Knitting a Hat 101

Time to learn to knit a hat!!!! Knitting a hat has different techniques because hats are knit in the round. First we need to learn how to join our yarn in the round. To start we need circular needles (a cable of smaller than 16inches) you also need the yarn you would like to use. Also if you don't already have one get  stitch markers. There are many different types but anything similar to these will work.

Alright now it is time to learn to knit in the round. Before you attempt your hat just master knitting in the round. 

After you are comfortable doing this you want to find a easy hat pattern online. We can use this one for example. The only other new technique you need to learn is decrease. 

Know you know everything you need to know to make a hat. Eventually you will be able to make fancier hats, with different size needles and different yarns. Share your first hats with me by commenting below! And remember to always have fun.

Happy Knitting!!!!

YarnPAD

This week went by so fast. The semester is in full swing so I had little time for new knits. Here was this weeks Yarn Pictures

Day 7: On the Table:

I do not really have a table my table is the top of my bed. My Blanket has grown. This picture is as flat as I can make it right now since it is still on the circulars.

Day 8: Texture

A Close up of the pattern for my blanket. 

Day 9: Time

Sadly I wanted to sleep at this time. Waking up early is killing me slowly. Hey look its my cat in a hoodie!!!

Day 10: Reading

I totally wish my life was more exciting than this but I am currently reading a database book, two math books, and a Java book. 

Day 13: Number

Life took over and I forgot to post two days in a row so I did both for this it was "2 posts I forgot to do". 

Day 14: Need

I NEED more time in the semester to knit.

Day 15: Want

I WANT the Options Interchangeable Harmony Wood Circular Needle set from KnitPicks.