a plea for knitters

Ok, this is one big ass ball of yarn.

Or I should say ball of roving. Shown with a jar of 14" long knitting needles for scale. It is here in my living room because I have a problemchallenge. I'm hoping some of you will join me in meeting this challenge, in return for some small prizes and a ton of goodwill and gratitude.

This is the deal. I have an art installation that goes up at the gallery on October 3rd, for which I need to knit 100 hats out of this here roving. That's right, 100 hats. I use the terms "hat" and "knit" loosely, since these hats will require very little of the time, skill, or commitment that knitting usually entails; the roving is about 1.5 inches in diameter and the needles to be used are US size 19.

Can you see where I'm heading?

I came up with this idea too late to knit them all myself, lest I seriously damage my body and mind.

I'm sending out a plea for knitters who will commit to making a hat or 2 or 3 or more in the next four weeks.

How it will work. By next week, I will send out materials and a pattern to anyone who signs up. I will need to get finished hats back by September 20. They should take less than 2 hours to make, perhaps WAY less (I'm making the prototype tomorrow and will know more then; the hats will be knit at a tremendously big gauge, bigger than the hat shown in the button to the right).

What do you get in return, besides gratitude?

* Recognition at the show and on my website - all knitters will be listed and thanked!
* Chances at winning prizes - knitting & food related!
* The option to have one of the hats sent back to you to keep after the installation ends in November.
(They will all get cattle tags applied to them and become part of an installation that I'm tentatively calling "Conference." The piece of art you get back will include a cattle tag and will be a numbered piece of this variable edition).

Please comment below or email me at knitme9 (at) larissabrown (dot) net to let me know if you're willing and able. In your comment or email, please let me know if you want to make one hat or more so I know how much roving to send. I will be forever in your debt if you make one, but even more so if you make more than one.

I've got 3 knitters signed up for this Great Meathead KnitUp, and I'm making a button you can steal and a list of participants.

If anyone wants more info on my art, you can look here or listen here.

Thanks for your consideration. I love you, man. :-)

Comments

[cari]

How can I say no to a plea like this? Sure, count me in for one. I'd do more but I'm getting married on the 18th and suspect one is all I'll have time for.

[kate]

I'd make one if you don't mind shipping internationally.

[kathi]

count me in, too!

[jillz]

Woo, participant art. Sign me up for 2 hats then if they are quick & easy (if you don't mind sending internationally like kate said)!

[shobhana]

i'll knit one!

[amy [squib]]

I suppose the roving is wool, eh?
bugger. sorry. i would have!

[Adrian]

Count me in. I'll do , say, 3? *goes in search of size 19 needles*

[rebecca]

I can do a hat.

[kristin]

I'll do two hats!

[Laurel]

I'll do 2 hats!

[robyn]

I can do 2.

[Vicki]

I can do at least 2.

[becca jo]

Uh, Yah I can do two!
are you spinnin' that into something or are we going to knit roving?

[mitsi]

i can do one maybe two if you can post to england??

[thuy]

count me in for 2. :)

[Sharon]

I'd be happy to make one or two, as needed.

[Shetha]

Local knitter signs up for 2 hats -- do they make circulars and dpns in 19s??? I don't think I've seen any. I was afraid you were going to ask us to spin it and then knit. I can spin but I think it would take me 3-4 yrs to spin enough to make a hat! Cotnact me and let me know when'where to pick up the goods... if you need my help at all :-)

[Jaime]

I can do 3 hats and might also be able to pick up the materials from you.

[danielle]

i would love to give one or two a try.

[Nicole]

I can do two, if you want to ship to Australia.

[Megan]

I'll make one or two. This sounds fun.

[Christiane]

Put me down for 1 or 2.

[shobhana]

ack! just found out i'll be away the first week in september. sorry, but i will have to miss out on the fun!

[Juno]

Sure I'll make a hat or so. How could one turn down the opportunity to make a giant roving cattle tag art hat? Really.
It is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

[Eklectika]

Put me down for one - email me for my addy...

[katie e.]

i'd love to make two hats!

[Annette]

I'll make a hat. It's a good reason to go get some 19s!

[Dani]

I'd love to help out for a hat or 2 - is it knitting roving or will it be prespun?

[Jessica]

I can do a few too!

