How to Knit a Hat Without a Pattern // Technique Tuesday

[@mistyblue5312]

This is NOT just any old podcast/tutorial. This is an epic in-depth hat making knitting class. I usually share all your sock tutorials from time to time.... now I have a hat class to recommend! Thanks Roxanne... well worth the time spent with you on technique Tuesday’s. Sending blessings your way.....🤗👏👏👏

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Oh thank you!

[@jeanbess]

Thank you for this video but a question what if you want to make the body different. Like seed st or all ribbing also you said to knit the body in 2 sizes smaller needle so is that a 1/4 size or a whole size smaller thank you Jean

[@caroleloft6639]

What a great demonstration...best one I've found so far!!

[@mweru1900]

Just wonderful!! Thank you for sharing.

[@gloriaa3652]

Agreed. No more guessing and hoping it’s close enough.

[@cindychudy4920]

This video should be viewed by all beginning knitters. You do such a great job explaining the hat construction and planning. Thank you.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You are so welcome!

[@angieruns]

This video is genius. I have been knitting hats for YEARS, and I learned A TON from you, Roxanne. You are a gifted educator.

[@No-ones-here-so-yeah.]

I’m new to knitting. Crocheter for 20yrs. This is absolutely helpful and makes me feel more comfortable with trying to knit simple stuff!! Thank you!!

[@paisleypam1]

I love this method! this is the way I like to knit, I don't like reading patterns, and never know how to fix something when I make a mistake or the stitches don't add up. So knowing how to create it yourself is so helpful to me. it really helps to understand the "why" when figuring out the "how"!

[@cynthiagilbreth1352]

I’m thinking of starting to work on hats to use up some leftover yarn and am absolutely delighted to find such an in depth and well explained tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@sherryfaires7931]

This is excellent info I have not heard in any other tutorial and exactly what I was needing! Thank you so much!

[@stephanieselb8329]

I’m adding a liner to a stranded colorwork had in a different yarn weight. Your video is guiding me through the process so I can knit a liner that fits my existing hat. You make hat math soooo easy. Thank you! ❤

[@sarahmurphy190]

WOW 🤩 what a wonderful tutorial. Clear, precise, easy to understand. Everything a you tube tutorial should be. I am on a budget right now and as some of my yarn is thrifted it's not always easy to match a yarn with a pattern, and I can tell you I have searched all over for different tutorials. This method means I can knit hats as Christmas gifts with the yarn I have, I'm thrilled to have found your channel. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. 😊

[@lass-inangeles7564]

1:10 - Head measuring starts. Circumference. Crown to below ears. 2:12 - What type needle for what type yarn. How many stitches for that type of yarn. Roxanne, you are amazing! So much GREAT information, my head is reeling. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for, a comprehensive guide to knitting a beanie hat. I've never knitted a hat, never used circular needles, and never knew how complex the calculations were. As in any build project, from a cabinet, to jewelry to knitting, calculations / measurements are the key. The expert builder of anything, knows how to do the math really well. What was also very interesting, was how you read a yarn label. All that cryptic info is now illuminated. So grateful for this video. The fine points of making a hat such as pointy effect with gradual narrowing versus flattening out top to fit the shape of your rounded head was an expert tip. Many thanks! Subscribed.

[@MotivationMovesOfficial]

I had been stayed in finland Helsinki. There is a one good friend named by Emi taught me this type of cap making method. I made one. After 14 years.. Now I forgot. I was thinking about it and got same. Thank you so much mam. This is really nice video.

[@aishahusain2702]

I can not believe this video popped up just when I am ready to knit a hat for a friend. I have been pondering over how to figure this out and never grasped how to do the calculations etc. But this tutorial was awesome. You explained it sooo well. Thank you.

[@monilonis]

I stumbled across this video a few days back after looking for a hat knitting tutorial and I honestly think this is the BEST one out there! It is so clear and so informative, you can actually understand why you do things instead of just doing them when following a video with a ready hat knitting pattern. Simply brilliant, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Now I’m just going back to admiring my first ever hand knitted hat 😉

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Glad it was helpful! While not all of my technique videos walk you through the construction of an entire project, my goal is to always give knitters the tools to understand how knitting works, and why you might choose one technique over another in a given situation. I don't see much point in demonstrating how to do something without explaining why/how it works. Wear your first hat proudly! :-)

[@sy2.083]

Just FYI: first of all I think your brilliant but, of course, you already know this. I set up a hat, had a miscalculation that I reworked 4 times but it never set right with me! I had 140 stitches in my hat! Newho, by watching ur very clear instructions at the points in which my math went awry, I was able to get to the right math AND confirm that my calculations were now accurate, again, Ur brilliant-thank you!!!

