Monday, October 24, 2011

Handmade Holiday 2011


I don't have anything too exciting to share this week as I am working on a very simple knit hat for dear husband.

I know it would probably be neater to knit with circular needles but then I would have to buy size 8 circular as well as size 8 double pointed needles.

This is a simple pattern - just cast on 92 stitches.  Knit 2, Purl 2 each row across for 2 inches.  Then stockinette stitch for 4" and then begin decreasing.

Looking forward to seeing what you are working on.

Warm wishes,
Tonya
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12 comments:

  1. amyOctober 24, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    can't wait to see the finished product! i posted this weekend the first christmas present i completed: http://totrainupachildwithlove.blogspot.com/2011/10/to-share-this-day.html

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  2. Mama Ash GroveOctober 24, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Dear Tonya, I always have difficulty with what to make Andy. I had thought I should make him a sweater this year, but realize I simply will not have time!
    I made Andy a similar hat last year for his birthday. You could get away with having only double pointed needles, and knit the whole hat on them.
    <3

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  3. Reginas CottageOctober 24, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    hello
    i can not wait to see the finished hat.
    have a nice week,
    blessings regina

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  4. stitching under oaksOctober 24, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    there's nothing more satisfying that a simple, enjoyable knit. I really like the color of that yarn. I'm working on a scarf...very slowly.

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  5. SheilaOctober 24, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    When I sent those circulars, I never thought about needing a set of double points in the same size.....bummer.....I sure could have tucked some of those in also...my thrifted needle supply would have provided them. :(
    I am still working on the basket weave scarf you inspired me to start before Emmy was born. :)

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  6. Lee AnnOctober 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Can't wait to see how it turns out!! Looks like it will be nice and warm :)

    Come see our Homemade Holiday fun at http://ruralsuburbianfarmer.blogspot.com/

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  7. cathy@homeOctober 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I have just started cuttting out the hearts and stars for the advent.

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  8. RainOctober 24, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Hats make great gifts!
    Hope you enjoy the book, thanks for visiting me.

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  9. NatalieOctober 24, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    We have a birthday to plan and make for this week, so Holiday making has been put on hold for a week. In the meantime, we have been going through the clothes, toys, and books to see what items can be donated to our local charity in time for the holidays.

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  10. SarahOctober 24, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Love all of your Handmade Holiday ideas! Here is my first project of the season: http://sarah-ourislandhome.blogspot.com/2011/10/handmade-holiday-2011-breakfast-boards.html

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  11. AbbiOctober 25, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Knitting is fun! I recently had fun teaching some of my kids and my sister how to knit. I am hoping to knit some socks for Christmas presents but I haven't had time to work on them yet and I am not sure I will be able to get a pair done for all of them or not.

    I put your button on my sidebar and I have a handmade Christmas post here: http://proverbs31living.blogspot.com/2011/10/handmade-christmas-week-4.html

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  12. angieOctober 25, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Tonya I can't wait to see the finished hat! Have you tried the magic loop method of knitting? It avoids needing the double pointed needles when knitting with circulars, I love it! No crafty post this week, I've been busy with so much around here. I'll be back next week with more holiday fun.

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