Knitting Help - Double-Thick Hat Cuff

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  • @51tedge
    @51tedge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This technique is a game changer and not just for hats. I knitted a raglan sleeved sweater from the neck down on a circular needle using this technique for the neckline. The result was a lovely stretchy neck which pulled over the head without binding but stayed neatly in shape once on. Brilliant!

    • @janicemartin1580
      @janicemartin1580 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for this tip! Excellent technique for the neck of raglan sleeve neck down sweater. It never occured to me and these necklines have irritated me for decades.

  • @LadyBridgetSidhe
    @LadyBridgetSidhe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is actually a VERY old technique - so thank you for bringing it back. I first used it when I started knitting "monmouth caps" which have a double knitted brim. The only difference is that I don't use a provisional cast on, just fold the brim in half when you're ready, with the right side facing you, and then pick up a stitch from the cast on and knit it with the stitch on the needle. I started doing these before I had circular needles and was knitting the hat on DPN's and that's the way the pattern was written. Monmouth caps were popular in the 1700's and 1800's. Time to teach the next generation!

  • @KristenWare8312
    @KristenWare8312 6 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Thanks for working so hard to help us all try new things. Without your videos I would never ever ever be the knitter I am today. You are my go resource for help and I know I’m not alone. 🙂❤️

    • @ndig7535
      @ndig7535 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed!

  • @linvallier2269
    @linvallier2269 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Knitting some hats for charity, and I'm substituting this cuff in every pattern from now on for ALL OF THEM that I can. I live in the almost always frozen portion of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, so this double thick cuff will be super comfy! Thank you!!

  • @samwarren2850
    @samwarren2850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm following a hat pattern than uses this technique and having a visual was really helpful, thanks for sharing!

  • @maxineboggy7491
    @maxineboggy7491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am so grateful to learn this method. What a difference it makes in the looks of the hat and now the wearer will not have to fiddle getting the brim folded just right. Thank you so much. Your instructions are very clear and you instruct in such a pleasant manner.

  • @categ50
    @categ50 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This just popped up on my feed, all ready for winter hat making. It looks like a really comfy and warm cuff. Thanks!

  • @ninacole8137
    @ninacole8137 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow! Staci, I absolutely learn something every time I watch your videos! My knitting is so much improved! Thank you , thank you for making me love knitting even more than I used to... I’ve knitted my whole life but now my knitting looks so much better and professionally done! I’m so glad I found your channel!

  • @brendadodd1075
    @brendadodd1075 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I absolutely love this! Thank you for sharing. I work outside even in winter and wanted something thicker for my ears for the colder weather. Now I have it. Thanks again. 😀

    • @marinazagrai1623
      @marinazagrai1623 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brenda…you could add ear flaps, it’s very easy.

  • @emmasoji
    @emmasoji 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Bar none, this is the best double brim vid I've ever seen AND with the dreaded (you made it not scary) provisional cast on and removal.

  • @kimberlyann1029
    @kimberlyann1029 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love your videos. You're an excellent teacher, your video quality is superb, and your nails are always lovely and not distracting. I always recommend you to knitters who want to learn new techniques. Thank you!!

  • @jeanneegan9803
    @jeanneegan9803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you! I made a double cuff (for a hat) for the first time today & used your method & it worked GREAT! Thank you for ALL your lessons! You've taught me so much!

  • @juliannebell4342
    @juliannebell4342 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m knitting the Petite Knit Oslo hat and am so glad you had a video demonstrating this for the brim!! I tried watching others but was so confused. I am amazed and grateful that you knit up all of those samples just for this demo. I love all your videos, thank you so much! 😊

  • @juliehertel21
    @juliehertel21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love this cuff, and thank you for the very thorough video. You are an Wonderful teacher! I love this for hats, and in think I love this for cuffs at the end of sweaters or jackets. Such a nice finish for a garment.

    • @adiegiese23
      @adiegiese23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like that idea.

  • @dianne71047
    @dianne71047 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mind is spinning... I have never seen any of this before and while I knew "There must be a way"...THANK YOU! You have a new fan!

  • @colinmcrae8134
    @colinmcrae8134 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so awesome! I've been knitting for several years but never had the idea to knit this double way. It's prettier 😍 Thank you for this!!!

