Knitting Tutorial - Double Thick Cuff Hat

[@WATCH1NGYOU]

I've watched quite a few of your videos and I have to say, the production value is really top-notch. You are friendly and encouraging WITHOUT a lot of unnecessary chit-chat. I love that you get right to the topic at hand. Yours are now my go-to videos for new techniques and refreshers on old ones. Thank you!!

[@sydnebergey84]

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[@sydnebergey84]

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[@eliedgecomb4903]

Mine too. I come back every time I need to remember how to do Kitchener stitch!

[@simsamsammie]

I'm knitting this pattern for the third time this year. My favorite hat to knit as a gift, especially for men

[@Cindy1956ful]

Hey thanks! I was one of those who hated DP needles and only used circulars. After your comments, I bought a set and tried again. I find it very relaxing and enjoy not having to deal with the twisting cord. I think my problem was that I tried them years ago when I first started knitting. My tension was too loose so the needles kept falling out and rolling on the floor. I kept getting ladders also. After using circulars, I’ve learned how to close the gaps. No ladders at all with these new DPs! I bought more of them! Thanks for encouraging me to try again!

[@auntyJanette]

Finished this hat for my grandson. Used Worsted. Made a lovely hat with a warm double edge. Perfect for our Canadian winter that started a week ago lol. First time using a provisional cast on and I loved it. My son saw the hat I made for his son and I now have a a joyful list of hat seekers. Thank you Staci.

[@robinspicher2924]

I am watching you tutorial for about the 20th time. Just because I am very excited about making one. You talk about dpn's. I prefer to use dpn's but I also want to get comfortable with the circular needles. Also, I had cancer about 10 years ago and had some chemo hats that were very itchy, nice soft yarn is very important to me. Thanks for the pattern. Robin

[@lazyorbit86]

I love watching your videos, you don't waste time talking about irrelevant stuff and the instructions are short, concise and clear. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@jctravelhigh]

Thank you so much for another wonderful video explaining how to create a double cuff. You add just the right amount of instructions to make it understandable and are well prepared to show all the different steps in the process. You are appreciated.

[@katsknitsnc]

Just finished my first hat using this pattern and I love it! So soft and stretchy. Fun to make.

[@lcron5023]

When I get stuck on a project, you are alway there to bail me out! Thanks for sharing - your videos are always so easy to understand!

[@BlueMoiraine]

soooo true! She's my reference when I try new stitches and techniques! Took me forever to understand the twisted Russian cast-on! loll

[@erynhepler845]

I thank the Lord for you and your videos! I’m a new knitter, constantly getting stuck on patterns and this just gave me tons of hope and help❤️❤️❤️

[@ginafarokhmanesh3821]

Thank you for your tutorials. They are always timely, easy to understand and interesting! I am currently working on hats for my grandkids, so I'm trying this on one for the first time. You are much appreciated, a natural born teacher!💖👍🧶

[@22Tya]

Once again you have made me want to drop my current wip and start on this project.I can not wait until after the holidays when I can knit something for ME! Thanks Staci, you are the best

[@verypinkknits]

So sweet...this pattern isn't going anywhere. :) Finish what you're knitting, and this pattern will be waiting for you to knit next.

[@theresafinn4257]

I appreciated your discussion on the two types of yarn and their effects on the finished hat.

[@kathykempema1549]

I just received my poms from FFFabuknits, and they are wonderful! Great service, quality, and pricing! Can’t wait to get started! Glad I ordered them a couple weeks ago from your “attaching a Pom Pom” video because I’ll bet she gets swamped with orders now!!

[@conniekrick4447]

Thank you so much for this generous gift, Staci! I love your enthusiasm, and always appreciate the little tricks that you share and the clarity with which you explain things.

[@jkucin]

I also have to say you are hilarious! “Somebody find me something pointy on this table...oh, a knitting needle”. I’m still giggling about it. I even played it for my husband to enjoy.

[@holiday-td6hx]

I love Staci's videos....she's amazing. I refer her to every knitter no matter what the skill level I know! I wished I'd found her "sooner" than a did.(I found her about 3-4 yrs ago I think!)

[@Soopknits]

I always considered whether I should attach pompom or not because of the washing of hat. Thank you so much your helpful tips.

[@siyaz]

I wish there was an option to give you 10 thumbs up for this tutorial, Staci! Thank you for this wonderfully well-timed and generous gift. Merry Christmas to you!

