I have done some writing, I have tackled some new and crazy knitting projects and I am about to undertake teaching myself some new crafts. I am so sorry to have neglected you all; I shall be more diligent in posting. I shall start by sharing with you my favorite project I undertook.
Being a girl who is a bit wild at heart, and you can take that to mean crazy or that I love nature, both would be accurate. But as I was gazing upon the splendor of many talented loomers, I thought.... I don't see a Viking hat pattern, and I need one.
Now not many people would stop and think they need a Viking helmet, but ;) I am not your average bear. I set about deciding what type of yarn would be best for such a project.
I decided on using a nice bulky yarn (5) in a tan and a dark chocolate brown.
I started the hat with a crochet cast on. I have been favoring it lately. J
I then e-wrap knit until I had about 4 inches. Once I reached the 4 in mark, I turned it up and made the brim. It at this point was nothing too spectacular, except to me who was giddy.
Switching to the dark brown I knitted away creating the helmet part of my Viking fashion wear! After getting the body finished, I made the tan horns and the accent piece for the helmet in tan as well.
After marveling at it, I decided there was one thing missing…. BRAIDS! Quickly I got out my bright yellow yarn and created some gorgeous braids to attach on either side of the helmet. It was complete and I was so happy! Here is a peak at my Viking helmet; I am ready to go plundering!
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