I have been so anxious to knit the Hat & Neckwarmer I got as a gift for my subscription to Rowan. It’s finally finished! And I love it. I tweaked it a little bit and next time I make it I’ll tweak it even more. But you learn as you go, right? 😀
Here’s how I changed the pattern and what I would do next time:
- Use less stitches – about 20 sts less than the pattern (this yarn is stretchy so it allows for a smaller circumference) It is quite big at the moment as a hat so definitely less stitches next time. As a neckwarmer it sits ok.
- I used circular needles instead of straight needles because I don’t like having an edge on my hats.
- Using circular needles saves yarn too
- Instead of a ribbon I made an i-cord with the leftover yarn and crochet flowers to attach to the cord.
Here’s a link to the Ravelry pattern from Rowan.
Funky Air Bear 
LOVE it!
Thank you 🙂
Convertible patterns are always interesting and yours looks lovely. This looks like something my mom would love to get as a surprise. Classy and practical!
It’s so warm and cosy. I am thinking of making one for my mom too 😀
I like it as a neck warmer. It’s cool that it can change into a hat, but I don’t know if I would wear it that way much. Let us know how the hat wears. 🙂
It’s actually very comfortable. I thought the top would be too heavy but it’s not. It sits really well.
Pretty!
Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous!
Thank you 🙂
What fun pattern! You look adorable wearing cowl/hat! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you 🙂 It is a fun pattern. I agree. And it was so easy to make too.
That looks really cute on you 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Cute! I love the flowers that you added.
Thank you 🙂 Perfect use for leftover yarn 😀