25: Christmas Mittens

(picture from Michelle herself)

Michelle had a vision, a vision of Christmas mittens. I helped her vision become a reality.

I used a pattern from here. Now, you may notice that my mittens are not as "simple" as their mittens. I altered the pattern a little to get the hat effect and candy cane thumb. I also added a pom-pon to the top and an extra layer of white knit to the back to create a rim for the hat.

Started: 12/06/07
Finished: 12/11/07

15: Baby Beret

While in New Jersey this summer, Jayme saw a cute hat for Nicole. I told her not to buy it because I could make it. So, I did. I used this pattern. Nicole wouldn't stay still long enough for a better picture. Plus I only had my phone with.

Started: Thursday, 9/6/07
Finished: Thursday, 9/13/07

14: Cat Hat

This was fun to make. I used the Official Kitty62 hat pattern with some purple and gray/silver yarn. When I made this hat, Shannon told me that I had to wear it to K-State games. So, this last game it was cold and I wore it. I must say I felt a bit silly. A 25 year old wearing a bright purple hat that has cat ears on it. But hey, it's for fun.

Started: Monday, 8/27/07
Finished: Saturday, 9/1/07

#9

My first real hat attempt (not a failed scarf turned hat). It sucks, I know. Don't be afraid to think it.

Better luck next time.

Started: February 2007
Finished: February 2007

Ichi Ban

The first thing I've ever knit was this lovely hat. What started out as an extra wide scarf, became a unique hat. I dropped a lot of stitches, and tried some purling, and ended with hat that has 3 long braids coming from the top. It actually works out really well because I can put my pony tail through the top when my hair is up.

Started: around November 2002
Finished: around November 2003