Mini Yeti
I’m pretty sure this is the only wee-yeti you’re gonna see toddling out in the North American snow this winter.
This project was both a delight and a challenge. This was my first-time working with a wind- and waterproof laminate, a tech-fabric insulator, and lyrca/nylon ribbing. I appreciate having gained some experience. The resultant garment provides a lot of protection from the elements, delivers warmth without adding weight, – and, of course, carries a perfectly unique style.
And if you’re looking at the spiral-detail horns and thinking, “Those look tricky!” – well, they were.
The project was finished out by hand-knit I-cord in Cascade 220 (a yarn I work on US size 7 needles), and the handwarmers used the same colorway as well as Crystal Palace Whisper Solid, a bit pricey but delivering wonderfully both on added warmth and a certain grizzled realism. I mean, realism given we’re talking yeti here.
You can see more photos and read more about construction in the Flickr tagset – I also blogged a bit about the creative process, which was at times – arduous.
Materials & materials cost (not including overhead of sewing machine and equipment maintenance, renting and heating sewing room): 1.5 yds of Polartec Windbloc Laminate in “Whisper White” ($18.99/yd + $2 swatch), 1.5 yds PrimaLoft ONE® Insulation Fabric ($9.95/yard) 1.5 yard wintry fleece ($7/yd), Cascade 220 yarn & Crystal Palace Whisper Solid (~$5), two zippers ($1.10 each, $3.95 shipping), thread & needles ($4), cotton scraps and thrifted buttons (gratis): $73.50. Shipping to Alberta, Canada: $14.76.
Time to completion of sewing and knitting (not including time gathering, shopping for, or organizing supplies): 20 hours.
Note: Much of the time it took to make this item was due to not only a great deal of handstitching necessary, but also my inexperience with several products I was using – specifically tech-fabrics used for outerwear. If I were to make the exact same article again, I estimate it would take me 10 to 12 hours.
Size: 1 year
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