1 Skein of Yarn and 2 Projects

The first project that I made using Vanna's Choice yarn was a hat.  It was supposed to be a pumpkin hat and still might be, but for now it is a simple hat.  I used the green loom and a stitch pattern that I have never used before.  The hat came out very tight and won't fit either one of my kiddos.  I am disappointed about this, because when I started the hat I had planned for it to be a hat for a child.  Instead it will fit a baby, but due to length will have to be rolled.  I mentioned that I used the green loom to make this hat, but I also used a long loom and loom clips.  I was able to shape the crown by doing a decrease.  It may have been easier to just use a long loom, but I didn't decide to shape the crown until I was close to the end. 

The second project that I made with the left over yarn was a ear-warmer/headband.  I used the long pink loom for this project and used the figure eight stitch.  I love using the figure eight stitch for my ear-warmers/headbands because the pattern is beautiful and reversible, but also I love how thick they turn out.  They will definitely keep your ears warm in the winter.  

When I cast off this project I tried something new.  I made it so that I could bring the first row up and over, so it eliminated the need to sew it together.  This link will take you to a picture tutorial of how I made the headband/ear-warmer. I am very happy with the way it turned out.  For one reason, I kind of stink at the sewing part.  And two, it made an area that will be hidden  a little narrower.  This makes it very comfortable.  I plan to use this way of casting off from now on. My daughter was very happy to model the finished project.  I took a picture of it being worn both ways, so you can see the reversible pattern.