I love the way you teach! 'Who cares?' 'It's just crochet! For heaven's sake!' 'Joined in wholly matrimony!' 'There are no rules in crochet!' I would add there is no crying in crochet!
Awww... what kind words to wake up to this morning, Sherrie! I miss the classroom so it's fun to do these tutorials! But I have to say... my voice grates on my nerves through the days of the editing process. I'm glad it doesn't irritate YOU!
Your tutorials are so great!! I’m wondering if you were ever a teacher? You provide so many cool tricks in the process of showing the technique-it reminds me of some of my favorite teachers from school! Thank you!!
Thanks for the kind words, Antoinette! I'm following in your footsteps... I firmly believe in learning, growing, evolving as long as we're here on this earth!
Hi, I’m so glad you did a tutorial, I love your tutorials you show the stitches really well and you give awesome tips too, and I love your written patterns color coded and with adjustments as needed. Update: I just made this and your right I can adjust it to my preference, love this!! I made this a messy bun hat, I stopped after 2sets of decrease rows with last row the setup row. It’s beautiful thank you so much Margaret!!
Dear Margaret: Thank You so much for sharing this pattern. It is so warm, and I love the texture. Most of all I did fudge!! I was afraid of running out of yarn. This was perfect as I did not need to buy any yarn to complete this project. This was fantastic, as I'm trying to use all my yarn I have before buying more yarn. (hmm...We'll see). The hat is perfect for our winters in the Windy City. Also, I appreciate your tips on how to do things. Lastly, I hope that you and your family are ,and will,stay healthy. Thanks again. Keep sharing xoxo
What kind words to wake up to this morning, Carla! Thank you! Yes... fudging is awesome. It takes all the pressure off and makes for a much more enjoyable project PLUS, no one can tell! So glad you liked it!
I love you! You crack me up so much with your personality! You’re weird like me... *in the most respectful way of course* lol... thanks for the amazing video
Ha! I guess I AM weird! Basically, I don't bother with formality in my TH-cam videos, especially with tutorials! This is not a formal presentation on the Senate floor or anything! Hobbies should be easy and fun! Right?
My sister sent me that and she got it from Pier One a few years ago. I love it because it's actually the proper size for an average adult head unlike those white ones!
I love your thought process on how you present this pattern. It very helpful even though I am not a beginner at 70 guess I still need some structure and reinforcement! Just made this as my Valentines Day hat so thank you for the video and pattern
So glad you enjoyed it! I'm a firm believer in "learn, grow, change, evolve" so I totally understand! I tend to encourage people to look at other video teachers to see if there's an alternate technique or method that speaks to them better. That's the beauty of TH-cam. In the old days, we were stuck with the teacher in front of us and if we didn't get it... well, tough! Now we can seek out different people to help on the same topic and it makes a world of difference! We all have different learning styles so it makes perfect sense!
I just want to say thank you so much for making this pattern I just finished a hat for my daughter, it only took me a couple of hours, and it fits her perfectly I have been searching and searching for the perfect hat and all the patterns I have bought they just didn’t measure correctly once I put it on her but this hat fit her perfectly the first time without having to rip out and I love the bead stitch I have also been looking for the perfect bead stitch hat so thank you so much I can’t wait to make more.
I'm so happy to hear that good news, Lakeisha! I've been making notes for a video on hat fitting because I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions in crochet... pattern designers lead you to believe that if you just follow their instructions, your hat will come out just as theirs did but there are many factors that affect the outcome. In the meantime, here's the playlist of my other tutorials which all address sizing: th-cam.com/play/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq.html (Note that the "Camel Stitch Slouchy" has a similar bottom-up construction if you like that one.)
Thank you so very much Margaret! I love your pattern! Thank you for sharing! I love that you say there are no rules with crochet. I really used to be very hard on myself. Actually I still can be. I like the way you think and your teaching method! Thank you again for sharing and your time!
