Cuffed Hat: Trial #2 = 90% Done

I'm almost done with trial #2 of the cuffed hat pattern.  This one is a deep purple, and the detail work is much easier to see.  I only made a few mistakes on this one (none noticeable).

All that's left to do is stitch together the seam and add a colorful pom-pom to the top.  I'll add another picture with the final product.  However, this is what it looks like before creating the seam.

I hope that my best friend likes it as much as I do.

<3  Beatrice Bumble

Cuffed Hat: Trial #2

I've decided I'm going to have one more go at this cuffed hat, to see if I can get it all right.  On the last hat there were a few dropped stitches, and the cuff ribbing wasn't exact.  I'm not a perfectionist, but I definitely want to give it another try.

This time, instead of using the black yarn, I'm going to be using a lovely deep purple (the stitches should be a little easier to see).  I'm making this hat as a gift for my best friend.  I hope she's going to like it.

Will post pictures and write more about progress soon!  <3  Beatrice Bumble

Cuffed Hat: Complete!

My cuffed hat is finally done and it really only took 4 days (definitely less if I powered through it).  It's just taken me a while to update my blog.  Anyway, my boyfriend absolutely loves it!  Here's a picture of the finished product:

It's a little hard to see the detailing because it's black, but I would definitely say it's a success.  Of course, my adorable model makes it look way better than it actually is.  I'm definitely going to try the pattern a few more times to make sure I have it right.  The only part I made a slew of mistakes on was the cuff.  After that, I found my rhythm.  I've also included a picture of the back.

I would recommend this hat for any beginners.  It's extremely simple, and yields a fantastically warm hat!  <3  Beatrice Bumble

The (Not-So) Dreaded Pattern... Cont'd

As far as purling goes, it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.  It turns out that it's easier for me than knitting is.  I am left-handed, and I don't know if that makes any difference.  But I've learned to knit in the standard "right-handed" fashion.

Anyway, I have officially completed the cuff of this hat pattern.  Overall, I am very proud of myself.  Sure there are a couple of dropped stitches here and there.  But it's homespun, and that's all that matters.

<3  Beatrice Bumble

The Dreaded Pattern

And so it begins...  I already have a blog about reading, so I figured I may as well write another blog about one of my other favorite pastimes.  Can you guess what it is?  (Rhetorical question of the century)  Why, knitting, of course!  I've only been knitting sporadically for a few years now, but a recent dilemma has brought this blog into play.

I picked up a new pattern just yesterday, and settled in on the couch with a fresh skein of yarn.  I have my needles, my yarn, and a half dozen scarves under my belt.  I've decided I would like to make a hat (a fisherman's skull cap, to be specific) for my boyfriend.  This should be easy.  Should being the operative word.

Anyway, the pattern called for knitting and purling for the first row.  Not a problem.  I knit two stitches (I have plenty of experience with knitting over and over again.  Half a dozen scarves, remember?).  But then comes that dreaded P-word.  And it dawns on me.  I have knitted scarf after scarf for family and friends.  But I have yet to purl.

This may seem silly, but I have never been required to purl.  Therefore, this giant chink in my armor has inspired me to start this blog.  I will slowly and steadily walk through all of these basic knitting techniques, and update with pictures of my projects and progress (or lack thereof).  This will be quite an adventure.

I would love input and advice from experienced knitters.  I will hopefully soak it up like a sponge.

<3  Beatrice Bumble