Hat Patterns To Knit On Circular Needles
However it39s important to remember the many benefits of using circular knitting needles.
Hat patterns to knit on circular needles. In many cases you will be able to work these patterns on a straight needle just make sure that all stitches will fit on the needle. Change to double-pointed needles when you no longer have sufficient stitches to fit around the circular needle. The Hillock hat is a fitted textured beanie that features Double Moss stitch.
The benefit to using circular needles is that there is usually no seaming involved but unfortunately youll almost always have to use double-pointed needles near the end of the pattern to accommodate for the small circumference of the hat as you begin to decrease near the top. If you are changing from a circular pattern to a flat pattern and the decrease calls for say Row 1. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting.
This is necessary when working on larger-scale projects such as knit blanket patterns or knit sweater patterns. This means knitting in the round. Here is a pattern I developed for a really fast and warm knit hat with a rolled brim approximately teen- to medium-adult size.
I used 16-inch circular needles US size 13 and one skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick Quick from my stash. Ill be adding more to this collection as I find them so you may want to bookmark this page for reference. How to knit easy hat with circular needles - YouTube.
Work all stitches as they present themselves. If you39re a beginning knitter making the switch from straight needles to circulars can be a little daunting. K8 K2tog Row 2.
Heres a nice big bunch of hats to knit featuring plenty of styles to choose from and requiring a variety of skill levels from Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced. In this case the pattern recommends you cast on with double pointed needles DPNs. Work all stitches and all rounds in knit stitch.