Downton Hat Tutorial

[@laurajmcdowell]

I absolutely love this woman's teachings ..... I have learned so much about knitting and all the aspects of finishing my work. I find her a joy to watch and her " down to earth " manor is so refreshing. Thanks so much. Laura from Canada< alberta

[@misc0615]

Thank you Stacy for not only making tutorials like this for us like always but also for sharing your little tricks and techniques that can't really be found in any patterns or designs but can play crucial parts in making the final products perfectly flawless. Your generosity is much appreciated please always know that.

[@jeannegale7024]

I made this for my sister in law with Black top and sides and a Teal brim, it fit her perfectly and she loved it! She downloaded me photos of yarns she likes and wants more Downton Abbey Hats. Thank you so much for the directions! It's a winner, Big Time.

[@verypinkknits]

Yes - when you see "K0" or "P0" in a pattern, that means that you have no stitches to work (for the size you are knitting). For example, the instructions for different sizes in a pattern are usually written out like this "Knit 2 (3, 4, 5, 6)" - meaning the smallest size knits 2, the next size knits 3, the next size knits 4, and so on. Sometimes you will see zero for your size.

[@verypinkknits]

Whoops - thank you, I forgot to add that info. The yarn is Berroco Alpaca Light. I just added a link in the video description.

[@CatherineGraceCHS]

Re knit vs. purl on brim: I did a wrap-and-turn on the first stitch of this section. When you turn the work you are essentially knitting what will become the inside of the folded-up brim. I knit that whole section, and voila, purl stitches on the outside of the brim when turned up. I don't really mind purling, but it was good to find out how well this works!

[@patriciascott-maguire2007]

LOVE! LOVE! your site.I am a beginner knitter and I have learned so much and enjoy knitting.Great information and so very clear and understandable.Thank You very much!

[@suziehoelscher2085]

Thank You so much for this tutorial! I always check your site first for any questions I have when knitting. Your directions are easy to understand. I agree with others...YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

[@charlottejpriestley8934]

For some reason everything I've made I have used a book until I saw your videos! I no longer need a book to go line by line with a ruler. Ah, freedom. Thank you Staci and Merry Christmas lady! I think you have that rarest of abilities to just cut through all the "red tape" and get right down to the matter which makes it so much less confusing for me.

[@wildheart5]

I love the Downton Hat and the program too. Thanks for so many great tips! I will be using them. I was going to ask about the sweater you are wearing, but you were way ahead of me. It's beautiful!

[@RobbyElliott]

I found this pattern weeks ago on Ravelry and have been waiting to cast-on! Now you have the videos for it. YAY!!

[@SuperPeppermint2]

I love this cap; It looks warm. You knit very quickly.

[@dianatheriault2913]

I think the knitting or purling of the brim is dependent on the type of knitter you are. I would have chosen knits when I throw but as a picker now, I'd go with the purls as they are faster than throwing. I like this hat ... so great you've created a tutorial for it. Thanks! Plus, I didn't know about those bamboo needles, went to the site and bought a pack. Whoohoo!

[@TheDaleeni]

I didn't know Downton before you posted this video, it made me curious so i started to watch... and didn't drop for like 3 days, i watched it all in a row! I know what hat i'm gonna make this winter :D

[@scizessita]

First let me say that I love your videos! And now let me say that I'm sure I'll love this one as well but I had to pause at about 1:28 to express my joy upon learning that I am not alone in my detestation of the purl stitch. It just feels so awkward for some reason and my tension is always too tight. *Thank you* for modifying this pattern so the 32,000 rows of brim will be knitted, not purled!

[@robinbrooks3794]

This is a great looking hat. I was surprised it began as a square. WOW!!!

[@msprettyk6102]

I love your last technique. It makes everything invisible.

[@wendyhollow1458]

I found those dear pins at Morris & Co, Melbourne today. I was going to knit Downton but bought the wool for a shawlette instead. Thank you for your video. Hugs WAH

[@MaryCochrane]

Lovely as always, Miss Staci. Begins like a Bosnian toe for toe-up socks. What a great idea!!!

