Linda's Handicrafts

[lindawing]

It is a bit difficult, because of the short rows, but once you've done it a LOT (as in nearly 7' of scarf), it pretty much becomes second nature. There's a lot more of the scarf hanging down the back of the chair.

[MelodyOkie]

Well, it's very pretty!!

[lindawing]

Thanks, Melody. I like the way it came out, but I wish I hadn't tried to block the hat. (sigh)

[MelodyOkie]

I understand. The hats I've made, I was too lazy to go through the blocking process - so I guess it's good to be lazy? I needed my hats in Oklahoma. I ended up having to make one for Terry, since he had to borrow my pink hat when he went out to shovel snow. He had a nice "manly" hat in a "manly" color after that. We've not needed our hats since we moved back to Texas. It doesn't get as cold here.

[lindawing]

I would like to have seen that hat!

[MelodyOkie]

He certainly got a lot of attention while he was out there!

[ukpoppyberry]

wow...it's beautiful

[lindawing]

Thanks, Lisa!

Update on the hat...Judi washed it, and proved beyond a doubt that blocking a knitted piece absolutely works. Once you block it, it stays in that shape forever! Sigh.

We discussed making it into a toy pouch by adding a couple of straps. If we do, I'll put a picture here.

[MelodyOkie]

Oh, oh, it could be an Easter Basket then a toy pouch!

[lindawing]

Great idea!!! Maybe we could starch it and really make it work as a basket!

[MelodyOkie]

[lindawing]

[ukpoppyberry]

Hey, look at this knitted Easter basket I made, on purpose

[lindawing]

Exactly!

[BujoGamer1971]

Beautiful scarf Linda. I love the colors.