Hat Couture
Okay, so maybe I went a LITTLE crazy. But it was fun.
It all started with a hat for my little nephew:
No. That is NOT him in the hat. But it IS the famous Umbilical Cord Hat of song and story and Stitch & Bitch books.
Then, I thought, well… I have all this red yarn. Like, for 10 years I’ve had this yarn. And, I have all this green yarn — for almost 20 years it’s been sitting in the closet, waiting to be used. And then I thought… hey! The Ethiopian flag is red, yellow and green. So I came up with this:
So then I thought, maybe a different pattern:
Note the jaunty angle. He’s a happening sort of bear.
And then, I went with a more Canadian take on the hat with Ethiopian colours:
Of course, the bear gave us a little runway spin to get the full effect of the hat. And the pompom.
So. A whole bunch of hats for a baby that we don’t even know who it is yet. But they were fun to make, and hey, I must have had that yarn hanging around for some reason, right?
I’ll probably make more. Maybe a blankie too. If I feel inspired.
Thanks to Mr. Ted E. Bear for being such a fab model.
I didn’t know you were so talented!
Comment by Caroline | January 20, 2008
I love the last one best of all! You are SO crafty.
Comment by kelly | January 20, 2008
Oh definitely the last one is the cutest. I love the Canadian spin on things with the pompom. Which style will Tena and Kevin get I wonder, that pic must also make the blog. A nice warm blankie would match wonderfully. You are wonderfully talented.
Comment by Sherri | January 20, 2008
I must mention that Berry was very happy to see her brother Ted E. Bear. It has been too long. He certainly is a good model. Berry is thoroughly threadbare and the black stuffing is showing through the beautiful berry color from so much snuggling and cuddling. Well, she is after all 9 years old or so and very much loved. Love from SimmGirl.
Comment by Sherri | January 20, 2008
Oh, dear Berry! Oh how we love her! I had forgotten… it has been at least 9 years? My goodness.
I am glad SimmGirl has loved her so.
Comment by CinnamonOpus | January 20, 2008
Oh they are absolutely adorable. You may find when I get my referral you may get a request for a couple little hats!!! I’m serious!
Ricki
Comment by Ricki | January 21, 2008
I am glad you like them! And I’d be happy to make some hats for you… you just let me know!
Comment by CinnamonOpus | January 21, 2008
You knitting nut - these hats are fab!!
Comment by haze | January 21, 2008
hil - LAR - ious
Comment by Nicky | January 24, 2008
They are scrumptious, and you’ve given me some ideas for variations on a very boring knitted slipper! I started my paperwork in April 2007, and I am just now into the home study. One day at a time.
Comment by Justice | February 13, 2008
Thanks Justice! I hope you post some photos of your new-patterned slippers once they are done! I’m not a slipper wearer but I was thinking myself of making some socks in the same sort of Ethiopian flag colour scheme. But right now I’m making some knitted dolls of various skin tones… so I’ll have to add it to my project list, I guess!
Comment by CinnamonOpus | February 13, 2008
I tried the colour scheme out on crocheted slippers today. Photo of first attempt at my blog.
Comment by Justice | February 16, 2008
They were so cute! I really liked the colours.
(Sorry I couldn’t comment about it on your blog; I don’t have a Blogger account!)
Comment by CinnamonOpus | February 16, 2008