[@batya7]

Staci, it's still Chanukah when you put this out. Thanks for the Chanukah present!

[@MamaKath74]

Thank you so much. I am finally successfully knitting the February Hat and this video was perfect for knitting to cuff together.

[@legologo19]

Thank you. I just finished my trial. My knit hat is veririm beatiful.your video helpful very much...

[@cheryloverbay3779]

Thanks for that extra tidbit about tightening up the purl stitch on the 2 by 2 ribbing! You have been so helpful with all your videos Greatly appreciated😀

[@mamacamano7507]

Thank you for sharing this great technique and pattern. I have already made 3 of these for my 2 sons and my hubby. They love their hats and already asked for more in different colors 😊

[@katydid5088]

My dad and grandpa loved this hat. My grandma's want one now. (I made them cowls this year).

[@jackiewalsh3869]

Knitted your double cuff hat in Capra and I absolutely love it. 💗

[@viviagrey9938]

I know exactly what you mean about double pointed needles! When the magic loop became popular I was into it, but these last 3 years I went back to dpns. I love them too much and I want them in every type, Cubics are my favourites right now. Magic loop is all right for sweaters, and that’s that.

[@jtkostick]

Thank you for the present! Happy Holidays to you and your family. Love all that you do for the knitting community.🎁

[@GaminGawdess]

Ohhhh... looks warm and super toasty. You and your crew are fab!!! Thannnnk you!!!!!

[@patticarpenter4382]

Thank you so much for the gift of the free pattern and for your generosity all year long with your videos and your enthusiasm. I wish that I could give you a holiday gift, but I will give the gift of my feedback through these comments. Merry Christmas!

[@liliabellafiori4790]

Thank you! I love the two-toned look, and it was helpful to see multiple color schemes to get an idea of how different colors will look together. You are the best! I have learned so much from you. You also helped me get over my fear of DPNs, and I agree - they are fun to knit with! Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤

[@lesliewiberg2604]

Thanks for the great pattern. I have several kids who need a double brim (they live in Montana!). BTW, I love double-points also! I love the way they work, feel and sound. My husband is amazed every time I use them! He's an software engineer and he thinks I am a genius. Lol

[@taniagolubchik7836]

This is an amazing idea for a hat.. Can't believe there's no baby size.. It's perfect for new borns - no seems and no cast on edge, all soft and fluffy on the little angel's head...

[@megannone1022]

Thank you for giving me an excuse to buy more yarn!

[@baylah4952]

Megan None You mean you need an excuse? 😉

[@auroranite]

I’ve made many of these hats and everyone loves’em! Tks for this great pattern and tutorials👍

[@VichyGlitterGun]

As soon as I’m done knitting one of the socks I’ve been watching you knit I’m going to take on this challenge! Thank you for these amazing guides 🙏🏻✨

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Love this hat and I love the Pom attached with a button. Such a great idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@lynnetteridley9384]

I love, love, love this hat pattern! It is so super soft and stretchy and comfy! I will be making many. Thank you!

[@helena.3472]

Thank you for gifts of shared skill and hat pattern. ☺️

[@sirgnome1114]

great....thorough tutorial....guess what I will be knitting today.. Just finished a beanie with straight needles....now I have to sew the edge up....we'll see! Thanks...happy knitting!

[@annesfeltedfriends]

I just did my first provisional cast on, thanks to you. Merry Christmas!

[@maire4715]

love this! I can use my stash & leftovers to make loads & have them as last minute presents :) thank you, I find so much inspiration from your videos

[@elisabethclancy3949]

I am going to try to do this hat today . Thank you for sharing and teaching me .

[@jeanmorin895]

I am currently in the middle of knit hats for Christmas. I will try this pattern. Thank you. Happy holidays.

[@mjm3852]

Thank you for this tutorial! I combined this with your tutorial on Helix knitting a hat and my first try was a success (at least in my mind). Love your videos and they are my #1 go to for help.

[@2008codee]

Hello Stacy, I love your tutorial videos. My ribbing in rounds tend to be biased. How do I correct it? Thanks

[@jkucin]

Thank you for this free pattern!

[@Belladonna1894]

This is a wonderful hat! I won’t use any other brim! I’m working on my second one and this time my provisional cast on isn’t coming off nicely. It’s wrapped around the first leg of the “v” and I have to pull it out, if that makes any sense. I’m not sure what I did wrong this time.