[@auotaku]

This contained so much information, I'll be rewatching this quite a few times. You always make things so clear and understandable. What I love about your Technique Tuesdays is you never ever assume a certain level of knowledge, and don't skip any steps of the process.

[@ekaterinakataeva6009]

You have no idea how helpful your video is! I want to knit a hat for my mom and I’m so grateful that you’ve explained everything step by step! Thank you!

[@caro.d]

Your videos are saving my life as a new knitter! I’ve been knitting only from patterns but got some requests for custom stuff (I’d also like to start making stuff for myself) and your videos are beyond helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@StarryNightKnitting]

What a fantastic video/tutorial Roxanne! I've been making many hats lately for children and am winging it when it comes to sizing and particularly the decreases for the top of the hats. I'm by far not an experienced knitter but so far lucky ; ). You have so much great information and intelligence in your videos and yet you speak to the average knitter like myself, Thank you so much for all your tutorials! ~~~Jo

[@elisakuratli1213]

This is probably the most useful knitting video I’ve found! I’ve been trying to design my own hats, but until now I based the measurements on other patterns I already had.. now I can’t wait start designing my own hat from scratch! Thank you!!!!

[@soma7940]

I don’t think there could be a more thorough video on hat making anywhere. thank you so much.

[@innerstrg1]

I love this! For someone who likes to knit a hat based on practical purposes, this instruction is just what I need. Thank you so much! 💓

[@ccpperrett7522]

Wonderful! Great instructions for success creating beautiful hats for ourselves, friends or family. Thank you Roxanne.

[@peggy5290]

This is my lucky day! This video is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. Detailed with very understandable spoken and visual directions. I’m a fan! Thank you so very much.

[@joycejudd5109]

as a moderate knitter, I simply cannot say thank you enough! I have made our grandchildrens hats about 6 years ago...far too large of course (they're 1180 miles away so measuring isn't available) and with double yarn. They loved them (they loved covering their faces :-) ) but one of the boys left their outside and when it found it, some critter apparently had "died" inside. She asked for another, and I've been wondering how to plan correctly for this new one. I'm also doing hats for our cancer center, for those losing their hair, and you've simply made my day with your clearly defined math answers! So thankful! (and I'm off to print out everything I can)

[@eugeniaread2724]

I just discovered your video and learned alot. I was reminded about the variety of cast on edges that I had tried years ago. I also enjoyed the math calculating portion in the video and I hate math. You have explained all the steps so well. Thank you!

[@crossfittxms1]

New to your channel. I had this very same problem with a hat 🎩 I knit 🧶 for a baby 👶 I had extra chunky yarn 🧶 left over from the baby 👶 blanket I had just knit 🧶 for the baby 👶 & I wanted a hat to match. The yarn 🧶 was way to chunky & I had to figure it out myself. Finally through much trial & error...came up the right stitch 🧶 count. This video was such a wonderful gift 🎁 to those who need all the good advice. That would be me...! Thank you 😊

[@sy2.083]

Was trying to find a basic newborn hat pattern to knit, became frustrated because several of them did not include the gauge or were knitted in a weight that I did not have in my stash; so when I found ur video I said, great but I also said Ye Gads this is tedious; however I hung with it, thinking if I can write my own customized sock patterns, I can do this! You are an excellent teacher and provide not just the basic information but optional “if” information and the detailed explanations are phenomenal! Thank you so very much-I love it

[@jabbaa6500]

You are brilliant, an excellent teacher. Such attention to detail but not intimidating methods. THANK YOU!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Wow, thank you!

[@LadyInTheRobe]

Beginner knitter here and this video has taught and shown me soooo much definitely saving to reference later! ❤

[@LandonHill]

I don't know if you look at comments for old videos, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate this video. Knowing the numbers behind hat proportion and construction has allowed me to make all kinds of neat hats without a pattern. Your method is my go to method for making hats now. My goal for 2021 is to take this method and do a more complex cabled and/or stranded colorwork hat. I would love to see more videos in the vein of this one and the fingerless mitts video you have made. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us!

[@zoridahall4732]

Awesome tutorial ,loved the tutorial thank you, artistry and clarity just took place, Zoe

[@helena.3472]

Thank you so much Roxanne...your video was so unbelievably timely 😲 I want to make a new hat for my daughter and after watching your tutorial I realised how naive I had been in relation to the hat structure - proportion and planning. I’ll have to go over your video again for more clarity about the calculations required but also thank you for the extra info posted. All the best, I’m a fan ☺️

[@martatorres2820]

This is by far one of the most important instructions about knitting a hat, I have found. Thank you so much.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You are so welcome!

