26 April 2009

Da Hood?

Previously on the Duffin Blog, Melissa told everyone about how she has taken up crocheting. She also mentioned the fact that she purchased a book with 100 hat patterns. What she failed to mention was this hat.

A hood for da hood???? Are you serious? I've been taking the bus through downtown Oakland for over a year now and I have never seen such a creation. I found out that the designer, back in 1964, made some lesson plans and books for an inner city knitting program in Chicago. I seriously doubt she actually visited any of those inner city schools. If she had, I don't think she would have tried to market this hat for 'da hood.' We were both amused.

3 comments:

lauren said...

Is that his hair coming through the top??? That's bizzare! I think a hood in da hood would get shot for wearing that!

Managers.Magnolia said...

Are you serious! LOL That is so terrible!

PS: I love the hats you've made so far! Totally cute!

Jenny said...

I went to the designer's website and I think that Melissa needs to crochet the smiley face sweater for Andrew. Then, have him wear it on his bus ride through Oakland. Actually, now that I think about it, crochet both the hat and vest and do a study to see which one gets more reactions from his brothers in da hood.