Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.
See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatchĢ1) How do I prevent a hairy garment from shedding?Īll yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another. The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size only serve as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. The knitting tension is very individual some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. 34-38-41 cm / 13½"-15"-16" vertically.įold up the bottom 4-5 cm / 1½"-2" towards RS and shape the hat while still wet.Īt subsequent wash, wash the hat at regular wool program.ġ) Why is the knitting/crochet tension so important?
Wash at warm at 40C/104F with normal spin but no pre-wash. Place the hat in the washing machine with a detergent without enzymes and optical bleach. Work 5 rounds in stockinette st, then K2 tog around.Ĭut the yarn and pull it through the remaining sts, tighten tog and fasten. Repeat dec every 6th round a total of 9-10-11 times = 18 sts remain. On next round, dec 1 st by K 2 tog on the right side of all markers. Remove one strand and work in stockinette st until finished measurements. Loosely cast on 99-108-117 sts on circular needle size 5.5 mm / US 9 with 2 strands Alaska.
When you're looking to make a knitted gift, craft for charity, or add some warmth to your winter wardrobe, you'll love knitting from the free designs in this list.Worked in the round on circular needle and then on double pointed needles when decreasing sts. That makes these hat patterns a good way to practice those skills before using them in larger projects. Hats are generally small projects, and when you combine that with bulky yarn, you have something you can knit in a few evenings.or less!įor more experienced knitters, you'll also find designs and techniques that will grow and expand your knowledge. If you're a beginner, knitting a hat is a good way to learn a few new skills in a manageable way. Beanies and stocking caps are always a favorite knitting project and these free hat knitting patterns are sure to delight the knitter and the wearer! From bitty baby hats to bulky teen favorites and detailed women's hats to understated choices for men, we've rounded up some of the best free patterns available.