  • @katherineh9406
    @katherineh9406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve learned many things by watching VeryPink Knits videos, but this one is near the top of my list!
    Such a great tutorial & helpful skill!

  • @Arroyn
    @Arroyn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much! I have had a time finding the proper cuff for the patterns I am going to start for Christmas presents. This is wonderful and makes provisional cast-ons less intimidating!

  • @soniaguzman762
    @soniaguzman762 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You're such a good teacher. I can't believe everything I have learned from you! Thank you!

  • @gemni5683
    @gemni5683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I first seen the title I thought to myself, oh I know how to do this, I have been doing it for years. But once again I was mistaken. I have been doubling the brim, but not with a provincial cast on. This looks so much easier to line up the stitches! Ya I will be doing this from now on, thanks once again for updating my knowledge!

  • @shantopfloor1911
    @shantopfloor1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I saw this years ago and loved it, but I wasn't there yet. Doing a hat for my dad for Xmas this year with this cuff. I am so excited. I hope he loves it!

  • @lulaboola74
    @lulaboola74 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I had never done this technique before and it sounded so confusing from the instructions in my pattern. Naturally I came to your TH-cam😏. You always explain things so well, a wonderful gift you have. Tysm!

  • @codenosher
    @codenosher 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great timing! I just did this a couple of days ago trying to adapt it for cuffs on gloves. I didn't know how to get the stitches off both needles so I ended up transferring a stitch from the back needle to the front then k2tog. It worked, but I think I'll try your way next. I do everything Portuguese style so I have to adapt things a bit, but that just adds to the experience!
    I really like your videos. I started knitting around Feb and have learned most all I know from you.

    • @heidinow2385
      @heidinow2385 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love Portuguese knitting looks so cool, beautifully stylish and efficient. Love how make hats inside out etc. just been looking at Retrorosaria and bought some yarns and pins. But it seems like there is only one woman in all of Portugal who has made ‘how to videos’ for Portuguese knitting where she is sitting outside. Someone else needs to do detailed videos about Portuguese knitting, there’s a huge gap in the market. Here’s your chance!

  • @raphaelsylla876
    @raphaelsylla876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG. I actually knew this technique for crochet and adapted this technique on my knitting. And yes it works really good. What I usually do after joining the provisional cast on end to the other end is that I knit using 2 strands of yarn to even out the the thickness of the fabric since the cuff is thick. Very nice instructional video on this one. 10 thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jodyknits2633
    @jodyknits2633 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks Staci! Wow that is so cool, and I was just thinking how great that technique would be for cuffs on sleeves, or even a collar for a sweater!!

  • @EvieO1950
    @EvieO1950 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love casting on this way since I’m first and foremost a crocheter! Your instructions are always so clear, I would not have learned to knit if not for you!!!

  • @martyhaniuk9042
    @martyhaniuk9042 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool technique, and bonus mini-demo of provisional cast on, which actually cleared up a lot of confusion I've had about it. Serendipity! Thanks for sharing your knitting know how.

  • @mariehansen2534
    @mariehansen2534 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your tutorial. I would like to reinforce what everyone else is saying and that is you are a great teacher. Thank you for being my Guardian Angel, keeping me calm.I will be back, have no doubt.

  • @laurabarilla1860
    @laurabarilla1860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for these super clear instructions! in fact, they were so clear that i felt confident enough to immediately put this technique to use on my project instead of trying it on scrap yarn first. thanks!!

  • @trinaczubaj9182
    @trinaczubaj9182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was very impressed by your demonstration. Even though I’ve used this method in the past you helped refresh and clarify the technique.for me. I’ll be looking at you videos for more help.

  • @dianetyson4178
    @dianetyson4178 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned a lot from you. Thanks, I tell my friend to go on your web so they can learn to knit. I am also looking at your web page. I have been knitting for 50 years now. I used to volunteer and help kids learn how to knit. As my Daddy would always you can learn something new every day.

  • @maryjaneallen5980
    @maryjaneallen5980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve done this a few times but I love your version. Very clear and doable! Thanks so much!

