Monday, November 25, 2013

Knitting with Pencils

Today, at work, I got a little stressed out and needed to unwind.  I knew I had yarn to play with in my art supply closet, so imagine how upset I was when I realized I didn't have knitting needles or a crochet hook with me :(  
Luckily, I did have some pencils :)
Yay!  Pencil knitting!

Just a simple 2x2 rib knit over 26 stitches.  Hopefully I will have enough of the yarn to make a scarf or cowl.

What's the weirdest thing you have knitted with?

Monday, November 18, 2013

Chemo Hats

I gave my former coworker Kim a hat when she was diagnosed with her second bout of cancer. She recently requested more stating that the hat is the only thing that is comfortable on her head. This yarn is so soft. I think it will be comfortable on her naked head.  Here's what I came up with.

Pattern: Really Warm Hat
Needles:  16 inch circular US 15 needles, US 11 DPNs
Yarn:  Loops and Thread Country Loom

Pattern:  Garter Brim Hat
Needles:  16 inch circular US 15 needles, US 11 DPNs
Yarn:  Loops and Thread Country Loom
I hope she likes them :)