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| Wickerwork Hat |
I stumbled across this yarn in my stash the other day and I realized that it would make the perfect gift for a friend who's about to move away. So I got right down to work and created this fun Wickerwork Hat, complete with pompom (there is a photo of it without the pompom below, in case you want to see it without). It would also make a great stash-busting holiday gift, since I think most of us have at least a skein or two of worsted-weight wool hanging around!
* Note: As of November 2, 2015, I have added a chart to this pattern using the ever-wonderful chart generator here. You can find it below. Please note, however, that I had to do some funky stuff with the charting to make it work (it should all be explained in the chart graphic, but let me know if there's a problem. Also, let me know if there's a better way to chart any of my issues, and I'll fix it! :) )
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| Sans pompom. In a different color, this would make a nice man-hat as well. |
Needles: 16" circular needle in size US 5, 16" circular needle in size US 8, one set of double pointed needles, also in size US 8
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches on size 7 needles
So let's get started! First, using your size 5 needle, cast on 104 stitches, place marker, and join in round. Then, knit 1.5" in the following ribbing:
Ribbing Row: k1, * p2, k2; rep from *; end p2, k1
And once that's done, we'll switch to our size 8 needles and our main pattern, which is Wickerwork Pattern from page 146 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. For this pattern, we'll need the following notation (you can find videos for the techniques below them):
rt (right twist): knit two together, leaving stitches on left-hand needle; next, insert right-hand needle from the front between the two stitches just knitted together, and knit the first stitch again. Finally, slip both stitches from left-hand needle together
lt (left twist): with right-hand needle behind left-hand needle, skip one stitch and knit the second stitch in back loop; then insert right-hand needle into the backs of both stitches and k2tog-b (knit two together through back loops, inserting right needle from the right)
And we'll proceed like so:
Row 1: k1, * p2, k2 *; end p2, k1
Row 2: * k1, p1, rt, lt, p1, k1 *
Row 3: * k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1 *
Row 4: * k1, rt, p2, lt, k1 *
Row 5: k2, * p4, k4 *; end p4, k2
Row 6: knit
Row 7: same as row 1
Row 8: * lt, p1, k2, p1, rt *
Row 9: * p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1 *
Row 10: * p1, lt, k2, rt, p1 *
Row 11: p2, * k4, p4 *; end k4, p2
Row 12: knit
Knit rows 1 - 12 three times, and then it's time to begin our decreases. So let's proceed as follows:
Decrease Row 1: * k1, p1, ssk, k2tog, p1, k1*
Decrease Row 2: * k1, rt, lt, k1 *
Decrease Row 3: * k2, p2, k2 *
You'll want to switch to your dpns now, if you haven't already
Decrease Row 4: * k2tog, p2, ssk *
Decrease Row 5: slip first stitch from first dpn and slide to last dpn; then, * p2, k2tog *
Decrease Row 6: * p2tog, p1 *
Decrease Row 7: purl
Decrease Row 8: * p2tog *
Decrease Row 9: p1, * p2tog *
Clip tail and, using tapestry needle, thread through final 7 stitches. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends. If desired, make pompom and affix to hat. Put on and twirl happily.
Thanks for this wonderful pattern and well written directions!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you like it! And if you have any questions, please let me know :)
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteCan this be knitted on straight needles not circular.
Thanks
Hi!
DeleteUnfortunately this particular pattern would require quite a bit of modification for straight needles. And in fact I haven't designed any hats that don't use circulars - maybe I'll add one to the list :)
Here is a straight needle wickerwork pattern. You will also need to alternate the ribbing rows (switching p for k and vice versa every other row). And you will need to account for this in your decreasing rows, but for the main body this will work. http://www.knittingfool.com/StitchIndex/StitchDetail.aspx?StitchID=1632
DeleteThanks for the tip!
DeleteI use straight needles and three days to finish this pretty hat. thanks for the sharing.
ReplyDeleteAre you the same commenter as before? Did you basically just go back and forth from the break and then seam it? Either way, I'm glad it worked out for you! :)
DeleteHave you tried making this for a toddler or child? If so, how would you change the pattern?
ReplyDeleteHi!
DeleteI have not made this hat in a smaller size; however, I think the easiest thing to do for a child size would be to knit it with yarn that gave you a gauge of 22 stitches per four inches (and using whichever size needle you needed to accomplish that for the main pattern and a needle two sizes smaller for the ribbing). You may need to trim 1/2" to 1" from the ribbing as well. For a toddler size you'd want more like 24 stitches per four inches, and a bit less ribbing if you want it to fit snugly on top (you can leave the ribbing the same if you want a bit of extra room on top, which would look good with the pompom anyway). Let me know if you have any more questions :)
if it's a 16 pattern repeat you can simply cut out by 16 or 8 stitches to reduce the size.
