Funky Hat

My sister asked for a hat for her birthday. I've crocheted more hats than I can remember but they were all pretty much the same design. I remember seeing something similar to this on Etsy and thought it was awesome. So this was my attempt. The main problem was that the green yarn I had was a different thickness than the others...but I was in a rush. It did have the nice effect of bending at the green stripes which gave the hat a "wizard" look. The colors are the colors of the Kenyan flag.

Anyone have any good crochet hat patterns for when winter comes around?

Sarah Ward | By SarahW | 08:04 PM | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

June 29, 2007

Welcome

Welcome one, welcome all. This is a new blog for all those crafty (as in working with you hands, not as in the devil) people I know and should know. I've started this blog as a place for us to build a little bit of a community together.

I'll start with an intro of myself.
My name is Sarah. I grew up as a missionary kid in Kenya. I lived in the "bush" from age 1 until 3rd grade. When I went into third grade my parents moved to Nairobi where I lived until I graduated from high school. I came back to the US and went to Covenant College where I studies middle grades education. After college I met Kirk and then left the country (sure I'd missed out on the love of my life). I went back to Kenya for 8 months and then came back to the US. I got married to Kirk and we promptly moved to St. Louis.

Where do crafts come into this little life story, you ask? My mom sewed and did cross-stitch as I was growing up so I remember playing with her sewing machine and I really got into cross-stitch. When we had Joanna I was given a TON of plain white onsies. I started doing embroidery on them to make them more interesting. Last winter I crocheted Joanna a hat which started a whole new realm of projects. I love making things with my hands. It's something that I can do while at home with Joanna and even while watching a movie or reading with Kirk.

So, join in the fun with ideas, advice, funny stories, cute pictures, and your own tales. If you would like to become an author along with me just let me know. Spread the news.

You can view some of my work on my Flikr account and in my Etsy shop.

Personal Intro | By SarahW | 04:21 PM | Comments (4)