Let’s Try That Again
Over the last few days I made what I hoped would be a poufy hat. Before doing this I analyzed patterns for several other poufy hats to determine the general methods for creating pouf and to get a sense of acceptable pouf proportions. Following these guidelines, I knit the hat. Somewhere along the way something went horribly horribly awry. Either I was wrong about the potential for me to look reasonably non-dorky in poufy hats, or I totally forgot how to make shapes from knitted fabric, or (and I’m hoping it’s this last one) blocking poufy hats is a bit of an art form and takes some practice. I’m going to try reblocking this today and see if I can end up with something that looks more like a dashing hat and less like a vicious jellyfish attack. I have my doubts, but I will report back with the verdict at some point.
I usually block slouchy berets by putting a dinner plate inside, and then prop the bottom (brim side) on top of a drinking glass to keep the brim hanging down. After it dries, the stiffness of the plate shape goes away, and the slouch is just right. Good luck with that!
Boy, am I ever glad I swallowed my tea before I read “less like a vicious jellyfish attack”, or I would’ve spit it all over my monitor!
You have such a way with words…thanks for the laugh!
Oh, “vicious jellyfish attack” pretty well did it for me too! I’ve had hats just like that. Umhmm.