Tom wears a tie to work most days, and a while back he asked if I would knit him one.
After a bit of online research I settled on this pattern and started knitting. The first version I made wasn't quite right, as I used a yarn with cotton content, and the end result was too long, wide and prone to stretching.
So I tried again with the recommended yarn (Quince & Co 'Chickadee'), and used an existing favourite tie as a template to copy as I knitted, and had success! He’s already worn it to work lots of times.
I realise now it’s important to create a tight but lightweight fabric when making ties. (Here are my Ravelry notes for the project.)
I do quite like knitting for Tom, as he's so appreciative and keen on wearing handmade things- although I must admit I haven't offered to knit anything as ambitious as a sweater or cardigan for him yet.
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The last photo shows him with Keira on a walk we took recently around the South Coast of Wellington. It was a rare windless day here in the capital and absolutely beautiful.
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