Hat completed

So last night I was able to sit and finish Adele's hat, I'm pretty happy with the outcome, and looking forward to giving it to her tonight.

I really like this yarn, the colors are so vibrant and exciting. I have still a lot left and thinking a scarf will be a perfect match for this, since the cold days of fall and winter are apon us.. just the question issss what kind of scarf to make her, stripped, fancy, loomed???
Anyone have any ideas? Suggestions?

WIP

WIP - Work in Progress -
I have a few projects on the go, some are hidden deep within the container of wool screaming for completion, which i choose to ignore.

I have been working on a couple of projects that I would like to share with you today... drum roll please... ok in my head it is a drum roll, in your head might be tumble weeds rolling across the desert..

Adeles new hat :

As you can see I'm using a kniffty knitter.  Adele chose the colors. I'm using Paton's "Beehive Baby Chunky" in Billowy Blue and Plusher Pink. This yarn works really well with the loom.  It very easy to handle, and the outcome so far gives the hat a warm cozy feeling.  The hardest part to stop Adele from putting it on her head while I'm making this!!!! I will also be using Clover Pom Pom maker to finish this hat off!

(Please Note : the pink wool looks like it is throwing up, yaaa over pulled the center out, and also note the timmies cup - a must for all Canadian crocheters!)

Second Project: a shawl for ME:

Ok so right now it's not much.. I have a bunch of these flowers to make still, and I need to start blocking the flowers. I took the pattern from "Crochet! Magazine"  The yarn that i'm using is Sidar Snuggly "Baby Bamboo"  It is soooooo soft, and I love working with bamboo.  Just wish it wasn't so expensive!!! Originally this shawl was going to be a gift for someone, and as I started to work on it, I realised that I have yet to make something for myself, and thought it was about time. Can you imagine with this is done with a little black dress!!!!!!


So that's it for now.. .. more pics to follow! 

more hats

So here are a few more hats that I have been working on for the hospital. I decided to give the "Knifty Knitter" a try and see what can come out of it. I was very impressed at how easy it was, and how fast I could make hats with it. The best part of this product is that I was able to make some of the these hats with the help of Adele. I have only made hats so far, but as I am learning there are so much more you can do with this product. Second of all I bought Clovers PomPom Makers, again what an easy to use contraption, Adele loves to make pompoms, that's how easy it is, and fast fast fast. It comes in various sizes. For these little hats I was using the smallest pompom maker. Did I mention your pompoms come out looking like a pro!!!

If your in a hurry to make a hat for a gift, these knifty knitters is the way to go.
But that being said I still love my crochet hats, as I feel like I can personalize them way more! I have found some really interesting patterns these past couple of days, and I'm looking forward to seeing what I come up with. Will keep you all posted!

As summer is drawing to an end, I believe more crochet time is in the works.