I'm about half way through knitting Bella a new beanie for winter. Being the beginner knitter that I am, this pattern is literally killing me. I've already unpulled it once because I dropped a stitch and couldn't seem to fix the problem. Usually somebody talks to me mid row and I have recount my stitches. I think last night I recounted a row five times before I managed to finish it.
It. will. not. beat. me. though.
The pattern is from a Sublime knitting book (#604 The Sublime Aran hand knit book). I'm using 8 ply wool (instead of 10ply), but knitting the adult size, so I'm hoping that my readjustments will work out okay and it actually fits Bella when I'm done. If it doesn't you may hear me screaming!
It should turn out fine for you. I really hate it when you have to keep repeating a row, and yes I knit all the time and still do it so dont feel bad.
Posted by: sue | July 06, 2009 at 10:28 AM
My daughters grandma is knitting her a beanie in that exact colour for School, they are not allowed anything but this and blue. I have serious envy issues with your new sewing machine ;) Mine is about 9 years old and even though it goes ok I'd love a more up to date one.
Posted by: Belinda | July 06, 2009 at 10:42 AM
You can do it!!!
Posted by: Christy | July 06, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Oh Mel - love the colour :) You'll be right - just keep knitting, just keep knitting..... you are so lucky Bella :)
Went to the library today to pick up "A Year in a Bottle". Looks devine - might try to buy this one :)
Posted by: KatherineB | July 06, 2009 at 12:13 PM
I love the diagonal style design of this pattern Mel! It's going to look great when you've finished... and I know you WILL finish it! :) Bella's going to love it!
Sheree xx
Posted by: Sheree | July 06, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I was going to ask if it's hard or not but as i read on I think that i will leave it to you. I am sure that Bella will love it when its finished, very stylish.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | July 06, 2009 at 03:06 PM
That beanie is going to look so nice on Bella. And every stitch (unravelled or otherwise) will be worth it when you see her wearing it. :) Go Mel!
Posted by: Salihan | July 06, 2009 at 03:14 PM
What a lovely pattern Mel! I do hope it all works out for you.
Posted by: Tammy | July 06, 2009 at 04:43 PM
for a beginner your great! Can I fly over and spend a week with you learning everything????? :) :) I would love to knit that beanie but will stick to doing mine on the loom. :)
Posted by: Neek | July 06, 2009 at 06:09 PM
I have just started knitting too and my 2nd hat has a lacy brim. I have ripped the darn thing out twice. Nobody is allowed to talk to me when i'm knitting because i will immediately forget what stitch i just did - lol
Your hat looks great so far.
Oh - and I seriously want your new sewing machine!
Posted by: becky | July 07, 2009 at 02:55 AM