[@ReadingisMagicTV]

I love VeryPink tutorials - interesting and at just the right speed, too. Thank you!

[@fondasarff9701]

My circular needle was just too stiff to work around the starting square after picking up stitches so used double points. Going well so far.

[@crispappletart]

Yaaaaay! I've been eagerly awaiting a pattern tutorial video again. These are my favorites of all the videos you make. I was stoked when I saw this in my inbox. Thanks, Staci!

[@lindaporsius]

Thank you so much Stacy. You are a wonderful teacher.

[@KathyKinrade1959]

I am making this right now.I love your videos,you have taught me so much.Can we send you pictures of are projects when they are finished?.

[@verypinkknits]

I note the differences in the video, but you can see them written out on my webpage. Just click the link below the video (in the video description field) to be taken to that page.

[@elizabethrooke3846]

I love my hat turned out so good now i am using the left over yarn to make matching fingerless mitts thank you so much

[@redlexi45]

I am looking forward to trying the new combi needles.

[@verypinkknits]

You shouldn't have to fill out any survey! If you follow the link just below the video in the video description field, it will take you to my website. On my website, I give you the link to Annie's (the designer) website, where you can download the pattern for free. When you click the download link, the PDF should open right away - no surveys.

[@lova368]

Im making regular top down hat that start from the center then become circular.funny thing is the center piece fit the crown allright but when i did the side tube ,the number doesnt match and stitch need to decreased to fit.this type of flat crown knit in square is huge relief.

[@Julie-7605]

I would love the pattern of the sweater you are wearing. GOT IT! 😁

[@lisanan456]

I love that blue yarn, what kind is it? Haven't watched the show yet but it's in the queue! Thanks for the clear instructions.

[@meikenoy8447]

In the pattern she says P0 and K0 and i have no idea what she means with that. Would you explane it for me??

[@angelawinter3561]

I need a little clarification on the alteration to the written pattern please. Per Staci's alterations after knitting the square of double moss stitch, you knit one more row so that you are on the right side of the work instead of the wrong side as the pattern says. Is that correct? Is this what sets you up to work the hat right side out?

[@rlsnorton864]

Great hat, I hope I can knit this, I’m an advanced beginner, and I have teachers here.

[@nerrame]

Very nice cap .Here in Brazil this Downtown Abbey series is starting to show next week !! is funny you just mentioned cause we are ready to get to know it .And about the cap ,is it possible to make it in crochet and teach for us ? best regards !!!

[@michelleknits4u385]

Will you one day take us behind the scene of your studio. Cameraman, if one, lighting, etc. That would be cool, Thank you. I enjoy watching you.

[@53CraftyLady]

Hi Staci, Love the video and love the cap,and I agree, the tip you show for fixing the jog is great. I have a question, do you use a particular brand of wool yarn or wool blend yarn?

[@shelly5596]

I love that show as well. Thank you for the video, I'll get some yarn and give it a go someday. Um I'm not in the norm, I don't mind purling at all and I like that look. The yarn you used is a sport weight yarn? I looked up the yarn you used and all it says is it's light weight yarn.

[@verypinkknits]

The yarn is DK weight, here is all of the info on Ravelry: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/downton

[@zchJune]

I love you lessons and wait them every day :)

[@Momzie808]

I just finished and I love my hat, thank you!!

[@marytherese9925]

Thank you for this hat. I'm going to make it for the little girls in my family. 4 girls under 5 yrs old.

[@DaisyIdes]

When picking up stitches around the top square anyone with an afghan hook in the right size could use that and then transfer to regular circular needles. I have a set of the Interchangeables, so all I have to do is change the attached needle end and then change it back.

