Nov. 30, 2006 - I did it!
I made my goal of 60 hats for the homeless.
It feels so good to have actually done something. And it was so good for the children to see and participate a bit by donating their odd balls of yarn. It was such a simple thing, but hopefully my small example will yield big rewards in the future with my children as they grow and mature.
And, I discovered that the more you use the knifty knitter, you get callouses, lol! I'm so glad I bought the knifty knitter set last year though. It has really come in handy this year.
My children also enjoy the knifty knitter!
Here my #5 child, Mara, is modeling a hat she made with the knifty knitter.
And here my #4 child, Chloe, is showing how much fun she has with her knifty knitter, lol.
You can do lots more with a knifty knitter than just hats though, in case you are not a big hat person, lol.
You can make lovely holiday decorations.
And slippers (please forgive the horrible photo, it is before my new camera)
The knifty knitter can do all sorts of things, lol! Of course you have to help it along.
In case my knifty knitting has inspired you, or you are just curious, here is a link to patterns and info on it.
Different looms and stitch instructions
After I finish some of my other projects, I would like to try the mittens on the loom.
Knifty knitting is fun, easy enough even for those that "aren't crafty", and children love doing it.
Okay my sales pitch is over.
Comments
Nov. 30, 2006 - This is wonderful
Posted by Mommy2fourCs
What a great way to teach your children the true meaning of Christmas. Good for all of you! I am very impressed at the number of hats you got done. Great job and you will make someone very happy too.
Merry Christmas
Nov. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by quietcajun
I like that knifty knitter thing and 60 hats... that's awesome. I am working on 7x9 crocheted squares that a local school puts together into afghans for homeless shelters.
Nov. 30, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dee
That's wonderful Christina! What a wonderful thing to do!
Nov. 30, 2007 - Loomed Christmas Tree
Posted by Anonymous
Hi,
Your work is wonderful! Is the pattern for the Christmas Tree the same one on ProvoCraft? It looks taller and fuller then the red white and blue one and it is much nicer in green:) Very pretty! And you daughter is very cute!
LindaJ
ldjones01@aol.com
Nov. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dee
Yes, it's the same pattern as that on Provocraft. I just used the colors I wanted for it. I made one this year, but I added rings using the flower loom and made it taller. I really love that pattern. :)
