What type of yarn do you like for hats?

General Knitting
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I think I’m going to knit my toddler a hat next, instead of a sweater. :slight_smile: It’s a little simpler and I can get plenty of purling practice that way.

I was just curious, what sort of yarn is everyone’s favorite for hats? The pattern I’m using (Bev’s Really Basic Stretchy Hat) calls for worsted weight 4-ply yarn… any recommendations?

I’m not that fond of the acrylic that I have laying around, color wise. So I’ll probably get something new for this pattern anyhow… would love any suggestions!

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Well since you’re buying, how about cashmerino? Debbie Bliss has a lovely blend. :slight_smile: I could use a couple skeins, no sense in us BOTH ordering…hehe :rofling:

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denise…has that EVER worked yet?

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ugh…what DON’T i like using for hats? well lace weight i guess…lol. i think you could find all sorts of fun things to try and variegated area always my favorite because i can hardly wait to see what it looks like knitted up!!

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kemp, NOPE! But if it does, I’ll let you know. Anything you need? :rofling:

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I love to knit hats with fingering wt & worsted & bulky…most all yarn :wink: and I usually use this hat pattern bc you can easily customize the hat for anyone’s head :wink:

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The owner needs to start paying you for pimpin’ out their site rebecca :roflhard:

(Although that is the one that I plan on using for my son)

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I made a scarf and an adult sized hat out of Plymouth’s Baby Grande Alpaca. It is a little pricey (My LYS sells it for 12.95 a hank), but it only took a little over half a hank for an adult sized hat so you could definitely get 2 kiddie sized hats out of one hank. It is bulky weight and it knitted so fast - I finished it in one afternoon and I am still a very slow beginner. It is incredibly soft and will feel nice where the hat touches ears or face.

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LOL, that is so true! But, if it works, I gotta pass it on :wink: I love customizable patterns, I find 'em, use 'em…pass 'em on :wink:

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knitpicks merino style works for me!!! I use a double strand.

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I have very short hair so my ears always touch my hats as does the back of my neck. So I like to have really soft yarn. I just made some in Merino ever so soft yummy rasberry with a nice cable that was worked around the bottom. I love the way it feels on my ears and neck. I don’t like working with much acrylic unless it is super super soft and usually has some nylon or cotton worked into it. It just feels icky next to my skin.