my first hat

my first hat, originally uploaded by applesticker.

I've finally, finally, finally managed to crochet an actual hat. Hurray!

frustrations

So earlier I showed off the hat that I managed to put together (although the pic didn't show it off very well -- sorry). Before that hat success I had many hat failures, mostly involving this one particular pattern in the Stich & Bitch crochet book. I've tried to work this pattern out at least three times now and every time, nada. This time I counted every single stitch to be certain -- and it still comes out flat as a pancake and not at all hat shaped. Very annoying. I think I need someone to look at the pattern and tell me if I'm crazy (any takers?).

Otherwise, crocheting is fun and lovely. My first hat turned out better than I expected and fits really well. Need to get back to my yarn stash so I can make more. The only problem with hats is that I really have to count the stitches because of the increases and decreases...and I hate counting.