![]() Either way, let me know what you decided! You can always send me a picture of the hat using the comment form. These tutorials are pretty involved, and I suspect it might take less time to reknit the hat. The latter link is about tightening up socks, but the principle still applies. The tutorial is put out by TechKnitting, a super geeky knit blog I love: and You can check them out and see if they’re worth pursuing. There are a few other hacks that don’t involve re-knitting the entire hat, but they’re for slightly loose hats and not “comically giant” hats. But it’s the best way to know that you’ll get the exact sized garment as the one in the pattern. So, if the hat is insanely huge, like there’s no way you can bunch it up with an elastic without it looking like a muffin hat, then… your best course of action is to experiment with either your needles or yarn in order to get the right gauge, and then… knit a new hat. Okay, so now I’ve written you a mini essay on gauge! What can you do to make your hat smaller? If you tweak one of these variables (drop down a needle size or switch out a less bulky yarn) and get the pattern gauge, then you’ll know for sure that you’ll end up with a hat that’s the same size as the finished measurements on the pattern (20″ circumference and 11″ in height unfolded). ![]() I think this is why your hat is so much larger than the finished measurements of the hat. What it boils down to is this: the combination of your knitting tension (how tightly or loosely you knit) + your yarn + your needle size got you a larger gauge than what the pattern specifies (9sts=4″). I didn’t talk about gauge in the tutorial video because I wanted to simplify the knitting experience, but in hindsight, I probably should have given it a passing mention. Hey Jill! I’m so sorry your hat turned out so huge. You will have a different stitch count at the end of each decrease row (36 sts instead of 33 24 instead of 22 etc.) but the basic structure will still be the same. Does that make sense? Here’s more info on knitting gauge: Īs for casting on more stitches, you could cast on an extra 4 stitches for a total of 48 cast on stitches. ![]() ![]() If you’re able to hit the knitting gauge for this pattern (9 stitches = 4″ in stockinette stitch), using your chosen yarn and needle size, then you can be confident that your hat will match the finished measurements for this pattern (20″circumference un-stretched). However, the really important thing to consider when choosing yarn and needles is the knitting gauge. I don’t think using a 10mm needle would make the knitting too “holey” although the fabric might be a little looser. Yes, Lion Brand thick and quick would be a good substitute. Upon purchase, the pattern PDF file will be delivered to you by email. This 3-page PDF file is beautifully laid out and ready to be printed and marked up by you! While the pattern instructions and video tutorial are free and available above, for the price of a fancy coffee, you can support Sheep & Stitch by purchasing a PDF file of this pattern. Facebook for knitters), add your project for the Big Hat and see over 150 other Big Hats made by knitters around the world! Help Support Sheep & Stitch! * *: repeat sequence between * * as many times as noted CO: cast on DPN(s): double pointed needles K2tog: knit two stitches together K: knit P: purl Sts: stitch(es)ĭid You Make a Big Hat? Share your project on Ravelry (aka. Not sure how to make a pom pom? Check out this step-by-step tutorial on making the perfect pom pom. Make a pom pom 3.5 – 3.75″ in diameter and sew to the crown of your hat. Bring yarn to the inside of the hat, make a knot to secure and weave in ends. Rnd 1: *K2, K2tog* to end (33 sts) Rnd 2: Knit 1 row even Rnd 3: *K1, K2tog* to end (22 sts) Rnd 4: Knit 1 row even Rnd 5: *K2tog* to end (11 sts) Rnd 6: *K2tog* to end, then K1 (6 sts)Ĭut yarn and weave through remaining 6 sts. (When decreasing, switch to DPNs when stitches become too sparse to knit with circular needles.) Piece should measure 9″ from the cast on edge (2.5″ of rib + 6.5″ of stockinette = 9″). Knit in 2×2 rib until piece measures 2.5″ from cast on edge. Place a marker to mark the beginning of the round. Using the long-tail method, CO 44 sts on circular needles and join in the round, making sure not to twist stitches. Gauge: 9 sts = 4″(10cm) in stockinette stitchĢ×2 Rib: Round 1: to end of round Repeat this round for as long as you’d like 2×2 rib
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