KNITTING TUTORIAL | COPY CAT C.C. BEANIE

[@ILoveWupples]

Christine, I just wanted to let you know that you taught me to knit over a year ago through your videos and it’s the greatest gift I’ve ever learned. I knit every day, have made SO many things. I’ve gifted every one of my family members beautiful knitted projects. Thank you so much!! Also, my hat is turning out wonderful so far. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@iKNITS]

Hey Emily, I can't thank you enough for writing this comment. This is truly why I make these videos and this means the world to me. I'd love to see what you have made. Do you have IG? Instagram.com/theiknits please add me so I can see

[@ILoveWupples]

@@iKNITS I haven’t taken pics of everything I’ve made over the course of the years, but I followed you and I’ll share the recent things. Just a side note, you helped me learn how to knit while my mom was on hospice and I was able to knit while she crocheted. You helped me create life long memories. Thank you for what you do. Thank you 🙏🏼 💝

[@carlees.b.1744]

My girl always comes thru w the patterns when I look up a pattern ❤

[@dianecampbell1007]

I have knit this hat over and over from her pattern and I love it!! I use Red Heart Soft yarn. It has a unique feel and knits up in this hat beautifully!! Try this pattern and that yarn and you won't be disappointed. (And I'm not usually a lover of Red Heart yarns).

[@catherined7545]

I love your provisional cast-on method. I've never liked doing crochet PCO, I can never get them to un zip properly. Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to try this method, and I've been wanting to knit one of these hats.

[@christinacruden886]

Christine. I just tried your cast on and it’s so neat and clean. Thank you. I’ve made many of these hats, and comparing mine to yours is. ( well a big difference on the inside where you have to pick up the live stitches.) I’m so happy you made this tutorial, and sure you’ve helped many knitters. Please continue to share your lovely patterns with us, and help us with your tutorials. God bless. ❤️

[@iKNITS]

Christina Cruden you are so sweet and I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this. You made my day, thank you so much and I would love to see how yours turned out!

[@missin1angel18]

I love this Technique... At first I was worried but when I tried I just love it ... I made 2 for my daughter and my granddaughter and I will start one for me tomorrow ... thanks for your Video.

[@merrynbrown8936]

Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial. It was my first time making a beanie and I have never done a provisional cast on before. I couldn’t have done it without you 😀

[@candacebex4370]

Wow! Your technique for the hemming the brim was awesome! No picking up stitches. This is going to actually give me confidence to try this hat.

[@bevcar9982]

Thank you for making this great beanie so easy to make. You are a natural teacher. Well Done.

[@dawnk777]

Great video. I love the yarn you used. A friend just made a bunch of these for teacher gifts and now I decided I need one. Haha. So, my daughter gathered needles and yarn together and I’m about to start!

[@iKNITS]

Hey that is awesome! Have you ever knitted before?! I’d love to see how yours turns out!

[@dawnk777]

I’ve done lots of knitting!

[@dawnk777]

dawnk777 on Ravelry.

[@sukijones6956]

“It’s not like whaaaaat”😂😂😂 You are truly my spirit animal!!

[@saskiaboudreaux1694]

I love to knit with Lion brand, Heartland yarn. Very soft to work with. Just made 3 kids hats with this yarn.

[@kathyluong9017]

Thank you for the slow motion knitting so I can learn it easily, enjoy it!

[@Islandflower66]

Omg I love your provisional cast on. I can't wait to try this on my next hat.

[@Dreamseeker731]

Great video! You can also knit fishermans rib for the ribbed rounds. It's much easier to knit than brioche and it looks identical.

[@melissajohnson8071]

Wow! I’m a new knitter, I’ve wanted to try hats for awhile, I was scared until I saw this video! You make it look so easy!! Thank you!!

[@ccstars7423]

Do you have to do a provisional cast on or could you do a normal and fold it up and under and then just knit together the edge and the stitch on the needle?

[@iKNITS]

Yes you could do that!

[@ccstars7423]

iKNITS Thank you for responding so quickly!

[@tlneill]

That's the way I do it. I don't bother with provisional cast on but I think I may try your way and see if I like it.

[@loving110995]

I do long tail cast on and just try to keep my stitches spread out a little looser than I normally would so there's more space between .. and when you fold and join you'll just pick up the line between the stitches trying to match up the knits with the knits and the purls with the purls

[@jessicawilliams8083]

In love with how this turned out.. i am quite the crocheter but this was my first attempt at a knit hat and it came out perfect! Thanks for this!

