Look what I found at a local resale shop. I must admit that I can't pass up a handknitted find, and this is a treasure for three dollars. It is on the small side, but nonetheless beautiful. It appears to be a chullo made of wool and alpaca as far as I can tell. It was probably bought for very little money from some seller of chullo hats or just maybe some local knitter created this lovely hat. It was in need of repair.The lower back edge of the hat was a bit unraveled and as Carol R knows I love to repair handknitted items.....particularly those that might be consigned to the rag bag.
I've repaired many a handknitted sweater or sock for friends and family. A good friend of mine wore an aran sweater so often it developed holes. He sadly thought that he would have to get rid of the charcoal aran that another friend had knit him years ago. Then came Cindy to the rescue;that sweater can be mended! I located some like colored sewing thread and very carefully picked up the loose loops and secured them in such a way to render the fabric whole. It just delights me to resurrect these knits. I suppose this delight is akin to the many behind the scenes technical people who restore antique carpets, old paintings and what not. It's my way of ordering the chaos in a world where entropy is the natural course.
Chullo Patterns can be found here and here and here.
4 comments:
What a find, Cindy! And the fact you rescue handknitted hats & sweaters--I admire you even more than I already do. Will you wear this Chullo hat or frame it? I have actually started framing some precious wearable things, believe it or not. Yes, indeed, a great find (rescue!).
What a GREAT find!!
Don't you love it when you find a treasure? And now I know who to go to for repairs!
I'm making the rounds, Cindy--here to wish you & your family a Merry Christmas! See you in the new year. Happy Holidays & Peace to All!
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