I love your brother's little ears! This was really helpful. I have some yarn with which I want to make a hat to match my very first sweater, and with this info (head minus ease), I can make a swatch and get going! My yarn is super soft merino wool and VERY stretchy, so I'm going to make it a little bit smaller than I would with ordinary yarn.
thank you. great video and timing as Ive just started a hat. I did measure around my head but didn't think about the length part. Looking forward to your next video :)
I love these video's but I would really like to see one that explains how to knit a balaclava. My grandchildren love to wear that but a good pattern is hard to fiend. A simple pattern with binding off and casting on in the next row for the opening would be fine. How to mesure that for differant sizes would be wonderfull. Perhaps you could make a video about that Roxanne?
There's no link. The cable is a modification of one I got from an out-of-print stitch dictionary. Most stitch dictionaries with a chapter on cables will have something similar.
Great video as always 🙂 I'm knitting a 2×2 ribbed hat for a 22.5 circumference head and I forgot to include the 10% negative ease (I know🤦🏽♀️)...but as I've already finished the brim and tried it on it seems ok but I'm not entirely confident with it....its meant for a slightly bigger head than mine. Should I just continue knitting the hat because the 100% polyester fabric contracts well with this ribbed pattern? Or should I rip it out and start over? 🤦🏽♀️
Dear Roxanne, your knitting videos are great, I learned a lot, I want to ask, with your knitted hat proportions and mechanics, it is possible to use a 4 row repeat Houndstooth stich pattern; I love this duo colour shapes, however I couldnt solve how to knit especially the crown decreases part. thank you
I did a series of videos on crown shaping (should be in the Hat Techniques playlist). There are a couple of ways you could approach this. If you still aren't sure how you want to approach it after watching those videos, you can post your question in my Ravelry group (there's always a link in the video description, near the bottom), and we can brainstorm possibilities with you.
I like the way you demonstrate on how to get measurement , and the proper gauge. is there any way i could get a copy or a print out on it, so i could practice on making the perfect size Hat for the holidays.
Thanks for this. I’m about to start knitting the hat pattern “Sparkling Cider” . My head measures 22 inches. There’s 2 sizes to knit, 21 inch and 22. I was just wondering if I need negative ease should I then make the smaller size?
22'' is an average adult head size. The pattern states it is a relaxed cloche, and that the smaller size is an adult medium, so that looks like the right choice. If you knit the hat that measured the same as your head, it would slide down around your eyes.
If you want a hat that sits at the base of your ears, and you determine that distance is 8'', then the hat needs to be 8'' long. If you want 2.5'' of folded-back ribbing, and still have the hat sit at the base of your ears, then you need to add a bit more than 2.5'' to the total length (some length is lost in turning the corner of the fold)
Hello I need your help, my head size is 22inches and ear to ear is 16 inches, my friend and I have the same size head and wanted to knitt her a hat, I am using 5 mm and 8 knitt stitches in 1 inch, but not sure how to work out how many stitches I need to cast on, I be so grateful for your help, I am using just a normal knit one and purl stitch for the rim of the hat and just knit stitch Thank you
First, you might want to confirm your gauge. 8 sts/in on 5mm needles sounds unlikely. Perhaps you're knitting 8 sts over 2'' (I.e. 4 sts/in). My video on how to knit a hat without a pattern should help you figure out CO #, once you confirm your gauge. th-cam.com/video/80kAQmnQU0A/w-d-xo.html
24'' would be the head circumference. 18'' would be ear to ear, over the top of the head. If you're knitting a hat for a head with those measurements, you'd want the hat to be 19-20'' in circumference, which would be about 10'' in width, when laid flat. The hat would then be 9'' tall to fit the 18 inches from earlobe to earlobe.
Hello Roxanne, love your teaching videos and so appreciate them. Your video shows how to measure your head, but it doesn't explain how those measurements work into cast on number and when to start decreases. I get confused easily. Thank you!
You use the measurements when planning your hat. This video on how to knit a hat without a pattern explains how to use your measurements, combined with your gauge, to determine stitch counts, decrease rate, etc. th-cam.com/video/80kAQmnQU0A/w-d-xo.html
Another brilliant video about my favourite garment -- the hat! I almost never get the decision of where to start decreasing right. One day I will embark on top-down hat knitting, but in the meantime, your advice is great. Thank you!! I agree with Raelyn's comment below -- the sweater looks wonderful. Any chance of you making the pattern available?
