Since learning how to round loom knit in April, I haven't had an empty loom. Whether it's a 24- or 36-peg round loom, or a long loom, I've enjoyed making items that I can give away. Most hats and dolls have gone to charities, but every now and then I find a child with whom I'm acquainted, to gift them to.
As when making quilts and giving them away, nothing beats seeing a picture of a recipient to whom knitted items have been given. Lately I've received several pictures that simply warm my heart.
My friend Jody recently visited her grandchildren in Wisconsin, and then sent pictures of her two grandchildren with the dolls I'd sent along with her.
This young fella named his Comfort Doll "Hen."
Then, what really touched me, was the lovely thank-you notes I received from each of them. These warmed my Nana-heart, and makes me miss having young grandchildren. Mine are now ages 11 through 16.
A hat I round loom knit with scarlet and gray yarn was destined for my cousin's granddaughter in Ohio. While an Ohio State University football game was on TV, I received this photo of her. Too darned cute!
This sort of feedback is all it takes to keep me going, making more round loom knitted items to give away.
The latest is a hat seen in a Herrschner's catalog - a two-color design I'd never seen. I wondered if I could create it by round loom knitting.
I think I did okay. My new pom-pom maker was fun to use, to make the top pom.
I only wish I had a reason to wear these myself. Linda
What fun!! I want to know how you did the half and half hat! a lot of yarn changes?
ReplyDeleteThat was a great replica of the hat! The comfort dolls and the thank you notes. . .life doesn't get more precious than their expressions and your memory of the gifting!--TerryK@OnGoingProjects
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terry! The hat was fun to work out, and easier than I thought. For those who may want to know, when each of the two colors met at pegs, I simply twisted the yarn colors across each other, and then knitted back the direction I’d just come from.
DeleteAgree completely about the dolls and thank yous. Kids are precious. Though I enjoyed and appreciated my kids when they were little, I wish I’d absorbed them even more. Young moms are too busy to take in all the sweetness.
Oh Linda! The dolls are adorable! What sweet thank yous! I would love to try my hand at some and some scarves, was it hard to learn?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pamela! Those thank-yous sure make me smile. All the dolls I've round loom knitted come from cute patterns by Denise of Loomahat. She has great videos on YouTube, which is how I've taught myself. I take notes on index cards, and then follow my notecards each time I make one. However, Denise also sells her patterns, relatively inexpensively, so you have that option too. So, to answer your question, I don't think it was hard to learn. Start with a set of round looms. I bought mine with a coupon from Michael's. There's actually no need to buy a long loom because long flat scarves can also be knitted on round looms. I have a long loom only because it was given to me. If you get started, I'd love to hear how it goes!
DeleteThese dolls are the perfect size and clearly loved! I like the two-color hat design. And thanks for sharing the thank you notes- I just love to see kids' art!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to not only get photos but also thank you notes from those children. I understand how special that is to know your efforts are welcomed. I rather like the two toned hat too. It would be a fun idea for sports teams too. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteOh, good for you! I especially like the little dolls, and it looks as if the kids liked them, too.
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