Nearly there
Sigh. So I apparently couldn't stop at three. Somehow two more happened. And there's every chance that more may happen down the road. These were just the last ones I was going to have time to finish if I wanted to bring the pattern out Tuesday. Yes, Tuesday! And then once that's done, I promise we'll get back to something that's not quite this ridiculous. But for now...well for now I'm going to revel in it for just a little longer! [pextestim pex_attr_set="looking-for-this-pattern" pex_attr_autoplay="false"][/pextestim]
Stuffed
Ok, if you've doubted me so far (which I get...not everyone can share my obsession with soft, fluffy hearts), here is where you are either converted or write this particular project off forever. When you start filling them, they get So Ridiculously Adorable it really makes no sense at all. I'm filling mine with some leftover spinning fiber I'm never going to use (which I like, as it's not the bright white of the polyester stuff and so doesn't show through as much). Oh and some lavender as well, because if you're a tiny purple heart you might as well [...]
Yes I block these too
Did you guess? I suspect you guessed...but if not... Yes, hearts. Ridiculous tiny colorful hearts. Because I'm easily amused or something...it's a danger. And yes, yes they are all going to go in the sink just like this and get blocked. Just soak, squeeze them out, then lay them flat to dry...it takes no time and it makes the finished product look so much cuter. And you don't want to do that once they're stuffed, so it's now or never. And yes, there will be a pattern...because this is too cute not to share. Look for them early next week [...]
Totally not a sock
I can see why yesterday's post might have left you wondering if it was a sock. But, as I am resistant to the charms of toe-up socks, that's not quite it. Let's see if this helps... There are not one... Not two... But three of these things floating around here (cough, and I have it on good authority that there may soon be more, I had a lot of purple yarns floating about). And I remain more amused than I should. And I may very well have formulated a tiny and ridiculous scheme to cheer up any midwinter, broken leg [...]
I have a plan
You know how sometimes things go from glimmer in the back of your mind to full on plan in about two minutes? Yeah...that's happening around here. Step one was a stash toss to grab all the little bits of purple I had lingering around (hint, lots). Step two was casting on for what I expect to be the world's quickest project ever. Let's see if the enthusiasm holds...
Flip it around
I keep peeking inside this hat because I like how it looks on the inside almost (almost...there's still a clear winner) as much as how it looks on the outside. So here's the outside (look...it's gotten bigger)! And here's the inside. And here's another shot (pulled properly inside out so you can tell what side is the top...because that last one is a little crumpled). I should have this done fairly soon here (I'm finally better enough and have found a comfortable enough way to sit that I can knit, which is awfully helpful for moving forward on patterns!). I [...]
Blocking
We've talked about this before, but just for the record, I'm still strongly in favor of blocking your cowls. And I'm still absolutely convinced this is the best way to do it. I started by threading blocking wires through the fabric at the top and bottom (you can hold them closed with a paperclip, or you can just keep threading the ends through until you've used up the whole wire). Then I used long needles tucked under the wires to make spokes at the top, and set the whole thing on a roll of paper towels. There's some flexibility here. [...]
Alright, let’s fix them
Back in early August, The Boy got a pair of the spiffy Allbirds shoes (the ones made of wool!) to wear as slippers. He likes them and has worn them around the house for the last few months. However, come the end of December, it became clear there was a problem. The lining of the shoes had worn through over his big toes, and the outer layer of fabric was starting to get thin. If we didn't do something, there would soon be a hole. We didn't really want to buy new ones (especially if they only last 5 months...), [...]
Now for the fun bit
Made it through the ribbing...all 6 flipping inches of it. I console myself with the idea that my ears will be warm and cozy. And that the fun part is pretty enough to make up for the quiet start! [pextestim pex_attr_set="looking-for-this-pattern" pex_attr_autoplay="false"][/pextestim]
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