So, yes, following on the theme of my socks, how about seeing what Astrid is knitting in HER spare time!
But first, the background. Back in 2003 in the UK, the Innocent Drinks company started the Big Knit project that puts little hats (mutsjes, in Dutch) on the tops of their smoothie bottles in stores, now made by people all over Europe with proceeds going to a charity for seniors in need.
If you can imagine it, you can probably make it!
In fact, you can even find patterns to make them, which Astrid has started doing.
[All these images are thanks to Innocent, as shown on their smoothies.]
Not to worry that it's in Dutch, because you can still get the point.
All the little hats are now donated from many European countries for stores where they live.
In the Netherlands, €.20 for each mutsje goes to a charity helping seniors in need.
So now that you get the idea, look at what Astrid is coming up with.
Almost everything she makes is using her imagination to create new designs.
For some collages, I'm putting similar colors together.
(Do you see any yarns that look like my socks??? Talk about repurposing!)
Sometimes it's hard to categorize them apart from their "normal" style.
She's now getting braver as she branches out...without a pattern!
Who doesn't like the Minions, right! Stuart on the left is her favorite.
What about Ninja Turtles...again, without a pattern.
The only mutsjes she HAS used a pattern for thus far is these sheep. OMG!
"While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night...."
Speaking of Christmas, we can all still put on our Santa hats even if we can't meet in person.
So with that, from our house to yours...
Merry Christmas
...and please stay safe and healthy!
[I will continue to add posts with mutsjes/little hats as Astrid knits more of them in the weeks to come.]
Oh what a post! All those mutsjes are freaking adorable! Astrid, wow. I don't really understand the concept, but I take pleasure in looking at them big time.
ReplyDeleteThis photo of the two of you is wonderful. Merry Christmas!
I can explain more of this on Tuesday, Ruth, in our FT, but till then, thank you for sharing the joy and soulfulness. You have no idea what these do to/for me! :)
DeleteAfter you’ve drunk the drink, where do you find the little people to wear the hats?
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA. Well,actually, Ted, now that you mention it, many people save these mutsjes to use as egg warmers when they serve up soft-boiled eggs. :) I suppose others collect them (like I do)?
DeleteEgg hats! That may be the way to display your collection - a dozen on a raft.
DeleteHAHAHA!
DeleteWat zijn dit heerlijke vrolojke flessenmutsjes.
ReplyDeleteNog nooit van gehoord en gezien.
Maar leuk zijn ze zeker
Top zelfs.
En jullie nogmaals fijne feestdagen en blijf aub gezond.
@ Op MvhPleintje staan ook keuze kerstkaarten.
Oh, bedankt, Marjolein. I never knew about them before our knitting group started making them, but aren't they just adorable. Wait till you see others that Astrid is already thinking up. :)
DeleteI love the photo of you two. Merry Christmas. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern you’ve designed are creative and beautiful!
Thank you, Marie. And yes, Astrid is doing a great job!
DeleteWho would have thought that I would join the "knitting group" and have so much fun also with your left overs from the knitting-wool. Endless designs are possible and It is a challenge to come up with something knew every time. I know there will come one day that I do doubles, but that time is not there yet.
ReplyDeleteThank you for making this into a post to "remember". I have to say that you made them all pretty photogenic. IHVJ.
You have no idea how soulful this project is for me, always wondering what you're going to come up with next, Astrid! Seriously!
DeleteOh my gosh…everything about this posting is absolutely adorable!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe image of you two is outstanding. Gorgeous lighting!
Now about those hats on these drink bottles! It just doesn’t get any cuter. I mean really. Only in your country.
And those sheep! OMG is right! Just amazing. Both of you with so much talent!
Your reaction is the same as mine, Robin. I can't begin to describe how soulful AND adorable, yes, this project makes me. Actually, it started in the UK and has now spread to much of Europe. Maybe it needs to jump over the Big Pond, right?!
DeleteHow totally lovely and cute; great also as a charity. I am using a Christmas place mat that shows many cats with hats, but they are just regular hats with fur, nothing like these pretty hats. You could also place these little hats on top of colored balls (of the same size) in your Christmas tree, as decoration, and draw eyes and mouth like on emojis.
ReplyDeleteI love your portrait and the composition – you look so happy and warm. Have a great 2021!
It really is fun, Vagabonde, isn't it! Actually, one of these days I'll show how many of these hats are used as egg warmers. Lots of collectors out there for them! :)
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