[@ccstars7423]

Jessica Williams woah this was your first attempt knitting? That’s great! I started with a knitted scarf that was literally just knit haha.

[@02shelbyanne]

Thank you so much for doing this! I was unclear on the twisted rib, your video is perfect!

[@Riviwriter]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I ripped out maybe three brims before finding your video and figuring out how to do that turned over edge :)

[@tacobelle95]

The provisional cast-on in the pattern doesn't work nicely for me, when "unzipping." This looks like it works better. I'm working on the 6th hat and struggled each time. I wish I had found this video before now! I'll be sure to follow your instructions the next time I make this pattern. And I'm sure I will make more. Thank you.

[@joannemcgrayne1951]

Most beautiful tutorial ever...well done & thanks so much! Can't wait to try it.....from Hanmer, Ontario, Canada

[@antoniahall7507]

Gorgeous beanie! Thanks for this very clear tutorial!

[@saskiaboudreaux1694]

Note: you don’t really need to do the purl twisted stitch! It will be inside the fold.

[@valeriefriel9424]

Can you do this on double pointed needles and then do the mattress stitch

[@lucycucy]

Yes! I have made dozens of these and have never worked in the round. Just make sure to do the opposite stitch every other row and it comes out exactly the same!😁

[@eastbay4750]

OMG! This is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing this video! I have a hard time reading patterns. I’m more of a visual person. I am so grateful!

[@joannecordelia]

I knit mine inside out-knit the 6 rounds, etc. Because the knit is so much easier! Then at the top, you can turn it back around, I make sure not to leave a hole, and knit to the end. Makes it a little faster for me.

[@loving110995]

I'm glad I read this comment. Think I may do the same thing

[@JennySimon206]

I'm doing another pattern but the ribbing circumference looks so big. It's huge on my head! This is my first project but I do crochet. I'm doing the twisted knit and purl too and it's still super wide.

[@janetkensett1503]

Thanks for the easy pattern. I love the way you went through the whole instruction.❤🤗

[@gootchie2001]

Are the Takumi interchangeables your favorite knitting needles and why?

[@debbierosengarden7112]

Great tutorial. My question is how do you start the brioche stitch after the 2 rounds of SS?

[@loving110995]

K1, yo, slip 1, repeat that ... on the next row, yo, sl1, purl the next group together ( yo and slipped stitch from prev row)

[@janiehammond7326]

I just found your tut and think I can do this, but I didn't start with the scrap yarn. I used a crochet hook to cast so I'm wondering how to knit the brim in half without having the scrap yarn. Do I still transfer the original catsted stitches onto another circular knitting needles? Thanks for your help and your a good teacher. I like how your so encouraging.

[@iKNITS]

Janie Hammond yes you still transfer the prov co onto another needle 😊

[@CassieDA17]

Is the provisional cast on used for any particular reason? I usually do long tail but was wondering why this would be preferred.

[@iKNITS]

Cassie D'Ambrosio that’s a great question, yes! It is used to keep the stitches “live” so that we can knit them again later.

[@gabbyferreira4786]

Did you ever try the other hat that cc has , which is as popular as that one , it’s like a snowboard hat , I hope you can do that one too since this came out beautiful ❤️

[@Paulina89]

Omg thank you so much for this. It was very helpful.

[@pattydrebit3767]

Great tutorial!!! Very clear instructions...Thank you

[@iKNITS]

I'm glad you like it! :)

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

@@iKNITS What's the gauge?

[@enchantedstitches8245]

i love your video, i just learned knitting I took a class. I love hats and I see this hat everywhere even walmart! I really wanna make this now! Thing is I only found a size 7 4.50 needles at 32 inches not 16. Im not sure if i can still make it with this measurment. Can I ? Or should I order the correct size?

[@iKNITS]

Cassie Duke I would definitely order the correct size. It will make the knitting experience so much more enjoyable.

[@primitivedaisy]

How long is the cord you are using? The cord I’m using is about 14” and it is too long to knit in the round. Would an 8” cord work?

[@iKNITS]

Mine is 16” long from tip to tip.

[@vickymartin7814]

Does anyone know how to make a twisted knit stitch a couple rows back without taking out those rows?

[@marfrepi]

Wonderful!

[@2thfairy789]

Thank you so much for your tutorial! I have made at least 5 of these for family and friends! I was wondering if you have seen the double pom pom CC beanie with something like a spiral rib, but not quite. I have Google these but can't seem to find what stitch that main section of the beanie is. Do you happen to know what rib stitch that is?