  • @ralphjnkns
    @ralphjnkns 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm on my second hat with this cuff. I love this idea. Thanks for sharing. I have decided to do this cuff in helix knitting with 3 colors, which I have found to be great. With this cuff the set-up row for helix knitting is tucked away in the back when you knit the top and bottom together. It looks really nice.

  • @erica.cherrytreegirl
    @erica.cherrytreegirl 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I have used this method a few times now but I still refer back to this video. So helpful:)

  • @MarieH528
    @MarieH528 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Tutorial, I have used this technique many times and it's wonderful that you are showing everyone exactly how to do it, I actually do it on to another circular cable to save the step of pulling out the chained stitches! Thanks for Sharing!

  • @dpreeper
    @dpreeper 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fascinating! I can just imagine the squishier, thicker edge. Thanks so much for this tutorial!

  • @ginnyhyland8895
    @ginnyhyland8895 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this very clear tutorial. I have been wanting to see this done for a long time. There is a hat I wanted to knit that called for this technique, but I couldn't figure out how to do it. Thanks to you, I think I can now knit that hat!

  • @pamroberts4209
    @pamroberts4209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and very clear instructions! You have the best instructional videos and I have learned so much from you over the years.

  • @gw-kr4dn
    @gw-kr4dn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is my favorite brim method. What I do, though, is I tend to fold in the brim first then pick up and K2tog at the same time. No second pair of needles needed!

    • @TabithaCarroll
      @TabithaCarroll 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I do the same thing. I love making this hat brim. No end to weave in and it is a thing of warm beauty when you’re done.

    • @JustAnotherBuckyLover
      @JustAnotherBuckyLover 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that is an epic idea... thank you.

  • @ruthrandall2567
    @ruthrandall2567 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yay! I had completed a hat with this brim this past winter, but when you didn’t have a demonstration, I had to try and find it elsewhere. Your demonstrations are so much easier to follow, and I would have much rather learned from you!! Video saved!

  • @BeatlesFanSonia
    @BeatlesFanSonia 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I learn something every time I watch your videos! Thank you!❤

  • @schellywagoner8264
    @schellywagoner8264 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are such a Godsend, Staci. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

  • @colleen2503
    @colleen2503 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once again the best video on this subject is from Very Pink Knits! Thank you!

  • @077Janda
    @077Janda 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!!! I know I am one of those people that asked for this video!!!! I appreciate it!!!!!

  • @susanpeterson9947
    @susanpeterson9947 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So nice of you to take the time to work up these pieces and show them to us. You’re just The Best!

  • @cdholland98
    @cdholland98 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a magician! God bless your hands, heart and mind!!! I have a jar that my late mother loved to wear that has this type of cuff and I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial on how to recreate it.

  • @mishamarx6997
    @mishamarx6997 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    TH-cam, you spooky. Again, I was thinking about how to do this the other day, and tonight this video appears in my feed. That’s two, very odd knitting things that just “appeared.”
    Anyhow, you’re the absolute *bestest* knit tutorial YTer.

  • @ruthdalton1752
    @ruthdalton1752 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You never disappoint! Your videos are great and your instruction clear. I have learned so much with your video. You have made me a better knitter!

  • @debbiebuttars5598
    @debbiebuttars5598 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty sure you are incapable of dissappointing! Your videos are the very best. Always!!

  • @theclageraghty1
    @theclageraghty1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My life just got better...... No more cold ears! Can't say I was very deft when knitting the two sets of stitches together after the fold but it came out perfect first try, thank you! Next time I'm going to rib the inside of the cuff for structural reasons but do the side that shows in another pattern

  • @lizwhitaker7409
    @lizwhitaker7409 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is brilliant. I shall definitely do this for my next hat. Your videos are always so clear. Thank you

  • @carld9021
    @carld9021 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual, a wonderful tutorial from you, Staci. Thaks!

  • @Imageinu
    @Imageinu 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial - I only wish I had seen this provisional cast on technique before I arrived at needing a bit of help with how-to join the brim to the inside. Clear and informative - thank you so much!

  • @-.-4
    @-.-4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ran across this again just in time. Starting new hats. Winters get brutal here.

  • @lauriel5543
    @lauriel5543 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. You make everything so much less confusing. Thank you.

  • @katibere1966
    @katibere1966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW!!!! This is amazing!!! I’m making a baby sack and this is exactly what I need!!! Thank you!!!

