Cute picture, no? Veronica took it. Along with about 2 dozen others, but this one turned out cute. Digital cameras rock for blogging. I was all excited because I don’t look fat in this picture. Nate had to point out that it’s because my hands were in the way. Then I had to point out that it was intentional!!!
Anyway, it’s a cute picture. The problem I have with it is that when I look at it, aside from some great, flippy hair, all I can see is my brother. Eyes, nose, mouth (definitely the mouth), facial expression and chin. There’s nothing wrong with my brother, but I can’t think of any girl that wants to look at a photo of herself and see her masculine sibling. Nate just sees pretty little me in the photo, so he’s somewhat redeemed.
Back to the hat… It looked great, but could have used some blocking. However, the poor man I knit it for needed to be warm more than I needed to satisfy my pride by delivering a perfect and blocked hat. So as soon as I had tied off and woven in the ends, I called my friend, who had her daughter come and pick up the hat and take it directly to the hospital.
And then, he called me. From the hospital, this poor, sick man called and thanked me for making him a comfortable hat. I could cry. He sounded so tired, and I barely even recognized his voice.
So I spent the rest of the day yesterday working on the first of his fingerless mitts.
November 1st, 2005 at 3:39 am
i don’t care what you say, you are the fastest knitter ever! doing something for someone else is good for the soul. rock on!
November 1st, 2005 at 3:43 am
Have you ever thought that maybe your brother looks like you! He’s probably thinking…”what man wants to look like his sister!” Just another way of looking at it….
November 1st, 2005 at 4:26 am
I second the fast knitting comment! My you finished that quick.
November 1st, 2005 at 6:59 am
I vote no blocking. I loved the girls’ costumes.
November 1st, 2005 at 11:33 am
I absolutely love that hat. I guess I’m just a simple person, but I love it! The fingerless mittens are looking great also. Going to be a cute set!
November 1st, 2005 at 11:58 am
Hooray for you! What a wonderful thing to do – I love the hat the the mitts – I was looking for my pattern today – I will continue the search tomorrow 😉
Cathy
November 1st, 2005 at 11:37 pm
Best wishes to your friend. Your post brought tears to my eyes …
And, what a great photo from a 4 year old!!!
November 4th, 2005 at 1:45 am
I need to make some of these – maybe as a Christmas gift…