How could you not love Autumn? The leaves around here are just starting to change, so I'm still getting excited for all the fun colors. Aside from 85-degree weather today, most days have been sunny with a bit of chill in the air. PERFECT!
Why? Because that makes for the best crafting weather. I don't sweat to death while sitting in my pile of yarn, or I can take it (or even my paints) on our back porch, wrap a blanket around me, put on an audio book or some music, and enjoy life to my heart's content.
Also in typical fall fashion, my friend and I have booked a table at another craft show. I mean, it's not really the best season on earth without a day spent crocheting or knitting and selling my wares - and even getting to indulge in some delicious soup made by the wonderful ladies at the church!
This year, I'll be making my usual items (headbands, hats, and... I guess that's pretty much it) and decided to invest in something fun to make the process go a little bit faster.
Enter my knew Addi Express Kingsize Knitting Machine:
I've been using it to make the body of slouchy hats, then picking up stitches around the bottom with my needles and knitting the brim before adding a pom-pom on top. Suffice it to say, they're coming out super cute.
Last weekend was craft day with the ladies, so I took all the hat bodies with me and just worked on the brims. I have to say that this is the best way to use up all that variegated stash yarn I've had sitting around, not knowing what to do with it. Especially all those tiny little balls I buy at BJ's or ACMoore for no other reason than that they were $1. They make the cutest slouch hats, people.
I'll be taking some photos this weekend, so stay tuned. In the meantime, I look forward to joining the Addi community and sharing some creative ideas. It's been mentioned to me that it's a great machine, but it's lacking in the number of people available to share fun ideas. It'll be fun to contribute!
PS: It takes me 15 minutes to make one of these hats. FIFTEEN FREAKING MINUTES!
