At the Drop of a Hat

My first felted knit hat!

Before felting, in all it's bigness:



 

After felting:

 

A few things:

1. I knit this on three different road trips to Montana (1.5 hour drive). Usually it was too late to knit on the way home. But, I love knitting in the car.


2. I learned how to pick up a dropped stitch!


3. I also learned how to carry yarn and switch colors.


4. I learned a new technique for felting.


5. I have a new desire to knit! I have already bought wool for socks, mittens, and hats for the rest of the family.


6. I love my new hat! It is a little poofy on the top (oops, I didn't following the pattern on the decrease), but it is warm and covers my ears. :-)

My next project is {hopefully} a pair of 100% wool socks. I bought two sets of double points so that I am sure to make two socks this time (my first sock was a loner)!