Catching up on Crafting

Way back when I started this blog, I talked about wanting to reinvigorate my crafting hobbies and pick up knitting.  Well, months have gone by, but I've been knitting away!  My current specialty is hats for the little ones in our life.  Liam is the proud recipient of my first project, and then I decided I needed to make him a second hat that didn't have so many mistakes in it.  My third hat is for a dear friend's baby due this fall, and my fourth hat was gifted to another friend's toddler for her birthday.  I gave that one away before I could snap a picture of it, but it was one of my favorites!

I've generally been knitting from the same pattern, and I learn something new with each project I undertake.  YouTube has been crucial, as have the wonderful ladies over at Aylin's Woolgatherer.

The pattern book I've been knitting from is called Tiny Tots Essentials, and it's been really great for a beginner like me!  There are patterns in there that I'll be able to use as I become more advanced.  But for now, the simple beanie hat for little boys and beret for girls has been challenging but manageable. 

I hope to continue capturing my projects on this blog.  And I'd love to know, what are you working on?  Any other good beginning patterns you'd recommend?