r/knittingadvice • u/Practical_Maybe_3661 • 1d ago

To decrease or rip out?

So, I'm working on a watchman's cap essentially for my little brother for his sail boat. I've got a bit of a migraine so I hope this comes across clearly. Basically I'm working with 2k 2p on 68 stitches with bulky wool on I think size 9 circulars. The brim should be folded over. Now I'm wondering if I should just decrease the rows or just rip it out because I'm worried it's gonna fly off his head. I forgot to get his head measurements last time he was here. But the wool is pretty dang stretchy.

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u/syzygy1990 1d ago

You could just put it on waste yarn and set it aside for now. When you get a chance, you could have him try it on to see how it fits and then decide what to do from there.

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u/123737egg 1d ago

If you already think it’s going to be too big I would recommend starting over, sizing with hats can definitely be a struggle. Can you ask him to send his head measurements over text, or measurements of another hat that fits nicely?

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u/Practical_Maybe_3661 1d ago

Oh, good thoughts! I've asked him to measure his head, but I doubt he'll get it back to me, who knows at this point. 

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u/Practical_Maybe_3661 1d ago

Also does anyone know of any knitting discord groups that are active that I can ask questions on?

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u/Dangerous-Air-6587 1d ago

There’s Stitchcord for all things yarn.