It seems like I have tons of designs and dishes to blog about, so here comes another one! I have a ton of yarn, well, really not that much, but it seems like a lot because sometimes only half a skein (that's usually 1 bundle or roll) gets used at a time. This could be because I am knitting something that has several colors, or something that is smaller and does not require as much yarn to be used. So, I have made it a goal to try and get through most of the yarn I have stashed, before I go out and by more.
This particular pattern on found, for free, on-line. I saw a similar headband/ear warmer on Etsy, and I am sorry, but I was not going to pay $5 for the pattern. Not to be cheap, but there are so many similar patterns out there for free, whether you get it from Ravelry.com, a book from the library (which I am a huge fan of doing), or even just a simple Google search. I found this particular pattern, which I was determined to find because I think it's just too adorable and easy, Google searching. I will share the link below for anyone that is interested in making their own. Or, you can always send me an e-mail, and we can talk about me making one for you!
What I love about this pattern is it only takes about a half skein of yarn (maybe 100 yds?, which helps me get though my stash), and can typically be knitted up in a few hours. I say a few hours, but to be honest, I never have just a few hours to sit and knit w/out being interrupted, or there is always something else I should/need to be doing... So really, it usually takes me a few afternoons and nights while my daughter is napping, or trying to watch some TV after she goes to bed. There are 2 variations, 1 for an adult, and 1 for a child. I have done both. There is also an option to add a flower of some sort, and most of mine I have not, but can, have, and am willing to, for any future people wanting it. I tend to use Cascade 220 (it's a brand of 100% wool yarn) because it's not too expensive (around $8 or $9 a skein), and comes in so many colors!
The one downfall to this pattern is that there is some crocheting involved for the border and the flower. I found a pattern for a knitted flower, which I love, but if you are familiar with crocheting, I hear that is the way to go as it's supposed to be easier. I have not had the urge to learn how to crochet, so I found a couple of "How To for Beginners" videos on You Tube, and was able to learn just enough to do the border. The border is optional, but I really think it adds a little something. So, here is the link to the pattern, and another pic of my beautiful friend wearing one I made her!
http://tmatthewsfineart.blogspot.com/2010/01/free-knitting-pattern-headband-ear.html
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