Crafty Stuff: May 2009 Archives

They say if you write them down, they are more likely to be achieved.

1. Flames of Vykaendys by MMario in this silk:
   
   
2. Finishing the handkerchief edging that I’ve been carrying around in my purse for the last month.
3. Shetland Hap Shawl by Liz Lovick of Northern Lace in these silk fleece colors:
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Make some more doilies.
5. Make a lace collar and cuffs for costume.
6. Finish dishcloth, actually following the pattern this time.
7. And of course, finish that present that was supposed to be done last year.

Why can’t I make hats?  Or at least, hats for other people?  Other people in different states whose heads I can’t measure?

Every attempt at making a hat for my mom has failed, and she loves hats, so this disturbs me.  I apparently have a bigger head/like my hats looser than she does, so using my poofy head doesn’t work.  I tried an actual measurement, but then screwed up on the increases/decreases (it was a beret) and ended up with a head devouring mushroom – but the brim was the right size.

Is it because I secretly dislike hats?  Is it because hats are insanely boring?  Or is it just because I only have my own head to use and my head is not yarn-based hat friendly?  Well that’s not true, because the lovely doily-based beret that I made for myself came out just fine.  Hrmmmm… mystery.