DeleteAre you using size 5 us or mm needles?
ReplyDeleteHi Raylinda! US 5. I am trying to update my patterns with this information; I'll do this one now :)
DeleteIf I need more stitches, in what increments can I add them for this pattern? Was the commenter above correct with 8 or 16?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Sarah
Hi Sarah! You can add increments of 8 in this pattern :) Let me know if you have any other questions!
DeletePerfect! Thanks so much for your speedy reply!
DeleteI'm excited to learn the new skill of twisting stitches. Thanks! :)
Of course! And twisting stitches is easy, fun, and opens a lot of doors, pattern-wise! I hope you enjoy it. :)
DeleteSuper design for a hat. I generally find that a ribbing pattern works best for my preference if it's 4", for a turnback option. I have many balls of yarn needing some creative project. I hope this works on circulars, in the round and not having to use DPs-I can't get the hang of them.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure a rolled up brim would look great on this! And I've never tried it, but some people swear by the Magic Loop method if they don't like double pointed needles. Have you used this before?
Deletehttp://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-knit-in-the-round-with-the-magic-loop.html
If you will get bamboo DPN's you'll find that your luck with them will change. They cling to the yarn better than metal or plastic. Your needles won't be sliding out and falling on the floor leaving you with those little stitches just waiting to unravel.
DeleteYes, that's very sound advice! :)
DeleteI'm not crazy about knitting on DPNs either, especially when there is a yarnover at the beginning and/or end of a DPN. My solution is to switch to 8-9" circular needles until I absolutely have to go to DPNs and then use point protectors on the "non-working" end of each DPN (basically I turn all of them in to very short straight needles.) When I come to a point protector on the next round, I just move it to the opposite end of the same needle and start knitting the stitches from that needle. FYI: The best point protectors I've found so far are from Knit Picks. They seem to be the least likely to come off accidentally.
DeleteGreat tip, thank you! :)
DeleteHi Anonymous. I didn't quite get your instructions regarding substitution of DPNs( I can't manage DPNs) with Circular needles. Could you be kind enough to elaborate?
DeleteHi! I'm not sure the original commenter will respond but the typical solution if you don't like DPNs is the Magic Loop - here's a related article and you can find plenty more if you search for them!
Deletehttps://www.craftfix.com/circular-vs-double-pointed-needles/
This hat looks great. What is the best way to make the pom pom?
ReplyDeleteHello there! This is my preferred method: http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/2014/06/how-to-make-yarn-pompom.html :)
DeleteI would like to make a scarf to match the hat. Do you have a pattern that would work with it?
DeleteThanks
Hello again! I do not have a scarf pattern to match; however, if you want the same pattern and everything, you could simply knit one as follows (this will have a 2 stitch garter edge and some ribbing at the ends, but will otherwise match patterns). I am assuming the same gauge.
DeleteUsing size US 6 straight needles, cast on 28 stitches and knit the following ribbing rows:
Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): k2, p1 * k2, p2 * until you have 5 stitches left; then k2, p1, k2
Ribbing Row 2: k3, * p2, k2 * until you have five stitches left; then p2, k3
Knit rows 1 - 2 twice, switch to your size 8 needles, and then begin the main pattern, which goes as follows:
Row 1 (wrong side): k2, p1 * k2, p2 * until you have 5 stitches left; then k2, p1, k2
Row 2: k2, * k1, p1, rt, lt, p1, k1 * until you have 2 stitches left; then k2
Row 3: k2, * p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1 * until you have 2 stitches left; then k2
Row 4: k2, * k1, rt, p2, lt, k1 * until have two stitches left; then k2
Row 5: k2, p2, * k4, p4 * until you have 8 stitches left, then k4, p2, k2
Row 6: knit
Row 7: repeat row 1
Row 8: k2, * lt, p1, k2, p1, rt * until you have 2 stitches left; then k2
Row 9: k2, * k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1 * until you have 2 stitches left, then k2
Row 10: k2, * p1, lt, k2, rt, p1 * until you have 2 stitches left, then k2
Row 11: k4, * p4, k4 *
Row 12: knit
Knit rows 1 - 12 until desired length is reached and you've just finished row 12 of the pattern. Switch to your size 6 needles. Then knit Ribbing Rows 1 & 2 twice and bind off loosely in pattern. Block, if desired.
Hope that helps!
thank you for this scarf pattern,i have made the hat and love it....glad i saw and read the comments.
DeleteAwesome! Yeah, there are some gems in the comments sometimes. I'm glad you found it too (and that you love the hat!). :)
Deletei´ve also jotted down all this info to make this in different colours with different wool thanks again xx
DeleteWonderful! Let me know if you have any questions. :)
DeleteThank you so much. I do have one more question though on how many balls of yarn I would need for the scarf.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all of your help. I really appreciate it.
