Rachel in KY Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Someone wants me to knit her a hat that looks like this: http://presentsknits.blogspot.com/2007/11/slouchy.html. She picked out Hobby Lobby yarn (I Love This Yarn!) that says it's a #4 medium weight and takes size 8 needles. So how do I convert this pattern? Can I double the yarn? Should I just look for a comparable yarn in a heavier weight? And what does "M1" mean? I don't know what my favorite increase is! Um...Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in the NH Woods Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Someone wants me to knit her a hat that looks like this: http://presentsknits.blogspot.com/2007/11/slouchy.html. She picked out Hobby Lobby yarn (I Love This Yarn!) that says it's a #4 medium weight and takes size 8 needles. So how do I convert this pattern? Can I double the yarn? Should I just look for a comparable yarn in a heavier weight? And what does "M1" mean? I don't know what my favorite increase is! Um...Thanks! I'll give it a shot... The yarn used on the picture you linked is very chunky yarn. You could try using two strands of your yarn held together, but you should definitely knit a gauge swatch while holding two strands together on size 13 needles to see if you can get close to her gauge. If not, I would probably choose another yarn. In terms of your "M 1" or "Make 1", I would just do a google search on increases while knitting. I'm thinking a simple "yarnover" would work, or a "bar" increase, but a search will reveal other choices for you. Good luck! Edited March 31, 2009 by Cindy in the NH Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmy Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 M1 means to "make one" new stitch. My favorite method of making a new stitch is to knit into the front and back of one stitch (for example). A yarnover is another option. There are probably more lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 M1 means to "make one" new stitch. My favorite method of making a new stitch is to knit into the front and back of one stitch (for example). That's my preferred method as well. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 M1 means to "make one" new stitch. My favorite method of making a new stitch is to knit into the front and back of one stitch (for example). A yarnover is another option. There are probably more lol. Me three for favorite method. A yarnover may leave a hole in your fabric. Here's a website that may help with techniques and terminology: http://www.knittinghelp.com/ And I second the swatching. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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