[Diane]

I'll knit one, assuming I don't have to spin the roving first, as then I would be clueless and spindle-less! I love the idea--and your art. Very cool!

[Lauren]

I can do at least 2 :)
Btw, I have a psychedelic squares pic in the photo gallery I just started.

[Lara]

Why not!? I'll do a hat for you...

[tracy]

I'm so there. I'll commit to one.

[LauraA]

Sure, I can do a few! Sounds like fun!

[Carrie]

I can do two as well, if you still need knitters!

[Sarah]

Sign me up for one please!

[sarah]

i'd love to help if you need more mad hatters. i'm here in pdx too...

[Lisbeth]

If you still need more people, I'd love to help!

[Rabbitch]

I'll do two if you ship to Canada. That is, if the roving is spun. I am planning on learning to spin NEXT year, which doesn't help anyone this year. Email me with details, k?

[Debbie]

I can do a bunch!

[Debbie]

I can do a bunch!

[katrina]

sign me up! i can do at least three.

[Susie]

I'm game for a hat or two.

[Rebecca]

I'm game! Sounds like a fun project and a great way to contribute!

[Lynette]

Monica emailed you with our info. You can sign me up for 2. It'll be fun!

[Jennifer]

I'd love to do one-Size 19 needles, where are you?

[Stacey]

I would love to knit at least two hats if you still need help!!

[Janine]

Do you still need help? I'd be willing to do a couple!

[Lisa]

If you still need some made up, I can knit two. Let me know :) Thanks.

[mindy]

Hey - - still need hats? I'd love to! Just lemme know.

[mindy]

Hey - - still need hats? I'd love to! Just lemme know.

[Alison]

How fab!! Count me in for 2 if it's not too late - let me know. What a great idea!!

[Alison]

Just seen you've got your 100 people - but if you need backup.....just email

[bronwyn]

hi. i emailed you earlier..i can make 2 i you:d like.

[Amanda B.]

It sounds like you've plenty of knitters signed up, but
I'm willing to knit a couple hats if you need.

[Martha]

If you still need knitters, I'll knit up two!

[the country girl]

I'd be happy to knit one! It sounds like fun! Do you still need any more participants?

[Leanne]

If you are still in the need of more knitters for more hats i'd be more than happy to knit one up for you :)

[Erin]

Count me in. I'm in Canada but it usually only takes a day extra for the mail.

Let me know if you still need people. It sounds like a fabulous idea.

[Autumn]

Is it too late to join?

[suzanne]

I'd love to knit two meatheads if you still need the help. Email me!
suzanne
sherryclan@cavtel.net

[Ann]

Larissa - if you still need help, I'm happy to volunteer. Meatheads for everyone! (I can do two). Cheers!

[michelle]

happy to help if you still need it. i'll knit a bunch.

[Donna]

I'd be glad to knit a few meatheads for ya - let me know!

[rae]

still need help? you can count me in.

[Celia McCarthy]

I can help, too. Happy to!. If you still need it.

[Celia McCarthy]

I can help, too. Happy to!. If you still need it.

[Natalie]

If you still need help, let me know!

[Jackie]

If you still need help, let me know, I'm in NYC. And I knit fast.

[hannah]

if you're still in search of knitters i would love to do a couple of hats...just let me know!

[Cathy]

I am not sure what your project is since I am new to this website. I will be happy to knit for you if you would send the information etc to me in Florida.Do you all have secret pals on this site? It seems fascinating to me.

[jhb]

Still need help? I know I'm kind of late, but I can do 2. Let me know if you need me.

[Kim]

Are you still in need of knitters?

[Kim]

Do you need any more knitters?

[Kim]

May I knit some meatheads, too?

[Kim]

May I knit some meatheads, too?

[Kim]

May I knit some meatheads, too?

[Eliza]

I'd love to help if it isn't too late!

[Kay]

Larissa! Feeling very guilty that I did not see this post (I was on vacation!!!!!) until now, as surely a roving hat would be the least I could do in the servie of Art with a Capital A. If I can help in any way, let me know............email me bigbonegalAThotmail.com. Good luck you cwazy conceptual artiste, you. xox Kay

[alice]

Hi,
if you are still looking for knitters I would be happy to knit a couple of hats.
Alice

[Ginger]

If you still need knitters, I'll help, or if any in the future. Sorry I did not see this until now.

[dee noel]

love to knit as much as you like