Tamiko.
First a co-worker, then a friend, now a sister friend. I can’t imagine my life without her. ❤
I’ve talked about her on this blog before. I’ve talked about the way she encourages me, fights with me, loves me and is still after 10 years, one of my biggest supporters. She’s seen me sick, well, at my worst and at my best. So why did it take so long for me to make her something handmade? I’m like that knitter who makes fifty million things for so many people and never an item for a significant other. I used to be that person … but not anymore!!!! Huzzah!!!
She bought these gloves last winter, sent me the picture and asked for a hat.
I should have whipped that hat up in no time, but you know how it is … I lollygagged. Shameful, I know. Even more shameful is that she has the 45th and the current political climate to thank for me finishing this. Daily, as events unfold, I’m beyond flabbergasted at the blatant lies, the corruption, the hate and the broken promises. Or as some say — “alternative facts” 🙄 I know not making a hat is not a big deal to some, but to me it is. The longer I took to make it, the more likely it was that I wouldn’t finish it, and the nearer I got to a broken promise. In my mind, I gave her my word and I needed to make good on that or really, I’d be just as disingenuous as these politicians who disgust me with their broken promises. So I whipped up this little beauty:
And she loves it! I haven’t seen her in it yet but I was assured, she thinks it’s “absolutely beautiful”. Her joy was worth every puff stitch I cussed at. :blush:
I’m just happy to have kept my word, kept my promise.
“Promise only what you can deliver. Deliver more than you promise.” ~ Author Unknown
- Pattern: Pretty Puffs Slouchy Hat
- Designer: Jessica Suzanne
- Yarn Used: Lionbrand’s Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend in Grey Pearl
- My Difficulty Rating: Beginner. From what I read, the puff stitch seems to be intimidating to some people but it’s really not. The trick is to keep the loops loose so it’s easy to pull the last stitch through all the loops.
- Comments: Although I went up a hook size (used K), the hat didn’t come out slouchy. The pattern is definitely one I’d make again, the next time I’ll go up two hook sizes to get the extra slouch.
D'NALI 
The hat will look great with the hand warmers.
Both the hat and the story of your friendship are lovely & so special! I always find it harder to craft something for the people closest to me because I tend to put too much thought/pressure into making it extra meaningful (even when all they want is a plain scarf or cowl). My husband has taken to confiscating my phone before bedtime so I can’t read the day’s alternative facts before going to sleep. He’s tired of hearing me curse in my sleep!
I feel the same way. My coworker asked for a slouchy hat and I’m taking forever to make it trying to find the right pattern! Nuts, I know. 😀
As for the news, it’s like a train wreck, I try to look away but I can’t. 😦 I agree with your husband, the news is too depressing to watch just before bed. Save your sanity!!!
A very cool hat that would work well with those nifty mitts–I love both!
Thank you! I really enjoyed making it for her!
Beautiful hat for a wonderful friend! You are both so lucky to have each other in your life and have such special relationships!
Yes indeed! I count myself very lucky to have her in my life.