[@alexandraabraham6698]

Could I just say that much as I love your tutorials - the subtitles are extremely difficult to read - white on yellow is really hard, and I value subtitles because my hearing is poor! I have to keep rewinding the video to ensure I get things right....Anything you could do to improve the visual of the subtitles would be very much appreciated!

[@verypinkknits]

You may need to adjust your subtitle settings - default is white lettering on a black background. In the subtitles menu you can change it back to white on black.

[@alexandraabraham6698]

Thank you so much! I didn't realise those options existed! D'oh!! All done - much better!

[@juliegogo2941]

Do you just reverse your round is all? Thanks for the tutorial...

[@phyllisloaiza6441]

Thank you-----a little frustrated that some of my items are coming out the wrong size. So a gauging I will go---ugh!

[@mrjoeterrace]

Thanks for the clear tip about measuring gage.

[@MsKarenMR]

Hi Staci. Can you show us your knit bobble stitch?

[@AngryArmadillo]

I love downton abbey so much! I have to make this hat!!!

[@donnaandmikesmith7035]

Thank you for such a nice hat pattern and tutorial.

[@jackiecaprari6831]

I don’t know what i would do without your guidance. I tried to get the pattern for the Downton hat but have had no luck☹️ Can i just follow a tutorial for this?

[@blessedmomof8]

The pattern is free at Ravelry (I don't know if you have to sign up for a membership first - it's free) : www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/downton

[@nightowl4137]

GREAT TUTORIAL 👍🏻😍👍🏻 Vickie

[@verypinkknits]

Ha! That is great, Russell. :)

[@tanyanoyes1372]

Can you use the trick for the top of the hat for a cloche type of hat?

[@identitcrysis]

Stacy, I am done with the double moss portion, and about to switch to the ribbing. I am knitting this per the "baby" sizing. Have you knit this in the baby size? I matched my gauge and it looks like it far to big for a baby (though I don't have one so I am speculating). I think it might be possible that my stitches are TALLER than it has asked for. But if my stitch count is, and my row measurement is off, what do I do??

[@verypinkknits]

Allie - I suggest you contact the pattern designer directly, and/or look at the comments on Ravelry from other knitters who have made that size. Those resources will be the most help to you. Good luck!

[@lynnfraizer7103]

Having a hard time getting gage exactly right have changed needles yarn can't get that 4 inch square

[@onnaaddis7983]

dearest Staci, this is my third try for the Downton hat for some reason whatever I was doing on my swap didn't match how it turned out I'm wondering the Center Square which it starts with for the top is the whole trick behind it it needs to measure an exact like 5 and 1/2 by 5 and 1/2 or 6x6 I need to be able to go by what it supposed to be when it's done so I can carefully watch it and stop in time on the correct side you know what I mean? So what is the exact measurement it should be it regardless of what size needles what size yarn you need a square being what when you stop and then you're going to pick up 20 stitches each side going around and then go into your pattern work again right please tell me I'm right because all these other ways of measuring have not come out correctly I don't know why could be the lighting in here any ideas be appreciated XOXO to my favorite pattern maker and designer Onna Addis

[@verypinkknits]

If you check your gauge, the pattern states, "Gauge: Approximately 24 stitches and 40 rows to a 4 inch/10cm square in double moss stitch." You can use that to determine what the size of the top of the hat should be exactly, depending on the size you're knitting. This actually isn't my design, I just did the tutorial. Most questions on the pattern are answered on the designer's website here: www.anniecholewa.com/p/downton-hat.html

[@patriciaraniti8925]

Stacey,I have a question: Knitted in flat using moss stich, checked my tension and had to go to 3.75mm needles and achieved tension,my problem is and I frogged the work,is that when I finish and pick up stiches,the square or top of the hat is too small,it does not say in the pattern to keep knitting moss st after picking up,it says to do the rib. I am very confused as I love this hat and want to knit it. If you could give me some guidance I appreciated it.

[@verypinkknits]

I'm sorry, I don't understand your question...in the video I demonstrate these parts of the hat, please watch them again, I hope they help you!

