but then ran back to Start. Three times. Yes, three times. Unfortunately, my attempts to finish even a baby hat for the Knitting Olympics were not successful. Time wasn’t the reason. I was able to squeeze a bit of knitting in here and there, and even surprised myself with how creative I had become with time management. My knitting followed me around the house; to the sofa, to the office, and even to Gram’s changing station where I’d finished a row or two while he entertained himself for a few minutes.
I just wasn’t satisfied with each end result. Apparently, neither was Gram. I have the feeling he hates wearing hats… so I’m wondering. What was I thinking knitting him one? It either appeared too long, too big, or the shaping appeared mis-shapened. This little hat has been a bit of trial and error. So rather than being dissatisfied, I’ve decided to rip back and maybe revisit the yarn at another time.
During the same time, I decided to try and finish the sockhat I had started before the Olympics (first pic). If I don’t finish Gram’s hat, I reasoned, at least I’ll finish something. Continuous stockinette on fingering weight yarn at 32sts to 4inches. It was a lot of knitting and of course, there was a bit of ripping back also. A bit ambitious? Apparently so. I didn’t finish this either, but at least, progress has been made. I knitted.
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I love that the picture of Gram in his hat still has the yarn attatched. By the way, he is a beautiful little boy!
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