Friday, August 11, 2006

Whatcha gonna do with a "Gothic Take two?"

This posting is a bit of an update on the Sheepychic "Gothic Take two" hank featured in the previous posting...take a peek if you haven't seen it! Here is a quick look at Sue's Witchie and warm winter beanie before I post it out to her...I am really happy with the result. I've knitted it freehand without a pattern...so I guess it is truly a Sheepychic original! You can see I've balled up the hank with the coloured ply to end up on the top. I wanted the Cuff Yarn to be the bulkier and I used 8mm Needles here. There is also a long stitch included in here so we can add a cool sheeny deep purple ribbon through if we like. I'm even wondering how a piece of raffia would look...or nothing at all..I'm still deciding. The second part of the hank kicked in nicely just past the cuff. It is a slightly finer yarn so I went onto some smaller needles... I love the shimmer and sparkle and the yarn is so amazingly soft...being spun from 14 micron Merino. (pictured: Tiny witch in a beanie knitted from Sheepychic "Gothic take two" hank. - Magic!!) She's small but oh-so powerful....hehe! One sweet smile and a magical batt of her eyelids can send Mum or Dad to the biscuit barrel...every time! The cutest little witch this side of Melbourne! She's sitting so nicely...the hat is about to flop down over her eyes. I wonder if I should knit her one of her own in a junior size? hehe...add it to the list! Thank you so much for popping into Sheepychic Bloggings. Feel free to contact me via my profile if you would like a beanie similar to this one to magically appear in your mail box !! See you soon, Ruth xx

10 comments:

roseys madhouse said...

Oh I love it and the little model is adorable and I know what you mean about the power they possess lol. I have a little witch of my own at times lol.

Anonymous said...

Hi Ruth, Just love the little witch. keep up your great work. Alyssa sends a big thanks for her lovely pink beanie, oh soo cute.
see-ya sis
Andrea

Ruth.... said...

hehe...I'm so pleased she loves it. I hope the big kids are not trying to squeeze their heads into it! Maybe you can email me a pic of her in her hat...:) xx

Anonymous said...

What a cute little witchie the beanie looks great your knitting talents amaze me young lady.....
Have updated my spaces bit about a garden walk in Oct in Rushy go have a lookie Getting back to my website at end of week have been working every day so time has been precious but things are happening around the block its fun... luv to all x x x x

Kerry said...

What a great beanie..love the design and colours!
I know a witch in nsw that would look great with ur beanie on,pmsl.

Kerry said...
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Kerry said...

Oops sorry I doubled up on my comments so i deleted it....

Merry Munchkin Designs said...

DUDE!!!!!!!!! Love it, can I have one??????

Ruth.... said...

Nah...I really should keep the baby! oh..the hat?!?! Sure...I'll knit ya one.

Kate said...

What a gorgeous little witch! This hat is fantastic! Love all your dyeing and spinning - it really is amazing.

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