Knitting HELP!!?

Question

I want to try to knit a hat because I'm bored with flat knitting. A simple hat pattern PLEASE? Thanks a bunch! (Also, if you have any advice for a beginner in round knitting, please add! Thanx!)

Answer 1

When knitting in the round, especially hat patterns, you can choose between using 3 or 4 double pointed needles, 1 circular needle, or 2 circular needles. You might find it easier to use either 1 circular needle or 2, as it can be difficult to manage the double pointed (dp) needles the first time you use them, especially as a new knitter.

Lots of free patterns at:

1) Lion Brand: http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi

2) Netring just for hats: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/hats.htm

3) Crystal Palace Yarns Hats: http://www.straw.com/cpy/free_hat_pattern-index.html

4) Elann's free patterns: http://www.elann.com/freepatterns.asp

Have fun!

Answer 2

Try about.com/knitting. They have a very good library of free patterns.

When knitting in the round, and connecting your first row, be sure your stitches are all going in the same direction or you will end up with a mobius, which, by the way can make a very nice scarf.

If you can read a simple pattern, a hat can be a nice step up from knitting scarfs. You might even want to try a simple sweater.

Answer 3

i've got got here across that knitting machines are slightly confusing to get the dangle of, yet as quickly as you start out, this is plenty swifter than hand knitting. I agree that knitting some thing via hand has extra artwork attempt, subsequently having a extra robust impact, yet even doing it on a device takes a protracted time, so that is not in simple terms like the device does each thing for you. because of the fact which you have not have been given a lot of time wherein to end it, a knitting device may well be your suitable guess. additionally, with a device, you will possibly be particular that the rigidity maintains to be the comparable for the time of the full blanket.

Answer 4

I know you said that you wanted to get away from straight knitting but I have a pattern for the same hat on both straight and round. You might want to try the straight needle pattern first if you are good a sewing and finishing.. I have knit both of them and with a few adjustments, you become more comfortable with it.

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lb_bedding/article/0,2025,DIY_13993_2276411,00.html

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/lb_bedding/article/0,2025,DIY_13993_2276410,00.html

Answer 5

My advice: Give double-pointed needles a chance. It takes a little work to figure them out and get comfy with them, but once you do...you need never buy socks again. ;) I love 'em. Definitely the most portable knitting, too. Just remember, you're only knitting with two needles at a time....

Answer 6

Best tutorial for learning to knit in the round:
http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/FEATtheresa.html

Knitty also has a bunch of hat patterns:
http://knitty.com/archiveHEADS.html