Here's the next addition to my arsenal in the war against the midge!I wanted to try out the stitch pattern for the Kiri shawl (which can be found on the sidebar of All Tangled Up ) and have something usable at the same time. So, voila, another head scarf for the collection, this time with extra sun-reflecting properties.
I used Rowan 4ply cotton and really enjoyed the pattern. Thanks very much Polly.
My only reservation is the edging. When I embark on the full scale version in Orkney
Angora I will have plenty of time to work out what I want to do about that. I would like to find an alternative to starting the edging on a half-open leaf. I have a few ideas swimming around so I'll see if I can adapt or come up with something.This should be a nice clear picture of the stitch detail.
This is the heid bunnet in action. Yes, I look likea First Communicant
a woman with pants on her head
a Puritan maiden
a schoolgirl from yesteryear
St. Bernadette
a peasant dancer
a nun
a knitting fanatic
you-name-it,
but guess what - I LIKE IT!
Real Kiri will probably start tomorrow, all being well. x K
4 comments:
It looks good whatever other folks might think - and if it keep those midges away then all the better.
I like it, too! I had to cut my hair in a camping fit this summer, and am thinking about wearing these all winter while it grows out. I like this pattern a lot :0)
Yes but I just meet you last night without said headscarf and you looked all those things anyway!
More gorgeous lace to tease us with. So sensible to make a usable swatch, the midges won't know what hit them.
Thanks for your birthday wishes.
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