For the crown decreases, it depends on what sort of crown you want: one that gradually gets smaller and hugs the top of the head, with 8-ish dec per decrease rnd; or one where the decreases occur over just a couple of rounds, leaving it a bit roomier/gathered at the top? If you want the gradual decreases, then work out how many decrease rounds it's going to take to get from your full stitch count down to your final stitch count. Then decide how long you want the crown to be (usually 25%-33% of the total length, if the hat goes to the bottom of the ear lobes). Then use your row gauge to figure out how many plain rounds you will need to add (usually one after each decrease round, until you've used them all up). The last few rounds will generally be dec rnds only, with no plain rounds. As for the sweater--I am thinking about it. I love it a lot, myself, and I want another one! :-)
Hi Roxanne. What do you do if your head circumference falls between 2 sizes? Say your head circumference is 23 inches and you can either choose the smaller 22.5 inch or the 24 inch size? I get the impression from your video that the smaller might be the way to go as it will stretch? A lot of hats seem to want to pop off my head, lol. Thanks. Happy New Year.😊
It depends on a few things. Is the size a "to fit" size, or an actual finished size. How firm is your gauge is relative to the recommended gauge on the ball band? How much stretch the stitch pattern have? If it's a "to fit" size, look at what the actual finished size is. If you're knitting plain stockinette in a single color, but you've opted to work at, say 5.5 sts/in instead of 5 sts/in for a worsted weight yarn so that the hat will be more wind resistant (and more stretch resistant), and still knitting to the same finished size, you might not need as much negative ease. Cables and stranded colorwork don't have as much stretch as plain stockinette, so often, you need to knit to your actual head circumference, rather than knitting the hat smaller than your head. If you're knitting hats that are popping off your head, check the circumference of the hat to see what size it is, to understand what size might work better for you.
@ Gee thanks! Lots of things to consider. I very much appreciate your response. Most of the hats that pop off my head are store bought. I usually make hats for my grandkids. Thank you again. I plan on making a bunch so this will be a great learning experience!😀
Thanks! No pattern -- I designed it myself. The fact that it's two colors has to do with putting it aside for several years and then discovering I had used the remaining yarn for other projects. (I had made a design error and needed to rip out the fronts, so I gave it a loonnnng time out)
The number of sts needed varies wildly (like, from 36 to 160 sts), depending on the yarn weight (thickness), how firm your gauge is for the yarn weight you've selected, the type of ribbing you want to use (1x1, 2x2, 2x1, etc.), and how snug/loose you like your hat to fit. I would suggest looking for ribbed hat patterns on Ravelry written for the yarn weight you intend to use, and then read the project notes written by people who have used the pattern to determine whether the fit they got is in line with how you want your hat to fit. Here's a free hat that is written for worsted weight yarn that you might find helpful to get started: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-ribbed-hat-7
But I still don’t understand how many I need to cast on... I trying to teach myself to knit so I can make my nieces all hats 1. 2 year old 2. Newborn 3. 1 1/2 year old 4. 6 month old
I suggest going on to Ravelry and finding a pattern sized for infants and toddlers. Look at what the finished size the hats will be, or what finished size is (in inches, not in age). Compare that to the head sizes of your nieces. From there, make sure you are getting the correct gauge using a yarn that is comparable to the yarn used in the pattern.
This video is meant to help you knit the correct size for a specific person. If you're not knitting for a specific person, then use whatever standard sizes your pattern suggests, using the recommended yarn weight and specified gauge. It'll fit someone.
Showing us how to take measurments on a doll head is really helpful .
Thanks alot
I love your brother's little ears! This was really helpful. I have some yarn with which I want to make a hat to match my very first sweater, and with this info (head minus ease), I can make a swatch and get going! My yarn is super soft merino wool and VERY stretchy, so I'm going to make it a little bit smaller than I would with ordinary yarn.
Excellent video!
I didn't know any of this information.
Thank you!💗🙏
thank you. great video and timing as Ive just started a hat. I did measure around my head but didn't think about the length part. Looking forward to your next video :)
Wow! Thank you! That was so quick! And a real help as if I hadn’t watched this I would have knitted the larger size!
