I've made four of these, but would like to knit a couple more. Or not. It would be fun to do something else! Still, I am happy with the way the hats turned out. The colors of the Noro really stand out against the solid stripes (Cascade 220). I knit the hat per the directions, except I did a longtail cast-on, which seems to be plenty stretchy. The pattern calls for a tubular cast-on, but I'm devoted to the longtail. It's always worked for me.
How are you doing on your holiday knitting?
I love long tail, too, but I love a stretchier version of the long tail cast on even more:
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It has just one extra step than the long tail and really makes a difference on edges that can be too tight, like mitts or socks.
Great-looking hat! I'm churning out a bunch of hats, too. Nice and quick!
it's a great pattern, esp for guys - and making repeats is a good way to churn them out! I've never mastered any cast on other than the cable method, which doesn't suit everything, but that's what I know I guess. I'm always admiring other people's range of knowledge, but I'm a creature of habit too!
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