Bright Button Hat

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I've decided to go ahead and get started on my Christmas presents this year so I won't be tempted to procrastinate.  This is the first one I have made.

Not the best picture of me, but it showcases the hat nicely.

Materials:
-1 skein Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Gold
-US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles
-A large button
-Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
-sts- stitches
-CO- cast on
-BO- bind off
-k- knit
-p- purl
-k2tog- knit 2 together

Instructions:
CO 60 sts.
Join in the round.
Work in k2, p2 rib for 2.5 in.
K all sts until piece measures 9 in. from beginning.
k2tog all sts for 1 round.
Cut yarn, leaving 8 in tail.
Thread the yarn through the yarn needle. 
Pass the yarn through all the sts on circular needles.
Slip all sts off needles and pull tightly.
Sew up the top.
Weave in your ends.

Nameless Yarn

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Whilst I finish my current project, I must tell you the story of the nameless yarn.


So I had this ball of blue yarn from many, many years ago.  I knew the brand of it and I knew I had found it at Wal-Mart.  I didn't know what it was called and I wanted to know.  Thus began my six-week trek to find out the name of the yarn.


I checked all the Wal-Marts in the area.


Didn't see it.


I checked Michael's.


Not there.


I checked Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts.


Nope.


I checked A.C. Moore.


Nada.


I finally decided (I don't know why I didn't think of this before) to check the yarn company's website.


I found the name.


What was it?


Blue.

Knitter with a Cause

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I was informed a couple ofweeks ago about a way to help people while knitting.  In Lynchburg, Virginia, a city near where I’m from, there arelots and lots of homeless people.  Everyyear, there is a woman who knits hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for them.  Since then, Mom and I have decided to knitfor this cause as well as get other knitters (and the occasional * GASP *crocheter) involved. 
If you live in an area wherethere are lots of, or any at all, really, homeless people, I would stronglyencourage you to do something like this. I realize that you can’t solve the problem of people being homeless, butI also know for a fact that there are plenty of things you can do to help maketheir situation a little better.

Blue Cable Hat

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I realize it's been a very long time since I last posted, but I've been quite busy and I have also had many, many, many failed knitting projects.
Materials:-US size 7 (4.5 mm) circularneedles-Red Heart Soft yarn in Navy-cable needle-yarn or tapestry needle
Abbreviations:-k- knit-p- purl-CO- cast on-BO- bind off-sl- slip-st(s)- stitch(es)-k2tog- knit 2 together
Making the hat:CO 60 sts.Join in the round.Work in k2, p2 rib for 1.5in.Work in stockinette st.Every 4th row, do the following row:* k24, sl 3 onto cable needle, put cable needle to back of work, k3 from regular needle, k3 from cable needle * repeat from * to endWork in this way until piece measures 8 in.k2tog all sts next round.BO all sts.
Finishing:Sew up the top and weave in your ends.

Bamboo Hat

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This was made from some yarn that my friend John gave me for Christmas.  I'm not exactly sure what the color or style it was, but I do know the brand, and that you can get it at Big Lots.  Anyway, I tried to kind of give it a leafy effect, if you look really close, and the color just reminds me of bamboo.


Materials:
-US size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles
-Gala mixed fiber yarn
-Yarn or tapestry needle


Abbreviations:
-sts- stitches
-k- knit
-p- purl
-CO- cast on
-BO- bind off
-k2tog- knit 2 together
-rep- repeat


Instructions:
CO 60 sts.
Join in the round.
Work in k2, p2 rib for 1.5 in.
Rounds 1 and 5:  * p1, k3 * rep from * to end.
Rounds 2 and 4:  * p2, k2 * rep from * to end.
Round 3:  * p3, k1 * rep from * to end.
Work in this way until piece measures 7.5 in.
k2tog all sts for the next round.
BO all sts.
Sew up the top and weave in your ends.