You are very welcome! I would say that you'll need slightly less than 300 yards for the scarf. I should also mention that, as written, the scarf will be slightly less than 6" wide. If you'd prefer it a bit over 7", you should cast on 36 stitches instead. Then you'll need a bit more yarn, as well - perhaps just over 300! :)
DeleteLove this!! Made it with Cozy wool, size 8 and 10 needles with 56 stitches, came out awesome. Warm and soft and fits everyone since it has lots of stretch, thank you so much for this beautiful pattern!!
ReplyDeleteOooh... I bet it's beautiful in a larger gauge! Glad to hear it worked out for you :)
DeleteHey Gretchen!! New knitter here - dukeofpurl on Ravelry. Great hat and my daughter is hounding me to get it done. lol Stuck on Decrease Row5 :( Should be simple you'd think, but you know newbies!!! I'm on a "traveling loop" - i.e. Magic Loop with only one huge loop. At the beginning of round marker, I'm looking at a knit on my LH needle, and a knit on my RH needle. If I slip that LH stitch to the right - I'm pooched!! If I slip the RH stitch to the left, it doesn't look right either. Do you want the 2 knits to be purled and the 2 following purls to be k2tog? or visa versa? :/ Bloody newbie - right?? LOL .... TIA ....
ReplyDeleteWell hello there! It sounds like you have everything set up correctly from the previous row, so all you need to do is remove your row marker (I'm assuming you have one?), slip one stitch to your RH needle, and replace your marker. Then you should be set up to continue purling your purl stitches while knitting together the k2tog & ssk from the previous round. Basically all this does is move your hat seam over one stitch. Does that help? Oh, and I'm always happy to answer questions. Then maybe the newbies won't make as many mistakes as I did, starting out!!!
DeleteDuh!! How many times have I slipped a stitch doing a sock heel!! Never looked funky to me then!! Your explanation is _exactly_ what I first did - but for some dumb reason, it didn't look right to me! Maybe not enough coffee early in the AM? Anyway, Thanks A Bunch!! And BTW extra cute kids that you have there! Lucky you - all boys!!! rotfl ....
DeleteIt happens to the best of us :) And thanks - yes, all boys, all cute, all noise, all the time. It's going to be a long winter!!!!
DeleteBeen there!! Done that!! Raised 2 girls and 2 boys! :/ The boys wrestled and rolled around; then the girls jumped on! And the rumble was on! LOL Teach those boys to knit!! And cook!! They'll kiss your feet when they're adults!! ;)
DeleteIt's funny you say that - my husband was just asking me when I'm going to teach the kids to knit! I think I'll start with finger knitting at my older son's kindergarten class and see how it goes...
DeleteVery cool!! Thx again ...
Deletei absolutely love your page
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm delighted to hear it :) And if you're ever making any of my patterns and have questions, please let me know. I'm always happy to help!
DeleteHi Gretchen! I am just starting row 1 of decreasing. Can you explain to me what ssk means? I have come to a standstill! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOf course! An ssk (slip, slip, knit) is a left leaning decrease. Here is a link with more instruction: https://www.lionbrand.com/faq/80.html?language=
DeleteIn general, you can also find answers to terminology questions on my glossary page, here: http://www.ballstothewallsknits.com/p/glossary-of-knitting-terms.html
Occasionally I am still missing stuff, however, and I don't mind answering questions! With that in mind, please let me know if you have any more :)
I totally love this pattern. I just started knitting a couple of months ago and I made one of these hats for my dad and one for his girlfried for christmas. They absolutely loved it.
ReplyDeleteI had to use a different yarn because I live in Germany, but they still turned out nicely. Same for the Fan Lace Hat I made for a friend of mine.
Your page is a great help and the instructions are very clear, even for a beginner like me.
So thank you very much. ^_^
Best wishes
Tina
Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!!! :) I hope you continue to enjoy my patterns. And, as always, just let me know if you ever have any questions. I'm always happy to help!
DeleteVery neat pattern. But I'm a beginner. One question, for the left twist: when you skip a stitch in the back and knit the second one, do you push the right needle through from the right to the left? Thanks of for your help, Margaret
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret!
DeleteYup, you've got it. It's basically just like you're knitting that second stitch through its back loop. Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
Oh aren't you fantastic with such a quick reply! Thank you so very much!
DeleteMy pleasure :)
DeleteI just got back into knitting after about forty years away. I just finished making this hat for my adult daughter. We both love it, and it was so much fun to knit! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl!
DeleteI'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed making this hat (and that you're knitting again!). And if you ever have any questions about any of my patterns, don't hesitate to let me know :)
This is a great pattern! Thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteI'm just happy to hear you like it! Thanks for your lovely compliment :)
DeleteHi Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pattern, can't wait to get started with baby alpaca yarn! My daughter is very picky about having her hats fit snugly on the crown of her head. Previous hats that fit her perfectly measure 8.5" from brim to center crown. Might you have the finished measurements for this hat? Thanks so much for the pattern!