I love these video's but I would really like to see one that explains how to knit a balaclava. My grandchildren love to wear that but a good pattern is hard to fiend. A simple pattern with binding off and casting on in the next row for the opening would be fine. How to mesure that for differant sizes would be wonderfull. Perhaps you could make a video about that Roxanne?
Thank you, this was super helpful!
please share the link of cable on sweater you are wearing
There's no link. The cable is a modification of one I got from an out-of-print stitch dictionary. Most stitch dictionaries with a chapter on cables will have something similar.
@@RoxanneRichardson it is beautiful and different. please make a short video to describe the steps .Thanks
Great video as always 🙂 I'm knitting a 2×2 ribbed hat for a 22.5 circumference head and I forgot to include the 10% negative ease (I know🤦🏽♀️)...but as I've already finished the brim and tried it on it seems ok but I'm not entirely confident with it....its meant for a slightly bigger head than mine. Should I just continue knitting the hat because the 100% polyester fabric contracts well with this ribbed pattern? Or should I rip it out and start over? 🤦🏽♀️
Keep going and find that lucky Cinderella head among your friends and family!
Dear Roxanne, your knitting videos are great, I learned a lot, I want to ask, with your knitted hat proportions and mechanics, it is possible to use a 4 row repeat Houndstooth stich pattern; I love this duo colour shapes, however I couldnt solve how to knit especially the crown decreases part. thank you
I did a series of videos on crown shaping (should be in the Hat Techniques playlist). There are a couple of ways you could approach this. If you still aren't sure how you want to approach it after watching those videos, you can post your question in my Ravelry group (there's always a link in the video description, near the bottom), and we can brainstorm possibilities with you.
I like the way you demonstrate on how to get measurement , and the proper gauge. is there any way i could get a copy or a print out on it, so i could practice on making the perfect size Hat for the holidays.
Thank you. Great, clear instructions.
Thanks for this. I’m about to start knitting the hat pattern “Sparkling Cider” . My head measures 22 inches. There’s 2 sizes to knit, 21 inch and 22. I was just wondering if I need negative ease should I then make the smaller size?
22'' is an average adult head size. The pattern states it is a relaxed cloche, and that the smaller size is an adult medium, so that looks like the right choice. If you knit the hat that measured the same as your head, it would slide down around your eyes.
Expert knitter🌹that's why I subscribed, thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas🎄
hi just wondring if for the height of the hat also counts the folded brin or not folded?
If you want a hat that sits at the base of your ears, and you determine that distance is 8'', then the hat needs to be 8'' long. If you want 2.5'' of folded-back ribbing, and still have the hat sit at the base of your ears, then you need to add a bit more than 2.5'' to the total length (some length is lost in turning the corner of the fold)
Thanks! Very clear instructions. Really helpful.
Hello I need your help, my head size is 22inches and ear to ear is 16 inches, my friend and I have the same size head and wanted to knitt her a hat, I am using 5 mm and 8 knitt stitches in 1 inch, but not sure how to work out how many stitches I need to cast on, I be so grateful for your help,
I am using just a normal knit one and purl stitch for the rim of the hat and just knit stitch
Thank you
First, you might want to confirm your gauge. 8 sts/in on 5mm needles sounds unlikely. Perhaps you're knitting 8 sts over 2'' (I.e. 4 sts/in). My video on how to knit a hat without a pattern should help you figure out CO #, once you confirm your gauge. th-cam.com/video/80kAQmnQU0A/w-d-xo.html
Roxanne Richardson thank you x
Is 24" the width, and 18" the height?
24'' would be the head circumference. 18'' would be ear to ear, over the top of the head. If you're knitting a hat for a head with those measurements, you'd want the hat to be 19-20'' in circumference, which would be about 10'' in width, when laid flat. The hat would then be 9'' tall to fit the 18 inches from earlobe to earlobe.
Hello Roxanne, love your teaching videos and so appreciate them. Your video shows how to measure your head, but it doesn't explain how those measurements work into cast on number and when to start decreases. I get confused easily. Thank you!
You use the measurements when planning your hat. This video on how to knit a hat without a pattern explains how to use your measurements, combined with your gauge, to determine stitch counts, decrease rate, etc. th-cam.com/video/80kAQmnQU0A/w-d-xo.html
Another brilliant video about my favourite garment -- the hat! I almost never get the decision of where to start decreasing right. One day I will embark on top-down hat knitting, but in the meantime, your advice is great. Thank you!!
