Let me articulate how I feel about this particular piece.
OMGILovethishat!
When I saw this pattern I wanted to cast-on immediately (even despite having three other hats in progress). Thankfully this is the fastest knit I've ever done - less than 2 hours! I can definitely see cranking out a few more of these in other colors.
This is like cotton candy knitting, total fluff and mindless instant gratification. I followed the pattern line by line (nice, no measuring even needed) and it fits perfectly. Can you tell I'm smitten?
Pattern: Chunky Newsboy Cap by Diane Serviss of Earthly Fae
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Grass #131
Needles: US size 13 (9 mm) and US size 8 (5 mm); used magic loop for top
Mods: None other than to cast-on in knit/purl long-tail method, detailed below
I've talked about the Purl variation of the Long-Tail Cast-on before in this tutorial but I didn't show the difference it really makes. I particularly like to use this in combination with the regular cast-on for ribbing in bulkier yarns as it shows much more and thus used it here. The reason this matters is because the Long-Tail CO actually creates your first row of knitting, so in ribbing you have one row that doesn't match the ribbing.
In the first swatch I used the combo of knit and purl variations and you can see it's more seamless (especially when it is stretched out like when worn on a hat brim). The other nice thing about this is it is identical on both sides and therefore an ideal choice for things like scarves where both sides are visible. I've also used it when making a sweater for example where the body is worked in the round but the sleeves are worked back and forth. In this case different sides show on the RS and the cast-ons don't match. Again this is more noticeable in bulky yarns (it bothered me in my Lace Leaf Pullover).
You can really see the difference between the two sides in the last two photos of the same swatch. If you prefer a photo tutorial vs. the illustrations, this is a nice example on the technique.
OMGILovethishat!
When I saw this pattern I wanted to cast-on immediately (even despite having three other hats in progress). Thankfully this is the fastest knit I've ever done - less than 2 hours! I can definitely see cranking out a few more of these in other colors.
This is like cotton candy knitting, total fluff and mindless instant gratification. I followed the pattern line by line (nice, no measuring even needed) and it fits perfectly. Can you tell I'm smitten?
Pattern: Chunky Newsboy Cap by Diane Serviss of Earthly Fae
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, Grass #131
Needles: US size 13 (9 mm) and US size 8 (5 mm); used magic loop for top
Mods: None other than to cast-on in knit/purl long-tail method, detailed below
I've talked about the Purl variation of the Long-Tail Cast-on before in this tutorial but I didn't show the difference it really makes. I particularly like to use this in combination with the regular cast-on for ribbing in bulkier yarns as it shows much more and thus used it here. The reason this matters is because the Long-Tail CO actually creates your first row of knitting, so in ribbing you have one row that doesn't match the ribbing.
In the first swatch I used the combo of knit and purl variations and you can see it's more seamless (especially when it is stretched out like when worn on a hat brim). The other nice thing about this is it is identical on both sides and therefore an ideal choice for things like scarves where both sides are visible. I've also used it when making a sweater for example where the body is worked in the round but the sleeves are worked back and forth. In this case different sides show on the RS and the cast-ons don't match. Again this is more noticeable in bulky yarns (it bothered me in my Lace Leaf Pullover).
You can really see the difference between the two sides in the last two photos of the same swatch. If you prefer a photo tutorial vs. the illustrations, this is a nice example on the technique.
I try usually to refrain from calling non-child people (aka 'adults') cute or adorable.. but dude, I really can't help it. That hat is super-cute and you look great in it. I would look like a mushroom...lol
Loving the hat and the streaks in your hair are really cool!
That looks really cute on you!
What a cute picture of you - love the hat. Looks great with your hair =)
It looks great, nice fit. Julie.C
Okay, you've convinced me, I think I'm gonna try this hat. I've never knit one with a brim before and this looks easy.
I love that your posting some finished projects lately!
OH I LOVE THIS!!!!!!! I might have to try it!!!!
LOL hey thats my pattern :-)
It came out adorable, I'm so pleased.
I am such a fan of your bias hat, I've had the pattern for awhile now and still haven't had the chance to cast on.
*sigh* One of these days :-)
The hat is adorable on you!
I have to tell you, though...as much as I have admired your handknits in the last couple of post...it's the cuteness of the cut and color of your hair that are totally catching my eye! Looks great! ~bonnie
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You are making some cute stuff. Thanks for posting the different ribs, I am just learning ribbing, from here:
http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/knitting-tips
I was wondering how you did the other ribbing (the second and third swatches) that you prefer less, as a comparison.
Thanks Karen! The second and third photos are of the front and back of the common Long-tail cast-on. It's the first video demonstrated on this page http://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/cast-on
You inspired me to knit one:
http://hollywest.typepad.com/blog/2008/09/chunky-newsboy-cap.html
Actually, I've knit three so far!
I love the hat. So many good comments. Can anyone send me the demensions of each panel? I don't always have even stitches and making a paer guideline for the panels helps me. I am still a novice. I also have a big head. Any problems with the 20"
Thanks
The bigginer
Love the hat. would like to make one for my niece, but can't find the pattern. Where can it be found. Links don't seem to work anymore.
Thanks