Monday, August 23, 2010

Handmade Holiday


I finished a hat for Sarah with the same wool blend yarn that I knit her these simple tube socks for Sarah.

It is knit by casting 80 stitches on size 6 needles - the first inch and a half are a knit two purl two ribbing and then knit in stockinette stitch for six inches - then decreasing by knit 8, knit two together across the row. The next row purl across, then knit 7, knit two together across row. Next row purl. Continue decreasing and finish off. Sew back seam.

Also, I am working on this candle mat - it is of a felted recycled sweater and pieces of wool felt scraps. It is a work in progress and I will post a picture when it is finished.




Looking through the blogs of those joining in with the Handmade Holiday, I found these wonderful ideas ~



Please share what you are working on and your plans.

Warm wishes, Tonya


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12 comments:

  1. AngelaAugust 23, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    That is an adorable hat! I am really liking the candle mat too-pretty and innovative! I am still working away on my gaiter which I love. It's a little more complicated than the patterns I usually knit although it's still simple. I am afraid to work on it around the kiddos,getting interrupted and messing up royally. I don't know how you and SouleMama do it. ;) Thanks for sharing! Peace, Angela

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  2. TeresaAugust 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    Is Sarah a little girl or an older one? I'm a newish knitter and trying to figure out how much bigger it would need to be for an adult hat.

    Thanks.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    What wonderful things you are creating! The hat is really cute and I love the colours! :)

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  4. stitching under oaksAugust 23, 2010 at 12:18 PM

    great hat! I love the idea of the candle mat...so useful and they would make great gifts. good for you getting things done!

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  5. gold fawnAugust 23, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    love the colors! I've started some knits too. It feels great to be getting a start on holiday gifts!

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  6. JulieAugust 23, 2010 at 1:08 PM

    I wish I had a jump on things like you do. This is turning out to be a busier than usual fall-to-be for me and I'm beginning to doubt I'm gonna have much time to craft for my loved ones this holidays.

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  7. Counting CoconutsAugust 23, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    What a beautiful hat! Thank you so much for linking to my tree blocks. :)

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  8. SaraAugust 23, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Is the hat knitted on size 6 needles or the round??

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  9. Tonya GunnAugust 23, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    I did knit the hat with straight needles.
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  10. Rachel~At the Butterfly BallAugust 23, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I have so many plans for gifts this year! But I still haven't started on any of them. I am hoping to get started this week! Wish me luck :)I'll post about them as I get things done, or at least get them started!!
    Rachel

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  11. Hullabaloo HomesteadAugust 24, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    I just started my first brooklyn tweed pebble vest...I think it's called something like that. I am super excited for it. I feel the cool fall breeze kicking in and I feel I better get knitting!

    :)Lisa

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  12. gardenmamaAugust 31, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Some day I will increase my knitting skills! ; )
    Your hat is lovely Tonya, what a gift!
    I am creating craft tutorials of some of the simple natural gifts I am making and setting aside for the holidays. xoxo

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