Knitted Winter Hat

After many restarts, and a lot of help from my talented Mom, I have finished my very first hat... Modeled by my very first boy :).

I used the same yarn as the scarf, and this was an interesting lesson in decreases and the importance of sizing, tension, and counting stitches.  

I'm already planning on making this again with a lighter weight yarn to make more of a soft cap than a warm winter hat. :)

Basket Weave Scarf

After a few restarts... Here is my very first (successful) attempt at a scarf!  Mr. Owl looks cozy doesn't he?

I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in wheat and size 13 needles.  I decided on basket weave instead of a simple garter stitch to prevent curling, and then improvised a pattern to have it be the length and width I wanted. :)