Dear Idle Hands,
It's here, isn't it? The time of early darkness and indoor evenings. There are so many good things to do, while the radio plays, and the night closes in. If you haven't yet, do try knitting. Try a cap first- I did; about 16 years ago now. After knitting scarves, pillows, sweaters, capes, cowls and fingerless gloves, I still like knitting caps best of all. Let the knots be, don't unravel it more than two or three times, finish your cap, and wear it this winter.
I checked this gorgeous book, Glorious Knits, out of the library, by Kaffe Fassett. I know he will inspire you, too. I was so taken with his subtle and ingenious color shifts that I bought the book. Kaffe Fassett tells in his book about how he came to knit: He visited a weaving mill, and was enraptured by the colors. He bought about 20 yarns and needles "on the spot," and someone taught him to knit on the train home. If that alone doesn't make you love him, he used all 20 colors in his first project: A cardigan! Truly a fearless and bold knitter to model oneself after.
My hat is less sophisticated than Mr. Fassett's knit patterns, but I am wearing it, with knots, and mistakes, and all the rest of the things that prevent people from completing their knitting. Don't let it happen to you. Knit on! Here is a pattern to help you begin. Hats and caps too easy for you? Take a look at these fabulous head pieces.
If you cannot stand to knit, more's the pity; however, there are caps for sale.
