I did it. I actually did it. I successfully knitted a hat – and without sending an SOS to my mum – OH. EM. GEE.
The hat is basic, very basic. Six rows of ribbing and then about 15cm worth of stockinette stitch and 4 rows of knit two together and purl… but… I did it!
Now, I’m not saying the hat is perfect. It isn’t. For one thing, it is meant to fit an adult but only just fits Emersyn (4). The kiddo does have a big noggin, but there is no way this hat would go anywhere near an adult. It seems I am a tight knitter, odd considering when it comes to crochet I am a very loose crocheter! Also, the top of the hat, where it closes up? Yeah, that hole isn’t tight enough and it looks a bit nasty… I think I might add a pom pom as a way to hide the monstrosity of a hole; it will also be a good way to tighten up said hole!
Did I enjoy creating it? Mostly. I was a little on edge the whole time though, worried about stuffing it up and needing to delete* undo the whole thing because I’m incapable of fixing knitting mistakes!
*for some reason I always think of knitting in relation to internet/computer terms… I always refer to casting on on as ‘sigining on’…
I did it though. I stuck at something and finished it. I accomplished something. I didn’t give up. I know it probably seems like a small thing to most people, but considering my mental state lately (it IS on the improve now school is back! Funny that…) it is a big deal for me.
the colour of the wool is more accurate in this photo (you can also see how loose the top of the hat is)
Wool/yarn: Patons ‘Rainbow’ 8ply acrylic, Dawn colourway
In case anyone is wondering what hat I did, it is this one from the Craftbits website.
Emma Knits 