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Shape a hat

In this DROPS video we show how to shape a hat. Place it in water when finished and pull it over a plate. Leave to dry on plate. Repeat the process when it has been washed.

To see a pattern with this technique, see: DROPS 150-47

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 150-47

DROPS 150-47
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Video #525, listed in: Other techniques, Block & Shape

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Country flag Azam wrote:

Can you put a hat tutorial video?

27.01.2023 - 22:36

Country flag Azam wrote:

Can you put a hat tutorial video?

27.01.2023 - 22:34

Country flag Valérie wrote:

Bonjour, j'ai utilisé cette méthode pour le bonnet midnight boheme. Cela a bien fonctionné, malheureusement le bonnet qui me tenait très bien au niveau du front se retrouve sur mon nez. Est-ce normal ? Quelle dimension d'assiette faut-il prendre ?

05.10.2017 - 12:00

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Valérie, le diamètre de l'assiette doit correspondre à la partie la plus large du bonnet, ainsi, la partie bordure n'est pas étirée (comme on le voit dans la vidéo). Bon tricot!

06.10.2017 - 09:36

Country flag Judith wrote:

Superb! So simple and such a fine finish transforming hand knit to quality handmade. Perfect timing too as I'm blocking a knitted hat today. I love everything about your site .... you have made me a better knitter:-)

24.08.2015 - 08:25

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