what can i knit?

[izzy]

i have a hankering to make myself a hat. the tools i have available are as follows:

mostly worsted weight yarn (other yarn is sock weight which isn't terribly helpful)
mostly wool
dpns US sizes 3 through 9 (missing a couple in there, can't remember which right now) and one circular size 10 or thereabouts

i am a fan of most types of hats (cloches are an exception). i love silly things like earflaps and pompoms. i'm not big on super detailed colorwork. i've looked at the hats on knitty, and nothing is catching my fancy.

i just wanna whip myself up an easy hat, any suggestions?

Comments

[untonuggan]

I agree with the making-it-up-as-you-go being fun, especially if you have a stitch dictionary around to play with.

If you're looking for something fun that could turn into TV knitting, I recommend this pattern. It was the first hat I made, and even though it's written for chunky yarn it's technically a "gaugeless pattern". Basically, figure out your gauge and the size you want, then find a multiple of 8 that is close to that number and cast on. It's super easy and super warm and stretchy.

If you're looking for something more challenging, I'd recommend the stitch dictionary route or just trolling Ravelry.