Hi Carol!
DeleteAs long as your gauge looks good, this hat should knit up to 8.5" almost exactly. :) Let me know if you have any more questions!
hi Gretchen, t
DeleteThanks for your response! Just curious: since the piece is knitted using size 8 needles, is it correct that the gauge is indicated using size 7 needles? Thanks again.
Carol
Hi again!
DeleteGood question! In general, I give gauges in the same size needles that the yarn package recommends - that way, when people are shopping for substitute yarns, it will give them a better idea of what to look for. So the long answer is: yes, that's correct. And more specifically, that means I knit this piece with slightly larger needles, although I didn't find it to affect length much. :)
Brilliant, thanks! I actually have a skein of Patons Classic Wool worsted in my stash (color Natural Mix) with which I plan to knit this hat, and indeed the suggested needle size is 7. THANK YOU so much for not only answering my question, but giving an explanation of the "why." I have bookmarked your site and will be eagerly poring over the thoughts and works you have so generously shared. :-D
DeleteI'm glad to hear it! And if you've got the same yarn, then I definitely think it should work out well for you. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
DeleteRow 9: no matter how focused I am to do correctly it keeps coming up one short at the end.
ReplyDeleteHmm... I'm wondering if you lost a stitch somewhere. Since this pattern is repeated every eight stitches, I recommend looking back over each set of eight stitches to see if one of them only has seven. Your k2 in the middle should also line up with the previous row's k2; looking for issues with alignment may help you find the problem. Good luck!!!
Delete1st round it went fine, 2nd & 3rd it was off and counted. 2nd row I even tried to tink back then ended up dropping a purl stitch which was hard to figure out how to pick back up with twists and other stitches on either side or below. I'm new at this but managed to figure it out lucky. Since 3rd round row 9 was off so was row 10, I just added a knit stitch at the end. oh well if it's wearable I'll be happy with that by itself :)
DeleteWhen it says the complete rows 1-12 three times. Does that mean three times after doing it the first time, so four times? Or, two more times after doing it the first time, three total?
ReplyDeleteHi again!
DeleteIt means three times total. And I remember how difficult it was to keep my stitches straight when I was just beginning. Don't worry - it definitely gets easier! In the meantime, you will just be making extra-unique goods! :)
Hello. I am a beginner knitter and learned to knit with straight needles. Is there any way to do this using straight needles? I really love this pattern and wanted to make a hat for my hubby. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Su!
DeleteI can convert it for you, but you'll have to give me a few days. The baby is sick and I don't have much free time right now! And I'll simply post the pattern as a response to your comment when I'm done, so you won't have to look for it or anything :)
Hi again!
DeleteThe baby is starting to feel better, so I've had a chance to do this for you. As always when I convert patterns, though, I haven't knit it, so it's possible that I've made a mistake. If things stop looking like they should, please let me know!
So let's get started! First, using your size 5 needle, cast on 106 stitches. Then, work the following ribbing:
Ribbing Row 1 (wrong side): p2, * k2, p2 *
Ribbing Row 2: k2, * p2, k2; rep from *
Knit ribbing rows 1 & 2 until ribbing measures roughly 1.5” and you’ve just finished row 2 of the pattern. And once that's done, we'll switch to our size 8 needles and our main pattern, which is Wickerwork Pattern from page 146 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns. For this pattern, we'll need the following notation:
rt (right twist): knit two together, leaving stitches on left-hand needle; next, insert right-hand needle from the front between the two stitches just knitted together, and knit the first stitch again. Finally, slip both stitches from left-hand needle together
lt (left twist): with right-hand needle behind left-hand needle, skip one stitch and knit the second stitch in back loop; then insert right-hand needle into the backs of both stitches and k2tog-b (knit two together through back loops, inserting right needle from the right)
And we'll proceed like so:
Row 1 (wrong side): p2, * k2, p2 *
Row 2: k1, * k1, p1, rt, lt, p1, k1 *; end k1
Row 3: p1, * p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1 *; end p1
Row 4: k1, * k1, rt, p2, lt, k1 *; end k1
Row 5: p3, k4, * p4, k4 *; end p3
Row 6: knit
Row 7: same as row 1
Row 8: k1, * lt, p1, k2, p1, rt *; end k1
Row 9: p1, * k1, p1, k1, p2, k1, p1, k1 *; end p1
Row 10: k1, * p1, lt, k2, rt, p1 *; end k1
Row 11: p1, k2, p4, * k4, p4 *; end k2, p1
Row 12: knit
Knit rows 1 - 12 three times, and then it's time to begin our decreases. So let's proceed as follows:
Decrease Row 1 (wrong side): p1, * p1, k1, p2tog, ssp, k1, p1 * (the ssp is the slip, slip, purl. You can find instructions for it here: http://www.twistcollective.com/collection/component/content/article/92-how-to/1141-slip-slip-purl-ssp (80 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: * k1, rt, lt, k1 * (80 stitches)
Decrease Row 3: p1, * p2, k2, p2 *; end p1 (80 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: k1, * k2tog, p2, ssk *; end k1 (54 stitches)
Decrease Row 5: p2tog, * p2, p2tog * (41 stitches)
Decrease Row 6: k1, * p2tog, p1 *; end k1 (28 stitches)
Decrease Row 7: purl (28 stitches)
Decrease Row 8: k1, * p2tog *; end k1 (15 stitches)
Decrease Row 9: p2, * p2tog *; end p1 (9 stitches)
Transfer final 9 stitches to scrap of yarn for holding. Seam from bottom of hat – you should have a full stitch on either side that should get sucked into the seam. When you reach top of hat, thread seaming yarn through final 9 stitches and pull tight. Thread to inside of hat and knot. Tuck in ends. If desired, make pompom and affix to hat. Put on and twirl happily.
