Winter Wails

Do you hear him? Listen! "BRRRRRRR" James wants to have his winter attire put on!  I was planning to make him a new hat but didn't so he'll have to wear one of the three he has worn before. (The red one didn't even last one season as it turned pink in the sun.) You see, I have to go to a thrift shop and pick out a very extra large used men's winter sweater that won't cost me an arm and a leg. When I return home, I cut off the entire top part just beneath the arms and draw up the cut off bottom section to make his hat. Then there is a large pom pom to be created for the top. I just "might" make a new pom pom to replace the tattered red one that has lasted so well. 

"In a couple of days, James! I'll be there!"
I must confess that I have made two hats for others and not one will fit James.

I just finished this one:

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This one above has an imaginary pom that I haven't yet created for real. The hat was my first try at knitting for many years. 

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Hat First Made

Eureka!

I did it! Now I have cramps in my shoulder and hands. OK. It fits great, it feels wonderful, it is very stretchy and I won't embellish it at all. 

Maybe the Mister will wear it when the snow chores demand being outdoors and keeping warm. It will come over ears and forehead easily.

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Next project: paper tree folding. I have a few prototypes started. 

Current Events

I have had the yarn on hand for over a year when I first saw an easy pattern for a garter stitch-only hat and purchased two skeins. I had given away my many sets of needles years ago when my hands didn't seem to be functioning very well and never thought I'd be knitting anything again. Well..... I asked two neighbors if they could knit the hat for me. They don't knit! I then asked one if she had any needles and, as I suspected, she did, as they were her mother's but not the size that was called for. She surprised me a couple of days ago by bringing me a new set in the correct size.  I was very grateful and started the knitting project. WELL.....I soon learned that I should have had longer needles. Too bad, too late so I shall continue using them until my project is complete. In the past I have knitted many items; sweaters, mittens, hats, scarves, vests, blankets and more. Today I can get through a couple of rows a day but will, yes I WILL get this hat made! When I reach the completion of 61/2 inches I will then start to decrease and the stitches will fit better.  

Our son from about 80 miles away stopped in yesterday with his lady and we all had a nice visit. 

The mouse down count is now up to six. The red squirrel down count is three with at least three more to go. 

Oh, and the turkey is gone. And the leftover acorn squash will soon become a pumpkin pie. 

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