knitting

This time I made it exactly as the pattern with ribbing, decreasing the stitches every other row, and I loved making it! It was good practice with the circular needles, and using DPNs (double pointed needles) definitely made it easier to finish it. Casting on stitches using the knitted method ensures the edge is not too loose. Youtube helped give me courage (whatever did we do before it?) when I wasn't sure what to do. One ball of yarn was enough for two hats, with some to spare which I will … [Read more...] about Second knitted baby hat

Here is my first knitted hat using circular needles! It was very quick to knit, I did not drop any stitches, and it was simple by design so I could get used to the needles. I still need to get comfortable finishing it, but I am happy with how it turned out. I will start the next one with K2P2 for about one inch or so for a different look. The yarn is so soft! It is Ella Rae's Cozy Soft (25% Superwash Wool, 75% acrylic), the needle size was US 7 (4.5mm), 16" (40 cm) by Knitter's Pride. I … [Read more...] about Knitted Hat

Bought these yesterday (as if I needed another project!) and will knit a hat for Nicholas, my grandson. Can you tell I cannot take him out of my mind? The last time I knitted something was 24 years ago when I made a yellow jumpsuit for  Michael. Now, it is time to knit for his son... I haven't knitted hats yet so Kathy Lewis, the owner of my favorite quilt store in Delaware - Serendipity Quilt Shop - will be teaching me. Speaking of Serendipity, I just happen to be in Delaware when they … [Read more...] about New project