Shoot. I'm so used to having an in-house photographer, but these days, he's so busy with his own photography and editing that I don't feel like I can or should ask for an impromptu photo shoot every time I want to get a picture for the blog.
So, in the spirit of do-it-yourself-ness I whipped out my iPhone and tried a few finished object shots to show you. This is that swirly herringbone cap that I've knit a bunch of times and this orange one is my favorite one. If you can't see the herringbone or the swirl parts that are created by slipped stitches, just squint and pretend. That's what I do sometimes with my husband. Seriously, if I squint, and the light is just-so, I swear he looks like just like an Indian Brave on the cover of a romance novel (I'm not kidding).
Oops. Out of focus.
I didn't know that this phone had a flash. Must turn off the flash.
You can see the herringbone on one of my heads.
And this one is sideways.
Oh, wait: The last two pics are both sideways.
I can't win.
But the hat is going to be a winner. I have the charts all ready to go and I'm writing it out line by line so those of you who don't like charts won't have to rely on them for this pattern.
Meanwhile: I was looking in one of my little notebooks that I keep in my purse to write down things that I think are funny/fantastic/special/yadda. This is something that I heard HWWV say and immediately wrote down: "She must be a victim of really good self esteem."
The end.
Yes, please write that pattern. I need a new hat :)
Posted by: Renee Anne | June 12, 2012 at 07:27 PM
Lol!! I love that. I just loved the progression of do-it-yourself photos, and I'm going to use that phrase from now on..."victim of really good self esteem". lol.
Posted by: Cambria Washington | June 13, 2012 at 05:28 AM
My new favorite....victim of really good self esteem. Ha!
Posted by: Rebecca | June 13, 2012 at 05:47 AM
love the color. very cute.
Posted by: susan johnson | June 13, 2012 at 08:31 AM
I second the "yes, please on the pattern", and I appreciate my morning laugh at ... victim of really good self esteem - you brighten my day.
Posted by: patsy | June 13, 2012 at 08:57 AM
I missed the part about why your neighbour is afraid of you. Great hat!
Posted by: Cindy | June 13, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Cindy, my neighbor is afraid of me because she watches my every move and must think I'm nuts.
Posted by: Wendy | June 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Hilarious. HWWV's photos are lovely, but this was highly entertaining.
Posted by: Jenn | June 13, 2012 at 03:51 PM
I always admire those people who can photograph themselves and look good doing it. I can't manage it. I never seem to get myself in the photo.
Posted by: donna lee | June 13, 2012 at 04:03 PM
I so love reading your posts. They almost always put a smile on my face. Or maybe I'm just a fan of pajamas...
Posted by: Samantha | June 14, 2012 at 03:34 AM
OOOOOHHHHH ... I am fairly new to knitting but am oh so addicted. I received 'Custom Knits' as a gift and I ADORE EVERYTHING. So refreshing to find that in a book. As a result, I found your blog and OOOHHHH I adore you even more!!!!!
Posted by: Jackie | June 14, 2012 at 07:27 AM
Cute hat! I love the herringbone pattern. And what a great color too!
Posted by: Joelle | June 15, 2012 at 06:25 AM
A really cool hat. Love the herringbone.
Posted by: Chloe | June 17, 2012 at 07:14 PM