[@tobygolding1893]

Uno the patter says 2 rows stocking stitch after 6purl rows then 4 1x1 rib?

[@Ana-pq8oe]

Is it ok if I don’t have circular knitting needles, I just have the other ones 🤔 I’m new to knitting

[@melc40276]

You will need circular or double pointed. I started knitting two years ago and I use circular needles for everything.

[@iKNITS]

Yes buy the circular needle set I posted under the video in the description. I use them for knitting straight, circular, everything!

[@lakshmirengan3613]

Weebitbasicbody

[@tedeljames3356]

It can be done if you really prefer straight needles. You will just need to sew the sides together to make a hat shaped tube. The seam will show a bit in the back. If you can get circular needles, give them a try. It seems awkward when you start to use them the first time, but soon you'll love the speed and convenience of not having to turn your work and reverse the pattern to get a consistent front side.

[@tagqasim4668]

Oh, so awesome..!! thank u so much Christine! The pom-pom kinda matches ur hair color too..!! 😄

[@lindakilgore2298]

has anyone figured out the gauge one should be achieving to end up with a "one size fits all" hat? or does anyone one have the finished dimensions?

[@amandacaldwell7066]

I was wondering if it was necessary to use 16" circular needles or if a longer length set could be used? Love all your videos, you're so easy to follow!

[@iKNITS]

Amanda Caldwell you could try but it will probably be too long and you will have to stretch your stitches out and then it’s just a headache 🤕

[@iKNITS]

Amanda Caldwell whoops! Pressed enter too soon! You could do it with a longer cable using the magic loop method too...

[@amandacaldwell7066]

@@iKNITS Thanks for the advice. I'm going to try anyway, I can always undo the work if it's not coming out right, I need the practice in a bad way lol! Thank you again.

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

Thank you for teaching us this beautiful pattern (◕‿◕✿) you are a wonderful teacher •❤︎• I need to use size 4'mm needles for the yarn i have in my basket • please can you tell me in multiples of what do i increase the cast on ? (to adjust the size)

[@loving110995]

If you're using a worsted yarn you can use the same needle size she used. If you're using a sports or dk yarn then you will need to increase the number of stitches..along with the amount of rows you do for each set of the pattern I would try maybe 100 for a sport or dk yarn and size 4 needles.. Knit the brim until it's about 5 Inches. Or so then join.. If you have a way to try it on (maybe slip it onto longer needles) then try it on and see if it'll fit your head or if till be way too big or too small before proceeding further..

[@Monique-TheYarnCurator]

@@loving110995 💕thank you

[@rosie6094]

Your work is so beautiful. I wish I knew how to knit. Do you do loom knitting? I bought the sock loom knitter thinking I was going to do socks...lol. Oh well. I can cast on and knit, but when it comes to correcting my errors...well that's another story...lol. Thanks for taking the time in showing us your beautiful work.❤️❤️❤️

[@iKNITS]

Rosie Alonzo correcting errors is so hard with knitting compared to crochet! I have loomed knit before but I prefer knitting. How’s it going?

[@momgrandma5496]

Doubling up the brim will keep your ears super warm and toasty.

[@StephRenee812]

I have been looking for this. I am horrible at knitting. Can someone do this on one of those loom knitting circles pretty please.? My daughter wants this hat and I refuse to buy it, because I knkw I can make it. Lol. Help please

[@leamuhlbauer6811]

Was the yarn you used for size 9 needles or size 7? I used size 9 yarn and the fit was good, but am wonder if I use size 7 yarn will it come out too small? Sorry, I can't seem to find the yarn size listed anywhere.

[@iKNITS]

Hey, it’s a suggested size US 9 needle for the yarn: www.michaels.com/lion-brand-heartland-yarn/10287494.html?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_Shopping_US_N_Knitting%26Crochet_Yarn_N_N_N-_-&Kenshoo_ida=&gclid=CjwKCAiA_MPuBRB5EiwAHTTvMQB7DAky8Svuvzea3nRhNf1Xtf9dfP4u0xxsB67J5Du2F1ztsz-5ARoCI-wQAvD_BwE

[@leamuhlbauer6811]

@@iKNITS Thank you!

[@gabbyferreira4786]

You say you used a size 7 4.5, why do I find it so small ? Will it get bigger?? I was using a 6.0 till I realized I was using the wrong size , need help please

[@irisdiers1354]

Can you please show me a easier way to cast on tryed can't get it right

[@menahomberg]

Thank you for sharing this. I made one too. The pattern was so simple to follow. I did the provisional cast on that was required and it turned out pretty much the same as yours.

