Comments on ChemKnits: Knit One Below (K1B) Baby Hat

really love the hat.so pretty.thanks for sharing t...

2011-10-19T09:31:22.152-04:00

really love the hat.so pretty.thanks for sharing the pattern.
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Therese, Not a bad idea! I had trouble with the ...

2011-09-16T22:40:53.886-04:00

Therese,

Not a bad idea! I had trouble with the design of the decreases because I wanted to keep the K1B pattern through the crown. Your notes are fantastic.

This stitch seems to be essentially the same as th...

2011-09-16T16:49:05.768-04:00

This stitch seems to be essentially the same as the brioche stitch that's worked back and forth; knitting in the round gives a neat and different effect.
By the way, you can simplify the pattern when you knit in the round if you use an odd number of stitches (e.g. 59 ). That way, the pattern becomes *k1, k1B; repeat from * until you have the length you want.
When it becomes time to

I forgot about the magic loop! If you have circul...

2011-09-16T08:35:35.827-04:00

I forgot about the magic loop! If you have circular needles with a long enough cord, you can use this method to knit really small circles.

If you use magic loop circular needles, it doesn&#...

2011-09-15T21:34:19.480-04:00

If you use magic loop circular needles, it doesn't matter how small your project is, whether it's a baby hat, socks, booties or mittens!
Jean

Yes, K1B and K1b are the same. I'll update th...

2011-05-04T06:53:22.230-04:00

Yes, K1B and K1b are the same. I'll update that in the key at the bottom.

Sometimes the instructions say K1B; other times, K...

2011-05-03T21:05:35.790-04:00

Sometimes the instructions say K1B; other times, K1b. Are these the same?

Two circular needles are a great way to work with ...

2011-02-07T08:08:52.000-05:00

Two circular needles are a great way to work with small projects. I did 2 at a time socks in that method and loved it. My DPN's happen to be my highest quality knitting needles, so they are the most pleasurable needles to work with. :)

Just did a cabled hat and used 2 circular needles....

2011-02-06T14:06:25.686-05:00

Just did a cabled hat and used 2 circular needles. I find working with them easier than DPNs. The needles were just too short to hold all the stitches without dropping them at the ends. Really a simple way to work in the round on smaller items

Circular needles would certainly work, but I perso...

2011-01-26T02:44:20.212-05:00

Circular needles would certainly work, but I personally prefer to work in double pointed needles when the circumference of the project is so small. You will need DPN's to finish up the closure at the top of the hat, but you can certainly use circular needles for the body.

I don't see where you are using double pointed...

2011-01-25T23:22:27.098-05:00

I don't see where you are using double pointed needles? Are you talking about circuler needles?

The brim is just an extension of the hat, it has t...

2010-11-04T18:33:44.799-04:00

The brim is just an extension of the hat, it has the exact same width, you just make the hat longer before you start the decreases. Then you fold up the edge of the hat, and voila, a brim!

How do I do a brim -- where are the instructions.

2010-11-04T17:14:09.349-04:00

How do I do a brim -- where are the instructions.

Thanks for using my pattern for such a great cause...

2010-09-10T07:16:22.401-04:00

Thanks for using my pattern for such a great cause! I have not added a ribbed brim, but you'll find that the K1B fabric is really stretchy like a ribbing. The hat expands to fit larger heads really well.

Love the pattern! I knit hats for the local hospi...

2010-09-09T21:25:13.110-04:00

Love the pattern! I knit hats for the local hospital and am always looking for new patterns that work up quickly. I would like to use your pattern for this purpose. Also, have you tried using a ribbed brim?

Barbara, The K1B is knitting into the stitch belo...

2010-03-26T22:39:39.642-04:00

Barbara,

The K1B is knitting into the stitch below, not an increase. You do work the pattern on 60 stitches for the first 6 inches, alternating between rows one and two. Essentially for every two rows, you end up with a single knit row.

The following is a good illustration of the K1B stitch. http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldtop/2512949853/

Hopefully this has

Thanks for sharing this really cute pattern. I am...

2010-03-26T12:53:43.773-04:00

Thanks for sharing this really cute pattern. I am trying to make one but I'm so confused about the K1B stitch. Is it just knitting one in the stitch below or is supposed to be an increase? Did you work on 60 stitches for the beginning 6 inches repeating rounds 1 & 2? Thanks so much for your help.
Barbara