My childhood friend K's birthday is this week and I wanted to knit something for her. I took my original knitting class with her about four years ago on the Upper Westside. I am hoping she will start knitting again now that I have returned to the craft with a renewed passion, thanks to Mama N.
I knew I had to find a quick project that I could knit in a week. I also needed something simple because I have been really distracted with the upcoming move. I found this pattern on Mama N's Ravelry projects. I like that the hat looks detailed, but is simple to knit.
I chose to knit it in a blue teal for a vibrant color to brighten the cold months. Unfortunately I have to give it to my friend K at the start of summer when the last thing you want to think about it is wearing a warm winter hat! Don't they say it is the thought that counts?
One thing I learned while knitting this hat is that it is best to do the ribbing in a slighter smaller needle size so that the hat fits snuggly on your head. I knit the entire hat with #6 needles and should have done the ribbing with #4 or #5. The picture in the pattern looked like such a tight fit that I thought it would be okay using #6 for the ribbing, but it is a little loose at the bottom. I'm still happy with the finished object and enjoyed giving it to my friend K last night to celebrate her birthday!
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