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december 22, 2006
rubbing noses
Two knitty nosewarmers for the boys. Did I mention that they added these to their wishlists? Well, they've certainly mentioned it to me - every cold early morning walk to school since November! S said that he needed a little hat for his nose and I said I just may know of a way to make such a thing. Famous last words, eh? I used all the leftover yarn from their kool-aid dyed caps for these - so they'll match their winter wear perfectly - and knit them in about an hour last night at 9:30. It would have gone faster, but I was half-asleep already after a loooong day (work, work, work, and then two holiday playdates for the boys). And I fiddled with the pattern a bit. My gauge was larger than the original (I used worsted-weight wool instead of stretchy cotton sock yarn), and the increasing section of the short rows looked a little too gap-py without double wraps. So I went back and double wrapped them like in traditional sock heel short rows. Now they just need a little blocking and some ties. I can't wait to see them on the boys. That red one is going to look like a clown nose, for sure! Who knows if they'll find them too silly to wear or not, but I'll get at least one picture. I promise! posted by alison at 8:50 am | in
knitty little christmas
Comments
I love the Kool-Aid dyed yarn! I tried it once but I didn't use enough Kool-Aid. Doh! Very cute nosewarmers :) Posted by: Michelle at December 22, 2006 9:26 AMlol!!! Posted by: Jen at December 22, 2006 9:35 AMOK, now I HAVE to do that. My DD has been asking since the fall for a nosewarmer, and I kept thinking it would look too silly, and putting her off.... Posted by: Ruth at December 22, 2006 9:37 AMummmm...i want one...you need too teach me short rows Posted by: lisa b at December 22, 2006 9:47 AMAs a kid I always begged my mom to make me something like this. She thought it was too silly, and never did. I was so excited when I saw the Knitty pattern, but I think I'm a bit too old now. Darn! Can't wait to see the boys in them! Posted by: Johanna at December 22, 2006 9:59 AMFirst time comment. I just had to say hi after seeing those adorable nosewarmers! About two minutes ago (before I read your post) a co-worker came in and asked me to make her a nosewarmer! What are the odds of that? I had never heard of one "officially" and after a little chuckle, I started going over in my head how to do it. Thank you! Can't wait to see pics of your sweet boys wearing them. Happy holidays! Posted by: Lisa at December 22, 2006 10:20 AMThose are adorable! Posted by: Samantha at December 22, 2006 10:47 AMHow funny! I bet they'll die laughing. Posted by: Elinor at December 22, 2006 10:48 AMOMG!! I need one of those. Posted by: colleen at December 22, 2006 11:03 AMHee hee - they're so cute! Posted by: ruth at December 22, 2006 11:11 AMMy 1st comment here and it's got to be over those "nose warmers" ... absolutely hilarious. Every kid is going to want one! Posted by: Rhonda at December 22, 2006 11:46 AMHow cute! Those are going to be flat out adorable on your boys. What a good mama you are :-) Posted by: Kathy at December 22, 2006 12:14 PMI can't wait to see this! If they will wear them to school then you have really raised them right. You better make one with the left over sweater yarn so that their sister will be ready as well. Posted by: Sarah at December 22, 2006 12:38 PMhe he, it's so cute, it could actually be torture. Posted by: Tracey at December 22, 2006 12:45 PMHey, I just put up a pic of a Knitty nosewarmer on my blog! I got an e-mail from a guy who had been googling for nosewarmers, and ended up on my blog. Of course I had to help him getting the perfect cristmas present for his friend, lol.... Posted by: helene at December 22, 2006 1:32 PMheehee!! i can't wait to see these on your boys! Posted by: elisabetha at December 22, 2006 2:41 PMI made these for my niece and nephews last year. Here's a link to one of the photos: My gosh, these are adorable! That is hilarious! I can't believe the boys actually asked for those. I'm interested to see if they actually wear them. What a good mom you are. Posted by: Tiffany at December 23, 2006 4:11 AMI'm still alive and I'm coming home!! I'll be working at Black Sheep for a few dayss over break & hope to see all my Knitsmith buddies! I miss you guys! Posted by: Anna at December 23, 2006 10:23 AMAre you going to put the tassels on them too? That's the best part! Oh, and I stumbled across this today when I was surfing~ A LEGO ball winder!!! I immediately thought of you, and wondered if the boys still needed to make mommy any Christmas presents? Posted by: Amy Lu at December 24, 2006 1:12 AMThe nosewarmers are soooo cute! Posted by: silverarrowknits at December 24, 2006 2:21 PMYup. This *demands* a picture. I hope you ended up with a fine holiday. Posted by: claudia at December 25, 2006 8:54 PM |
