A Hat for Ziggy

I finished another hat on the plane on our way to Latvia. This one is for Ziggy, the brother of one of our exchange students currently studying in the U.S.

Bernat Denimstyle Hat

This Denimstyle hat is a Christmas present for my son, Brad, who goes to Virginia Tech. Made with Bernat Denimstyle yarn in Color number 03430 Batik. I'm using size 8 needles and knitting in the round. The pattern calls for it to be knitted flat and then seamed but I don't "finish" projects well. It also calls for 78 stitches to be cast on the needles but that is too small. So, I'm casting on 84 instead. K2, P2 each row until work from the beginning measures 11 inches (28 cm) and then shape the top.

First Socks

These are the first pair of socks I've ever made. I wore them yesterday and decided to post a picture even though I made them last year. I actually made them twice (does that count as two pair?) because they were too big the first time. I ripped them out and redid them the Queen Kahuna way, making both at the same time. I forget what yarn I used but will edit this post when I find out. I love the colors and they go great with jeans.