Tara Miller Designs

New Pattern! Cambridge Hiver Toboggan

Brrr, its cold outside better grab a hat…wait do I need ear flaps or not?

Ever wish your hat could style a ribbon to match your new coat?

One stylish winter cabled hat can provide endless choices and you only have to knit one hat. With removable ear flaps for extra chilly days and eyelets for a suave ribbon of any color, or both, only you can decide.

This design was created for my sister while she was living in Cambridge, MA working at a local university. She wanted a cabled hat that was warm but she wasn’t really an ear flap person, more of a ribbon girl. Unfortunately in Boston, you can’t rule out ear flaps, no matter what look you are going for; blue ears rarely match anything.

The idea of detachable ear flaps popped into my head one day but I wasn’t sure of the placement. I decided to just poke holes all around and let her decide the best place for her flaps. When I saw the finished product, I realized it begged for a ribbon, perfect for my sister, who never leaves the house without carefully rolled curls. The most important part, for me, was the top. I wanted the hat to be beautiful from every angle and knew the top was critical. Reading on the subway, bending over to pick up a penny, or tying your shoe lace, if you knit it, you want it to put on a show no matter what!

With removable ribbon and ear flaps, this hat is perfect for days in the park, hot dates or hurrying to your knitting group, no matter how chilly it is outside.

Photo credit [Tara Miller(model)/Shaun Krisher(photographer)]

   

Download for $5.00

Clique

If you like me but find yourself saying "Wow, she is great but too feminine. I could use the sarcasm and inane chatter with more machismo. I wonder if Tara comes in a guy version?" Well, look no further: My Brother, Shaun (The photographer. We have spoken of him before, remember this, this and this?) has started a photography blog. Though I cannot promise that he is just like me; I think you will find he has all of my endearing qualities while manning it up to the max! His new blog is called Clique and it features tips, tales and the tribulations from the world of photography. I am working on writing up his bio right now. I was toying with the idea of something like this: "I was born the only brother of Tara on a cold November night. My sister was a hard act to follow, but with my camera by my side, I knew I would make it." (Little side note on our family, we pride ourselves on our ability to over inflate our egos at the expense of other family members, look to his blog for a rather less witty comeback). Back to the point, I love my brother and his photography. I wish upon a star every night for monthly birthdays, because I know he will gift me with another print, framed and everything. I could not be happier with my wedding photos and all I said to him before hand was "No posing". He took it and ran. He shows that kind of dedication with every project and I hope that you enjoy reading about it and taking from him hard earned knowledge on the inner workings of a seasoned photographer. So give him a click and share with your friends!

T minus 4 days and counting

Granted this is not the most recent picture. This was taken on July 21st. We have a really great door now that is painted the rusty red color trimming the windows. But the landscaping is in and everything inside is all fixed up and waiting for us. Here is our schedule:
Thursday: Get lovely new haircut for Brother's wedding, plus pick up spray on pantyhose so I can practice before the big day (I am not wearing hose, it will be too HOT). Thursday night finish my snazzy new dress for wedding. I posted my mocked up inspiration dress over here.
Friday: Hurry home and pack and snuggle with dogs as much as possible. Pick Zinnias from garden to make a pretty bouquet to give to Gretchen at the rehearsal dinner.
Saturday: wake relatively early, wait for Bill (our dog watcher) to arrive. Take off to Savannah. Arrive, check in to hotel, meet my pal Brandi (also the officiant of ceremony) and her son and have lunch. Walk around and stop by Wet Willies for frozen drinks (like "Call a Cab"!). Go to rehearsal dinner. Go back to Wet Willies.
Sunday: Stand up for Brother at his early morning wedding in one of the squares in old Savannah. Party on riverboat and eat great food. Stop by Wet Willie's on way out of town. Go home pack
Mon: 9am walk through. 10am Close on house. 11am: move in!
If anyone wants to help feel free to e-mail me and I will give you directions! Oh I can't wait!

Just Dessert

After a lifetime of calling my brother 'dork' and other mildly insulting names, he has responded with a resounding "in your face!". I am so proud. Shaun is in an art show. Not his first but his first to be asked.