This year for Christmas we are giving each of our girls;
- something to read
- something to play with
- something to share
- something Mum has knitted
This is an idea I got from a parenting forum and I think something we'll continue in the future - it keeps everything nice and even (for those 6year olds who are obsessed with everything being fair) and means I can still indulge in my 'making home made gifts ' crusade (well at least while they are still small enough to appreciate it anyway).
This is N3's something Mum made. She is going through a delightful (if a little nauseating) pink and 'princeey' (her word for princess) phase and I think this princess hat is going to go down very well. She's already seen it - you have to felt to size so I had to try it on as I went- but when she was out with Dad this morning I attached the pink sparkly (of course) veil and got M6 to model it for me. It's hidden away again now so hopefully it will still be a little bit of a surprise for her on the day.
I really like before and after felting photos...
I used some Paton's Jet which takes a bit of effort to felt but when it does it makes a nice sturdy fabric so the hat should keep its shape. I used a tiny bit of my 4th ball which was a lot more yarn than I anticipated.
The pattern is in the book New Knits of the Block but is also available online for free here. Its by Bev Galakas - remember the felted slippers I did for M6? Same yarn, same pattern author!
Raveled here.
It feels very good to have another Christmas gift finished. How are you going with your Christmas knitting?
Wow! It's a perfect gift for a little girl!
ReplyDeleteI suddenly got an idea to knit for both of my parents a pair of socks for christmas. So I'm in a bit of a hurry right now, since I have other projects too. I just know they don't expect this kind of gift and I think it's fun to surprise them ;)
Stunning!!!! N is just going to love that. Might have to try the pattern out some time.
ReplyDeleteChristmas knitting is pretty non0existant. I did make a start on some play food but got bored very quickly :$
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteIt is superfantastic! And I think your 4 gift ideas are great.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That hat is really something! Lily would have loved this when she was smaller.
ReplyDeleteOh wow. She will just adore it. I can't wait for the photos and stories of how it went down.
ReplyDeleteVery, very nice concept re gifts too. I like it a lot.
That looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE your idea for gifts: something to read, play with, and share. I have been struggling when family ask what I want for Christmas because I don't actually need anything. I might say this instead!
Despite my anti-pinkness, that princess hat rocks. I might be converted yet.
ReplyDeleteThat princess hat turned out so cute! Ours gets pulled out regularly for dress-up fun...
ReplyDeleteAdorable!
Do you still have a copy of the hat pattern? I would like to make one for Faith for her Princess party coming up. Cinderella would look lovely wearing one ;)
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