Lizzie wanted to see my completed "Sherbert Hat". I explained to her that I wanted to have little "curly cues" on the hat instead of a pom-pom. She provided me with the instructions as follows:
Crochet a chain about 5 times longer than you want the finished curly-cue to be. Three half-double (or double) crochets in each chain. That's all there is to it.
These curly-cues are smaller and daintier than they appear. I only had enough yarn left to do three of them which I felt was just fine.
I had time to knit this hat at the last minute with yarn from my stash. All these hats are knitted with acrylic yarn for ease of washing. They, along with the others in my previous post, are being donated to the "Head Start" children in Rhode Island.
It's such a busy time of the year for many of us. I promised myself that I would not put any pressure on myself to knit gifts this year for Christmas. At the last minute I broke that promise. Some may get an IOU with their partially completed knitting item. I have two full weeks off from work starting next Friday which will allow for knitting time as well as travel.
I'm looking forward to celebrating my many family traditions come the 25th. My older daughter has taken over many of those tasks. She recently made 18 "French Canadian Tourtiere" (pork pies) and froze them to be enjoyed on Christmas Day. Some will be gifted. Spices in the tourtieres vary from family to family. Though easy to make, they are quite time-consuming.
Happy Knitting! (more finished projects in a couple of days)
Joansie, the curls are adorable! Aren't they fun to make? Nice hats all around. I, too, broke my promise to not knit for Christmas...and many of mine are getting coupons and a promise, too! :)
ReplyDeletelove the hats -- the kids will really appreciate them!
ReplyDeleteOoh...I love the hats! My DD wants a hat w/a pom-pom. Did you use a pom-pom maker? How'd you get your stripes so even? Did you use the jog-less method. I love those curly-Qs! As my kids say..."they're the bomb!"
ReplyDeleteGee, here I was getting worried that you hadn't posted in a while and it was all Google's fault. Your posts aren't showing up on my dashboard for some reason. Marvelous hats and I love those curls. Learned something new by reading your post. How did you attach them to the top? Renate
ReplyDeleteMore great hats! And I forgot to say that I love the pins you shared in your previous post. Enjoy the holidays!
ReplyDeleteLast night I gave Liat one glove. The other one is started, but just barely.
Your hats are adorable, Joan! 18!!!!! Tortieres?! Holy cow, that's a lot of meat pies. I have to put my nose to the grindstone (preferably after it stops running like a sieve) and get my mom's sweater done. It may be with an IOU, like yours.
ReplyDeleteThose hats are so cute, I know they will be much loved by those children because you made them so much fun and with love. I hope things are going well and that you will enjoy your two week Christmas vacation.
ReplyDeleteThe hats are wonderful, like you, I often use something beside's a pompom. I really don't like making pompom's. I even purchased 2 different pompom makers, but don't find using them to be easy. How do you make yours?
ReplyDeleteLove the curly cue's, have done something similar myself; but not quite this curly. Must give that a go next time. I like the look.
2 whole wks off? WOW, I'm envious. Pork Pies? Is that something like mincemeat? We used to have one at Thanksgiving; Grandma liked it; but really no one else did. They also had raisins I think.
Sandy
Visiting today from The Bridge.
I love that sherbet hat especially! It's so celebratory. It's a good day for celebrating!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip about the yarn, needle size etc to help get me started on socks. I really want to do this and will indeed seek out your advice when the time comes.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day
Sandy
i really love your header. that spot is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteand those curlys... on your hat... precious!!
Forgot to say Merry Christmas, and am trying to visit everyone on my bloglog from Sandy's Space page today to do just that...might not have time later.
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