  • @hedgerow.homestead
    @hedgerow.homestead 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I feel like I have been missing out because I didn’t know you had an Instagram! Off to hit the follow button!

  • @leslieberkower8163
    @leslieberkower8163 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can’t wait to try this technique. Hats are my favorite things to make and I’m up for a new challenge. Thanks for another great video!

  • @LindaKittmer
    @LindaKittmer ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve done this for sweater cuffs and neck ribbing too. Such a great technique.

  • @mindymartinez5559
    @mindymartinez5559 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Stacie. You've outdone yourself again. I can't wait to try this

  • @surban4369
    @surban4369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You never disappoint! Glad I stumbled onto your video, as I'm preparing to knit an historic double-brim hat. Thank you!

  • @MariaDalila
    @MariaDalila 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing technique! Tks for ALL you share Stacy!!

  • @shirleyikemeier2142
    @shirleyikemeier2142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! You made it look so easy! I’m going to try this on my sock cuff!!

  • @cm975
    @cm975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Will definitely be trying this for my cardigan cuffs! Thank you for the video.

  • @irenefoss2245
    @irenefoss2245 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. That is very interesting. I wish I had seen this yesterday before I started knitting another baby hat for charity. My next baby hat will have a double-thick cuff. Nice and soft for a baby.

  • @freakymusicianify
    @freakymusicianify 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the tutorial. I have seen videos of girls loving this technique, but not talking about how it's done. I've been curious to see how it is done.

  • @jifrpreston
    @jifrpreston 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very common technique in machine knitting sock and hat cuffs and hems. I had to figure out on my own how to transfer to hand knitting last fall to make a Schwartz's hat by Christmas time. Thought about making a vid since there's hardly any it there, but you totally beat me to it. 😉

  • @JustAnotherBuckyLover
    @JustAnotherBuckyLover 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was literally talking to someone about this the other day wondering how it was done... awesome! Thank you.

  • @barbara_d
    @barbara_d ปีที่แล้ว

    this is just awesome - thank your taking the time to show this in such detail :)

  • @ctquilter
    @ctquilter 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love a double thickness cuff (joined as you demonstrate), but find that a rib folded in half doesn’t snug up enough around the bottom of my ears. What works better for me is to knit stockinette for 2”, do a purl turning row, and *then* do a 2x2 rib. Works a charm to keep my ears warm :-)

  • @Intrepid_Insomniac
    @Intrepid_Insomniac 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello from Seattle! Your videos are all amazing! Informative, easy to follow, and fun! Thank you!

  • @lyljones1
    @lyljones1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this! K
    I’ve been looking for this technique for a while. So thankful I finally found it!

  • @ktodd5kt5
    @ktodd5kt5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video for a picot cuff edge for a cuff down sock too! (...e.g. 5 rounds plain, [yo,k2tog] round, 5 rounds plain...)

    • @jasminey1589
      @jasminey1589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was wondering if I could do that! I want to make picot edge socks but picking up the cast on stitches looked fiddly

  • @terryharper7885
    @terryharper7885 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video! So prepared, easy to follow!

  • @shirleyknits123-7
    @shirleyknits123-7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much for the tutorial and I'm definitely going to use it for next winter.

  • @bikrgran
    @bikrgran 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That would make an awesome cowl, too! Beautiful!

  • @laurenkrebs9055
    @laurenkrebs9055 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Staci you never disappoint! Thanks for the great video

  • @pattishanks3788
    @pattishanks3788 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always something fun and helpful to learn from you! Thank you.

  • @joa7302
    @joa7302 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Stacy, awesome technique! I love the feel on the brim on my head! But I didn’t pay enough attention to the tutorial, and I started the ribbing straight into the provisional cast on 🤦‍♀️ 😂… didn’t realise until I was nearly done. Well, well, well, I managed to undo the provisional cast on but it was quite tedious. Knitting the 2 edges together felt quite easy compared to picking the cast on 😂

  • @Angie-tr6ei
    @Angie-tr6ei 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re so awesome! Thank you for making great tutorials!

  • @robinmcmurray9114
    @robinmcmurray9114 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great technique, explained so clearly. Thank you so much. Love your tutorials.

