Cosy Helmet

I started and finished a cool little winter hat for Kaylen today.
It's a little too big for her still but that is a good thing.... it should fit her just right when winter arrives.
Monkey was a very willing model...





I think he liked it more than Kaylen did.

The pattern was the "cosy helmet" from the Patons booklet "Small Wonders - trendy accessories for cool kids". There's a bunch of fun hat patterns in there... I think I'll be making a few more hats from that booklet.

Note: On the website, the pattern is listed as the "Snug Cap" but in the actual booklet, it is called the "Cosy Helmet".

My History Of Spinning

Today I showed Monkey all my spinning samples.



My Mom taught me to spin less than a year ago and I've already become addicted. I've learned a lot already just through practice and I'm proud of how my skills have improved.

Monkey carefully examined each skein...





and although the pink merino from Fleece Artist was his favorite...



He proclaimed my latest efforts the winner!

Monkey is BAAAAAACK

So I decided to rescue Monkey from the brink of extinction.....
You may have been a reader of my old blog Buster'n'me... well, lets face it, Buster (my hamster) died two years ago... and it seems the blog has kinda died as well. Sooooo.... it's time to start fresh! And give monkey the respect he deserves! (and a place in the title too!)
So, come along on the knitting adventures of Monkey! I will try to keep this blog more updated than the last one.... lets all have a brief moment of silence for the old blog... may it rest in peace.
Now for a picture of MONKEY!!! YAY!!!!