I'm so glad, Linda!! There ARE people who would be critical of my attitude but in the end, this is just a hobby and hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. We have enough pressures in our lives and we certainly don't need the fear of the "crochet police!" Ha! I think of fudging as important crafting SKILL! "How can I fix this so it will be as imperceptible as possible?!" It's all in the attitude!
Margaret Olander Oh I love your attitude!!! It’s much healthier than mine. I worry someone is going to notice I missed a stitch or added one to a project! How logical is that??!! Thank you for the most detailed pattern and tutorial ever! I am mist grateful and love eating your videos. Your tips are always welcomed and so very helpful! God bless!
Wow this is the first time a made a hat and you tutorial is great! Thank you!!! Mine came out a little too long and didn't do the last 2 rows🤪. I was looking at yours and your stich is more tighter.☺️
Well, good! You've learned something about your gauge! Now that you know you crochet on the loose side, try going down a hook size before beginning a pattern. I have an average-loose gauge so if you're even looser than mine, you may need to go down TWO hook sizes! OR as you did in this pattern, you left out rows! Perfect problem solving, Irasema!
Thank you for sharing this pattern. I recently completed a bead stitch scarf last week using double crochet. Must say I love your HDC sead stitch much better, as well as your HDC2TOG method. I'll be making a hat with your pattern to complement my scarf. What perfect timing..
It's slightly more awkward to do with the HDC since you don't have as much height to work with but I do like the fuller, "squatty" look better! Like anything, once you figure out your technique, it becomes less awkward.
Margaret Olander when my mom past away a year ago i was already a biig fan of your channel and i am not a knitter but your voice was so comforting to me and so was Fiber Spider that I turned to your voice for comfort. I know some may think this is stupid but i am one that thinks Our God works in mysterious ways,,,i am 69 years old and turn to my yarnie friends sometimes just for comfort. So thank you and keep up the good sweet work. 🧶💕🐰🐥
Hi, the tutorial is good. Very clear, thanks much! I had a query. So you started with 19.5inches base. Half of that would be 9.75inches (after joining the ends). The height of the cap is 8.5-9inches. Or maybe it climbed up to 10inches during the final rounds. Either way, the finished cap should have looked squarish - going by the measurements. However, your cap looks tall and rectangle. How did that happen?? Mine ended up squarish.
Hmmm.... Let's figure out this mystery. Did I give the measurements of the finial projects? Not sure I did but I can see I made several of them longer than the 8.5-9 inches from the chart which is for a normal beanie (not slouchy in any way). Normal beanies ARE squarish... more equal in horizontal and vertical measurements when not on the head. BUT, if you want to shoot for a longer hat, you need to have a rough idea of the measurement you want before you start as explained here: th-cam.com/video/McyOfgxP8sY/w-d-xo.html You'll begin your decreases about 3 inches before you reach your desired height.
Hi just wanted to comment to you about not taking sstained things to thrift stores. My thrift store here says bring them all as they sell them for rags. You might want to ask. Sorry this isn't about this video. Loved it too!! Like all the rest! Thanks for making our life easier!!
Lucky you... one-stop shop for donations! No, mine doesn't want rags BUT there are specific places we can take them. For me, I'd have to drive through Atlanta traffic so there's no telling how long that would take me (45 min - 2 hrs) so it's not worth it when I have so many other uses for them. Did you see the viewer suggestion of free shipping of them to Marine Layer who makes new shirts out of them?? That was in my last video.
I knew something more needed to be in that big space or there would have been a gap. Since we were at 46 and needed an even number, then 2 additional stitches were necessary!
I love the way you teach! 'Who cares?' 'It's just crochet! For heaven's sake!' 'Joined in wholly matrimony!' 'There are no rules in crochet!' I would add there is no crying in crochet!
Ooooo... that's good! No crying in crochet either!