  • @lisanmcmillen3471
    @lisanmcmillen3471 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really awesome!!! Never disapointed when I was your videos! Thanks!

  • @christinemelice9267
    @christinemelice9267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so happy that I found this explanation.

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev8542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You always make things wonderfully clear!

  • @sandygrogg1203
    @sandygrogg1203 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like it! Thank you.
    BTW my pink size 8 zing..on a 32 inch cord’mmcame, and I love it.. I’m considering a set.. I think the colors would be of real help to me, as I have serious vision issues.. And.. I love how the sizes are written in a great contrasting white.
    Oh..and..I always lose those little keys you tighten connections with.. Safety pins..or straight pins work just as well .
    Sandy from Cincinnati

    • @irenefoss2245
      @irenefoss2245 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always have a nice sized pin cushion next to my chair for when I'm knitting or doing some hand sewing. I stick long fairly thick sewing needles into the pin cushion. Then I can drop my different kinds of stitch markers on a
      2 or 3 of the long needles and another long needle to put the knitting needle tightener on. That way I always have my markers handy and my needle tightener handy. Also sewing needles needles for my hand sewing. A large eye yarn needle will eye will fit on a thinner needle. I have pretty good luck keeping track of all these things and seldom lose any unless I take a few markers etc. with my when I go visiting or to the Dr.s waiting room.

    • @sandygrogg1203
      @sandygrogg1203 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Irene Foss Thank you for the good ideas... I’m always losing my stitch markers..They disappear...just the way bobby pins used to🙁.

  • @chrisb5391
    @chrisb5391 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I definitely have to try this. Thanks for the great video. Instructions very clear.

  • @NoreenBoehm
    @NoreenBoehm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time using this technique, thank you, easy to understand.

  • @juliapriest9427
    @juliapriest9427 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clearest pedagogy ever! BUUUT, I haven't figured out why you say it's important to start at the slip-knot end of the provisional cast-on. I started at the other end and unzipping was easy, plus I didn't have to worry about the fiddly first/last stitch b/c it was the last stitch and I just pulled the tiny bit of waste yarn through. This meant that I never had to cut my waste yarn away from its little ball of parent yarn, which means I didn't actually waste it, and could re-use it to knit some small nice thing. Can you tell me what I'm missing here?

  • @antoinettemccollum729
    @antoinettemccollum729 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice technique. I will be definately use this on my hats this year !

  • @kathyalexander3905
    @kathyalexander3905 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME technique!!

  • @marie_h1104
    @marie_h1104 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sounds like you can do this for mitten/glove cuffs as well. It would make for a really cute set.

    • @NoPasaranna
      @NoPasaranna 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did that for a pair of mittens! Worked perfectly, although it was hard to do with black yarn and 2,5 mm needles.

  • @cambamboozle
    @cambamboozle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you can use the same technique to get a clean folded stockinette hem. To get crazy fancy put a garter ridge where you want the fold!

  • @cathygilbert8262
    @cathygilbert8262 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great,love it thank you for showing this .I just got yarn to knit hubby a hat and this will be perfect 😊

  • @lydiaanvar7614
    @lydiaanvar7614 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is exactly what I needed help with--thank you so much!

  • @susancolosimo3101
    @susancolosimo3101 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutorial as always! I am going to try this on a hat I'm going to be starting! Thank you!

  • @mariesaunders9951
    @mariesaunders9951 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for all your tutorials! You have helped me so much!

  • @poitimeusa
    @poitimeusa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to do the same thing but for the top of leg warmers any suggestions and help I have a 16-in circular needles I'm sure I need a smaller needle I just saw another video that said that so thank you for the help I'm going to get one

  • @lauraswarts6137
    @lauraswarts6137 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Suggestion for the knot end. Double the yarn and tie the knot leaving a loop. Much easier to find, especially in a nubbly yarn, or a very fine yarn.

  • @virginiasturken444
    @virginiasturken444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Stacey!!! I can’t wait to try this with my next hat.

  • @MsLindaE1
    @MsLindaE1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the visual for this technique. I will for sure be using it on the next hat I knit.
    I wonder if I'm felting something like a bowl or cat bed if I did this technique on the top portion if it would make it stronger. I may have to try it out in the future.