Hi Su,
ReplyDeleteI am an advanced beginner knitter too, and I would strongly encourage you to be brave and take the plunge into knitting in the round! It's really easy once you get started, and will open up new worlds for you insofar as knitting hats, socks, etc. There is a book available in your local public library called "Circular Knitting Workshop: Essential Techniques for Knitting in the Round" that will get you off to an excellent start. Treat you to a few sets of circular and double-pointed needles, and off you go! You'll be amazed at the results. You can do this!
Su, and Gretchen,
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I just finished the Wickerwork hat ... it turned out beautifully in the Paton wool, and is now drying flat after an initial washing. Tip: wash in lukewarm water, and add a bit of hair conditioner to rinse water for an extra soft and non-itchy wool hat. :-)
HI Carol!
DeleteI'm so glad to hear that this hat turned out well for you! :) And thanks for all of your circular knitting tips as well. I agree with you that it's a relatively easy technique that's completely worth the time and effort to learn, but I get lots of requests for converted patterns anyway. I think people don't realize how much less purling they have to do in the round...
Hi Gretchen!! I love this pattern and cannot wait to see the finished product. I'm a new knitter and I have a few questions before I get started...
ReplyDeleteFor the right twist: After knitting the two stitches together, to I transfer them back onto the left needle to re-knit the first? Then transfer that stitch back onto the left needle to slip both stitches onto the right needle?
For the left twist: Same question. Do I slip the first stitch, knit the second, transfer both back to the left needle to knit them together?
Hello there!
DeleteIt's probably easiest if you just watch a video - here's a good one that shows both twists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isJY--558Fc
And please, let me know if you have any other questions! :)
Wonderful! Thanks so much :)
DeleteAny time! :)
DeleteHi there! I have just finished this gorgeous hat, and I would like to post a link of this pattern on my (brand new) blog.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this pattern, it was so much fun to make and it turned out so wonderful!
Thanks, Fi (A Knit in the Life)
aknitinthelife@gmail.com
Hi Fi!
DeleteYou are more than welcome to post a link to this pattern on your blog! :) Can't wait to see the hat.
Thank you very much indeed! I'll send you a link when I am through!
DeleteFi
This is my blog entry!
Deletehttps://aknitinthelife.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/current-projects-may-2015/
Thanks again! Fi
Love it! :)
DeleteI love this hat! Thanks for sharing this pattern.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda! Glad to hear it. :)
DeleteThank you for sharing your beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! I have been happy to see that people are enjoying it as much as I did. :)
DeleteHello Gretchen. I absolutely love this pattern and plan to make several as Christmas gifts. Just a note to those who had trouble with the rt and lt stitches. The rt is c2b (one stitch on cable needle held to back, knit next stitch, knit stitch on cable needle) and the lt is c2f (one stitch on cable needle held to front, knit next stitch, then knit stitch on cable needle).
ReplyDeleteHello there!
DeleteGlad you like the pattern. :) And yes, you're right - the twists are basically just eensy weensy cables. So cute!
Здравствуйте, опять к вам с просьбой, может есть схема этой шапки.
ReplyDeleteHi again! I got another strange translation. :) Are you asking for a chart?
DeleteПривет, да схему, как к той шапочке.
DeleteOkay, give me a day or two! Things have been very busy. :)
Deleteокей
DeleteOkay, it's done! I had to chart a few things in the decrease strangely, but it should work. Let me know if you have any questions. :)
DeleteСпасибо огромное 😊
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. :)
DeleteI made this hat and love the pattern. Just wanted to share. I am not a fan of pompoms so I left it off and then I didn't like the purl stitches on the crown - soI just did knit stitches all the way to the top and it looks great!.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you liked it! And please, let me know if you ever have any questions about any of my patterns. :)
DeleteI loved making this pattern for a friend's birthday.
