I'm working on a Striped Stocking hat (pattern by Susan B. Anderson) for Drew to go with his winter coat. The dinosaur hat I made is already looking a little skimpy over the ears! This hat is a bit of a tricky one in regards to sizing. Remember how I struggled with it last time? I knit up a small gauge swatch and did the math to make the hat fit Drew's 20.5 inch head--96 stitches. Well, I had to frog it a few times because it kept coming out too big, despite the math being correct! Stretchy yarn, perhaps?? I have now knit with 80 stitches cast on, and it seems like it fits ok, with a little room to grow. I'm hoping it will fit Drew through the winter/spring. I also want to line it with fleece.
I'll keep you posted...
looks good so far! are you going to make it long and pointy like the SBA pattern? Or cut it off like a beany? can't wait to see the finished product!
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