You know those friends who love and appreciate your knits so much, you'd knit them anything, anytime? If said friend requested you knit her a treehouse, complete with a tree to hang it in, you'd ask her how tall said tree should be and start scouring the 'net for knitted tree patterns. You get the picture.
I have one of those friends.
Her name is Jen, and as well as being a lover of all things knitted, she also happens to be a delightful person and a dear friend, albeit one I don't see nearly as often as I'd like.
This time, her request was a simple one. A knitted hat, scarf and mittens before next winter. Brown, maybe tweedy, definitely special.
I found the Rowanspun Aran while on vacation in Freeport, and it screamed to me, "Hey Deb, I'm perfect for Jen!"
The yarn was right, and I'm glad I listened.
First off the needles: a hat for her not-small hair. Le Slouch, with some added slouch, fit the bill perfectly.
Next, a simple pair of mitts, worked seamlessly in the round.
Then the perfect Irish Hiking Scarf.
Cheers to Jen, and to knit lovers everywhere.
Your friend Jen is really lucky ... that is a very pretty set. The leSlouch looks very slouchy (from what I have been reading, that's not always as easy as it sounds -- leSlouch NEEDS slouchiness!). I am picturing the whole set in the same colour as the hat ... its a shame that all the camera didn't capture the actual colour for all the pieces (but gorgeous none the less!)
Posted by: Heddy | June 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Thats an awesome set!!!!
Posted by: Ali P in the Qc | June 29, 2008 at 01:55 PM
Another Jen with not-small hair?! I love the slouchy hat. The whole set is a wonderful gift!
Posted by: Jennifer | October 13, 2008 at 08:30 PM