The Icing Swirl Hat ... a very slouchy version!

It's finished! My first Ysolda knit the "Icing Swirl Hat", mine is a very slouchy version!

I decided to use the "larger" size in the pattern and ended up with a very slouchy but Oh so comfy beanie beret. I love it and it is going to be perfect for winter when its super chilly. I can slop this on my head and be toasty all day long!

I also think I may have stuffed up and added a couple of extra rows and this enhanced the "sloppy-ness" but I'm not too phased. It's all part of learning really and this pattern was a great one to learn on.

I think as a relatively "beginner" knitter the only way to learn is to make mistakes, and if the pattern changes slightly I tend to try and role with it! Like in this pattern! I still love this slouchy beanie and LOVE the colour too! This was definitely a great starter Ysolda pattern and I plan on building up my knitting skills through practice to tackle another Ysolda knit!! Watch this space!! :o)

A new found hobby!!

I have recently started classes in learning how to crochet and have realised that I love it! I love the feeling of being able to make something and say "I made that!" It's relaxing and fun and I'm totally enjoying my classes that are run by a local lady that has recently opened her own shop in town called "Jellywares". She stocks all types of homemade things and some gorgeous fibres and wool used for knitting and crochet!
I've started my first ever proper project which is a beanie hat made out of 20 ply wool, it's taking shape really quickly and I'm super proud of it!
Still a working progress however, hopefully I'll be done by this weekend and then on to the next project!

Ellie x