Royal Llama Silk Hat

29 Comments

1. 

   Stasia on January 30, 2010 at 9:41 pm

   Thank you so much – it’s adorable!

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   Vanessa on February 1, 2010 at 9:08 am

   this is my next project!!! thanks Jan!

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   Debora on February 1, 2010 at 12:03 pm

   Very cute hat — Thanks for sharing it with us! Now to put it on the list….
   Debora

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   Allie on May 12, 2010 at 9:03 am

   I’m loving this pattern and am about to put it on my needles but I was curious about one thing. For the turning row, do I turn THEN do row 5, or do I turn AFTER I do row 5?

   I’m sorry if this is a silly question but I’ve yet to actually “turn” anything so it kinda threw me off while reading through the pattern.

   Thank you for posting this pattern. I cannot wait to get started on it!

5. 

   Allie on May 13, 2010 at 9:52 am

   So, I read through the rest of the pattern and looked up more information on “turning”…I get it now. And I feel silly.

   Again, though, thank you for the pattern! I cannot wait to complete it =]

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   Sharon on June 20, 2010 at 8:03 pm

   So I am also stuck on this this “turning” row. From what I am reading on various websites is that “turning” is another way to create a “short row”. I am not understanding why there would be a short row in a hat pattern, also it says that you normally “turn” after so many stitches. Like in a sock pattern. So if someone could possibly explain to me what is meant by this “turning row” that would be great as I love this hat pattern and cannot wait to make plenty of them.

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   Vanessa on June 21, 2010 at 1:30 pm

   hi Sharon,

   In the pattern, it is just informing you that round 5 is where the hat hem is.
   The turning row is what is making the picot edge trim for the hat. Basically this separates the hats “hem” and lets you know where you need to fold the bottom of the hat to stitch the hem in place. You won’t be folding and stitching the hem until the hat is finished- so just work the hat pattern as is and then follow the finishing directions. Happy Knitting! –Vanessa

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   Sharon on June 23, 2010 at 10:28 am

   This is the first hat I have made, actually the first thing that I have knitted on a round needle. When I get close to the end and am starting to decrease my rows. Will I have to remove and work on a straight 2 point needle?
   So far I am enjoying this project and have gotten to the point where I am switching to the bigger needle. I can’t wait to see the end project.

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   Vanessa on June 23, 2010 at 11:33 am

   hi again, Sharon!

   When you get to the top and the circular is too big for the amount of sts you have, you will want to switch to double points. There is a method of using 2 circulars for working in the round- which you may want to look into if you don’t like double points.

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    Law on August 9, 2010 at 4:37 am

    Hello !
    I’m a french knitter ! And I made this hat too ! It is so cute, so thank you for the pattern !
    I was wondering (excuse my english), can I translate the pattern on my personal blog ?
    Some french friends of mine have problem to understand :p

    Thank you by advance for your answer 🙂

    See you soon 🙂

11. 

    Christine on August 24, 2010 at 8:46 am

    Please advise if you are a designer or knitter

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    Sharon on September 8, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    I just wanted to say that I have made 3 of these hats and am making a 4th right now. They are amazing. Big hit. I made one as a farewell gift for a friend and now everyone wants one. Quick knit and so adorable. Thank you so much for posting this pattern.

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    Jan Wise on September 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    Hi Sharon,

    I’m so happy your hats have been hits.
    If you’re a member of Ravelry.com, please post a photo of your finished hats (if you haven’t already). I love to see the different yarns and how the hats turn out.

    Jan

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    Siminda Lin on October 4, 2010 at 11:13 am

    Looking at the pattern, I can’t figure out what makes the jagged edge around the face. Also, has the pattern shown been corrected for the turning row or do we find it elsewhere?

    Thank you so much for your answer!

    Siminda Lin

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    Vanessa on October 4, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Hi Siminda!

    The jagged edge is what is called the “picot” edge and Round 5 is what is making this happen. Once you finish the hat and sew the bottom seam/hem (which is the first 4 rounds) the picot edge will happen.
    Yes, the pattern has been been corrected to include the turning round
    Happy Knitting!

    Vanessa

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    Siminda Lin on October 4, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    Can you tell me either how to do the turning row or advise where I can watch a video…..I don’t get it. Also, we only do one turning row on the hat?

    Thanks again, Siminda Lin

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    Vanessa on October 4, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Siminda-

    I found this video to be very helpful:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVxxZelJubY

    And yes, you only do the turning row once.

    –Vanessa

18. 

    lando68 on November 7, 2010 at 11:40 am

    I wonder if instead of sewing the two pieces together, what it would look like if you picked up stitches from the non-picot edge of the brim and worked up from there…?

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    Stacy on November 22, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    Okay so I watched the video….but since the hat is worked in the round do you turn it inside out in order to do the YO K2tog?

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    Vanessa on November 23, 2010 at 10:22 am

    No. picot edge is worked the same, whether you are working in the round or flat.

21. 

    R.H. Randle on January 7, 2011 at 2:09 am

    You might call it the “hem” row instead of “turning” row; the word “turning” gives folks the impression that you should turn your knitting at that point, and knit in the opposite direction.
    Love the pattern, and can’t wait to try it!
    Ruth

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    Joanna Spence on January 29, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    I made this hat for my son’s friend, and she loves it! Now she wants me to make her a purple scarf to match the hat.

    Do you have any suggestions on how to proceed for a scarf? I called the yarn shop in Morton Il where I purchased the yarn, and one of the ladies there said to start with a few knit rows so the sne of the project doesn’t curl, and of course I won’t need a “turning row”

    Thank you for sharing your pattern. Everyone who sees the one I made wants one like it!

    Joanna, Illinois

23. 

    marie on January 7, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    love this hat. thanks for sharing the pattern.

24. 

    Lubov Pyatetska on February 10, 2012 at 2:57 am

    Dear Jan,
    I loved this pattern from the first sight! I knitted it twice, for my mom and for myself, and everybody who see us like our hats. =)

    I was wondering whether I could have your permission to translate this pattern into Russian for more people could knit this lovely and fast hat?

    Thanks in advance,
    Lubov.

25. 

    Bernadette on July 17, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Hi. Don’t forget that you can also use the magic loop method and therefore won’t have to resort to double ended pins. Magic loop is a very long circular needle which allows you to knit small circumferences as well as long ones. You won’t have to worry about your stitches falling off the needle, and it’s also very easy to squash into your handbag.
    Thanks for the pattern, looks great, can’t wait to try it.

26. 

    Sandy Colburn on November 5, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    I love this hat and my granddaughter would would like one, but why can’t I print it? when I hit print all I get is a blank page. Any help would be appreciated.

27. 

    Holli on January 29, 2015 at 9:15 am

    What type of yarn is suggested?

28. 

    Vanessa on January 29, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Hi Holly!

    The royal llama silk is discontinued. I would suggest our riflessi yarn (https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/riflessi-item-1445#colorcards) which is both warm and soft.
    Also our homestead yarn (https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/homestead-item-536#colorcards) has some amazing colors, and is more of a classic yarn.

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    Altheabay on January 23, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    I love this pattern. Made one hat, forgot where I found the pattern and searched for ages to find it again. Making another, love that it has NO RIBBING, Thanks Jane you are indeed Wise.

    Althea