Awesome video! Margaret! You are a natural instructor, and I love your easy attitude and sweet voice, very easy to listen to. 😊👍❤️
Awww... what kind words to wake up to this morning, Sherrie! I miss the classroom so it's fun to do these tutorials! But I have to say... my voice grates on my nerves through the days of the editing process. I'm glad it doesn't irritate YOU!
Margaret Olander I knew you must have been a teacher. 😊 We always feel critical of the sound of our own voices. I think yours is lovely.
Well, many thanks... I'm happy to know I'm not grating on YOUR nerves! Ha!
Your tutorials are so great!! I’m wondering if you were ever a teacher? You provide so many cool tricks in the process of showing the technique-it reminds me of some of my favorite teachers from school! Thank you!!
Thank you, Mary, and yes... I'm a teacher and I'm so happy to know your learning style aligns with my teaching style!! 💜
I agree Mary! I love her! It’s so easy to follow just by listening while crocheting!
You are so easy to follow it’s hard to make mistakes I’m 82 and still learning 💕
Thanks for the kind words, Antoinette! I'm following in your footsteps... I firmly believe in learning, growing, evolving as long as we're here on this earth!
Thanks so much for the video with pattern and your attention to detail. Also much thanks for removing the guilt from the fudging😀
Ha! You're so welcome, Carlene! No rules in crochet and certainly no guilt! Have fun!
Hi, I’m so glad you did a tutorial, I love your tutorials you show the stitches really well and you give awesome tips too, and I love your written patterns color coded and with adjustments as needed. Update: I just made this and your right I can adjust it to my preference, love this!! I made this a messy bun hat, I stopped after 2sets of decrease rows with last row the setup row. It’s beautiful thank you so much Margaret!!
Thanks, Patti! I'm so glad I had something helpful to share! It's my hope you can apply these concepts to any other patterns you do in the future!
You are a very good teacher,you explain everything so nicely 👍
What a lovely compliment! Thank you!
Dear Margaret: Thank You so much for sharing this pattern. It is so warm, and I love the texture. Most of all I did fudge!! I was afraid of running out of yarn. This was perfect as I did not need to buy any yarn to complete this project. This was fantastic, as I'm trying to use all my yarn I have before buying more yarn. (hmm...We'll see). The hat is perfect for our winters in the Windy City. Also, I appreciate your tips on how to do things. Lastly, I hope that you and your family are ,and will,stay healthy. Thanks again. Keep sharing xoxo
What kind words to wake up to this morning, Carla! Thank you! Yes... fudging is awesome. It takes all the pressure off and makes for a much more enjoyable project PLUS, no one can tell! So glad you liked it!
You are such a wonderful teacher.
Thank you, Pamela! I try hard! Glad my teaching style aligns with your learning style!
I love you! You crack me up so much with your personality! You’re weird like me... *in the most respectful way of course* lol... thanks for the amazing video
Btw, where did you get the awesome transparent mannequin head display?
Ha! I guess I AM weird! Basically, I don't bother with formality in my TH-cam videos, especially with tutorials! This is not a formal presentation on the Senate floor or anything! Hobbies should be easy and fun! Right?
My sister sent me that and she got it from Pier One a few years ago. I love it because it's actually the proper size for an average adult head unlike those white ones!
I love your thought process on how you present this pattern. It very helpful even though
I am not a beginner at 70 guess I still need some structure and reinforcement!
Just made this as my Valentines Day hat so thank you for the video and pattern
So glad you enjoyed it! I'm a firm believer in "learn, grow, change, evolve" so I totally understand! I tend to encourage people to look at other video teachers to see if there's an alternate technique or method that speaks to them better. That's the beauty of TH-cam. In the old days, we were stuck with the teacher in front of us and if we didn't get it... well, tough! Now we can seek out different people to help on the same topic and it makes a world of difference! We all have different learning styles so it makes perfect sense!
