Which is why I find every possible reason to crochet without a pattern. Every time I use a pattern (twice) I have to learn something new. Oh horrors! So to save me this tedious process of learning, growing and improving, I look for shortcuts. Which brings me to a couple of hats I made while we spent two weeks traveling to the old hometown of Champaign in Il and to visit relatives and friends in Ohio and Oklahoma.
Pixie hat for Julia:
Kinda hard to crochet with this funky yarn. But it's cute!
And so is the model!
Circle hat for Aidan:
Classic example of learning something new. In the past, I have sewn hats from the crown to the rim, expanding as I go. However, one pattern showed me how to start from the edges and take up stitches as I go. I like it!
A couple mistakes... too much slack at the opening, as seen here. And it is just a wee bit tight halfway through. I should have taken it in more slowly as I worked my way to the center. Oh well! Wool stretches! =)
I love the hats. Gorgeous kids, too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I like the fuzzy stuff on Julia's, but like you said, I can imagine that it would be hard to crochet with! I'm in the process of making a scarf right now and the yarn I chose isn't very easy to use either. I like the style and colors of Aidan's also. You do really well without having to use a pattern!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting closer to using one, though. Every time I finish, I realize that things would have a better shape and I'd learn some useful techniques if I'd just take the time. And every time I start a pattern, I have to dig out my crocheting books so I can not only read the definitions, but see a picture of the example. =) Maybe someday I'll get there! =)
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