It's Done and I Learned Some Things

My TV watching knitting of a hat is complete. I learned a couple things with this project. First, I learned that I need more practice with the Italian Cast On. It looks sloppy to me, and I don't like that. 

The second thing I learned was how to use my pom pom maker gadgets. Mine is from Clover and I have two sizes. I found a YouTube video to show me how useful this is. Is there anything you can't learn from a YouTube video. The wonderful world of creators on there seem to have answers to everything.

The third thing I learned to that that last inch or so of plain stockinette seems to take forever and I was more than ready to start the decreases for the top of the hat. I do like this hat and may just keep it for myself since it was a bit of an experiment and doesn't look as presentable as I would like for a sale item.

Back with more again soon.

Take care and stay cozy!

Netflix and Chill Knitting

Yesterday I mentioned I would be looking for some new after dinner, tv watching knitting. I found the perfect projects. I am going to make a couple slouchy hats with a pattern from Knit Picks. The pattern uses an Italian cast on. That was a new skill for me. I found instructions on YouTube from Bill Souza. < The link goes to his channel. His videos for left-handed knitters are done very well. Any time I come across something in knitting patterns I don't understand I always look to see if he has a video on it. My edge does look a bit sloppy and I am not sure why, but practice makes perfect. It does seem to make the perfect cast on for hats and bottom up sweaters with ribbing, maybe even top down socks.

I got my 1 1/2 inches of 1 x 1 rib done last knit. Next is lots of plain knitting in the round until it is time for decreasing at the top. I'll share more again soon.

Back with more again soon.

Take care and stay cozy!