DRAGONFLIES HAT

I finished the Dragonflies Hat to wear with my Bella's Mittens.  I found the pattern on Ravelry.  It was the first time that I had knit "lace".  It was challenging for me but I learned a lot about different stitches and how to read and interpret the pattern.  I started out making the Large size, but I made a mistake and torn it out.  I decided to make the Small.  This yarn is really stretchy, so if I had made the Large it would have been gigantic!  I still need to block it, so maybe the pattern will pop even more then.  But, all in all, I am real happy with the way it turned out and should keep my head toasty.......if it ever gets cold around here!

I figured out that you NEED to put markers between each set of stitches on each round.  If you make a mistake you can figure out which set has the problem instead of tearing out the whole row.

I also covered above and below the line of instruction that I was on because several times I starting stitching the instruction above.  Live and Learn.

By the time I got to the top of the hat I had the pattern and tension figured out.  Now I can't wait to make another one.

FINGERLESS GLOVES

I just started knitting a new pattern by "Tickled Pink Knits" for fingerless gloves. The patterns is called DARTING DIAGONALS and I am using Berroco Vintage wool which is a superwash and super soft! It is worsted weight and is knitting up so nice. I purchased my yarn at the new and sparkly Whole Nine Yarns in downtown Woodstock. They have just moved into their new shop on Main Street and have plenty of parking. The shop is beautiful and with a neutral background shows off all of their colorful yarns. They even have a back porch with a fireplace so you can knit and rock. The pattern below is seamed on the side leaving an opening for your thumb. So easy and fast.