First Knitted Hat Project: Finishing the Woodside Hat for My Son

This is the Woodside Hat from Lion Brand. You can find the pattern here. 

I have officially finished a knitting project, and I am pretty proud of myself. This is my first knitted hat, and while it is not perfect, it is finished, wearable, and made with love.

The project is the Woodside Hat by Lion Brand Yarn. I originally started this hat thinking it would be for my hubby, but as I was knitting it, it began to feel a little long. In the end, it actually turned out to be about an inch short, which still makes me laugh. Because of that, it ended up being a better fit for my son, and he is very happy with it.

I knit this hat using Lion Brand Hometown yarn in the colorway Little Rock Granite. It is a super bulky acrylic yarn, which made the project work up quickly. I used US 13 needles, which helped give it that thick, cozy feel that is perfect for cooler weather.

Since this is my first knitted hat, I learned a lot along the way. My seam is not great, and that is being generous. It is pretty awful, honestly. Because of that, I think I am going to stick to making hats in the round from now on. Even so, for a first attempt, I still think it looks decent, and I am happy with the finished result.

This project has been a good reminder that firsts do not have to be perfect to be meaningful. Every project teaches something new, and this one taught me patience, flexibility, and the confidence to keep going. What should I attempt next??? 

I am sharing this post in hopes of winning a few prizes from Knitting Daily/Interweave. I have submitted this post to the giveaway.... 

If I win, I would love:
The Fleece and Fiber Source Book item #QM1225
Knit Wear Fall 2012 KR1200
Knit Waer Fall 2013  Item Number: KR1310-EP6571-GROUPED
The Field Guide to Fleece  Item Number: T1279
Respect the Spindle  SKU: 09SP05

Update: I did not win anything lol.