My goal for Halloween is always to be warm. Last year I wore a giant stuffed cupcake. This year I wanted simpler. And a costume involving knitwear.

Where's Waldo

So, obviously, Where’s Waldo came to mind! Though finding the shirt was more of a challenge then I thought it was going to be, so I had to make one.

Waldo Shirt in the Making!

I got a white tshirt and used masking tape to tape off the parts of the shirt that were going to be left white.

Fabric Spray Paint

The only red fabric paint left in JoAnn was this weird spray paint stuff that I’ve never used before, but I left my costume for the last minute so I was desperate.

Spray Paining Away!

So I just did it! If it didn’t work I would just figure something else.

Waldo Shirt Drying

I actually read the instructions on the bottle and let the shirt dry for four hours. I turned it around and did the back, pulled the tape off and voila!

Finished!

It turned out pretty well for painting a shirt with a spray bottle and masking tape.

Fabric Spray Paint Issues

There were a couple issues with paint leakage under the tape, but overall the spray paint was easy to use, quick drying, and true to color.

Waldo is Ready to Go

Earlier in the week I grabbed some size 13 needles and heavy worsted yarn and punched out a quick K2P2 ribbed hat. I made a huge pompom for the top and called it a day.

So I’m all ready for Halloween! I’ll be partying hard in Pilsen, and if you are in the neighborhood you should party with us.

How did you work knitting into your Halloween costume?!

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