A Bit Of Crowning Glory

Knitting has been a bit on the back burner here recently.  I simply seemed to have lost the will to knit.  Alarming as this was, I scoured Ravelry for an idea to get my passion back.  Something small and quick.  Something rewarding.

I came across this crown in my favorites folder and immediately set to work, using some of the purewool that had recently arrived from a co op.  This pattern is extremely easy and would be a great beginner project.  I knit the recommended size for a child in just one evening and set about to felting it.

It came out a bit small, at least for the noggins of my little ones.  Peter was the only who who it fit.  Still, I think it is absolutely adorable.  It also came out a bit flared, which I wonder could be avoided if I used a size up of needles on the bottom.  I will definitely make this pattern again, with the following mods:  use yarn held double for extra sturdiness and knit one more peak, making it big enough for the rest of the family.

All in all, a perfect crown for the dress up basket.  Or for just every day.  Peter seems to think it works just fine.

What are you working on these days?


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