[@dellah.599]

My first time here and a beginning knitter reteaching myself beginner knitting. This video is so much more understandable than do this that videos. I am learning a lot and will leave this for reference

[@DirewolfNymaera]

This is the most perfect explanation for hat math I've come across! Plus it helped that we have the same head size and I also like to roll my brim. ❤

[@lizziedae91]

This is exactly what I have been searching for, your channel is such a wealth of knowledge

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Glad you think so!

[@clarapolistena5181]

Roxanne, I wish I had discovered your videos as total beginner, this would have saved me so much frustration in understanding a lot of things. Your videos are the best! Thank you!!!

[@deborahroberts2597]

This is a much needed video for me. I often wondered about what calculations are needed to complete a hat. You made it so clear and easy to see where I needed to insert the numbers leading up to a completed project. This video will be my go to until I have mastered these steps. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ditalam108]

Very helpful tutorial and thank you so much for uploading. It is so much easier now that you have shown how to measure and calculate the lengths of the various sections of the hat. Thank you so much!

[@krazedvintagemodel]

This 2 year old video is a welcome treat for me. As a crocheter, I rarely use a pattern, so as a newish knitter, that is my preferred approach as well. I made 30 + hats (crocheted) for charity this past year using this method with variants to account for individuals' sizes. Thanks to you for adding correct terminology to my methodology of madness! I am more confident that my gift knitting will fit most recipients in the future! 🧶🙂

[@meiju57]

Thank you for the tutorial. It’s so clear for a beginner to understand . It helps a lot. I love your Vedic so much. Thank you!

[@amydoyle6630]

These instructions are very clear and helpful. I love knitting hats for family and now all I need is for them to tell me their head measurements. I will be checking back on this video often. Awesome!

[@carolynsherratt6187]

Thank you so much, I have a small head and have knitted and crocheted half a dozen hats recently trying to get one that fits. Did this in chunky wool with my decreases all in the last 9 rows - but this hat fits perfectly.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Wonderful!

[@adrianabace379]

This is great detailed tutorial. The best I've seen. Thank you very much for this amazing video. ❤

[@angelachampagne5840]

Great tutorial! I’m going to show my teenager how you used MATH to calculate something as simple as hat sizing. Thanks!!!

[@kristinezickgraf9746]

Once again, Roxy the instructor extraordinaire.

[@aoifebyrne2097]

Great stuff! I usually just wing it after I get the circumference right. This is much less exciting ... but much more efficient. As ever, you have given us so much good information, so clearly.

[@neetanand9230]

Good god …. Finally you appear Roxanne…. I thank you a lot for making this great video….

[@hannahisapalindrome44]

Thank you for laying it out so clearly! It's never come out right when I've done a swatch for hats so I've always just frogged and muddled my way through. Can't wait to try out these tips on my next slouchy! ☺❤❤❤

[@annroberts3635]

Thank you for this Tutorial. This was very helpful to me as I knit for 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, ranging from ages 38 to infant. Ann from Va

[@vicki1141]

Thank you so much for this clear instruction. You were a life saver for the decreases on a hat I was struggling to understand the written instructions. I just stopped using the pattern and went with your method. Looks fabulous and was so easy to finish.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Glad it helped!

[@patriciaharpell8967]

You are teaching me how to knit correctly. I am so appreciative.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

I'm so glad!

[@MiloLabradoodle]

What a great video. I need to knit a couple of hats for my kids who live in a different state. Now I can just get their measurements and construct a perfectly fitting hat. Thanks so much.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelamanning99]

Roxanne, you are the best! Best basic hat creation video ever! Thank you so much.

[@keikookawa7797]

Wow, finally all the answers!!! 🙌 maybe now I can finally finish my hat which I’ve undone four times already 😑first it was too wide, then too loose, then too long, now I was stuck at the crown trying to decide if I have to start all over again 😟 All this detailed information is gold. Thank you 😊

[@almarodriguez1548]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE....did I tell you I LOVE it?!?!?! Thank you soooo much!! I was in the process of making myself the ever-so-needed plain black hat when I found this, WOW. I frogged back to where I needed to correct my mistake as per your instructions. I love my hat!! thank you again!!

[@SheilaODonnell-p7p]

Thank you so much! I’ve never been able to knit a hat successfully. Now I’ve got it!

