For ages my girls have been asking me for "a face mask" because they hate having cold faces. In truth I always sort of laughed it off because I thought they would look silly walking to school with one on (we lived in the city!)
Well, the other day I was surfing Ravelry (probably looking for another hat pattern if I'm truthful) and I came across the Wee Balaclava pattern. It is adorable, so I decided I would make them each one for this winter. We just moved into the Highlands of Scotland, and we are gearing up for a snow filled, cold winter. I figure they will be perfect for using with the sleds my Mom and Dad just sent us!
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This has been a fun and fast project so far. I also get to practise my provisional cast on, which I've only messed about with before. I'll let you know how I get one. I used the provisional crochet method, and I watched a video on youtube for extra help!
Now on to reading. I am just a few pages into Villette, by Charlotte Bronte. I'm reading it on my new Kindle (thanks Mom and Dad, best birthday present ever). I've been wanting to read this book since I first read, and loved, Jane Eyre but my library doesn't have a copy. Thankfully, there are loads of free classic books for the Kindle. Sorted!! My favorite book of all time (one of many I think) is also free on the Kindle if you have one--The Counte of Monte Cristo. Such an awesome book!
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Balaclavas sound like an excellent plan for cold weather, and in cute colours too :) At first I saw the post title and the picture and thought "hmmm, pink ninjas... not stealthy but very stylish"!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, our boys use balaclavas too when we are out on the hills and they are so so much warmer than hat and scarf x
ReplyDeleteHaha! Having grown up in the very far north of Scotland I can completely understand your daughters' requests! These will be worth their weight in gold come January!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute and practical. I'm sure they will get lots of use.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! You'll have to post pictures of them wearing them. Take pictures of where you live and post them, please. My father's family is from Scotland but I've never been there. I so want to visit some day.
ReplyDeleteThat looks really cute - lovely colours - and I would imagine they'll come in really handy!
ReplyDeleteBalaclavas are on my list for my boys (eventually). I think they like the idea of wearing it because it's like hiding rather than to keep their faces warm in winter. I had to laugh about the title - I expected to see something black. Certainly not the pinks of your pattern. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteOh, my word - no "Jane Eyre" at your library! (I work in a library, so I can say that) Thank goodness for your Kindle. Nice needlework!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors. My children and husband always request them for skiing.
ReplyDeleteHehe, I think balaclava's would be just the thing for these nesh boys too.
ReplyDeleteLovely colours
I would think balaclavas wouldn't look out of place in Scotland.
ReplyDeleteI loved Jane Eyre. Will have to look for that other book as I'm trying to read through the classics.
Those balaclavas are going to be so cute, and of course warm! I just had a peek through your blog, especially at some warm and yummy looking recipes. (Now I am hungry.... ;) )
ReplyDeleteThat looks like the cutest "face mask" I've ever seen! I grew up in the highlands in Scotland and agree you'll probably need them!
ReplyDeletesuch a good idea, i bet the girls will love these and you, they are cute and warm.
ReplyDeletei've made some for my husband and he loves them for freezing tempetures.
I have to look at youtube every time I do the crochet provisional cast on, and every time I still manage to do it wrong so I have trouble pulling out the waste yarn. =D
ReplyDeleteThey will love these! Looks great :)
ReplyDeletethat balaclava is going to look amazing on!
ReplyDeleteI loved the count of monte cristo too. read it in highscool and never forgot it! those hoods will look great! i especially love the purple color!
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jen
I always hated face masks as a kid, because the part over my nose always got wet from my breath and then it was colder and more uncomfortable. Those Balaclavas look perfect though.
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