Practicing Stockinette

After knitting up this simple little garter stitch scarf as my first knit project and then another in green for Trent, I debated for while what to make next. I'm still crocheting like there is no tomorrow. But then I'm also pretty much in love with knitting now as well, and sometimes I just get overwhelmed by all the things there are to make! A good sort of overwhelmed, that is. I finally decided on this hat. The pattern is from Erika Knight's book Simple Knitting which I bought as a companion to her Simple Crocheting book that I received for Christmas from my mother-in-law and absolutely adore. Simple Knitting is just as wonderful and resourceful as its sibling. This particular pattern is the plain pull on hat that is not knit in the round, but worked from the brim on up decreasing along the way with a mattress stitch to seam it together. The whole hat is worked in stockinette, so I was able to get a whole lot of practice on a basic stitch pattern. I used Quince and Co.'s Lark in Chantrelle for my hat, and it is so cozy!  The perfect project to make this last bit of winter  warm and sweet :)  

Jolene

My first knit project completed. I used the pattern and learned how to knit this scarf from the Skillshare Class I mentioned last week for beginner knitters. I had so much fun with this project, honing in on a new craft similar to one I already know and love. To be honest though, part of me felt a little guilty while I was knitting this scarf. I felt as though I were cheating on my crochet hooks, like my knitting needles were the Jolene to my Dolly. But Dolly should know, nothing could ever replace her. Maybe Jolene and Dolly could be friends? I really hope they can, because I love them both so much! Especially if the Jolenes to come are as soft and cozy as this one.