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Gertie · 02-08-2010, 12:37 AM

Congrats in finishing your first helmetliner! I like to do them. I think I've done seven now. I understand about the black yarn. I did my first in black. Tan is so much easier for me.

I use Cascade 220 & Galway. Both work for me. I make the neck ribbing 7 3/4 inches long and still have yarn left over. For the above the eyes part, I use a provisional cast on cause I don't like picking up stitches. I usually do a Russian bind off. Is stretchy. I don't worry about the gap beside the eyes. It helps the fabric to not be stressed when the part that covers the mouth is below the chin. On the first one I made, I knew the recipient. He just tucked the gapping fabric in.

I hope all goes well in your surgery.

02-08-2010, 12:37 AM	#25
Gertie Knitting the Flap Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 414 Thanks: 199 Thanked 155 Times in 128 Posts	Congrats in finishing your first helmetliner! I like to do them. I think I've done seven now. I understand about the black yarn. I did my first in black. Tan is so much easier for me. I use Cascade 220 & Galway. Both work for me. I make the neck ribbing 7 3/4 inches long and still have yarn left over. For the above the eyes part, I use a provisional cast on cause I don't like picking up stitches. I usually do a Russian bind off. Is stretchy. I don't worry about the gap beside the eyes. It helps the fabric to not be stressed when the part that covers the mouth is below the chin. On the first one I made, I knew the recipient. He just tucked the gapping fabric in. I hope all goes well in your surgery.