I just want to say thank you so much for making this pattern I just finished a hat for my daughter, it only took me a couple of hours, and it fits her perfectly I have been searching and searching for the perfect hat and all the patterns I have bought they just didn’t measure correctly once I put it on her but this hat fit her perfectly the first time without having to rip out and I love the bead stitch I have also been looking for the perfect bead stitch hat so thank you so much I can’t wait to make more.
I'm so happy to hear that good news, Lakeisha! I've been making notes for a video on hat fitting because I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions in crochet... pattern designers lead you to believe that if you just follow their instructions, your hat will come out just as theirs did but there are many factors that affect the outcome. In the meantime, here's the playlist of my other tutorials which all address sizing: th-cam.com/play/PLV9cndFtR5BWJVUc-dQ277A2lhxmm5zvq.html (Note that the "Camel Stitch Slouchy" has a similar bottom-up construction if you like that one.)
Thank you so very much Margaret! I love your pattern! Thank you for sharing! I love that you say there are no rules with crochet. I really used to be very hard on myself. Actually I still can be. I like the way you think and your teaching method! Thank you again for sharing and your time!
I'm so glad, Linda!! There ARE people who would be critical of my attitude but in the end, this is just a hobby and hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable. We have enough pressures in our lives and we certainly don't need the fear of the "crochet police!" Ha! I think of fudging as important crafting SKILL! "How can I fix this so it will be as imperceptible as possible?!" It's all in the attitude!
Margaret Olander Oh I love your attitude!!! It’s much healthier than mine. I worry someone is going to notice I missed a stitch or added one to a project! How logical is that??!! Thank you for the most detailed pattern and tutorial ever! I am mist grateful and love eating your videos. Your tips are always welcomed and so very helpful! God bless!
You are so talented, and great teacher . I’m a beginner and have subscribed to your channel. Love this hat 😄
What kind words to wake up to this morning, Daniel! Thank you!
A brilliant tutorial so clear and using the bulky wool made the Dr’s identifiable for beginners like me thank you. Doreen Alderson
I'm so glad you liked it, Doreen!! It's a fun little hat!
Wow this is the first time a made a hat and you tutorial is great! Thank you!!! Mine came out a little too long and didn't do the last 2 rows🤪. I was looking at yours and your stich is more tighter.☺️
Well, good! You've learned something about your gauge! Now that you know you crochet on the loose side, try going down a hook size before beginning a pattern. I have an average-loose gauge so if you're even looser than mine, you may need to go down TWO hook sizes! OR as you did in this pattern, you left out rows! Perfect problem solving, Irasema!
@@margaret.olander Thanks for the tip. I will they again with a different hook. Merry Christmas 🌲
Thank you for sharing this pattern. I recently completed a bead stitch scarf last week using double crochet. Must say I love your HDC sead stitch much better, as well as your HDC2TOG method. I'll be making a hat with your pattern to complement my scarf. What perfect timing..
It's slightly more awkward to do with the HDC since you don't have as much height to work with but I do like the fuller, "squatty" look better! Like anything, once you figure out your technique, it becomes less awkward.
Thank you so much for helping me to ‘read the stitches’ so much better! 😃🤗
I'm so glad to know I offered you something of value, Marieanne! Being able to read your work gives so much more clarity to the process, doesn't it?!
Hi my yarnie friend. You and Fiber Spider are my favorite teacher. Thanks so much for your tutorials,,🧶💕🐰
What a nice compliment, Pamela! Thank you!
Margaret Olander when my mom past away a year ago i was already a biig fan of your channel and i am not a knitter but your voice was so comforting to me and so was Fiber Spider that I turned to your voice for comfort. I know some may think this is stupid but i am one that thinks Our God works in mysterious ways,,,i am 69 years old and turn to my yarnie friends sometimes just for comfort. So thank you and keep up the good sweet work. 🧶💕🐰🐥
Great tutorial, thank you Margaret!
