Twelve Gifts of Handmade Part Seven or A hat for a small person
Here is the only gift I knit this Christmas - a big change from previous years. We are big Miyazaki fans and so were the parents, though they hadn't seen My Neighbor Totoro. Had to remedy that!
The pattern is free from Hello Yarn. I used Plymouth Baby Alpaca DK with Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride and Cascade 220 for the big, buggy eyes. The only modification to the pattern: I cut some stabilizer to the shape of the ears and slipped them in before I finished the shaping.
Comments (11)
What a great hat, Sonya! Made me smile. Love it.
Posted by Katherine | January 3, 2008 10:00 AM
Posted on January 3, 2008 10:00
I have a friend with two little boys who LOVE Totoro. I'm off to follow that link right now!
Posted by sarah | January 3, 2008 10:12 AM
Posted on January 3, 2008 10:12
That is brilliant. Ack! I must learn to knit! Someday. Probably not in 2008. I almost stenciled a totoro t-shirt for my nephew, but went with a giant squid instead. I may have to make that one for me.
Posted by laeroport | January 3, 2008 11:40 AM
Posted on January 3, 2008 11:40
TOTORO!!!
I think I'll watch that today. I just made a big batch of honey marshmallows. If I get up to the city soon, you'll get some. (I don't know how likely that is. Maybe I'll just plan on making some the next time I think about going up to the city.)
Posted by maria | January 3, 2008 12:43 PM
Posted on January 3, 2008 12:43
Too cute!
Posted by Mama Urchin | January 3, 2008 1:59 PM
Posted on January 3, 2008 13:59
Love this hat! Kicking myslef for not buying the v. shabby Nutcracker I saw in a thrift store before Christmas having now seen yours. But I'm pretty sure that my husband will be only too willing to have a go at the pomegrantie liquor. Thanks for the inspiration and a very happy New Year to you and your family.
Posted by carolyn | January 3, 2008 2:26 PM
Posted on January 3, 2008 14:26
Fantastic! Who wouldn't want that little head walking around the house!
Posted by mimi k | January 3, 2008 2:48 PM
Posted on January 3, 2008 14:48
Miyazaki is the best.
Posted by shula | January 3, 2008 4:48 PM
Posted on January 3, 2008 16:48
adorable! i want one in my size. :)
Posted by risa | January 4, 2008 8:12 AM
Posted on January 4, 2008 08:12
oh my this is fantastic!! If only me kids would keep their hat on. Or their jacket on. Or their socks on.
They'do go naked all the time if the weather and social conventions weren't an issue!
Posted by monica | January 4, 2008 11:55 AM
Posted on January 4, 2008 11:55
soso sweet! :) thanks for the link...may have to knit "the boys" one of these xx
Posted by kristin | January 6, 2008 1:22 PM
Posted on January 6, 2008 13:22