Comments on: pearl’s paper

By: LadyDanio

LadyDanio — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:08:14 +0000

I could be totally wrong, but I think that’s a button you got from me! The hat looks great. Here’s hoping it fits!

By: gathered goodness | Skyline Chilly

gathered goodness | Skyline Chilly — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:14:11 +0000

[...] contrast to the hat I previously wrote about, I have nothing but positive feelings about this one. It’s Ana from Perl Grey. This hat has a [...]

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:31:50 +0000

The average head is 21″ circumference. I always work the math with the tension to see what the stitch count will get at the band or bottom of the hat. You need it to stretch a bit and recover, because you need to put the hat on and fit to your head. I sometimes start knitting the hat and when I get 1″ I take it off the needles and measure it flat, doubling the measurement. Then I pull it slightly like I am trying to put it on to see that it has some give. Then I let go and measure it again. You may have to knit it smaller than the head like 20″. It may stretch enough to feel comfortable on a 21″ head circumference. I have also taken purchased hats measured them and tried the stretch. If you have something that fits well try to mimic the band. So adjust stitches or needle size. I fit apparel and accessories for a living and found that these exercises help to make a good fitting garment. It would be good to loving measure your Aunt’s head and give her a kiss and then start knitting. Let me know if you have any questions I would be glad to help.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:04:04 +0000

That hat is totally cute! It sucks that the yarn dye rubbed off on your needles.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:29:15 +0000

The hat looks beautiful – I don’t actually think the fit of the cloche is supposed to be super-tight, so you might be right on target! I’ll cross my fingers the dye doesn’t turn Pearl blue :)