I have to tell you, this is the best pattern I have ever done. No need for extra finishing work to make it look nice, instructions excellent. I have to say Great Job with this pattern. Love it
Kim, thanks so much! I’m glad that people enjoy it and that its easy to understand.
Ronda Eikenberry March 2nd, 2010
3:25 pm
I just made this hat. I LOVE it, but I will have to make some adjustments.
1. I used a #7 instead of an #8 and I used cheap worsted weight yarn.
2. I repeated the ear flap patterns where it was 8 (10,12) times. 12 times made the ear flaps 7″ long. I think that 8-10 would have been perfect, as I did the 12 times and they are able to go under my chin. (I should have put in a button hole)
3. Body of the hat: I made it until it was 7″, however I think the 5-6″ would have worked out better.
4. For the finishing, I used a “G” hook and worked a single crochet around, not the half double. I started with the half double, but the since looked MUCH better! IMHO. It’s the PERFECT pattern otherwise.
I’m actually going to keep my notes that I made & the hat for fitting purposes for anyone else and then make the needed adjustments. Since I’m VERY active with in the Boy Scouts with our son, sleeping with a hat on keeps me warmer, and this was just the kind of hat that I was looking for! THANK YOU! I’m sure that I’ll be making more of them once the boys & the adults see my hat when I’m done. Thank you for this pattern. I know that with/ small adjustments that I need to do on my end that it’s perfect! Thank you so much again! I’m glad that I came across your site! Keep up the patterns!
Ronda, I’m the same way. The first time around with a new pattern is always a learning experience. I end up with a piece of paper with tonnes of notes. And then every time after that is so much easier!
I have to tell you, this is the best pattern I have ever done. No need for extra finishing work to make it look nice, instructions excellent. I have to say Great Job with this pattern. Love it
Kim, thanks so much! I’m glad that people enjoy it and that its easy to understand.
I just made this hat. I LOVE it, but I will have to make some adjustments.
1. I used a #7 instead of an #8 and I used cheap worsted weight yarn.
2. I repeated the ear flap patterns where it was 8 (10,12) times. 12 times made the ear flaps 7″ long. I think that 8-10 would have been perfect, as I did the 12 times and they are able to go under my chin. (I should have put in a button hole)
3. Body of the hat: I made it until it was 7″, however I think the 5-6″ would have worked out better.
4. For the finishing, I used a “G” hook and worked a single crochet around, not the half double. I started with the half double, but the since looked MUCH better! IMHO. It’s the PERFECT pattern otherwise.
I’m actually going to keep my notes that I made & the hat for fitting purposes for anyone else and then make the needed adjustments. Since I’m VERY active with in the Boy Scouts with our son, sleeping with a hat on keeps me warmer, and this was just the kind of hat that I was looking for! THANK YOU! I’m sure that I’ll be making more of them once the boys & the adults see my hat when I’m done. Thank you for this pattern. I know that with/ small adjustments that I need to do on my end that it’s perfect! Thank you so much again! I’m glad that I came across your site! Keep up the patterns!
Ronda, I’m the same way. The first time around with a new pattern is always a learning experience. I end up with a piece of paper with tonnes of notes. And then every time after that is so much easier!
I’m glad that you enjoy it.