as mentioned yesterday, i took a little time out from gift making to knit a cozy new toque for me. looking at my to-do pile, that was maybe not the wisest decision, but there it is. and here is my new hat. inspired by jenny's fjord hat, this knit up quickly in a wonderfully soft merino, with nylon in it that gives it a wonderful shimmer and shine. (too bad it doesn't show in these photos.) I knitted it a bit longer so that it would have a slouchy profile. I'm a sucker for shimmer at any time, but I think this toque will be especially good at this time of year, for outings during these days filled with sparkle and glow.
full details on ravelry.
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other things:
>>> i just discovered the lost swell blog, and i'm in love with robert morrisey's seaside photos.
>>> the new issue of b.a.h. magazine is out. lots of seasonal beauty to eye.
>>> if i can find a bit more time, i think i will make up some hand salve to gift to a few folks.
>>> but first, i'm off to the kitchen to make some orangettes. i made them last year and they were delicious, so i know they'll be enjoyed by my snacking family this weekend.
6 comments:
Thanks for the great links! Beautiful holiday hat!
Super cute hat. I can understand the desire to make for oneself this time of year. Funny... now I am up till midnight making for the kiddos!
Off to check out those links.
Happy Holidays!
love that hat!!
Your new hat is beautiful! I fully support your choice to pause the to-do list. We need that sometimes!
And the winter images in the post below are beautiful, and so foreign to my Texan mind. ;)
I have loved loved LOVED Lost Swell for a full year now (though, keep this our little secret, I preferred the East Coast captures...).
Lovely hat!
Love the hat, k. I've been thinking I need to knit myself a new toque. Perhaps over Christmas. Thanks for the link to the orangettes. I think they would make great teachers' gifts too.
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