Evergreeen Pot Hat

I finished the crochet hat! It doesn't look good on me, but that's because I have poofy hair! This is my first completed crochet project, so I can say I can crochet now!
This was a simple spiral in the round (starting with a magic circle, sc 6 then keep going around, doing an increase at an increasing interval every time, without chaining 1 each round), then single crocheted straight for 4-5 inches. I based it off of the pattern for a retro hat from the 40s at crochet.about.com. It's still pretty short, so if you wanted to make it longer feel free. If you find this useless as a hat, as I did, it can double as a bowl or container, making your bathroom, bedroom, or livingroom instantly spiffy.
Yes, the good thing about crochet is that the stitches are very sturdy, so you can make nifty containers, and such. Next thing on the menu is to try to make an amagurimi plushie of some sort or another. Maybe it'll turn out good, but it'll probably turn out bad. I only have to wait and see...
Changing the topic, the rest of my books that my dad ordered have not come yet, even though the UPS has said they attempted delivery at odd times of the day (7:30 PM and 8:00 PM on September 2nd & 3rd). The last attempt said to be today, and no one has rung the doorbell yet, nor have I spotted a rogue mail truck. I wonder, are they avoiding the neighborhood, or are delivering to the wrong house? Either way, I'd hate to see a waste of money.
On another note, I am looking forward to (and also wary of) starting my first year of college on the 21st of September. I hope my roommates are tolerable at worst, and at best really nice people. Also, I hope I can get at least a 3.2 to stay in the honor's program.
Ending another blog post, I am signing out,
-Jenny

Deep Sea Hat

The Deep Sea Hat 

The Deep Sea Hat is completed, and it has such a nice fit! It took me over two weeks to complete, specifically because I only did a bit at a time. This hat can be worn as a hat (straight on) and a cap (slanted back), so it's quite nifty! If you look closely, you can see the pattern. This is the first pattern I've made myself, so it's bound to have some errors.

Pattern notes:

If you want, you can do the purls (after the ribbing) in a different color, to make the pattern more accented. Repeat between **s until the end.

If you wish to do the pattern flat, for all odd rows do the pattern backwards, then purling where it says knitting & vice versa.

Supplies:

• 1 skein worsted weight yarn. I used TMA yarn Fashion knit in New Navy (or a deep blue color)
• (optional)1 skein of white, green, or blue yarn
• Circular needles or double pointed needles size 6 or what size you need to get that gauge
• (optional) straight needles
• yarn needle

Stitches:

• Broken chevron (while doing the pattern below, intermittently knit where you should purl to break the chevron and create waves)
• 2x2 ribbing

Pattern (in round):

(read notes before starting)
CO 90 (80, 100, depending on the size you want. 90 is for a large.)
Row 1: k2 p2 ribbing
Do this for about 12-14 rows, depending on how long you want it to be.
Then do the chevron pattern, as follows:
Row 1: *p1, k3*
Row 2: *kl, p1, k5, p1*
Row 3: *k2, p1, k3, p1, k1*
Row 4: *k3, p1, k1, p1, k2*
Repeat these rows until there are about 5 to 5 1/2 inches, depending on how loose you want the hat to be.
Then we will start decreasing:
Row 1: *p1, k3, p1, k3, p1, k2tog*
Row 2:*k1, p1, k5, p1, k2tog*
Row 3: *k2, p1, k3, p1, k2tog*
Row 4: *k3, p1, k1, p1, k2tog*
Row 5: *p1, k3, p1, k2tog*
Row 6: *k1, p1, k2, k2tog*
Row 7: *k2, p1, k2tog*
Row 8: *k2, p2tog*
Row 9: *k1, p2tog*
Row 10: *k2tog*
(optional) Row 11: *k2tog*
To finish, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and do a finishing stitch of your choice with the remaining stitches (I had four). Now the hat is complete. If you decide to make this pattern, please comment & tell me what you think!