FO: Scalloped-Edge Beanie

2011 Knit the Book Challenge: 1 knit, 59 to go

The variegated yarn I used, Patons Classic Wool, made for some interesting color patterning around the hat. My favorite is at the very top (picture didn't turn out unfortunately) because there are zig zags of color.

a.ka. the hat that gave me such a headache!!

Problems #2

Finished Scalloped-Edge Beanie (yahoo!) and then found out there are a bunch of erratas for the book that aren't included in my first edition of the book. Uh huh. And guess what? There's one for the Scalloped-Edge Beanie! Instead of K1, *yo, K2, SKP, K2, yo, K1 it's *K1, yo, K2, SKP, K2, yo. So not the biggest change ever but I am still blaming it for my massive struggle. There are a few other knitters on Ravelry who've knit this hat without the errata and they ended up with a good result. Not really sure how that works...

Promise to post pictures of the Beanie soon. I'm sort of avoiding it because I don't want to block it... but I should.

I started Waffle Mittens a few nights ago. This is where Problems #2 enters. First mitten, bam! finished. I had decided to shorten the length a little in the finger area because I figured it would fit my little fingers better (ok so it was a little snug, but that keeps my fingers warmer). WRONG! After I got to the same point on the second mitten I gravely realized a little extra room would accommodate my fingers much better. Finished second mitten and it fits beautifully. I thought first mitten was a dream but no, second is so much better.

Fast forward. On second mitten I forgot to continue in Basketweave Pattern so it's just ribbing. First mitten has been lengthened but is a little pointy at the top. And I'm still trying to unweave my end for the dumb thumb.

I have about five hours until work. That gives me enough time to finish thumb and start a new project to take with me, right?

Problems persist

I spent some time in bed last night thinking about the problem that is Scalloped-Edge Beanie. Should I give it to a toddler, since it would probably fit her? Do I consider it "finished" and move on, but never wear it? Answer to the last question, hell no!! Not after that epic struggling the lace pattern caused me! I decided to unknit the decreased rounds and start increasing the length of the beanie's body. I know a beanie isn't meant to keep ears and head warm, but it should actually touch the ears, right? Haha this one barely skimmed the tops.

Before breakfast I began lengthening. And it wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be. I've already knit two or three rounds. Hooray!!

Pictures later today or tomorrow, can't decide if I should block this. Probably.

#27: Scalloped-Edge Beanie

started it tonight.

also finished it tonight

non-stop knitting for five or six hours.

hands achy.

pictures tomorrow.

hat is too small
=(

2011 Knit the Book!

So begins my new project: 2011 Knit the Book!! 

That is, 60 Quick Knits! 

I absolutely love this book! Since purchasing it at the end of fall semester last year, I've knit three sets of fingerless gloves (Ribbed Wristers). And I've been a little intimidated to attack another pattern... so I decided last night to set some goals:

Great Goal: Knit at least two patterns every month......I will knit 24 things!

Super Goal: Knit at least half the patterns....that's 30 things! 2.5 a month

Rocket Goal: Knit five patterns a month... 60 things!

I'm not counting the Ribbed Wristers that I've already knit, so if I want them to count I will have to knit a new pair. I tried to start the Scalloped-Edge Beanie (see previous post) and failed. I will decide which project to actually start tomorrow. It's too late to begin one now (I'll just make mistakes...)

By taking on this goal, I'm forcing myself to knit patterns that I might not normally knit and also learn new techniques and stitches (yay!) I also figure this will be a great way to make gifts for people.

Time for bed. Extremely excited for this project!