You are so welcome!
Hi. I'm glad you showed this. I'm so eager to make this hat.
Glad you liked it, Kathie! It's a fun one!
Hi, this is a great way to use my stash x
Yes, it is! I wonder what it would look like with stripes... hmmmm...
Your tips are super helpful!!! Thanks for sharing!!
I'm so glad to hear it! Have fun!
Hi there. Gonna try to make it I was so happy to see you.
Hi, Pamela! Hope you have fun with this one!
BEST EVER instructions! 💕
TY for sharing!
What a nice compliment! Thank you, Melinda! Have fun with this pattern!
@@margaret.olander I'm so grateful I found you.... You're my new best crochet friend EVER! 💕
Hahaha! Glad to hear it! BFF 🙌
Hi, the tutorial is good. Very clear, thanks much! I had a query. So you started with 19.5inches base. Half of that would be 9.75inches (after joining the ends). The height of the cap is 8.5-9inches. Or maybe it climbed up to 10inches during the final rounds. Either way, the finished cap should have looked squarish - going by the measurements. However, your cap looks tall and rectangle. How did that happen?? Mine ended up squarish.
Hmmm.... Let's figure out this mystery. Did I give the measurements of the finial projects? Not sure I did but I can see I made several of them longer than the 8.5-9 inches from the chart which is for a normal beanie (not slouchy in any way). Normal beanies ARE squarish... more equal in horizontal and vertical measurements when not on the head. BUT, if you want to shoot for a longer hat, you need to have a rough idea of the measurement you want before you start as explained here: th-cam.com/video/McyOfgxP8sY/w-d-xo.html You'll begin your decreases about 3 inches before you reach your desired height.
Thanks! So cute!
Glad you like it, Julie! So easy, too!
Can’t wait to try this! Thank you 🙏
You're so welcome, Arianna! I hope you like it!
Thank you for the free pattern! ❤
You're so welcome, Leta! Have fun with it!
Hi just wanted to comment to you about not taking sstained things to thrift stores. My thrift store here says bring them all as they sell them for rags. You might want to ask. Sorry this isn't about this video.
Loved it too!! Like all the rest! Thanks for making our life easier!!
Lucky you... one-stop shop for donations! No, mine doesn't want rags BUT there are specific places we can take them. For me, I'd have to drive through Atlanta traffic so there's no telling how long that would take me (45 min - 2 hrs) so it's not worth it when I have so many other uses for them. Did you see the viewer suggestion of free shipping of them to Marine Layer who makes new shirts out of them?? That was in my last video.
@@margaret.olander MIssed that one. Will find it. Thank you.
WOULD love if you could do a video on a knitting machine but doing a towel topper. I need help!
I don’t have a clue how to do that!
Beautiful hat. Thanks. Blessings
Thanks, Betty Jo! Another fun one!
Brilliant thank you.👍
You're very welcome, Sheila! Fun, cozy hat!
How do you make the tassle/pony thing that's shown in picture? You never showed that
Here you go! Tutorial: How to Make Yarn Tassels
Well... the link didn’t show up. Trying again: th-cam.com/video/I3iWvy1LOCA/w-d-xo.html
How did you know to do 48 instead of 46 stitches? I am a beginner and a bit confused. Thanks. :)
I knew something more needed to be in that big space or there would have been a gap. Since we were at 46 and needed an even number, then 2 additional stitches were necessary!
@@margaret.olander Ahhh, makes sense. Thank you.
Love it!!!!
Thanks, Sister! People have been asking what your theme will be for your sale this year as they're anxious to get started!
First comment and first like! Hello Margaret!
#1! 🏅 Hope you like the pattern!
Margaret Olander yes I loved the pattern! I will definitely try this one
Love this hat but do you find it to be a yarn guzzler?
Yes, Kim... any cluster-type stitch is a yarn guzzler which makes a lovely warm winter hat!
AWESOME 👍