Finished this baby in just a day actually. (After I picked up the wrong needles because two small kids were distracting me, and then I had to go exchange them in the rain.) I am very happy with the way it turned out. I used this pattern from Lydia McNeil’s blog, Dropped a Stitch. But I started with 70 cast-on stitches at 16sts = 4″, and then did an extra row at the end of k1, k2tog before tying off. (That would be knit one, knit two together.)
If you are a way beginner knitter, like I am, and need a nice warm wool hat, give this one a go. Because you use worsted weight, yarn which is thicker, and a circular knitting needle, this project knits up very quickly! On to the next project! Keep warm.
I know what you mean about meeting knitting newbies…there are so many knitters out there in blog-world who have been knitting since they were a child. I guess I learned how when I was 10 or so, but I certainly didn’t KNIT until recently. These first two hats, you only need to learn the k2tog stitch to complete the hat! Knit two together, you can find some great tutorials with video here…http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases. This is how I learned…well this and reading from a book. good luck to you! Also, read a bit about gauge from here…http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/2009/01/on-knitting.html…it will help you knit to fit.
I am totally new to knitting, as in… I can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, lol. I want to learn to shape this winter so I can knit hats, mittens, and garments. It’s nice to see other knitting newbies out there!!
love that hat! you’re a beginner? looks great!