Over the last couple of days, I’ve taken a break from creating art and switched gears to crocheting and looming a few hats. And I love how they all turned out!

My dearly departed mother left behind not only my family 4 years ago, but also her best friends going back to grade school. I keep in touch with them regularly and enjoy sending them photos, cards, baked goods and treats. They’re fabulous ladies and I’m so glad to have them still in my life. I love listening to their stories and hearing their updates through email and snail mail. It’s a way to keep in touch with my mother as well.

Within the last few months, one of these lovlies was diagnosed with cancer and as I was talking to her on the phone, she was telling me how her hair falling out from the treatments was a bummer. So it got me thinking… we can’t have a cold head! So I drove over to Michaels and grabbed some fun-colored yarns, broke out the hat loom that I used to use for when I’d make the kid’s hats. And then I got started.

Each night, after finishing up the day with kids school, sports, dogs, dinner and all the rest, I’d take out my little loom at work up a hat for Lolie. As I went through each hat, I decided to try and figure out how to create little crocheted flowers to jazz them up. And I think they turned out pretty cute! Sure, there are mistakes all over the place, but I’m sure she doesn’t care. I just wanted to make sure her head stays warm as we head into the colder months.

Just a few minutes ago I got off the phone with Lolie who received the package with hats and she seemed pretty happy with them! I’m so glad that she will have a warm head now, even if it’s just for around the house. These should keep her warm and comfy!