I needed something small that could be stuffed in a beach bag for a day trip a couple of weeks ago. It also had to withstand dousings with sand and salt water, as my dog wanted to lay on top of it after wading with us. I was not about to bring Lady Bat, which I was knitting at the time. I decided to destash some Rowan Denim by knitting the Twin Cities Headband by Allyson Dykhuizen.
This was perfect for a quick trip project. I also wear my hair up a lot so it will spice up the usual bun/ ponytail/ braid hairstyle rotation.
The trick with this denim was to remember it will shrink in length after washing, so I knit an extra inch of length to the headband before knitting the ruffle. I kept thinking what an easy, last minute gift this could be. The fact that the button can be removed and re-sewn to adjust for a tighter fit or if the fabric begins to stretch makes it kind of perfect as a gift. This denim feels so substantial; it will only look more wonderful as it fades with each washing. I have enough denim left for a small piece of clothing later this summer. Hmmm, I’m thinking some kind of tank or tube top.
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a very cute and practical project indeed….love it!
Thank you Erin! I just hopped over to your blog and loved seeing your drawings while studying abroad. I can't imagine a better way to work on your language skills than crafting with other Spanish speakers. Now I'll be following your adventures too.
a very cute and practical project indeed….love it!
Thanks, Monica. I can see more of these in my future attempts at stash busting.
That headband is very cool! and those beach photos… ah, I can't wait for summer.
Very cute!
Thanks, Stephanie!
So beautiful! Your photos are lovely as well, I'm definitely going to start following your posts! Keep up the great work!
Thank you Erin! I just hopped over to your blog and loved seeing your drawings while studying abroad. I can't imagine a better way to work on your language skills than crafting with other Spanish speakers. Now I'll be following your adventures too.