I finished my first knitted baby hat yesterday, thanks in no small part to wonder-knitter Tammie. She held my hand through the whole process, and without her I would have been completely lost after the first 20 rows. I am so happy with how the hat turned out (aside from the fact that it is kind of large) and hope to start #2 without delay. It was my first non-scarf project, as well as my first attempt to follow an actual pattern (Ann Norling #37).
It was an incredibly simple one that even I didn't have trouble keeping up with. The decreasing was even manageable, until I had to start using two sets of circular needles. That's where it got tricky.
I suspect that if I had started and finished that part of the hat in one sitting, I would have gotten the hang of it a little better, but it was done in fits and starts. Hopefully I've retained all of what I was taught, and #2 will require less assistance.
Very impressive! I think I'll stick to the scarves. :) Probably a good pick for me since I seem to average one scarf a year. ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You have surpassed me in the world of knitting for sure... Good job Melissa. I am working on a pattern, but keep pulling it out every few rows because I keep losing stitches and need to begin again. I am proud of you....
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