[@jamiepool3128]

Thank you for the wonderful Christmas gift! The button idea is genius!! Always making my family and friends new hats this time of year to go with the cold weather! Merry Christmas and God bless!!

[@marnelemke3410]

Thank you for the pattern. You made the provisional cast on look so easy, it didn't only look easy it was easy!! thank you

[@johoppin7560]

How sweet of you to give us an early Christmas present! Love it🤗

[@BannanaOnFloor]

Im doing this for all my cuffs from now on!

[@sharondelrio8791]

A great tutorial and a lovely pattern thank you very much there will be a few people getting lovely hats this Christmas

[@PattymacMakes]

I just love it so much!! That pom pom method is sheer genius. Thank you for sharing!

[@jillmorgensen2849]

I love this pattern! Is there any way to make a children's version? How would I subtract cast on numbers and would I do the cuff a little smaller?

[@Melanie-yj8hs]

Thank you for this gift. ❤

[@knitballsoffire3231]

thank you for this pattern! I absolutely love the part where you "unzip" the provisional cast on! So satisfying!

[@PCVKnits]

OMG, working on a sweater with the KnitPicks Capra. I LOVE this yarn. Now I hope I have enough left over to make this cute hat. Thanks Staci!

[@elforguson8806]

Thanks for the Holiday present! I see that your loving your Ginger needle. best of the Holiday Season to you!

[@liz2764]

Ooooo weee!! I can not wait to make this pattern! THANK YOU!!

[@hojomomma2319]

What kind and perfect Christmas gift. Thanks, Staci!

[@kathhollandful]

Of course it was a brilliant tutorial. They always are! x

[@wuthluis]

Dear Staci, Thanks for the Christmas present and the amazing tutorials!!

[@susanpeterson9947]

Great pattern, thanks! I, too, enjoy working with dpns. Learned as a newbie many, many years ago and have no problem with “all those needle ends” which seem to bother so many people. Merry Christmas, Staci !!

[@1dovesgirl554]

Thank you for the free pattern to this cozy hat! Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

[@beadyarngal83]

Thanks for the awesome pattern! Happy Holidays and may your holidays be full of love and happiness!!

[@purrlgurrl3061]

Thanks for the pretty hat pattern and your excellent video. Have a wonderful holiday.

[@cheriethompson2266]

Hi Stacy, I was listening to your podcast and you were talking about the tendonitis one can get from knitting. As a constant knitter I won’t stop knitting to rest. I have found several things that can help if done the instant you notice it coming on. Massage your arms and hands your self using a roller type utensil. if you use the eraser end of a pencil or your finger find the most painful spot and place hard pressure (the most you can stand) press in that one spot and don’t move it until the pain lessens. Then find a new spot and repeat. Soak your arm or entire body in epsom salt. Repeat every day or give up and have a massage work on you. Sometimes it can be up your neck, and shoulder blades. All those muscles are attached. Also stop holding your phone or iPad while you play games. There are many lotions that can help as well, bengay or theraworx relief are two I go to. Lastly, change up the needles your using or sit in a different chair.

[@Cyortonic]

I really like your tutorials. They're always explained very well and show everything I need for a project.

[@johansson8803]

Thank you for this tutorial and pattern. I’m on my 3rd hat now. I am wondering how to “downsize” to a child size. What is the best way to figure out how to decrease the number of stitches using the same yarn to achieve a smaller size hat?

[@ayatullahhassan392]

your work always amazes me ... so neat and the co-ordination between the colors is lovely .. you ave a nice taste

[@diannariley8430]

After I'm back from Florida, this will be my next project! Thnx Staci for this wonderful tutorial!

[@dianelap67]

Thank You Tracy and I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas! I'm into socks this year got your pattern and will take your advice and start with worsted weight first, as for the hat I will knit this for myself this weekend! It's going to be way below zero over here in Quebec. Forgot to say hats are beautiful...

[@susanvanvleck3957]

Oh yay! I've got to try this cuff! Thanks Staci!

[@auntyJanette]

Working on second hat and when I reached the last 4 stitches of joining the rib together I discovered the cast on had unraveled down about two or three rows. I cobbled it together and it is satisfactory but I’d love you to tell me what I did wrong. Provisional cast on error? Also, how would I correct the problem of the cast on unravel if it ever happens again? Thanks Staci. Your tutorials are helping me become a much more adventurous knitter.

