The Potting Shed

Kathy · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: Another hat

I just can't help knitting them, this was done with wool received in a wool swap on another forum, modelled by a self conscious Coco!

cookie · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:13 pm Post subject:

Nice one! Pattern please.I have been given some wool that would look good. How many needles did you use?

Libby · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:09 am Post subject:

Just the sort I need, Pattern here also please! Very Happy

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TheGirlsMum · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 8:20 am Post subject:

And me, and me, as our youngest was called!

Kathy · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

This was based on a pattern from the Creative Living forum and for which I give grateful thanks!
I use the same format for all my hats, changing needle sizes and number of cast on stitches depending on the wool and head size. A lot is guess work but I've now got a pretty good idea about what works for which situation.
This was the original pattern

Cast on 90 sts, knit until the required depth - 6"+ or so. The brim will roll as it is all stocking stitch, but that's part of the design.
Decrease as follows:

1st round: K13, K 2 tog, rep to end
2nd round:Knit
3rd round: K12, K 2 tog, rep to end
4th round:Knit

Continue in this way until 48 sts, then dec every round to 6 sts - you will need to change to dp needles before then.
Cut yarn and draw up through remaining stitches.

I changed this and knitted in rib for 12 cm, then stocking stitch for 17 cm. I used larger needles to create a looser stitch for the slouch effect so started off with 66 stitches instead of 90.
Hope that makes sense, just shout if it doesn't! Smile

Jojo · 2 Star Club Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 632 Location: Lincs

What does dp needles mean Embarassed

Kathy?

cookie · Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:33 pm Post subject:

Oh B****r, can't cope with dp(double pointed)or circular needles yet! Could we have another lesson please?

Libby · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: