OT Ash's haircut

So doing it at home, and seldom, Ash had a sort of uneven skatepunk doo. I had mentioned to the house that I would walk him down and try the barbershop downtown that was willing to try cutting his hair. kiri's mum was visiting this weekend, and she and kiri decided to stop off there with him. Thing of it is though, neither of them had ever stepped foot into a barbershop before, nor had they ever had any experience talking to old men that still retained a great many old Italian sensibilities. Something people who have lived here forever have had a lot of practice at, but for all that she has lived here 10 years kiri just doesn't get. kiri treated him like a salon girl and tried telling him which hairs to cut. Big oops.

Lad is lucky he still has hair. kiri and mum were nearly afraid to come home. In fact poor mum was so certain that DH was furious with her that she hid in kiri's room when she was here for the rest of the weekend, and we had to phone her and tell her that we were not _that_ angry, and that she is welcome here anytime. She was just that worried.

He has one of those haircuts that is all but shaved at the neck and lengthens slightly into a sort of pom pom kind of thing on top, and his bangs are like a half inch long. So the whole lot is prone to sticking out every which-a-way from his ears up, which it does often. It didn't at the shop because the barber used both hair oil and pomade. He also put a dab of Colonia on our lad's chin. kiri and mum were a bit shocky and olfactorily overwhelmed by the time they got back with Ash. They also had a heck of a time understanding a word the barber said between, "Buon Giorno, welcome to my shop!", and "Now there is a handsome boy! Isa fifteen dollars please."

Ash just thought he was the niftiest guy. The lad has been trying to pronounce Buon Giorno ever since he got back. (G) He has what I assume are the fellow's lilt and intonation down pat (since they aren't anybody else's that I can think of), but has trouble with some consonants so it comes out sort of "pong zormo"

At least it will be a few months before Ash needs so much as a trim.

NightMist would still be giggling if poor mum hadn't taken it to hard

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NightMist
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Roberta

That is just what I keep telling everybody. It will grow out, and we don't have to worry about his teacher complaining for some months.

A kind person here had some knitting needles that she doesn't use and is sending them on to me. So I will see what comes in that package before I buy any. Butterfly was quite right about wanting larger sized needles for teaching him. I usually use smaller sizes because I find it easier to adjust patterns for larger size needles to smaller ones than vice-versa, and most garment patterns call for a smaller size anyway. So most of my needles are for socks and mittens, with some slightly larger ones for scarves and standard sweaters. Even my circular needles are only size six for clothes and size 00 for lace. I don't have any of the larger sizes for the more open or super bulky sweaters and afghans.

NightMist

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NightMist

Dear heaven, if I had realized you wanted knitting needles..........!!!

Please email me your snail mail addy. I have many knitting needles, all sizes (and crochet hooks too) that you can have gratis. My carpal tunnel and tendonitis (tendenitis?) have my arms messed up--and the pack rat in me wouldn't throw them out.

If Nightmist doesn't need them, does anyone else?

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Carolyn McCarty

Carolyn,

I could sure use an afghan crochet hook!

Dreamweaver

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Dreamweaver

What is the difference between a crchet hook and an afghan crochet hook ????

Dee in Oz

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Dee in Oz

Has anyone on the list tried a knitting machine? I saw one at JoAnns for about $150. I am a very slow knitter and would like to try a machine, but not if it takes so long to set up it's not worth it, or requires constant manipulation. I used to see patterns for a jacket with a quilted body and knitted sleeves it would be fun to make.

Jane in NE Ohio

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Roy/Jane Kay

It's a much longer hook with an end tab like knitting needles. I want to try the Tunisian crochet stitch; it looks a lot like knitting.

Hope that helps, Dreamweaver

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Dreamweaver

Yes that does help. I have one, but I know it as a Tricot hook. I have only ever tried one stitch, basic tricot ( knit stitch). I should try some more...one day.

Dee in Oz

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Dee in Oz

I had a Bond, also called the Incredible Sweater machine. Worked great - easy to use. The only limitation was the number of stitches. Hadn't used it in years, and heard my SDIL talking about a knitting machine. She is now the proud owner, bought another one on Ebay and joined the beds to make a

200 stitch bed. She has knitted many items on it using all different kinds of yarn, including some novelty ones. She has made a couple of wonderful cable patterns as well! Since DH and I follow the endless summer and have no grandchildren, making sweaters isn't high on my to do list! Rather be quilting!
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Susan Torrens

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