[@vickimorabito2657]

OMG. I’ve been looking for this tutorial forever. Fantastic. Everything makes sense the way you explain it. Thank you so much. Doing a happy dance right now ❤😊

[@vickimorabito2657]

You mentioned a chart for average sizes for different ages. Where can I find this ? Thank you

[@elysianfibres1642]

Fantastic! Lots of new information in that video and things I'd never thought of before like how to avoid a pointy hat by decreasing every round at the end. Perfect timing for last minute presents, too! Thank you so much!

[@anniena3824]

This is an excellent illustration with easy to follow written instructions.

[@phyllisdowner841]

I love the detailed tutorial. You pace is at a slow pace which is exactly what this beginner needs. Thanks for sharing. You are the best at what you do and your work shows that you enjoy it. Have a safe and healthy year.

[@fernie5128]

And me too Roxanne - my yarn just arrived in the mail a couple of hours ago and I want to knit a hat using the "bulky" yarn. I have only knit 3 hats, none with bulky and I was just on Ravelry trying to see what others did, but I just got more and more confused. And what showed up first on my youtube page but this tutorial! I already measured, have wound the yarn into a ball and am ready to knit a swatch and have done the math...Thank you so much Roxanne! Hugs from Minnesota, Fern

[@dianelap67]

Wow! Thank you so much Roxanne, great video, never too old to learn something new. Now maybe I can knit my hats without a pattern.

[@loving110995]

I love how you explain this.. I didn't know how to really measure a head.. my fiance wants a hat and a semi slouchy hat . I didn't realize he has a larger head so my semi slouchy hats tend to fit him more fitted.. . I also tend to math things out very similar to the way you do.. I just thought it was my way of doing it that probably nobody else thinks like I do but I'm glad to see it's a good way of figuring out how to make hats for different sizes and yarns

[@katanehh]

Very very good tutorial I wanted to make a hat for my grandchildren with different sizes and I didn’t know what to do until I saw your video thank you very much

[@lindavid794]

Wow! What a joy to finally get these excellent directions on making a hat! I’ve been knitting a while and am self taught. No one I know knits so the internet is my go-to for instructions. Thank you so much for this video! I have had some successful hat projects and some not so successful ones. Now I feel confident that I can make a hat that fits.

[@xCiCix]

This was the most helpful video I have found. Such a well organized instruction video, lots of information. I can now knit my hat :D

[@avrilbritten9989]

this the BEST hat class EVER! thank you so much for sharing such expert knowledge :)

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Magical watching this thank you 😊 you’re a natural at teaching . 🌟

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Thanks so much 😊

[@teslaandhumanity7383]

Iam back a year later for this great tutorial ❤️

[@susanwalters5242]

Hello Roxanne, Your tutorial was excellent, so clear and easy to follow. l've just this morning finished and thoroughly enjoyed knitting my very first hat. A very satisfying project. Thank you and have a wonderful day! S :-)

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aida087]

Thank you SO much for sharing Roxanne!! I've just gotten back to practicing knitting and this just popped up in my feed just in time!! I've always wanted to knit hats without patterns especially being that, with the holidays coming up, some of my loved ones live out of state and, so I wanted to send them hat/mittens gifts!! Plus, one day I really want to learn to create my own patterns as well!!❤️🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@anv4262]

Best knitting video from 2019. Thank you for the very clear explanation. Fantastic. Started already with my first hat ever.

[@PeggySue-RL]

Wow. I have never had anyone teach me this. I just bought a pattern n made a project. Love the Merlot n green hat. Great video.

[@lesliebaxley9693]

Thanks for this video. I am a new knitter and have been struggling over this hat sizing stuff. This has greatly helped me to understand what and how to go about it all.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

This sizing information is based on stockinette or stockinette-like hats. Some hats are made with stitch patterns that really pull in (like ribbing), so the finished size may be much smaller when relaxed. Just to keep you guessing! :-) But at least you'll know what "to fit size..." means.

[@tsonus]

I’ve never knit in the round or worked without a pattern but my hat’s a perfect fit using your formula! Thank you so much.

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Wonderful!

[@yuli9691]

This video is fantastic. I was doing this by myself estimating from my gauge, but getting good estimates like 10% smaller than measurement, or knowing exactly how to decrease, your advice is so good! Thanks for the video!

[@benc505]

I’ve been knitting for about 2.5 weeks and this video (and many others from your channel) got me through my first hat! Thanks for making such high quality content, Roxanne 👍👍

[@RoxanneRichardson]

You are so welcome!

[@jeanbean52]

Your video is amazing for this new knitter! I made 2 hats from a pattern that don’t seem to fit anyone correctly. They pop off from their heads. I had no idea of how to adapt the pattern for a better fit. The information you so clearly presented solved that dilemma. Thank you so much for your detailed explanation and links that even a newbie can understand and follow.

