I'm not sure how it started. Somehow E was introduced to the Monkees, I think it was when Davey Jones died. She fell in love instantly. As a teenager, I too was entranced by the Monkees - as well as antiques, old movies and antique cars. All things that E has embraced lovingly. When her bestie from Malaysia (the Dane) came to visit a few weeks ago, E made the Dane watch every episode of the Monkees. The Dane probably thinks we're all insane now, but she did walk away with an appreciation for Peter, Mickey, Davey and Mike.
In her exuberance, E decided she wanted a Mike Nesmith hat.
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| Mike Nesmith - my 2nd favorite Monkee |
So, like any good mother, I googled patterns for a Mike Nesmith hat. The
Polka Dot Cottage came to my rescue, and I got to knitting. Since I had finished Sophie's blanket I needed a new project anyway. Each night I sit and listen to the television and the boys playing around me. "knit, purl, knit, purl." It's a very easy pattern, and it's done with a circular needle, which I love. Well, last night I must have been distracted - or tired - or in pain (my back went out again). Whatever the reason I skipped a stitch and ended up with this:
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| a crazy little row |
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| right in the middle of her hat! |
I asked E if she minded it being that way, or if she wanted me to go back and fix it. She looked at it and said, "Awww....you can leave it. I like it." I was thrilled that I didn't have to go back and redo all of those stitches. It's a pain in the behind to pull them out and re-knit. More importantly, I was thrilled that my daughter looked at my mistake as an opportunity. It's unique, quirky, a little off center - just like me (and her). I love that my kiddo looks at the world and sees beauty in imperfections.
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