I did it! I finished caps for each of my grandchildren! From left to right, the hats are for Ella, Lily, Aidan, and Eva. I have a feeling they're going to be too small, but at least I understand the pattern so that I can quickly make caps to fit them when I'm with them this summer. The girls' hats are all the same (Crazy Easy Textured Newsboy Cap), but Aidan wanted the Frank Newsboy Cap for the Dudes and Ladies. I adapted the pattern from the original, which called for double thickness of yarn. Since Aidan wants this for the summer, I used one strand of cotton. The patterns are by Ele Schnier of Nutella Dreams Late Night Crafts. Her patterns are well written and easy to follow. If you're interested, you can find her patterns at http://www.etsy.com/shop/thnkdfrent.
I've had a few hiccups with Stella Alpina. I should never tat late at night while watching a movie and drinking wine. (Late for me is after 9 p.m.) Over the weekend, I looked and looked to try and find where I made my mistake so that I could fix it and move on. Three times I thought I found my mistake and snipped it out, only to discover another error even further back! I finally figured it all out early this morning, so now I'm ready to tat again.
Today was report card day at school, and all the children were on their way home by 9 o'clock. What will I do with all my free time? I'm sure I'll figure something out! ; )
Thanks for the encouragement that I'm not the only one to have bad tatting days! I swear they are worse than bad hair days.
ReplyDeleteThe caps you made for your grandchildren are wonderful, and your current tatting project is gorgeous!
Your Stella Alpina is looking awesome. Where is the pattern from?
ReplyDeleteLove the hats and your tatted doily looks really great!!!!
ReplyDelete'Stella Alpina' rocks!
ReplyDeleteLove the caps. Great patterns that the kids will love.
Fox : )
Thank you for the birthday wishes:). Happy Birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Kim
I love that pattern!! Anything Iris and I am there!! I also love that shuttle!!
ReplyDeleteArlene
Those caps are pretty cute! I am sure your grandchildren will enjoy them. The tatting is lovely also!!
ReplyDeleteOh gorgeous caps for the children! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe doily's looking good too. I know what ya mean finding more mistakes earlier back. Urgh!
oh how adorable! Love all the hats Diane!
ReplyDeleteYour tatting is really nice too.
I can so relate on the tatting though.
Your hats look great! Keep on keeping on with Stella...take care. Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteOkay, so when you wrote late a night I was thinking 2am? I started laughing when I read you meant 9 pm. I'm not entirely convinced that tatting and booze goes together. I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteThe caps look great and your grandchildren will love them!
Hi Diane, I'm sure you'll think of lots of great projects to fill your summer days with...they won't be lazy, that's for sure! These hats are so adorable, and your tatting looks stunning to me! That's going to be exquisite when it's finished! xo Paulette
ReplyDeleteYour caps are wonderful, your grandchildrens will be happy!!
ReplyDeleteYour grandchildren are very fortunate and they should love their new adorable hats.
ReplyDeleteDiane thank you for visiting my blog and leaving me such kind comments as they truly help my healing process. Happy creating...
I just don't know how you can do that snipping and retatting. For me if I can't intat it then it either stays or gets ditched...'it was only a practice piece anyway!!'. I have one huge mistake in my practice Delia...I am finding that pattern so difficult.
ReplyDeleteThe caps are great, it's neat seeing the different sizes together. They are going to love them.
ReplyDeleteYour Stella Alpine is beautiful! Brave, brave, brave is all I can say about late night vino and tatting. heheh
Hi, Diane!
ReplyDeleteYour caps look wonderful, I'm sure the kids will LOVE them!
The year from hell is finally over and I am getting back to the things I love and that make me happy- like stitching, tatting, writing on my blog,and reading wonderful blogs like yours!
Enjoy your summer- mine is dedicated to rest, relaxation and recovery.