Comments on: Basic Ear Flap Hat Knitting Pattern

By: jana

jana — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:46:10 +0000

Let me know how it goes. Really, the pattern is more of a suggestion than hard set rules – so try and experiment to see what works best. And let me know what did/didn’t work so that I can clarify them more!

By: kk

kk — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:07:53 +0000

Jana,

You’re a gem! Thank you! I will try it and let you know how I do. Oh, to answer your question, I’m using dpn for the flaps, as you noted in your directions!!!!

By: jana

jana — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:47:36 +0000

Sorry about that – I saw Caitlin irl and she mentioned that she finally figured it out, so I didn’t bother replying here. But let me try and answer based on the conversation that I had with her.

The first question is are you using double pointed or single pointed needles? If you are using double pointed needles than quite literally, just rotate the needle 180 degrees so that you are now looking at the RS and the WS is facing away from you. It may be that you end up with the yarn tail at the far end of the needle instead of at the beginning, but this isn’t a big deal. Instead you can just weave it in once you’ve started on the brim.

If you are using single pointed needles, I’d suggest transferring the stitches to a second needle (whether single or double pointed). Now the stitches should be facing the correct way AND they’ll be on the correct side of the needle (the pointy bit) so that you’re set up to go.

Does that help? If not, let me know and I’ll my best to explain!

By: kk

kk — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:35:41 +0000

I ran into the same problem as Cailin mentioned – ending on the knit row means you are knitting when you should be purling – and I can’t figure it out, nor do I see a follow-up for her question. I have tried and tried and tried but it’s not clicking for me!!!

By: jana

jana — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:46:51 +0000

Dorothy – that’s awesome! I’m really glad to know that they are out there being loved and appreciated.

By: Dorothy Giddings

Dorothy Giddings — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:36:16 +0000

I just wanted to thank you for this pattern. I have knitted 7 of these in different wools and patterns and my grandchildren love them.

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By: jana

jana — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:58:41 +0000

Caitlin, I have edited the entry to make it easier to find the pattern. Hey, I write enough about customer experience that I should be living it too!

I understand what you’re getting at. I’ll take a look at the pattern tomorrow and see if I can explain it better – just because it makes sense to me doesn’t mean that its actually clear! I may very well be releasing an updated pattern

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:04:03 +0000

Oh jeez. I think I see it now.

Ha ha ha. See how this works, Jana? When I type out my confusing knitting question it works itself out in my small brain. Got it.

By: Caitlin

Caitlin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:02:37 +0000

What is the deal with all these people asking for a copy of the pattern…on the copy of the pattern? Not only did you post it in this blog entry but you also have a link to the pdf? Or did you edit this entry after all the pleading?

I’m having a problem-this is why I just called and left a message-with the brim construction. Let me try to be clear and odds are I will figure it out on my own. Ok:

The pattern says that the ear flaps end on a knit row, not to be obtuse but that means knit the last row and then do the cable cast on? Ok, so then I did the 24 cable cast on stitches, and it says to bring the first ear flap over and knit across it, but if I do that then (and putting the first one facing the same way as the second one) I will be knitting across purls and I really should be purling. Did I do something wrong?

Does it get turned somewhere, maybe where the join is? Or am I purling the whole thing?