My first knitting project {completed}!!!!

by | Mar 7, 2012 | DIY, Tutorial | 15 comments

YAY!! I am so very excited. I really shouldn’t be THIS excited but I am:) I just completed my first ever knitted hat. This is actually my first completed project ever (in the knitting arts, ha). I only have been practicing rows and rows of nothing. I started knitting back in November. My Mother-in-Law has been kind enough to show me the ropes. She taught me how to do the basic garter stitch, to seam, and how to make a pom-pom.  She tried to show me the purl stitch but that it something I’m still trying to get the hang off.

Now, I love me some baby hats. In my spare time I peruse Etsy and gawk over all the cute little baby hats people make. So I really really had the urge to try to make my own. Armed with my limited knitting skills I tried to find a tutorial that I could accomplish.  I came across this one from M.E.H. Designs. I pretty much followed that tutorial but changed some things along the way.

I wanted to make a cuff for the hat so instead of casting on 14 stitches I casted on 18. This made the hat longer so I could roll it up.

I also used Bernat Satin Yarn in admiral and winter white.

I made my own pom-pom (with the help from my MIL). I didn’t realize how easy it was to do.  Here is how I did it.

I took a old Capri Sun box and made two cardboard circles measuring about

I then wrapped and wrapped and wrapped the yarn through the hole.  Once the center is completely filled with yarn from wrapping you cut around the edges until you see the cardboard.  

You then take some yarn and tie it off (a few times). Pull the card board out and bam you have a pompom.

My pompom is ridicoulsly huge for my hat but I think it will be cute on his little head!!

**Linking up to these great parties!! **

P.s .Berroco has some great how-to videos if you ever want to learn to knit or if you get stuck and need help with a technique.

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15 Comments

  1. Sharon
    Sharon on March 7, 2012 at 12:20 am

    That hat is just adorable, congratulations…you did a great job. I wish I had leaned to knit…I use to crochet…but it’s just not as nice. Awesome!
    Sharon

    • Tori
      Tori on March 7, 2012 at 3:42 am

      Thanks Sharon! I haven”t learned crochet…yet:)

  2. Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com
    Laurie @ Rookiewife520.blogspot.com on March 7, 2012 at 1:10 am

    Look at you.. all preggo and knitting ;-P so cute! I love the hat. I wanted to learn how to make booties for my niece that’s due in May. You have inspired me! I just might attempt to learn how.. and credit it all to you of course. Haha!

    • Tori
      Tori on March 7, 2012 at 3:43 am

      haha I know! I felt so cliche sitting on the couch with knitting needles. You should totally make the booties!! I want pictures if you do!

    • Tori
      Tori on March 8, 2012 at 4:22 am

      Thanks! I’m still trying to get the hang of it but it wasn’t too hard to get the one basic stitch down.:)

  4. katy
    katy on March 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Hi Tori! Too cute! I’m a beginner crocheter (sp?) and I can only do straight (somewhat!) lines. I love knitting too, but crocheting is easier on my hands.

    • Tori
      Tori on March 8, 2012 at 4:25 am

      Thanks:) I have never tried to crochet. I want to try that too. Maybe one day:) but i do agree my hands get really tired after knitting:P

  5. Jenny Melrose
    Jenny Melrose on March 8, 2012 at 1:26 am

    That hat will look so cute on any little head. I think the pom pom makes it unique and that much cuter. Thanks for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays over at The NY Melrose Family.

    • Tori
      Tori on March 8, 2012 at 4:26 am

      Thanks Jenny!! 🙂

  6. Gina
    Gina on March 8, 2012 at 1:27 am

    Yay Friend!!! It turned out so cute!! 🙂

    • Tori
      Tori on March 8, 2012 at 4:23 am

      Thanks!! We are missing you this week! 🙁

  7. Katie's Nesting Spot
    Katie's Nesting Spot on March 9, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Congratulations! Isn’t it great to feel a real sense of accomplishment when you try something new. It looks super cute too!

    PS: I am now one of your blog followers & looking forward to becoming better bloggy buddies 🙂

  8. Katie's Nesting Spot
    Katie's Nesting Spot on March 9, 2012 at 4:05 am

    Congratulations! Isn’t it great to feel a real sense of accomplishment when you try something new. It looks super cute too!

    PS: I am now one of your blog followers & looking forward to becoming better bloggy buddies 🙂

  9. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy
    Alison @ Oopsey Daisy on March 10, 2012 at 6:51 am

    This turned out SO cute! I love the colors you used! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!