Beginning Middle and ENd
Today began beautifully.
I was up to go to the shelter and assist with Spays and Neuters.
The bad news: Someone dumped a litter of feral kittens off including an adorable Siamese ? mix
The good news: Thanks to another foster, they are all socialized beautifully now and have adoptions pending. This is also very good news for Fireman, because that little Siamese female kitten would have fit oh so perfectly in my new purse.....
But, As you can see, I still cannot find My way around a pom. Not to mention I cannot sew the dang thing on worth a dime either. I decided to make a second pom thinking it would enhance the first.....
You know what? Anything requiring a finishing needle or sewing in any sort, just does me in.
I feel so defeated by this. I really do.
I freeze when I have to finish anything in the slightest....Hence my love of socks. Hence my love of top down raglans..
So I was feeling awful about wasting at least an hour making inadequate poms and trying to sew them on this toddler hat. You know what? Jaxon doesn't want a pom pom on his hat. I'm pretty sure of it.
So I'm taking them off.....
right?? right????
Comments
1) if you are Pom-challenged (I am too!), definitely use a gadget; much easier for those of us who need help than trying to make circles, etc.
2) once you have said gadget, use WAY more yarn than you think you should; I'm talking so much that you think "if I wrap this around just one more measly time, I am going to break my new nifty gadget that was just about to make my life better"
3) have VERY sharp embroidery scissors at the ready for the cutting portion of the proceedings
4) tie the center yarn around so tight that you think "I may just break this too"; also helpful to go around once and then back to the other side before knotting, pulling super tight all the while
5) more often than not, attempts 1 & 2 are going to be terrible! This goes for every project that requires a Pom. It takes a bit before you and the yarn decide to work together in a pom sort of way.
6) when sewing on, space the tails out a bit to put them thru the top/point/crown of the hat. Then tie a good sturdy square knot on the inside - and pull tighter than you think you should. Otherwise the Pom gets floppy and no one wants that.
I know, it's a lot, but I have had several projects (also baby hats) recently that requested a Pom (or 3) be added and I nearly gave up every time.
All that said, I don't think this hat is any the worse for wear without a Pom. Plus, he may wear it a bit longer without it (and it will be harder for other kids to steal right off his head).
Hugs,
Meredith
Love the hat. I can't pom pom either.
Your nephews hat is fabulous and no pom is necessary. It's for your relaxation and enjoyment - no stress necessary. Do what you love - not what you think someone else wants. There is nothing wrong with making things that require little to no finishing. g
THANKS for the tips..somewhere in my future I am sure I'll try try again!
The hat looks terrific!! I don't think it needs a pom.
I love the colors in Jaxon's hat. Boys always prefer pom-less hats!!
Your hat is lovely!
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