what happens if your circular needles are too long? mine is the perfect size, but, the plastic in the middle is too long... Do I continue knitting or do i have to buy a shorter one because I don't know how to purchase a shorter one
@BubblePopMystery You can use the "magic loop" method to knit a smaller circumference on needles that are too long. But I really encourage you to buy 16" needles if you plan on knitting more hats. It really makes things so much easier.
@BubblePopMystery All of the information you need to knit the cap is available in the written pattern. To purchase and instantly download your copy, just follow the link below the video in the video description field. Sorry - YouTube won't let me give you a direct link here in the comments. Good luck!
@ryandky100 Since most of the hat is knit in a tube, you have to use circular and double-pointed needles to make this cap. When you're using regular (straight) needles, you can only make a flat piece, not a tube. Hope that helps!
I keep having the same problem when I knit hats. I will decrease one round and one pattern round . But i keep ending up with a Cone shape at the top. What could i be doing wrong to be getting this effect
@Dnangel665 Two things might be happening here...first, if the pattern is written for a long, slow decrease at the top, you'll end up with a cone shape. (Note - my patterns don't do this!) Second, washing and blocking your finished hat will probably help with this. While you're knitting the crown, the weight of the cap is pulling as you knit, which can create a cone shape that will correct with washing. Hope that helps!
I've been knitting for some time now, but I've never knit ribbing in the round. I typically write my own patterns and I was wondering what number the amount of stitches I have cast on should be divisible by if I was to use the "knit, knit, purl" pattern, or the "knit, knit, purl, purl" pattern.
@das5jbb Knitting ribbing in the round isn't any more difficult than knitting ribbing on a flat fabric, really. So for K, K, P - you want the number divisible by 3. For K, K, P, P - you want a number divisible by 4. No different! :)
I've watched practically all your videos now, and many several times - they are so great! Thanks
somewhere you said you use Addi Clicks and another DPN needle - but I cant find that info again, I've rewatched a few videos now thinking I"d come across it but no such luck. Can you please tell me what the DPN needles you use are thanks
@sehryn Sure - I use Addi Clicks (or Addi fixed needles) for circulars, and I usually prefer wood or bamboo DPNs. My favorite DPNs are Crystal Palace, because the bamboo is so smooth and the tips are really sharp. Knit Picks Harmony wood DPNs are also very good.
That was awesome! I have been knitting scarfs for so long, I have been intimidated to move forward, this video has really incouraged me to knit my son that hat he has asked for! Thank you!
I love watching you knit. You do it so smoothly. Even your cast on is just fluid. I'll have little moments like these where I'll get in this rhythm (about 20 or so stitches worth) and I'll be thinking "Cool! I'm knitting like Stacey." And then I'll hit a snag, the yarn will split, or I'll lose my tension. LoL The knitting gods keeping me humble, I suppose. ;)
Once again, a great video. Thank you so much. I love how you can really keep everything so so simple, yet it's never boring or patronising. Wonderful work, thank you again :)
what happens if your circular needles are too long? mine is the perfect size, but, the plastic in the middle is too long... Do I continue knitting or do i have to buy a shorter one because I don't know how to purchase a shorter one
BubblePopMystery 1 week ago
@BubblePopMystery You can use the "magic loop" method to knit a smaller circumference on needles that are too long. But I really encourage you to buy 16" needles if you plan on knitting more hats. It really makes things so much easier.
verypinkknits 1 week ago
how many cast ons for each size?
BubblePopMystery 1 week ago
@BubblePopMystery All of the information you need to knit the cap is available in the written pattern. To purchase and instantly download your copy, just follow the link below the video in the video description field. Sorry - YouTube won't let me give you a direct link here in the comments. Good luck!
verypinkknits 1 week ago
CAN I JUST USE REGULAR NEEDLES INSTEAD OF DOUBLE POINTED????
ryandky100 1 month ago
@ryandky100 Since most of the hat is knit in a tube, you have to use circular and double-pointed needles to make this cap. When you're using regular (straight) needles, you can only make a flat piece, not a tube. Hope that helps!
verypinkknits 1 month ago
The cord on my circular needles are too long for the stitches to wrap all the way around, should I just use the magic loop method?
sydbap21 1 month ago
@sydbap21 If you're familiar with using the magic loop method - yes, that will work just fine!
verypinkknits 1 month ago
I keep having the same problem when I knit hats. I will decrease one round and one pattern round . But i keep ending up with a Cone shape at the top. What could i be doing wrong to be getting this effect
Dnangel665 2 months ago
@Dnangel665 Two things might be happening here...first, if the pattern is written for a long, slow decrease at the top, you'll end up with a cone shape. (Note - my patterns don't do this!) Second, washing and blocking your finished hat will probably help with this. While you're knitting the crown, the weight of the cap is pulling as you knit, which can create a cone shape that will correct with washing. Hope that helps!
verypinkknits 2 months ago
@verypinkknits Thank you :D
Dnangel665 2 months ago
I've been knitting for some time now, but I've never knit ribbing in the round. I typically write my own patterns and I was wondering what number the amount of stitches I have cast on should be divisible by if I was to use the "knit, knit, purl" pattern, or the "knit, knit, purl, purl" pattern.
das5jbb 7 months ago
@das5jbb Knitting ribbing in the round isn't any more difficult than knitting ribbing on a flat fabric, really. So for K, K, P - you want the number divisible by 3. For K, K, P, P - you want a number divisible by 4. No different! :)
verypinkknits 7 months ago
Hi Staci,
I've watched practically all your videos now, and many several times - they are so great! Thanks
somewhere you said you use Addi Clicks and another DPN needle - but I cant find that info again, I've rewatched a few videos now thinking I"d come across it but no such luck. Can you please tell me what the DPN needles you use are thanks
sehryn 8 months ago
@sehryn Sure - I use Addi Clicks (or Addi fixed needles) for circulars, and I usually prefer wood or bamboo DPNs. My favorite DPNs are Crystal Palace, because the bamboo is so smooth and the tips are really sharp. Knit Picks Harmony wood DPNs are also very good.
Does that help? :)
verypinkknits 7 months ago
@verypinkknits thanks Staci, much appreciated
sehryn 7 months ago
That was awesome! I have been knitting scarfs for so long, I have been intimidated to move forward, this video has really incouraged me to knit my son that hat he has asked for! Thank you!
PurpleMarquee 8 months ago
Why couldn't you just show how to do the project with the dpn since you are trying to teach someone?
jazzyblack01 9 months ago
I love your videos!!!! Thanks for posting this one :] I'm having a hard time with DPNs.
TheSilentPrincess 9 months ago
I love watching you knit. You do it so smoothly. Even your cast on is just fluid. I'll have little moments like these where I'll get in this rhythm (about 20 or so stitches worth) and I'll be thinking "Cool! I'm knitting like Stacey." And then I'll hit a snag, the yarn will split, or I'll lose my tension. LoL The knitting gods keeping me humble, I suppose. ;)
saprater25 10 months ago
sweet
kidkonata 10 months ago
Once again, a great video. Thank you so much. I love how you can really keep everything so so simple, yet it's never boring or patronising. Wonderful work, thank you again :)
MadameHelgasFolly 10 months ago