[@stephanieboshnack6100]

this cast on with the yellow yarn I tried 10 times to hard for me ….can I do without it and just do what you are doing without this cast on

[@iKNITS]

Yes you can. Or you can look up the crochet way to do it...might be easier for you.

[@MrsMack-bw5qd]

I just finished and I love my beanie

[@rosied5839]

What color is your hat? I see it's Lionbrand but is it one of the tweeds?

[@iKNITS]

Hey, I have all the materials listed on my blog but it's the tweed glacier bay

[@ducklinz]

After you knot your elastic, what do you do with your tail of yarn that you cut?

[@iKNITS]

You weave your tail like I show at 18:08

[@ducklinz]

Thank you!

[@91Sentinel]

Can anyone speak to the size of this beanie? Is 86 stitches too tight? Or is it just right??

[@loving110995]

It depends on head size really.. I can say for my almost 3 year old I casted on 72 sts. Using a worsted weight yarn and a 4-4.5mm 86 should be large enough for most heads.. you can always increase the number of stitches by 2 as needed. It would change how you decrease the hat though. You may end up with extra sts or needing to make an extra row of decreases

[@kayd5605]

Love this hat style!!

[@tlneill]

So, has anyone measured the height this hat should be for a messy bun? I've made this hat several times for adults and baby but I've not tried the messy bun just yet. And I'm wondering if the knot in that elastic can come undone easily? That would worry me.

[@iKNITS]

I just made it the same as the regular beanie, but put the elastic through instead and that worked perfectly. Mine hadn’t come undone, so just make sure to tighten it real good.

[@Michael-it9iw]

What size fur Pom Pom did you use?

[@erinvittoriamusic]

If I use a size 8 needle will it make a HUGE difference in the end result? I usually like my beanies a bit looser because I don't like them pushing my curls/waves down..and I don't have a size 7 🙁

[@iKNITS]

Erin Vittoria you can try it and see, it will probably make it an inch or so bigger is my prediction.

[@iKNITS]

Let me know if you do and how it turns out!

[@darlenerothenay6251]

Thank you for an absolutely fabulous video!

[@jodyst.louis-smith5194]

how many stitches should I cast on for a toddlers beanie ... ?

[@iKNITS]

Jody St.Louis-Smith not sure, maybe 10-15 less sts?

[@ndianne88]

Do you think this could ve done with straight needles?

[@iKNITS]

Ndianne Lo yes, you’d have a seam though and it would just be a whole lot easier to do it with circular needles

[@kylasmart8278]

Does anyone have a gauge for this pattern? Mine keeps coming out too big. I'll try going down a couple needle sizes, but having a gauge for this pattern would be great!

[@cameronrowell192]

I used a size 6 needle and it turned out fine.

[@maureenlewicki437]

Kyla Smart I used a #7 and got about 16 stitches to the inch. What it was supposed to be for the hat I don’t know but The circumference of the hat for me was 17 inches so I think I could have gone up to an 8??

[@antoniahall7507]

Awesome! Great instruction! Thank you!

[@bessiegillard3913]

Please advise! I need your help! Do know what kind of fabric paint is being used on the CC skull caps? To give the sample metallic look on the hats

[@christinacruden886]

Christine. Is there an easy way to count your stitches, after you cast them on? Thank you. ❤️

[@nepe8176]

Add a marker after every 10 or 20 stitches.

[@neelie5182]

I have a big head lol what is the head measurement on it :) thank you :)

[@iKNITS]

I am not sure. I believe it says so in the pattern though...

[@33squrl]

Thank you for this video! I found the pattern before the video and was so confused - new to knitting - but your video cleared everything up. Well almost everything. I'm a little confused about the stitch marker... Why was your last stitch AFTER the stitch marker? I would have thought the last stitch would have been the one right before you reached the marker since the marker went on top of it in the beginning. Is the last stitch always after the marker on every row?

[@iKNITS]

squrl33 you’re welcome! I counted wrong and needed to switch it to the other side. It’s usually before, no worries!

[@33squrl]

iKNITS that makes sense. Thank you!

[@mayraoliva6076]

Hola!! Me encanta todo lo que haces❤ espero que te acuerdes de tus fans latinas y puedas poner traduccion a tus videos x favor😘

[@jozybetancourt4736]

Is there a messy bun pattern for this type of beanie?

