Emergency Beanie

Opting for a haircut of near-zero length (in winter) proved not to be my most intelligent moment. I discovered this on the first night of my new look. Clearly action was needed - knitting action.

Keen observers may notice the similarity to Leigh's beanie that i made last year. Remember, there was no time for creativity or new designs - i was cold! And the intermediate solution (an ill-fitting hooded jumper) meant that each night i looked as though i was preparing to hold up a 7-eleven.

Keen Learner

It's easier than you think - you could probably learn in 15 minutes.

This is what i said to Grace's new flatmate (and now my friend) Aimee. It was an off-hand comment, but true enough (for basic knitting).

Two days later, Aimee (new wool in hand) takes me up on my 'offer'. That was a week ago now, and this is Aimee's progress in those seven days.


It's a random colour scheme, determined mainly by whim - but i was more impressed by the sheer quantity - for a knitter of seven days.

"Her future is bright" Grace predicts (in a yoda-like manner).