I agree with Raelyn's comment below -- the sweater looks wonderful. Any chance of you making the pattern available?
For the crown decreases, it depends on what sort of crown you want: one that gradually gets smaller and hugs the top of the head, with 8-ish dec per decrease rnd; or one where the decreases occur over just a couple of rounds, leaving it a bit roomier/gathered at the top? If you want the gradual decreases, then work out how many decrease rounds it's going to take to get from your full stitch count down to your final stitch count. Then decide how long you want the crown to be (usually 25%-33% of the total length, if the hat goes to the bottom of the ear lobes). Then use your row gauge to figure out how many plain rounds you will need to add (usually one after each decrease round, until you've used them all up). The last few rounds will generally be dec rnds only, with no plain rounds.
As for the sweater--I am thinking about it. I love it a lot, myself, and I want another one! :-)
@@RoxanneRichardson incredibly helpful reply. And I also want to buy that sweater pattern. 🥰
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! It's a pleasure to learn with your instructions 🥰
Hi Roxanne. What do you do if your head circumference falls between 2 sizes? Say your head circumference is 23 inches and you can either choose the smaller 22.5 inch or the 24 inch size? I get the impression from your video that the smaller might be the way to go as it will stretch? A lot of hats seem to want to pop off my head, lol. Thanks. Happy New Year.😊
It depends on a few things. Is the size a "to fit" size, or an actual finished size. How firm is your gauge is relative to the recommended gauge on the ball band? How much stretch the stitch pattern have? If it's a "to fit" size, look at what the actual finished size is. If you're knitting plain stockinette in a single color, but you've opted to work at, say 5.5 sts/in instead of 5 sts/in for a worsted weight yarn so that the hat will be more wind resistant (and more stretch resistant), and still knitting to the same finished size, you might not need as much negative ease. Cables and stranded colorwork don't have as much stretch as plain stockinette, so often, you need to knit to your actual head circumference, rather than knitting the hat smaller than your head. If you're knitting hats that are popping off your head, check the circumference of the hat to see what size it is, to understand what size might work better for you.
@ Gee thanks! Lots of things to consider. I very much appreciate your response. Most of the hats that pop off my head are store bought. I usually make hats for my grandkids. Thank you again. I plan on making a bunch so this will be a great learning experience!😀
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Thank you so much! This was very helpful. :)
What sweater pattern are you wearing? I love it!
Thanks! No pattern -- I designed it myself. The fact that it's two colors has to do with putting it aside for several years and then discovering I had used the remaining yarn for other projects. (I had made a design error and needed to rip out the fronts, so I gave it a loonnnng time out)
Do you make hats to sale?
I teach knitting, I don't sell my knitting.
If I want to do at a ribbed hat for a 21 inch head how many stitches should I cast on I'm an adult woman
The number of sts needed varies wildly (like, from 36 to 160 sts), depending on the yarn weight (thickness), how firm your gauge is for the yarn weight you've selected, the type of ribbing you want to use (1x1, 2x2, 2x1, etc.), and how snug/loose you like your hat to fit. I would suggest looking for ribbed hat patterns on Ravelry written for the yarn weight you intend to use, and then read the project notes written by people who have used the pattern to determine whether the fit they got is in line with how you want your hat to fit. Here's a free hat that is written for worsted weight yarn that you might find helpful to get started: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-ribbed-hat-7
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I am a crocheter. The measurements you take, are the same for crocheting?
Measurements would be the same, but the amount of ease needed might be different, if the crochet stitch pattern is less stretchy than knitting.
Great video my friend :-) Have a nice day..... 👍👌🌺🌻
But I still don’t understand how many I need to cast on... I trying to teach myself to knit so I can make my nieces all hats 1. 2 year old 2. Newborn 3. 1 1/2 year old 4. 6 month old
I suggest going on to Ravelry and finding a pattern sized for infants and toddlers. Look at what the finished size the hats will be, or what finished size is (in inches, not in age). Compare that to the head sizes of your nieces. From there, make sure you are getting the correct gauge using a yarn that is comparable to the yarn used in the pattern.
Roxanne Richardson thank you
These hats will be going to our MILITARY so won't know sizes what can we do. THANKS
This video is meant to help you knit the correct size for a specific person. If you're not knitting for a specific person, then use whatever standard sizes your pattern suggests, using the recommended yarn weight and specified gauge. It'll fit someone.