[@christinek3895]

Really enjoyed this video. Well explained, and makes you understand the logic instead of just blindly following a pattern. Thanks very much Roxanne. I want to knit a beanie for my boyfriend this weekend. Will watch this video as a guideline.

[@dvorak920289]

If I could put two thumbs-up, I would, really!! Fantastic teaching material!! I am a new knitter and I was struggling to figure out how to knit a hat with a hand spun chiengora yarn. I wouldn't want to go by the trial-and-error method because my yarn couldn't sustain too much unraveling. Now I know how to plan my work ahead! Thank you, thank you!! :-D

[@sinetheawhy]

I wish I had seen this video back in the 80s when I first learned to knit. You are a wonderful teacher, and I certainly will support you with $10.00. That is a bargain for a hat class with a maestro. Thank you!

[@carolyndavis6657]

An excellent tutorial on hat making. Very clear and I know I will watch again. Thank you.

[@theastewart6721]

What a wonderful, well presented lesson! I love knitting hats and do so from a pattern. I always check my gauge and they come out quite nicely. That being said, hats always tend to pop off of my head so consequently I don’t wear them much myself. Maybe I’ll give this a shot. Thank you very much!

[@sarahadamson6202]

This video is brilliant!!! I think I’ll be knitting flat and sewing up because I’m not sure I understand knitting in the round, but the way you explained this is amazing!! Just what I needed, thank you!

[@PatlLawson]

Thank you for this Roxanne! I’m putting this in my ‘most useful’ knitting file. You’re a gem.

[@nidhimahajan6643]

This is by far the best help i found on customizing hats. Much thanks and gratitude to you for sharing this.

[@carolmarshall4341]

You are amazing!! I will need to watch again taking notes and creating my own measurements along with you. However, I understood clearly what you explained, and this will be my first project!! Thank you so much!!

[@marianna6926]

Great video. Taught me things I didn't know, sort of knew, subconsciously knew but couldn't verbalize. So very useful. Everything is very well explained and clear. Thank you so much. Love it!

[@katherinebarthels2029]

Thank you for these very clear instructions. I've made many hats, but never quite got the hang of adjusting sizes outside of what is given in a specific pattern. Your tutorial explains everything I had a question about.

[@ldtoner]

I just found your videos, and Oh My Goodness! You are a wonderful teacher! I have been knitting for a few years, and I’m not afraid to try new stitches, but I’ve only made scarves and shawl-things where gauge is not so important. I’m eager to venture out and make more things. A hat will be my next project and this video was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@sandygrogg1203]

Although I have knit lots of hats, I found this video to be really helpful. I’ll be saving it , for sure. I especially appreciated that you did not include using DPN’S to finish the crown. I hate using DPN’S, and I am all thumbs when it comes to using the magic loop technique. Your crowns are stress free, snd I love thst. I have to admit that I pretty much wing my charity hats, because I know that I am not knitting for a specific person... That makes me happy! My hats will fit someone out there💜 Thanks for a very helpful video. As always, your instructions are so easy to follow.

[@MarjorieKBraidBuddi]

Wow! I've been wanting to know how to do this. Great video packed with all the necessary info, but no extra fluff. Way to go, Roxanne - thank you very much!

[@farialrawji1384]

I love your videos. So clear and answer all the questions a beginner knitter had !!

[@marciathomas8702]

This video is fabulous. I'm always converting kids hats to adults. You made it easier for me. (Sometimes I would cheat and look for similar hats to get cast on amounts and lengths to make sure I figured it out correctly. Thank you 💕

[@MilenaTS0401]

This was a great lesson on designing your own hat - detailed and clearly explained, as always. Thanks!

[@carblarson8868]

Exactly what I needed! Thank u so much for taking the time to show us how to do this. One stop shopping!

[@path9570]

I’m on my third hat since I watched this video. I’m also using your video on floating strands with two colors. Thank you!

[@maryclarke1348]

Lovely hat L

[@neginghaedi3581]

What a great instruction. I am so happy that I found your channel

[@barbarac15]

Thank you! I've just completed a couple of hats from a pattern and was asked to make a hat but a couple of inches smaller as the hat I made was a bit large. Now I know exactly what to do. Your instructions are so clear and you've helped me big time❤ here's to more and better hats in the New Year.

[@marygallie4629]

This was so helpful understanding how to tackle each section of the hat!!!! Thank you SO much!!

[@RoxanneRichardson]

Glad it was helpful!