ReplyDeleteI had someone ask if I could make and sell them one. So I'm curious if it would be alright with you to sell any hats made with this pattern.
I completely understand if you would rather I didn't.
Either way I love the pattern and will definitely be making more as gifts. :)
Hi there!
DeleteYes, you're free to sell anything you make with any of my patterns! The only thing I ask is that you provide attribution of the pattern if you're selling them online or in some sort of craft fair setting. :)
Hi, I've knitted a few of ur hats so far and they hav all been a total success! Thanks for ur concise instructions and beautiful patterns.
ReplyDeleteYay! So glad you like them. :) And please, let me know if you ever have any questions!
DeleteHi , I was wondering I can't click on to the right and left twist video from your site and I'm wondering how to do the left twist stitch ? I saw an easier one that is different than yours on KNIT PURL HUNTER VIDEO , but they say you can do the left twist stitch different ways - will it come out the same as yours? Are all left twist stitch equal ?thank you Mimi
ReplyDeleteSorry , thought of another question - what size hat will this be for an adult ? I have a 21 and 3 quarter size head - will this fit me ? If I use a 4 worsted weight yarn red heart with love yarn that has no wool - will it be too stretchy ? Thanks for your help ! What an amazing hat - WOULD LOVE TO TRY ! Mimi
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteFirst off - yes, there are at least two ways to do left twists. I have done two, and still wouldn't be able to tell you a huge difference between the two (although maybe there is one? This is definitely my preferred method). Honestly, I wouldn't worry about it too much.
And secondly - this hat should turn out plenty big for you, as written. You are correct that non wool-based fibers stretch more easily, so that's a decision you may have to make for yourself. You could always size the ribbing down, or even the whole hat, in anticipation of the stretch. Of course, if you make it as is, you should have plenty of time to enjoy the hat before it (possibly) stretches out of shape as well. This is a pretty forgiving stitch pattern, which makes it a good choice for many different head sizes and yarn types. Let me know if you have any other questions! :)
Just finished. I've learned a lot from this project. Thanks for the clear explanation.
ReplyDeleteMore of the will follow i'm sure
Wonderful! Hope your hat turned out well. :) And please, let me know if you ever have any questions!
DeleteWhich cast on did you use?
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm using Caron dazzleaire bulky 5 (closer to 4 than 6, is pretty small 5) is that going to work? 80%acrylic, 20%nylon. Gauge is 4x4 is 14s/20r on US10 needles. I'm really new to knitting and confused. Do I need to adjust the pattern? I tried tubular cast on with foundation rows but it turned out stuff and bulky so I ripped it out.
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteFirst and foremost, I virtually always use the long-tail cast on method, and I definitely used it for this hat as well. I have an instructional video here, and of course you can find a million other videos and tutorials if mine doesn't suit you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0XD7Fjx0Ew. Secondly, it looks like your yarn is definitely a larger gauge than this hat calls for since you're getting at least 1 less stitch per inch. I recommend casting on either 72 stitches for adult small hat or 80 for an adult large using a size US 8 needle. Work the ribbing, then transfer stitches to your US 10 needle and go from there. And finally, let me know if you have any other questions! :)
Hi there Gretchen!
ReplyDeleteOnce again returning to your blog for your lovely patterns--you are my favorite designer! However, I'm having a bit of trouble: I've switched from size 5 to size 8 by knitting the first row in the general pattern, and in the second row I'm coming up with one extra stitch on my first round-of-eight repeat. I know this is because I knit the first stitch that stood on its own in the first row (the k1 that begins the row 1 pattern), as the second row instructs, but now that's left me with one too many stitches... was I not supposed to knit that stand-alone stitch? It seems like the only option as row 1 ends p2, k1... I'm not sure I've explained my problem very clearly, so if you need me to clarify please let me know!
Hi Anna!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that you are enjoying my designs! :) And as far as your question is concerned, I'm trying to understand your problem but having trouble! As you've obviously gathered by now, the ribbing is staggered by one stitch, but otherwise just a basic * k2, p2 *. And the reason it's staggered is so that it will line up with the actual stitch pattern - which means that the 8-stitch repeating pattern will line up with a k1, p2, k2, p2, k1 from the ribbing. Does that help at all, or am I still missing the trouble?
Hi Gretchen,
DeleteI think I understand... so the staggered stitch is the beginning of the first iteration of the 8-stitch repetition. The reason I'm having trouble is because if it's supposed to be the first stitch, that makes 9 stitches between my first two markers. So I just have to move all of my markers one over? I think the reason I'm confused is because it seemed to make more sense to add the staggered stitch to the end of the round instead of the beginning, as the end of the round has one stitch missing from the regular * k2 p2 *, but then that messed up the pattern... I'll try moving my markers over and see if that's the issue. Thank you so much!
