Alright, let me tell you about my latest little project: a NY Yankees wool hat. I’ve been wanting one for ages, something classic and warm for those chilly evenings, and I figured, why not try making it myself?
It all started with finding the right wool. I knew I wanted something thick and durable, so I headed down to my local yarn shop. After rummaging through what felt like miles of yarn, I finally settled on a nice, chunky navy blue wool. Figured that’s close enough to the Yankees’ color, right? I also grabbed some white yarn for the logo – gotta have that iconic NY.
Next up was finding a pattern. I didn’t want anything too complicated, so I searched online for a basic beanie pattern that could be easily adapted. Found a decent one on Ravelry, a free one, thank god. It was mostly just knit stitches in the round, perfect for a beginner like me… or so I thought.
Casting on was the easy part. Then came the knitting… oh boy. Let’s just say my tension was all over the place. Some rows were super tight, others were loose and floppy. It looked a bit wonky, to be honest. I frogged it (that’s knitter-speak for ripping it all out) about three times before I started to get the hang of it. Patience is key, right?
Once the main body of the hat was done, it was time for the fun part: the logo. I printed out a picture of the NY Yankees logo and tried to copy it using duplicate stitch. Let me tell you, that was tricky! Each stitch had to be perfectly placed to make it look halfway decent. It took me hours, seriously hours, of carefully stitching and re-stitching. My fingers were aching, and my eyes were going crossed.
After what felt like an eternity, the logo was finally finished. It wasn’t perfect, not by a long shot. A bit lopsided maybe, but hey, it was handmade! I sewed in all the loose ends, and then it was time for the pom-pom. I bought a cheap pom-pom maker online and whipped up a fluffy white pom-pom to top it off. Attached it securely to the top of the hat, and voila!
The finished product: a slightly wonky, definitely imperfect, but undeniably handmade NY Yankees wool hat. It’s warm, it’s comfy, and it’s got character. I learned a lot about knitting, patience, and the importance of good tension. Would I do it again? Probably. But maybe I’ll invest in a slightly better pattern next time!
- Yarn: Chunky navy blue and white wool
- Needles: US size 8 circular needles
- Pattern: Basic beanie pattern (adapted)
- Time: Way too long! (Probably around 10 hours)
Final Thoughts
Honestly? It’s kinda ugly. But, I made it. And that’s what counts, right? Plus, it’ll keep my head warm this winter.