[@claudiasolomon2108]

Love your tutorials, how do I get the pattern for the old hat you made years ago with no brim and the edge rolls a bit

[@alark2213]

I absolutely love this hat pattern! Thank you so much for all of your knitting guidance and instruction, it’s top-notch! Happy holidays!

[@ruthzerbe3960]

Thank You for the free pattern and video tutorial. I like the idea of using a button when attaching the pom pom. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 😀

[@pearlwhyte6770]

Really do enjoy you help. My top go to

[@afghanbunny1]

Cute, simple hat and I DO want to do that cuff, but I promised myself that the next thing I knit will be a fair isle hat! Is there anything special that I need to know before I consider just slapping this cuff on a pattern for a Fair Isle hat?

[@kathyalexander7522]

I really love this free hat pattern. I think this is the hat that I'm going to knit up for my Hanna. My daughter.

[@bananapeaches6370]

I’ve been watching your videos for seven years and love that I still am learning new techniques. I’m going to try this cast on for some socks . (Heidi not Jaana)

[@annesfeltedfriends]

Very nice idea, the double cuff! Will definitely try this. And the button idea is great too! Happy Holidays!

[@procastonknitter]

Awwwww!!!! Thank you, Staci! You’re soooo nice and thoughtful to all of us viewers. Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to you, too.

[@chrissymorin]

Thank you for the lovely pressie, Stacy! Happy holidays to you!

[@maritzadavies7006]

What size needle should I use for the hat knitted with the worsted yarn? Love your explanations

[@brendamccowen526]

fantastic ! staci love your channel and designs ive been looking for a hat pattern that keeps me warm and you nailed it thank you brenda xx

[@amyahdocq8835]

I LOVE it Stacy... thank you for this beautiful gift and this video ... wish you and everybody and wonderful Christmass and that the New Year bring all sorts of Joy and Happinesses.

[@lynnesmith6827]

Thanks so much Staci for the great pattern; I love hats with a double thick cuff and look forward to knitting several of them!

[@tama62]

Thank you very much. Happy holidays!

[@nancysplan1916]

Really love your pattern and the double cuff. Thank you Staci! Your video was wonderful!

[@waitforkait]

you are the BEST, staci! I can’t tell you how many times your videos have saved my life while knitting (just earlier today, I successfully turned the heel on the first sock I’ve ever made thanks to you)!! I can’t wait to make this hat 😊

[@americanrefugee6756]

Finished mine last night! I love it!

[@dufocar566]

Will make this for Christmas, and thanks for the great idea for the pompom.

[@diane6535]

Thank you Staci! I have been wanting to try this double cuff on a hat since you posted the video on it a while back - this will make a perfect Christmas gift for my sister!

[@annesfeltedfriends]

This is such a great pattern! I have knitted this many times. Thank you. 🥰

[@joannsteinly5325]

This is a really cool pattern! Thanks for the pattern and the great instructions! Happy Holidays!

[@carolgarringer4786]

Thank you! I have some DK waiting to be used.

[@kjrussell8831]

After watching Knitting Around with Elizabeth Zimmmermann and Meg Swanson, I realized I had been holding the DPNs incorrectly so they were poking me. I haven’t tried using them yet so I hope the experience will be more comfortable. I hope the pattern is still free because I was still recovering from a fall on my left hand and arm in the 4th week after major surgery, when you posted this video. Thankfully, the X-rays didn’t show fractures. It is just severely bruised and has reactivated arthritic pain. 5 weeks later I’m still struggling to do anything with my left arm which has overworked my right hand causing arthritic pain in that hand. In spite of using the Portuguese Knitting method my hands tire quickly. My daughter requested a messy bun slouchy hat for her and a hat for my granddaughter to include a pompom so your pattern would be great.

[@andreasanford8814]

Thank you Staci. I think I originally watched this almost a year ago and am finally going to use this cuff technique. I will need to learn the crochet chain. I am going to try only knitting the first half of the cuff without ribbing so that I can duplicate stitch a word on that part. But, now that I'm thinking about it I probably need to purl all of those rows so that the knit side shows out when folding it? I am considering doing one row at the fold opposite (so that would be knitting) to make the fold better before starting the second half of the cuff in 2 by 2 ribbing.

[@tinajeneson2111]

Thanks for the early xmas present. Happy holidays from the uk