Tuesday 19 November 2013

Knit It - Turban Tuesday

Just a quick post today about a quick make. I was inspired by Jo who blogs at Objects of my Affection's challenge to join in the Turban Tuesday fun!


I made one of these turbans from the free pattern by Elisa McLaughlin a few years ago, in a lovely royal blue to match my thick winter coat see it here. Both my coat and headband have now seen better days so I thought it was about time that I updated at least one of them, I went for the cheapest option and knitted myself up another turban, it was very easy and very quick, it took about three hours!


 This time I chose some DK mustard wool which as before I doubled up (knitted with 2 strands) to make it nice and thick and warm on the ears. I also added 5 stitches to the cast on this time, to make it a little wider and so that it stays in place a little better than my last one did.

I do love a Pixlr filter for making my skin look uncharacteristically blemish free!
 It is certainly much more striking version than the dark blue one but I love it just as much, OK maybe a little more! 

Happy Turban Tuesday!
Wendy x
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8 comments:

  1. Jo Waterhouse19 November 2013 at 14:22

    Yay! Thanks for hoping on the turbantuesday train! That turban is lovely, gorgeous colour & lovely piccies! Will definitely have a bash at knitting one of those. Jx

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    1. Wendy Bayford26 November 2013 at 12:06

      Thank you Jo, very glad to have been able to join in the fun! xx

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  2. Anonymous19 November 2013 at 15:53

    That was my first knitting project ever! I love that pattern. I think I'll have to make another one :)

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    1. Wendy Bayford26 November 2013 at 12:07

      Its certainly a great pattern, perfect for beginners and lets face it you can never have too many! x

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  3. Lucy19 November 2013 at 16:01

    Love that pattern and the colour you have chosen; very autumnal! x

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    1. Wendy Bayford26 November 2013 at 12:09

      Thank you Lucy, its one of my favourite colours, I've got lots of wool that shade but have so far knitted only this, I must sort that out soon, I think a lovely cable cardi would look lush in the shade! xx

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  4. Walking In May21 November 2013 at 23:11

    Oh it's wonderful my dear! Especially since its been so cold and dull recently...the yellow almost brings sunshine into a grey landscape of cold weather. Also noticed that your blog looks utterly different in format and background....just as brilliant of course! Have a fabulous weekend my dear!
    May x
    www.walkinginmay.com

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    1. Wendy Bayford26 November 2013 at 12:10

      Thank you May, the bright colour has certainly helped to cheer my mood over the last few chilly days! xx

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