Knitting a little hat out of wool wasn't wasn't quite enough for Mrs. Gawthrop. Oh no. She single handedly cast aside the century old practice of sheep wool production by sending us this hat knitted from a Sainsbury's carrier bag and an old pair of tights (clean). Thereby recycling and helping to raise money for Age Concern at the same time. You pushed a boundary, Mrs. Gawthrop, you redefined wool and discombobulated our imaginations.
For these reasons, please accept our humble title of hat of the week.
We'll be voting on the hat of the year next week. Oh yes, it's going to be a hell of a battle, so watch this space.
Wow, i have to say Mrs Gawthrop, thats so cool, i wish i could knit....... sorry innocent i let u down on this one. I tried to make a hat, but it came out looking more like an accident in a wooly factory. luv beth
Posted by: Beth B xx | November 05, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Mrs Gawthorp probably knew my Granny, She used to crochet Plastic carrier bags into one big net bag and then, ironically, used it to store all her spare carrier bags in!
Posted by: Missem | November 06, 2008 at 07:15 AM
I love the sound of Missem's Granny. What a talented eco-chic lady. x
Posted by: Adele | November 06, 2008 at 12:09 PM
That's an impressive Granny. May i suggest trying cooked spaghetti next? ... you thought a plastic bag was random!
Jokes aside - Fab idea! Well done!
Hannah
Posted by: Hannah | November 06, 2008 at 04:29 PM
How on earth can you knit a plastic bag? Seriously, its very cool and Im all sore in the brain from trying to figure it out. So if anyone knows how she did it, and can tell me in a way which doesn't make me feel any more stupid, feel free!
Posted by: Miss Terry Mason | November 06, 2008 at 10:49 PM
You can see how to do it here - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-450744/Knit-shopping-bag.html
Posted by: Kim | November 07, 2008 at 11:52 AM
you chop up the bag then knit it
Posted by: floss | November 17, 2008 at 06:38 PM