That sounds right! As long as you still only have 104 stitches on your needles everything should work out... And, like I said, the reason I wrote the ribbing like that is so it would work out with the pattern better! Of course you can line things up differently (to the k2, p2 instead of staggered one), but it will probably break up the flow a teensy bit.
DeleteHello, I love the intricate pattern. I would love to make this for my daughter in law, but she likes super slouchy hats. Should I go up 2 or 3 needle sizes? I love your patterns and yarn choices!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne!
DeleteIf you're going to go up in gauge, I would probably just go for it and go up 3 sizes. That way you have a better chance of seeing the difference. However, I haven't ever knit twisted stitches on larger needles, so I'm not 100% it would work out, looks-wise. Another thing you could consider would be to add in either 8 or 16 more stitches after the ribbing. Then the hat math should still work, and it would be slouchier just because there would be more material. :)
Hello. You say knit the swatch on a size 7, but use size 5's and 8's for the pattern. Is this correct? I look forward to making the beauty. Debby
ReplyDeleteHi Debby!
DeleteI typically post the yarn gauge given on the yarn label (unless I run into problems or don't feel that the gauge is accurate for me, in which case I make a note), which is why this pattern is kind of funny with the needles I use and the gauge given. Basically, the label called for 7s but I knit it on 8s. It's not a very finnicky pattern, gauge-wise, though, so if you've got a yarn and you're in the ballpark of the gauge and you've got similar-sized needles you should be good!
Hi. I am a self taught left handed knitter. I love this pattern and I have attempted this pattern a few times but I can't seem to get the pattern right. Are any suggestions how to achieve this pattern for lefties? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi Kim!
DeleteI must admit that I don't have much familiarity with left-handed knitting, but from what I've looked at online, I have a few suggestions. First, if you weren't doing this already, it would be better to work from the chart than the written instructions, since it's easier to reverse. I also found some youtube videos for doing the twists left-handed. Here's the left one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Soh3_o29pNM and here's the right one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQPOnKirfLo (you can also find videos for the same thing with continental knitting if that's how you do it!). Anyway, I hope that helps...? :)
Thank you so very much for your response. I didn't think about the chart in reverse!!! :) I will try it and the videos. Happy Holidays!!!
DeleteWonderful, I hope it helps! And happy holidays to you as well!!! :)
DeleteEureka!!! I have just completed the first 12 rows on straights. I finally coming together. The left twist I have to use the cable needle because the technique from the video didn't turn out right for me. It's slower but I am getting there. Thanks again!!!! :)
DeleteFantastic! Glad I could help!!!
DeleteThanks for sharing this pattern for FREE. I am desperate for some quick knits for Christmas. This is perfect. FYI! My name is Gretchen!
ReplyDeleteWell Gretchen *is* the best name... :) And I'm glad you like the pattern! Good luck with your Christmas knitting, and let me know if you have any questions!!!
DeleteI'm a beginner, but I LOVE this hat. Have you considered posting a youtube video to show how to make it? The directions are very clear, but I tend to be a visual kind of girl. :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I understand! :) And yes, I have considered making a video for this one, I just haven't found the time. I'll try to bump it up the list though!!!
DeleteThanks! That would be great! Will you post the link here if you do?
DeleteYes I will! :) And in case you're looking for just the rt and lt stitches, there are already videos on YouTube demonstrating just those. This one, for instance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isJY--558Fc
DeleteThanks. I looked up knitting in the round because that was new to me. :)
DeleteAh ha! That's a super useful skill... I hope you're brave enough to try it out (it's actually often easier than flat knitting since you don't have any wrong side rows!). :)
DeleteHi, and thanks for the awesome pattern! Have you worked this on only DPN's? I was wondering if the counts get funky on them. :P
ReplyDeleteI haven't but it will totally work! Just keep your stitches in clumps of 8 and you'll be good to go! :)
DeleteAwesome, thanks!
DeleteLet me know if you have any other questions! :)
DeleteMade 2 of the wicker works hat and I love the pretty pattern. Thank you so much.
DeleteWonderful! I'm glad you were pleased. :)
DeleteHello I'm getting ready to make this wonderful hat and have one question. What size does this hat come out to? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat's sort of a tough question because this stitch pattern is quite stretchy, so (from what I've seen, at least) it fits lots of head sizes well. If the ribbing were done in stockinette it would be about 21" around, but since it's ribbed of course it easily stretches to at least 24". And top to bottom the hat is about 9.5" - 10", I'd say.
