02-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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Turning the Heel
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Tell me I'm not the only one
Okay so, the other day I finished my first hat. I've been so terribly unhappy with it that I kind of set it aside and wished it would just go away. Why? Because the darn thing is too small. Other than that it looks perfect. It's not just a little too small, it's like the difference between an adult hat and a hat for a baby. I realized last night why this creation was not the intended size....
The pattern called for chunky yarn and size 7mm needles. It even suggested that if you want a bigger hat to go up a needle size.
I used chunky yarn...and I went up a needle size. So I was really confused and very disappointed.
Well...my eyes saw 7mm needles....my brain translated that into size 7 needles.
Yes folks, I used size 8 US needles, when I should have been using size 11 US. I'm debating making another one with the appropriate needles since I loved the pattern and it does look pretty...just small. Then the baby and I will have matching hats.
Oy, I feel like an idiot now. I blame it on being pregnant.
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02-03-2008, 04:19 PM
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Turning the Heel
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 Yeah, blame it on the pregnant brain. Thing is, I haven't been pregnant for a long time now and still have the pregnant brain! Sooo, will it fit baby now? Maybe she was working out her own hat?
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OTN: Old Shale Lace Triangle
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FO: 3 pairs Pocketbook slippers, Kickline socks, baby cloths, 007 monkey, market bag, Ocean socks, chemo cap, 12 Stitch-It! blankets, 9 Charity Oddball baby blankets
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02-03-2008, 04:26 PM
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Knitting the Flap
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So frustrating but also oh so real. I did that one one of my Xmas gifts I was making. Couldn't figure out why nothing was working right.
When I caught on, I felt pretty stupid too.
LOL.
Bring on the correct size needle. Such a dramatic improvement!
I am still learning the mm size of the various needles which isn't helping me much either.
Sunny
ps. I haven't been pregnant in over 20 years... gosh these symptoms last forever :P
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I am one of the unlucky ones: I cannot view videos 
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blanket for a man, scarf, poncho, 1 rug, baby blanket, finger puppet
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finger puppets: cat (2), dog, pig, frog, butterfly, bunny
Last edited by Sunny_Singer : 02-03-2008 at 04:27 PM.
Reason: fixed a typo
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02-03-2008, 05:24 PM
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Instepping Out
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Well, at least you have a cute hat for the baby! I would definitely go ahead and make another for yourself. No need to tell anybody else how the cute 'twin' hats for you and baby came about!! Let them all assume you planned it!!
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Lady Feb Sweater
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02-03-2008, 05:40 PM
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Knitting the Flap
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I agree - let everyone think you planned the hats to match. BTW, they *call* it pregnancy brain. I say it's child brain. I'm not convinced that whatever clarity you loose during pregnancy ever comes back. My youngest are 3 and my mind is still a mess... |
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02-03-2008, 07:03 PM
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Knit On!
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Are, as in more than one? No wonder....
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02-03-2008, 07:07 PM
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Casting On
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I blame all my mistakes (in knitting and in other areas) on preggo brain...Just make another and it'll look cute that you and the little one have matching hats!  |
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02-03-2008, 10:24 PM
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Working the Gusset
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haha! you should try a new hat with size 11 needles
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02-03-2008, 10:25 PM
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Working the Gusset
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oh BabeeBK and allusion, your both gonna have babies! i  babies! |
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02-04-2008, 01:24 AM
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Casting On
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That's why I love to make hats. Heads come in all sizes. If a hat doesn't fit the intended wearer, it's most likely going to fit someone!
Cathy
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