A Hat's Story

So this hat was ripped out way too many times and I personally am shocked this yarn even held up. I got mad and threw it in my hibernating bin way too many times before finely I finished it. Still nameless and slightly too big I am incredibly proud of it.

Guys I made my own pattern!

Crazy. It is just crazy. The body was easy once I decided how to get the look I wanted. The decreases were kind of a nightmare that made me want to rip my hair out. In the end though I love the look it actually turned out the way I wanted it to. 

 
Look at that wonderfulness guys! It is slightly big on me and really needs some tweaking, but it is my first real pattern! I actually knit it inside out and then you turn it back right and TADA fun pattern. I'm not sure if I am going to publish it or what I want to do other then stare at it with a strange look of pride on my face.

             On the college front almost nothing has been packed. I went through and packed all the things I have to take like books and underwear but I have no idea what else to do. I mean how many shirts and pants do I need? I just don't know what to pack my stuff is slowly taking over my sister's room since she is gone.

I hope you all are having a good Monday!

Sail Away Cowl

I found the missing camera! It was buried under a pile of yarn, figures. So this cowl is of my own design which is rather exciting for me. It is knit in a basic garter stitch but I still feel strangely proud of it.

What you need:

• Two balls of Loops&Thread Charisma in two colors. (Or any other bulky weight yarn)
• Size 13, 29" circular needles
• A large stitch marker
• A darning needle.

Directions:

CO 120 stitches, careful not to twist join in the round.
R1: Knit
R2: Purl
Repeat for five rounds, at this point switch to the next color. Repeat until there are two strips of each color.
Bind off and thread in all ends.

See a simple cowl that will keep you warm and add a hit of color in the dull winter.