[@iKNITS]

Jozy Betancourt yup, on the written pattern and I show you how to make it messy at the end of the video 😘

[@jozybetancourt4736]

Thank you! I realized after I ended up watching the video. Love all your videos ❤️ you make knitting so easy for beginners ☺️

[@Laundrey1]

Suuuuuper easy way to cast on. After that, not at all. I found it difficult and too tight. Not sure I understood it fully and I kept loosing the “stitches” as I tried to do my first round of knit and purl. :/

[@chapmak1000]

Great tutorial

[@deejbee9139]

Omg, I love your video. Thanks.

[@chey-nanners5799]

Is the twisted rib necessary? Can I just do K1P1? Idk why but it’s so hard for me to do lol 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Hailey-bz2ym]

Cheyenne Thatcher it isn’t necessary but just has a different look

[@deejbee9139]

Cheyenne Thatcher I did 1X1 rib. Looks fine.

[@Chipadoodle1116]

How do we make this one size bigger?

[@iKNITS]

Chipadoodle1116 bigger than an adult size? You would go up a size needle and/or use thicker yarn

[@Chipadoodle1116]

iKNITS yes, I have just made the standard size and it fits me perfect! I want to make one for my brother as well but I think it will be too tight. Would there be much of a difference with bigger needles/yarn?

[@TJazzie26]

Can I knit this with DPN?

[@loving110995]

Anything you knit in the round can be made with DPN or circular needles .. dpn can be a little more of a hassle if you have alot of stitches but some people prefer dpns

[@lenamaurice5170]

Could you make this hat in crochet?

[@iKNITS]

I believe there is a pattern for a similar crochet hat. I would google cc beanie in crochet and see what you find. But you should try this knitted one! It's so fun to make!

[@lenamaurice5170]

Ok I'll search around for one. I wish I knew how to knit 😏

[@deejbee9139]

Mock messy bun hat by jessi hoizapple

[@mayrapuente3881]

Love it!

[@Rennagayle]

Wow, that is almost magical, thanks!

[@iKNITS]

Renna Hanlon ☺️ it’s such a cute pattern!

[@mollywhitaker556]

Can anyone tell me me if this will fit a 5 year old please?

[@iKNITS]

It’ll be too big. CO less sts to fit a child

[@mollywhitaker556]

@@iKNITS Thank you.

[@lorettajackson4053]

Love this!!!

[@lauralane9272]

This is so helpful. Thank you!

[@yeseval6149]

Well explained !! Thank you so much

[@roxannewest4296]

I just made this and it’s awesome but it so so big! Why would it have come out so big I did it all right! Well I think I do

[@iKNITS]

Roxanne West I’m sorry! It’s because we all knit differently. Some knit tight and some knit loose. If you knit a gauge swatch before you make it, then you can compare your swatch measurements to the designers and see if you need to go up or down a needle size, or different size yarn.

[@nsartain8129]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I think I can do this!

[@carmenclaude3884]

Love it 👍👍

[@hanahharris9578]

I made this hat. Mine came out very large. I am not sure what I did wrong.

[@osnapibinsmoking]

Go down a needle size or 2. I have to do this for everything I knit.

[@roxannewest4296]

I also just made this fallowed everything and mine is massive! Not sure why it’s so big! It fits my husband

[@alexandriasummers9341]

Great video. Thanks

[@iKNITS]

Alexandria Summers you’re welcome! I’m glad you like it 😊

[@terramiller2468]

No it's called the fisherman stitch

[@justindinh9322]

My Purls aren’t looking like hers

[@iKNITS]

Justin Dinh oh no, what are they looking like?

[@MrsMack-bw5qd]

That is a hard looking cast on. I'm still a beginner I've never saw this method before

[@maryamal-riyami9131]

You so cute.😥😥 i like it

[@e.selenophile]

It’s Harddddd😭💔

[@PH-ql2vh]

Don't fret! It's hard for many when you're trying something new but keep at it, you'll get it. Here's a tip: try a larger size yarn and needle - like a chunky 5. You'll be able to see your work better and handle the needles easier. Hope this helps. Good luck!

[@mariemilia4127]

The join in the round does not look good!!

[@iKNITS]

Mine or yours?

[@mariemilia4127]

Mine!! I usually join then begin my round. By just continuing to work in the round I had a huge gap.

[@iKNITS]

Marie Milia if mine looks more of a gap then I’d like, when I’ve finished knitting, I weave my end where it tightens that gap and looks invisible. But there are other ways to do it that good as well. What’s your favorite way to join in the round?

[@tlneill]

Look up invisible join by new stitch a day.

[@akirahpagan6052]

The title reminds me of Billie Eilish