tree. How did your Mom start the tacky tree? You've got me curious.
ReplyDeleteYour very quick to have finished an ornament like that in one day :) It'd have taken me a couple of days to get up the motivation to do all the fiddly finishing. The hat looks perfect too! I bet your Dad loves it.
ReplyDeleteHave a Merry Christmas!
How lovely! I bet your dad will be thrilled with the hat :) Happy Christmas.
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