I realised that this isn't a very seasonal looking blog, what with Autumn here and all that. However, I have to say that I just really like the colours and the dandelions. It reminds me of one of my favourite verses from Psalms. 


Psalms 103:15-16 - As for man, his days are like grass, he flourishes like a flower of the field;  the wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more. (NIV)


If that doesn't remind me to be humble, and that my temporary achievements and talents are for temporary good, then nothing will. 


But speaking of temporary good, I have a REALLY good picture of one of the hats I LOVE to make for little girls! I've made 5 so far in different colours and colour combinations. I found the pattern on ravelry by a lovely New Zealand woman named Jussi. It's such an EASY hat pattern that it was a breeze to memorise. I'm still working out how to make the ridges in a contrasting colour that goes well with the wrap and turns, so we'll see how that goes. Not only that, but it's the only hat I've ever seen that's knitted flat that doesn't have seams. I add another purl ridge around the bottom, then knit the ribbing in the round, but the pattern tells you how to do this flat as well.  So, this is perfect for beginners on up!

Not only is this hat SUPER easy, but every little girl I've made one for (and their mothers!) have really loved it and been happy with it. That's why I knit things for other people: it makes them happy. 


Sure, I'm working on some socks for myself to break up the monotony (and eventually matching booties for Stormaggedon) but mostly I just like knitting stuff that I give to someone else. Especially since the people I've given things to really appreciate something that's hand-made. I thought of this person when picking out what I hoped was the perfect pattern, the perfect yarn, and during every stitch. I want to make them something that they will love and wear or use with joy. 


If you see something I'm making, or have made, it's ok to ask if I'll make one for you! It's really my love language, and I could do it all day long! Well, I would except for taking care of kids, and doing laundry and showering. Mostly. Showering sometimes comes after I finish one more row!