Good foundations

So, I feel like I am doing pretty well with this hat...  I had to frog about three times, but I finally got it.  I ran into a myriad of problems, from too few cast on stitches (I am using a different yarn than specified in my pattern) to a twisted round.  If you want my opinion, round knitting is something best studied in books before a practical study.  This was a frustrating start for me, and it took more than one video to understand how the heck I was supposed to join a round, use a stitch marker, or figure out my "round gauge".  But now, I have gotten it figured out, and I think I will be knitting hats for everyone I know.  There won't be a cold head for miles around.  It is SO easy!!  You just keep on knitting, and (at least in bulky yarn) it is incredibly simple to see when you start a new round, so you don't even really have to pay attention.  The color of this yarn is coming out so nicely...  After last night, I have finished the brim of the hat, and am three rounds into the body of the hat.  I am supposed to keep going for another few inches, so it should be smooth sailing tonight.  And I may even be able to finish it by the weekend!!  Which would be great, as we are headed up to Rochester for a friend's housewarming party.  Brr!  Here's a picture of my progress, but its from Monday night, so I'm further along now.  Maybe a new one tonight.  :)