This hat is very special to me. Not just because it's made from some of the SOFTEST yarn you'll ever run between your fingers (100% baby alpaca, softer than a baby's bottom). Not because it's a nice, natural, neutral tone that matches with every outfit you can think of. And not because it makes my head feel cozier than an evening curled up with hot chocolate and a blanket while watching countless documentaries via netflix.
No. This hat is very special to me, because it is made for me!
I usually don't knit things for myself. The only knit items I tend to keep are the lone sock that is still waiting for its mate to arrive (and that ain't happenin' any time soon, because I'm currently socked-out), and the pieces that I just can't bring myself to give to any decent human being.
However, I don't deny the fact that it is a good idea knit items for yourself every so often. This isn't something you should feel guilty about in the least bit. Your work is art, whether you are willing to admit it or not. Therefore, it should be cherished. It is easy to knit one-too-many things and lose sight of the fact that your endless hours of stockinette stitching and knitting in the round is valued by another person. However, when you give yourself that freebie every once and while, it brings back a little bit of pride to your being. When you walk down the street with that carefully, hand-made hat on your head, it gives you a sense of accomplishment that you can secretly show off to world on your own accord.
"Where did you get that hat? I love it!"
"Oh! I made this hat, actually. And no. You can't have it...but I'd love to make one especially for you, if you'd like."
Oh, and if you're interested, here's the blog where I found the FREE pattern. I'm particularly enamored with this blog, so I'm extending a fair warning to you all- it's addicting. Enter with caution.
xo j
Jackie, I love the new blog! And this hat. I would buy one from you if you decided to go knit-for-profit. Let me know if you would be interested! A woman in my choir who is also an mps alum is teaching me to knit as a christmas present. So far I have learned and promptly forgotten how to cast on and do some semblance of a basic knit stitch, but mostly I move the needles around and make knots in the the yarn by accident.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what else you come up with here on sheep dog designs!
Cheers,
Caroline
Caroline!
ReplyDeleteYou will learn in no time. Once you get the hang of it, you'll be addicted. You'll pass hours doing it, and not even realize.
I would love to knit a hat for you! We're still working on an Etsy shop, but once that's up and running we'll have a post here to announce it :) I also haven't forgotten about SALT newport- I'm going to have to order one of your bracelets for the summer.
best!
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ReplyDeletecool, definitely let me know when your site is up and running! I haven't been keeping my etsy store up to date but I'm going to get it going again for the summer. Hope all is well, jackie!
ReplyDeleteCaroline