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Posted: Nov 20 2008 at 9:37pm | IP Logged Quote BrendaPeter

I love the cute crochetted hats Charlotte has posted on her blog. Could someone please tell me how to adjust for size on those hats so that I can make smaller ones for my daughters? Would I just use a smaller hook?

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Posted: Nov 20 2008 at 9:48pm | IP Logged Quote asplendidtime

Yes definitely you can use a smaller hook. Then you could also experiment with using a different weight of yarn, for example if they use worsted you could use a sport weight. Here's a pic of some teddy bears I made last year, they were all done with the same pattern, but I used a chunky weight yarn and a larger hook and the teddy was quite a lot larger which was just neat.

Not sure if you care to see a pic, but the teddy at the back that looks dark brown is the one, the blue one I propped up. Teddy Bears

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Posted: Nov 21 2008 at 9:32am | IP Logged Quote Sarah M

I love those teddies, Rebecca. Could you share the pattern by any chance?
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Posted: Nov 21 2008 at 9:34am | IP Logged Quote Sarah M

Also....those hats aare adorable. Where did you find the pattern, Brenda?
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Posted: Nov 22 2008 at 7:30am | IP Logged Quote BrendaPeter

Thanks so much Rebecca! Looks like I'm on the right path.

Sarah, Charlotte's the great detective. There's quite a collection of hats there!

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Posted: Nov 22 2008 at 2:24pm | IP Logged Quote Matilda

Hi,
I missed this post Brenda or I would have responded earlier. A smaller hook would make a smaller hat. Most of the yarns I used were already thinner than worsted weight (like a Baby Soft weight) so I don't think that would make as much of a difference. I made a smaller one for my one year old niece by using a G hook and eliminating a few of the repeated rows. PM me if you need more details.



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Posted: Nov 24 2008 at 9:01am | IP Logged Quote asplendidtime

The crocheted version is found Becky's Bear and the Knitted Bear is found there.

They are fun and quick to make, I made one for each of my dc last Christmas and they are very treasured and beloved.



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