my youngest daughter is really into turbans, turbands.....
we recently purchased one on sale after christmas
and as i studied it i thought to myself
that looks easy enough to make
one skein of mulberry silk/merino that i had on hand
cast on 20 stitches
knit 1:1 rib for 100 cm while watching a really good old movie
away from her directed by sarah polley ( who just so happens to shop at bookhou)
circle, crossover, stitch at the back, down the middle, a little at the sides
and a turban was born
sorry i couldn't find a more attractive model
but the kitties were having no part of it
they hate when their ears are covered
the photograph was taken in the guest room closet
the place i have lately been keeping
my antique clothing
Your so clever Margie! Your daughter will love it!
Posted by: Jill Wignall | January 17, 2012 at 05:08 PM
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Posted by: Jill Wignall | January 17, 2012 at 05:09 PM
oh yes, you're right, I've seen D with turbans on several photos
so smart to use one skein only, that makes it practical
I should ask for my mom to knit me one (my skills stopped quite right away, or maybe I gave up a little bit ... ahem) Anyway.
I just wanted to correct you. You found the MOST attractive model ...
xoxoxo big hugs, turbaned beauty
Posted by: Sonia | January 17, 2012 at 05:21 PM
I do agree with Sonia, I rather like the model! Your knitting skills amaze me.
Posted by: Carol Dee | January 17, 2012 at 05:49 PM
Wow! Turbans definitely suit you too, glad the kitties wouldn't model. I really must give knitting a go again, I just need a willing, I mean patient teacher. If I could just jet off to Canada you and Nicole would be dream instructors. One of you could show me how while the other counts stitches for me, I tend to forget to count ;) See patience needed.
Posted by: joanie | January 17, 2012 at 06:03 PM
We have that movie but haven't watched it. Good for you for being brave and including your photo which is quite nice btw. I go out of my way to exclude mine except for an out-of-focus one that I quite like. :)
Posted by: Kathleen | January 17, 2012 at 06:48 PM
I love how you just think of something and then do it. I love it and the model. I also love that movie. It is a movie that has really stayed with me in the years since I last saw it.
Posted by: tara | January 17, 2012 at 06:52 PM
How Joan Crawford of you!
Posted by: Stephanie | January 17, 2012 at 07:24 PM
Sonia is right, you look lovely in that sweet and clever turban. I think you need to make one for yourself.
(and I swoon over your antique dresses)
Posted by: Nicole | January 17, 2012 at 07:28 PM
It is almost as lovely as the model. I bet it's so soft too. Good job, momma!
Posted by: Lisa J | January 17, 2012 at 07:32 PM
It looks great! I'm very impressed with your knitting skills.
Posted by: Katherine of Kitten's Lost Her Mittens | January 17, 2012 at 07:50 PM
i'm also impressed! you are one clever lady.
Posted by: melissa | January 17, 2012 at 09:41 PM
While I admire the turban, I'm swooning over that dress!
Posted by: Dina | January 17, 2012 at 10:05 PM
i think you make a great model - and can definitely pull off a turban!
Posted by: k | January 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM
Great job ! And glad to see, according to Sonia's expression, such a pretty turbaned beauty !
Posted by: Nanou | January 18, 2012 at 02:05 AM
In my current performance I am a little red hen knitting. I have a skein of red wool. You gave me a fantastic idea. I will make it while acting!
AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: Ariadne | January 18, 2012 at 02:18 AM
I think I need one too - D will love it
the photo of that dress is just stunning
I also loved that one hat you made (the red one)
I hope on our trip we do lots of knitting.
xx
Posted by: arounna | January 18, 2012 at 02:37 AM
Margie..You have such a warm..welcoming face. I am smiling back at you:) Amazing how quickly that turban came together! My friend, who is teaching me to knit, is making a red one right now...the pattern was featured in Vogue knitting..So..How very VOGUE of you! Oh...and you know..now that I have mastered the knit stitch(that's it!!) I have to say..it is quite wondrous to sit..hold a piece of string in your hands..and watch it transform into material right before your eyes!
Posted by: Michaelanneneal | January 18, 2012 at 06:46 PM
I can't wait to try my own turban! This looks great!
Posted by: Meghan | January 23, 2012 at 04:33 PM
The turban looks so soft. And I loved that movie, but it was heartbreaking too, of course.
Posted by: Melissa R | February 11, 2012 at 09:55 AM