Pattern for Wormhead's Rollin' Beret
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posted by Woolly Wormhead @ 10:48 AM
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ooh, it's lovely! As soon as I have time I'll give it a go. Just need to write this damn dissertation before I'm allowed to do any knitting :o(
Thanks for your lovely blog with its brilliant links. I want to try this beret though I'm quite new to knitting. If you buy from a US supplier, how do you convert the wool weight (ie which wool from handpaintedyarns.com is chunky?)
Hi Frankie,
The best way to convert yarn weights is to use the needle sizes. For instance, Maya is recommended on 5.5mm needles yet I use it for hats on 5mm, giving a tighter knit to keep the wind out.
It's the same for handpaintedyarn.com. The yarn I used was the handspun bulky wool/kettle dyed, which has a gauge of 4 sts per inch (same as maya). Several of their yarns have the same gauge so are easily substituted. To sum up, gor for a yarn that wants 5-5.5mm needles, with a gauge of around 16 or 17 stitches to 10cm/4".
Hope that helps! And if you do knit the beret, please let me know how you get on :)
Thanks Woolly, I've ordered some wool from handknitted yarns and will keep you posted.
Frankie
I made the beret at last. I'm very proud of it (though it's not as good as yours). Thanks for the pattern, and for telling me about Handpaintedyarn.
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4384/282/1600/beret.jpg
http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/4384/282/1600/beret2.jpg
Hi, I made this hat and loved it so much that i'm making another.
It was my very first hat too :) I'm not convinced that it turned out the same way, but I absolutely love it, especially the pattern the decrease makes.
pics are here
http://joodydoody.livejournal.com/126994.html#cutid1
Hi Woolly! Thank you so much for a fab free pattern. Never made a hat before and knitted this one today. Cripes, I'm pleased with this hat! Here are is a photo. Sorry the photo isn't that good.x
http://theknittingprincessandthepea.blogspot.com/
Hi Wooly, thank you so much for this pattern! I think I'm gonna try all your patterns, I love them so much!
Here are some photos of me and your hat : http://angsoka.canalblog.com/archives/2006/10/08/2859497.html
As I'm a french knitter, I've made a translation of your pattern. Do you allow me to publish it on my blog ? (Of course with the copyright and a link to your blog)
Bye,
Elisa.
Sorry if this is really obvious, but is the pattern US or British? Thanks for your help!
Hi Maddie,
The pattern is both - there's no real difference between US and English patterns, so long as the needle size is in metric and the gauge is clear!
HTH
Hi I'm new to knitting and would like to knit this on a circular needle. Could you please help with any tips for 'not twisting' and 'joining correctly'. Also what do you mean by 'sizing down'?
Many Thanks!
Jasmine
Hi Jasmine,
If you're knitting this ona circular, stretch the cord out after casting on and make sure the stitches haven't curled and twisted around - twist them back if they have to make them all sit straight. Once the are straight, bring your needle tips together and start the first round.
Down-sizing? Think that basically means that as you decrease for the crown, you'll have to few stitches on a circular to work comfortably, so will need to change to DPN's or work on 2 circulars.
HTH!
I just finished knitting this lovely hat. I used a heavy worsted weight handspun yarn and gave the hat to my mom.
A picture:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/376134072_856198c57f.jpg
Hi, i'm in the process of trying to make this hat and i'm a little confused. Are you supposed to k1,m1,k1 in each row for 5 inches or are you supposed to do it once and then knit normally for 5 inches? what is the exact order? thanks!
You only work the increase round(s) once and then work plain for the body of the Hat... else you'd end up with a ridiculous amount of stitches on your needles!
HTH :)
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