DeleteHi love this hat.this hat seems big can I add less cast on stitches my head is like 22 to 23 inches. I would lije to know multiples of how many thanks
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteIt sounds like you have an average-sized head, which this hat is designed for. :) However, if you'd like to make it smaller you can cast on 8 less, or a multiple of 8. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Thank you very much for the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI have just finished knitting the hat.
I wish I could include a picture in the comment. It looks very nice. Best wishes, Lidia (lidiag@mail.ru)
Hi Lisa!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that the hat turned out well! And I wish I could get pictures in the comments too, but I don't know how!!! :)
Ugh and I swear I spelled your name correctly originally... My phone must have autocorrected it. Apologies!
DeleteHI Gretchen I just love this hat pattern but am having a problem with row 3 keep coming up with an extra stitch any idea what i am doing wrong? Have tried it over at least 4 times and it comes out the same every time I do have 104 stitches on row 2. HELP PLEASE
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that you like the pattern, even if you're having difficulties with it! :) Anyway, sometimes I'm able to diagnose problems based on the rows but unfortunately this time that isn't the case. I suggest placing stitch markers after each grouping of 8 stitches (the pattern repeat - and remember you can use yarn scraps tied into loops, paper clips, etc for stitch markers since you're going to need quite a few!). That way when you work row 3 you will immediately see where the extra stitch is coming from! Anyway, let me know if you have any other questions and I hope that helps!!!
Hi Gretchen, I love your patterns. I only starting knitting in the round at the end of last year. I made this hat for my mum and I was wondering about a snood. Would that be knitting rows 1-12 about 4 times? I was wondering how many stitches to cast on.
ReplyDeleteThanks Andrea.
Hi Andrea!
DeleteI'm glad to hear that you like my patterns, and are now knitting in the round (three cheers for round knitting!). Anyway, I would love to help you with your snood issue but it's been my experience that different people have different ideas of what that word means... any chance you could email me at ballstothewallsknits@gmail.com with the size you're looking to make (circumference) and a link to a picture or pattern that shows me what you mean? :)
Love love 💗 and as a novice knitter just the challenge I am up to... Still having issues with the left twist and would love love to see it in action for this pattern! I’m such a visual person! Thanks! Dee
ReplyDeleteDone and done! And thanks for giving me the kick in the tush I needed to finally make these videos, by the way... :)
DeleteOh, and let me know if you have any other questions!!!
Many thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteHello there. As a novice to knitting in the round, would it be okay to use dpns throughout instead of circular needles? Also, Im a bit stumped on 'Decrease Row 5: slip first stitch from first dpn and slide to last dpn'. Does this mean slip the first stitch on the left needle to the right needle??
ReplyDeleteHi there!
DeleteFirst off, using dpns for the whole thing is just fine, the only reason most people don't is because most people seem to really hate using them (and they are more challenging to hold). As for decrease row five, it sounds like you have it right. All you're doing is taking the first stitch of the round and making it the last to facilitate the pattern. :)
Thanks Gretchen. Looking forward to knitting this....I love a challenge :)
DeletePerfect! :) And let me know if you have any other questions!!!!
DeleteBy the way, the elibelinde pullover from pompom autumn issue is using this stitch all the way!
ReplyDeleteYou're totally right!!! Could be a good match, in that case! :)
DeleteHello! When doing the right and left twist stitch it adds another stitch. So for the following row do I knit them together as one stitch? Or do I treat them as separate sticthcea?
ReplyDeleteHi there! Both the right and the left twists are performed on two stitches, and create two stitches - they are not increases! I'll embed video demonstrations above to clarify. :)
DeleteOh wait, there are videos! Oops. Anyway, like I said, these stitches are not increases so there's no reduction necessary. :)
DeleteOh thank you!! I did this pattern last year and had no issue with it and I tried it again this year and I guess I was overthinking it. Thank you so much for responding!
DeleteNo worries, I'm always happy to help! :)
DeleteThank you so much for sharing the pattern, I just finished one for my daughter and she loves it. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I'm glad to hear it! :)
DeleteHello and thank you for a very fun pattern. I just finished knitting the hat and I am wondering if you blocked it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it! And no, I didn't block it, although I'm sure you could if you wanted! :)
DeleteHi, and thank you for sharing this beautiful pattern! If I wanted to make this hat slouchier, could I simply do another pattern repeat, or would it be a better idea to just size up the needles or CO more stitches? I’d prefer to keep the brim tighter to avoid it slipping off, but I worry that 12 extra rows is too many. Thank you so much in advance!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I think another pattern repeat is the right choice. That way you'll gain some length but, like you said, not make it too loose in the brim. :)
DeleteHi Gretchen, I made this hat and a matching scarf for my friend and she is over the moon with it. I have a great picture that I'd like to show you but I don't know how to upload it here. Thanks for this wonderful pattern!
ReplyDeleteWonderful to hear! And you can share project photos on Ravelry or email me at ballstothewallsknits@gmail.com. :)
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