Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In today's episode we discuss how to adapt the number of stitches and rows to work in a project (on a beanie) using a different weight of yarn than the original pattern called for!
THE LEARNING HAT PATTERN
To follow along with the examples in the episode, we use this pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-learning-hat
*Are you ready to knit your first sweater but don't know where to start?* I've created a FREE guide with everything you need to be successful in your first hand knit sweater! Check it out, here: unapologeticknitter.com/mfs
Want to check out Episode 2 to learn more about how gauge works?
Click here: youtu.be/Pu5JouWKsG0
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DETAILS FOR DETERMINING STITCH COUNTS
1) Determine the number of stitches to cast on by dividing the target circumference by 4 (for US units) or by 10 (for metric units). Then multiply the result by your stitch gauge.
2) Check the original design for stitch pattern repeats that may need to be factored in. The original sample we discuss has multiples of 2, 4 and 8 stitches so we ideally want to cast on a number of stitches that will accommodate multiples of each of these to avoid fudging of stitches throughout the project.
DETAILS FOR DETERMINING CROWN SHAPING LENGTH
1) Determine how many rounds of shaping you will need to work to close the crown of the hat (see 20:24 in the video for the formula).
2) Divide the total number of decrease rounds by your row gauge and multiply the result by 4 (for US units) or by 10 (for metric units).
3) Subtract this length from the total length of the entire hat to figure out the length you need to reach before you begin your crown shaping!
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Ravelry: ravelry.com/people/notsorryknitter
Web: unapologeticknitter.com
Instagram: instagram.com/notsorryknitter
Facebook: facebook.com/unapologeticknitter
To keep an eye on future videos from me search #knittalkwithatecheditor or #unapologeticknitter
In today's episode we discuss how to adapt the number of stitches and rows to work in a project (on a beanie) using a different weight of yarn than the original pattern called for!
THE LEARNING HAT PATTERN
To follow along with the examples in the episode, we use this pattern: ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-learning-hat
*Are you ready to knit your first sweater but don't know where to start?* I've created a FREE guide with everything you need to be successful in your first hand knit sweater! Check it out, here: unapologeticknitter.com/mfs
Want to check out Episode 2 to learn more about how gauge works?
Click here: youtu.be/Pu5JouWKsG0
Have you got more burning questions? Submit a form for future discussion topics:
Click here: unapologeticknitter.com/knit-talk
Want to receive weekly reminders right in your inbox about new tutorials, podcast episodes or pattern releases? Sign up for my newsletter, here: unapologeticknitter.com/newsletter
DETAILS FOR DETERMINING STITCH COUNTS
1) Determine the number of stitches to cast on by dividing the target circumference by 4 (for US units) or by 10 (for metric units). Then multiply the result by your stitch gauge.
2) Check the original design for stitch pattern repeats that may need to be factored in. The original sample we discuss has multiples of 2, 4 and 8 stitches so we ideally want to cast on a number of stitches that will accommodate multiples of each of these to avoid fudging of stitches throughout the project.
DETAILS FOR DETERMINING CROWN SHAPING LENGTH
1) Determine how many rounds of shaping you will need to work to close the crown of the hat (see 20:24 in the video for the formula).
2) Divide the total number of decrease rounds by your row gauge and multiply the result by 4 (for US units) or by 10 (for metric units).
3) Subtract this length from the total length of the entire hat to figure out the length you need to reach before you begin your crown shaping!
Find me on:
Ravelry: ravelry.com/people/notsorryknitter
Web: unapologeticknitter.com
Instagram: instagram.com/notsorryknitter
Facebook: facebook.com/unapologeticknitter
To keep an eye on future videos from me search #knittalkwithatecheditor or #unapologeticknitter