[@blessedmomof8]

The pattern does tell to continue the moss stitch after picking up the stitches, for 18-28 rows depending on size.

[@KnittingFits]

I can't find the part where it shows how to do the purl vs knitted section any differently. It says in the description that you will cover that, but it just jumps to the finishing section. TIA!

[@utbefan89]

Great bind off tip, I usually just wear the jog in the back so it doesn't show.

[@phyllisloaiza6441]

Do you make a gauge swatch every time you make a garment

[@verypinkknits]

+Phyllis Loaiza - yes, unless it's a small garment (hat, mittens, etc), then it's easier to just start knitting, and measure gauge. It's especially important to wash and block your swatch before measuring and checking gauge when you're knitting sweaters, to make sure you get a good fit.

[@rebeccabarker1774]

Need help w pattern instructions Row 4.=" repeat 13 x's more " and then it list "56" rows for my size. 13 x' does not give me 56 rows, please help, BB Iin WI, working Downton hat.

[@janetcornwell8260]

I don't know what size circular needles to use

[@jjhh25]

Yes I found it, then I got your message! Thank you!!!!!! :)

[@mrsharris3772]

Making now

[@harrietkozitsky5386]

can you show up more two or three color knit pattern stitches

[@marianefirst6574]

How do you know the right side of your work from the Wrong side of your work??

[@melvinbeli1]

I love this hat and your tutorials :) After 20+ years of using straight needles, with video tutorials I've learned circular and chose the Magic Loop which gives me the extra movement space (if that makes sense?) that's similar to how much I have when using straight needles. Can I use ML with this pattern? I'm just learning about adapting from DPNs and regular circular so I'm not sure. Thanks so much. I can't wait to try this. Oh, forgot to ask, I'd love to use a thicker yarn either like the bulky you use or with some Malabrigo Mecha which I bought. will it work just adjust the gauge? It's freezing in upper state NY!

[@jamespayneminh8460]

thank for English subtitles thank you so much 😊😊

[@areizaganim]

thats cool i like it thank you ...got to make one..

[@naddiya]

Wow

[@AngryArmadillo]

You are why I have a computer

[@NaduaGarbe]

I like that.Thank you.

[@jjhh25]

I am unable to access this pattern. Every time I try it says "This blog is open to invited readers only." :(

[@verypinkknits]

It looks like the designer has made it a Ravelry download instead of on her website. You can get the pattern here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/downton

[@SHIRLEYDURHAM]

I can't get the pattern without this survey thing popping up that I don't want to do. Just want the free pattern to the downton hat.

[@53CraftyLady]

Thanks so much

[@mrsharris3772]

This should be fun

[@susanmaroney5520]

so smart

[@Kitkat2870]

why is the sound off ?

[@verypinkknits]

The sound is working fine, you may need to un-mute the sound in your video player, or check that your computer/mobile device's speakers are on.

[@simulation_star]

The sound works, the timing is off. Your voice is about 10 seconds behind

[@verypinkknits]

Leslie Duhacek The sound and the video are synced - if you're seeing them un-synced, you probably just need to reload the page.

[@sonjamatusko1188]

I can’t get the pattern

[@verypinkknits]

www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/downton

[@famousSiddharta]

Hi, you are showing tutorial but you didn’t even Explain how many stitches you are going to cast on.

[@verypinkknits]

That information is in the pattern, and depends on the size you choose.

[@dwimeirahayuprihatin6453]

how to make your cardigan ? i keep watching your cardigan...😍😍

[@verypinkknits]

+Dwi Mei Rahayu Prihatin - you'll always find info and links to everything you see in the video in the video description field, just below the video. The sweater I'm wearing is Harvest Moon: www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harvest-moon-2 Knit with Berroco Blackstone Tweed in color "Wintry Mix": www.berroco.com/yarns/blackstone-tweed

[@blackpprs1893]

is there any site where I can find another hat that start with flat square top?

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