Now Marc's hat was a koolhaas...I've knit 2 of those already and while it is one of my favorite hats, I have no plans to knit another one anytime soon. Quite tedious even without using a cable needle. So I went searching for a cool 'boy hat' that I could knit up last minute. Stephen West came to mind first and he met my expectations with Windschief. A quick and simple design, but interesting enough to be more than just a plain hat. I followed Melissa's suggestion and picked up a skein of Lion Brand Vanna's Choice acrylic. I knew I was knitting with acrylic but I agree with Melissa...it's pretty nice for acrylic.I don't have a modeled picture (well, I do, but we sort of have an unstated rule that he doesn't post pictures of me on his facebook page and I won't post pictures of him here) but it looks great. Fits better with the rim rolled up as it is a little long (cuz he wears his hat like a normal person...not pulled down over the ears and eyes so one can't see...like I do) but should work perfectly for its intended purpose. Ravelry project page here if interested.
And in return? My first ever hand-made gift from my brother.
He loves woodworking and in my opinion is pretty talented with it! And now that he is a stay at home dad, he has more opportunity to practice it. His specialty is inlay technique...which he added to my box. His intended purpose was maybe a button box, and he bought a few buttons to show me how that would work. ;)
I'm not sure yet what I'll use this for...perhaps a button box is the best idea. Not the ordinary, 'buy for a project' buttons, but the special ones (like ones I've gotten from my grandmother's collection).Seems appropriate that I finally finish rounding up my Christmas craftiness at the end of January. Next up, the first finished knit of the new year!
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Now playing: Little Plastic Castles by Ani Difranco
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I do think I'm going to have to frog the top of the Windschief I made. It looks pretty wonky, although maybe blocking will help a bit? The one you made for your brother is nice, and fits his specifications. ;) The box you received in return is gorgeous!
I just bought the pattern. It's a long story of spending $75 to save $9, but I did finally get the pattern. I love the inlaid wood! I'm glad he was thoughtful enough to show you how a button box would work. Though, I suspect if he's anything like my brother, it was more so the package would rattle and you couldn't guess what it was Christmas morning. ;) I'm hoping to finish my Christmas knitting by the end of January.
My sister felt the same way about knitted gifts for my nieces, lovely, but how about something for me? It looks a nice hat for running. Beautiful box. I like your idea of storing special buttons. Special buttons for a special box.
I see the hat on Ravelry, very nice!!
Oooh, that box is glorious. I'm a sucker for inlaid woodwork.
Nice hat. Hummmm I wonder if a kuchulu would fit nicely in that box??
that's a really great hat!
i peeped over at your rav page and it looks even better when it's being modeled! :)
and yay vanna!! i'm tickled that all my nattering on incited you to give her a try. and i'm more than a little relieved that you were happy with your choice.
the box your brother made is amazing! the inlay detail is beautiful. it's perfect for keeping special buttons in, but honestly i'm sure it would be perfect for whatever you decide to keep inside!
that hat is incredible!! I love the clever lines. And I can't believe he made you that box, it looks flawless! that's talent.
"So innocently". snort. Sounds like my house.
Nice hat, nice box, nice gifts all around!
The hat looks great & your brother is so sweet to give you a handmade gift in return.
That box is so pretty. And the hat too, of course. :)
Love the hat and the box is gorgeous!
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