Happy Monday! Oh what did I do this weekend while my husband was canyoneering in Utah with his friends? I was knitting! I am totally in love with my knitting circle of friends! If I’m ever stuck, kind of staring at my piece, someone will come over and help me figure it out.
During a steamy story about a two-day date one lady was sharing (you know what I mean), I got messed up on my hat! HA! Working with those four/five knitting needles looks crazy but seriously it was super easy. I made the hat a bit larger so it would be ready for a sixth month old baby in December.
Charlie was the only person I had to try it on. Not too shabby. He hated it.
Do you make anything?
Abby says
Aww… what an adorable little hat for your little man. I seriously can’t wait to see pictures of him wearing this!
p.s. um, that bump, girl. too. cute. 🙂
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Abby! It’s pretty hilariously small! I’m looking forward to getting it on there too! 🙂
Pamela Bannon says
That hat is so cute! I love it so much! Things are so special when they are made with love!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Pamela! I know, even with all the mistakes I see in the blanket I’m working on, I think, “It’s love!” 🙂
Guest says
That hat is SO CUTE! Great job!
Christina Warren says
Thank you so much! It is so fun and rewarding!
Sam says
Omg Christina I hope you’ve been doing well! I have been so MIA from blogging world but of course had to stop by and see how you and baby were doing! That hat is absolutely adorable!!! I’ve always wanted to learn how to sew and knit from my mom but she always tells me I’m not patient enough haha.
Christina Warren says
SAM! There you are! 🙂 Missed you! You know there are those things like baking that are so wonderfully gratifying and can take just a few hours (or a few days depending) but these longer projects are sometimes daunting! 🙂 The hat is cool b/c it’s so quick. The blanket I’m working on, however is almost halfway done and I don’t know how that story will end! Your pastries show that you totally have patience! 🙂
BlushandBarbells says
I can make a heck of a mess, haha.
Great hat! I bet knitting is relaxing, too.
Christina Warren says
Nice, Wendy! Lol Me too. Especially in my kitchen. Knitting the blanket I’ve been working on has been like a half marathon. Not a whole marathon b/c it’s just a baby blanket, so it’s smaller. LOL
Meg @Life, Love and The Webers says
That is just precious!!
I really wish I could knit! I can crochet, but knitting just confuses me. I am so impressed!
Christina Warren says
Meg, I was totally like you. My brain could only comprehend crocheting. It’s like in Zoolander where the model guy could only turn right. HA! I really needed the class. A background in crochet REALLY helped. It’s not like golf and tennis where I would be at one an not the other on a given day! 🙂 I hope you try it! 🙂
Bethany C says
Oh my gosh. That hat! And on the dog! The only thing I actually made for my daughter was a crib mobile out of buttons and scrapbook paper.. Whereas my husband built her changing table and a side table! I am more the buying type..
Christina Warren says
Pwahahah. Charlie is so patient with me. Hey, a crib mobile is totally on my list! That sounds awesome! WOAH he BUILT her changing and side table?! Incredible!! I’m the crafty one in this house. Chris is the buyer…but wow, if he could learn how to build things, that would be SO RAD!!!!
Krista Williams says
Love the hat! My Charlie loves wearing clothes, but hats he hates. I have a feeling I would get the same look from him if I tried to put the hat on him too! I would love to learn someday. I love boot socks, but they are ao expensive. I would like to learn how to make my own. Or I could always just hire you to be my official boot sock maker! Haha
Christina Warren says
Oh totally! Charlie gets SUPER excited when I bring an outfit out for him but hats are the devil. 🙂 HA! I would LOVE to be your boot sock maker! I totally want to learn how to do socks/stockings so I can knit them for Christmas over the fireplace!!!
Amanda Whitaker says
Cute hat! I would love to learn how to knit, but where would I find the time? I just do crafts projects. Thanks for sharing!
Christina Warren says
I totally have time now and it’s been so great b/c once the baby comes…time will be….more sparse. 🙂 I’ll be more of a glue-gun gal perhaps. 🙂 Thank you!
jackie jade says
aww so cute! I would love to get back into knitting/crocheting. maybe I should take a class too!
Christina Warren says
The class was the only thing that was going to keep me on track and motivated! It was SO much easier than trying to teach myself from online tutorials. I’m also such a fan of the sweet community at the store I go to. I just sit and listen! LOVE that! I hope you take a class…you can have some warm things made in time for winter!
Niina, It seems pretty obvious says
Even if Charlie didn’t seem too impressed it’s a cute hat, I love the color! 🙂 I used to knit when I was younger but I haven’t tried it in years! But I think it seems to be a pretty relaxing and fun thing to do! My mum used to be a knitting queen so I might ask her to learn me some tricks 🙂 Have a lovely week!
Christina Warren says
Thank you, Niina! The yarn is so soft and it slightly changes from blue to green and back again. Oh, you’re lucky you have your mom as a go-to! My mom is in Seattle so I had to find someone here in LA. I hope you pick it up. I totally see you in fluffy hats you make!
Rowena @ rolala loves says
It’s funny how most pets hate anything out on their heads no matter how cute we humans may think they look XD Your knitting class sounds like so much fun! I really need to brush up on my knitting skills and should look into a local class. Happy Monday Christina!
Rowena @ rolala loves
Christina Warren says
I know! I saw Princess Leia buns for dogs at Petco the other day and thought, “Really?” What dog is going to wear those!? HA! I highly encourage the class. It really keeps me diligent on my projects. Everyone is so supportive there! Thank you and Happy Monday to you, Rowena!! 🙂
Becca Dorr says
I think Charlie looks amazing in the hat.
Christina Warren says
Bhahahah. He was like, “Really?” He was a good sport.
Teresa Welge Harris says
I, too, have wanted to learn to knit! Clark has a beautiful knitted blanket that he has slept with since day one. It has a large open knit, so it’s perfect. And he LOVES it! It’s so cute to watch him snuggle it now! I would love to learn to make something like it…eventually!
Christina Warren says
Oh knitting has always been on my list and I am SO happy I started! I take a class once a week and just go in to knit with the ladies every once in a while. I am working on a blanket too. They take a while to do…hope I get it done in time! Love a large, open knit! You are so lucky to have one for him! If you start with a hat or scarf in a class, you’ll feel like you can do anything!!! Wish we could knit together!! XO
Chelsea says
He looks so cute! I’ve always wanted to learn how to knit, but I get stuck very early on unfortunately. Did you take a class or did you teach yourself?
Christina Warren says
I’m taking a class and I HIGHLY recommend it! Truly, the people I’ve met through the store are incredible. One woman is a published author like you! She is a total character and I hope she is there every time I go. It’s actually quite easy and so meditative!!! Thank you!!!