🧶 The full pattern is available on my blog: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/how-to-knit-a-hat/ ☕️ Support my work and become a patron: www.patreon.com/nimbleneedlez 🧑‍🎓Free knitting school: nimble-needles.com/learn-to-knit-for-beginners/ 🧶 My knitting tools: nimble-needles.com/wool-and-tools/my-knitting-toolkit-essential-items-i-need-for-every-project/ 👕 More patterns: nimble-needles.com/free-knitting-patterns/ 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/nimbleneedlez/ And feel free to comment any time if you have a question. No need to be shy! :)

This tutorial was a serious rollercoaster of emotions. 1: Yes, I can do it. Let's start... oh, I have the wrong kneedles, let's do it anyway. 2: Wow I need to learn the magic loop. I can't do it, too difficult. This guy doesn't seem to explain it too clearly. 3: I cannot do it. 4: Ok the new kneedles arrived and I can learn the magic loop technique. 5: Too difficult, I give up. 6: Wait a minute I got this! Yes I can do it! He is brilliant! 7: SSK? What's that?? 8: OOOOOOOOH, nice. 9: Saw the tutorial 155 times. I can finish this hat. ........... Finished 2 hats in a week, subscribed to Norman's channel, opened a Church to praise him. Now I adore him.

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. What a journey. Glad u persisted. In the beginning, that's all it takes...and later on it just gets smoother 🥰🧶

@windyrainStorm

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha you summarize what I felt whenever I wanted to learn how to knit. I still haven't started a project like this, but now I will start again 😂😂

I really appreciate how in-depth your tutorials are! I'm a beginner knitter and I find myself going through your videos often. Thank you for offering such great content for free!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

sure. my pleasure. gotta pass on all that knowledge to the next generation..and then the next..and the next

@yliberal6355

2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles Absolutely!

@ladydye9881

2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles I need that tape measurer you are using in this video! Where do you purchase that??? That is SO adorable!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

@@ladydye9881 company is called sajou

Norman you are that person I wanted to have in my family or neighborhood who teaches these cherished artforms. I say this because it is unbelievable how much FREE information you have given away. This is such a rare gem in todays world. Not only that, you are such a wonderful wonderful teacher that teaches us the why behind each action. Truly empower your Students. I am much older than you but you have fulfilled my age old dream. God bless and thank you from the bottom of my heart. Vielen lieben Dank!

I've been a casual knitter since I was a kid, but your videos are really helping me to reach the next level, drastically improving my skillset and knowledge. The tubular cast-on for hats is such a game changer! I also appreciate your thoroughness and attention to detail. Thank you so much :D

Popping a stich marker on every 20 stitches when casting on is such a good idea especially for people like myself who have very poor vision. I can't believe that after over 60 years of knitting I never thought of doing that. Even when I started to lose my sight the idea never occurred to me. It will save me a lot of frustrating counting and recounting of stitches. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful beanie pattern and making it so we can easily customise the fit and shape. ❤

I've just finished my hat and I'm very pleased with the way it looks and very pleased that I managed to make it myself. Thank you Norman for showing me how to do it.

I think you have covered all the details including taking breaks. Thanks for this excellent project perfect for gifting.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

oh yeah..hats make excellent gifts and I already got a certain someone lining up for one of these. And breaks are so important, can't mention it often enough ! :)

Great idea to add markers for every 20 sts of cast on. For all the years I've been knitting, I've never done this but rather keep casting on until I think I have enough. Then end up counting and recounting! I'll train myself to do this from now on and I know it will save a ton of time :)

I'm a crocheter who just recently took up knitting again, last time I knit I was 15 years old ,and can't believe how much I forgot. This helps so much. Thank you for helping us beginner or renewed knitters!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

always! :)

I am a beginner knitter and have always wanted to knit a beanie but I am always intimidated by the “difficulties and complexities” of circular needles, using dpn to decrease and just the sheer fear of starting a project which I may abandon later. But whenever I come across your tutorial videos, I gained some confidence in tackling the new project because you make it seemed so simple and doable. Extra plus point is your tutorials are always very clear. Will definitely try this as my first beanie project. Thank you very much for putting these videos for free especially for us beginners who may not want to spent more money buying patterns when we are spending a lot on buying the initial materials.

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

you can do it! go slowly and I'm sure you'll be able to tackle this beanie as well. It's easier than it may look. Maybe you will have to redo the first 10 rows once..but hey..that's what I call a learnin experience

I finished my first hat for my boy, it is not perfect, but I am proud of it and so is he! Thanks for the pattern!

I love your posts, Norman. The style is clear and friendly, I love your calm voice and constant reassurance that doing it another way is FINE, and you give a lot of extra information along the way. I hope you'll do a few more for us intermediate knitters as time goes on. Keep it up, this is great content!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

heh. Yes, I will definitely try to find a balance. I already have a headband pattern here, or mushrooms, that are definitely beyond beginner. And I'll soon do a tutorial on gloves :) and hey...if you have any suggestions/requests, maybe I can put it on the list :)

I was literally JUST going to knit a hat when this video came out… your patterns are always my favorites! So excited to start knitting 😊

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

ha! wonderful. Let me know how it went :)

The hat worked out very well. It is very comfortable. And with the wool I used, it is very warm too. Thank you for the wonderful pattern and marvelous instruction video.

This was a great tutorial for anyone to watch especially a beginner. I'm a very experienced knitter and seeing your explanation will encourage others to have no fear in this small project. Thank you for sharing.

I tried to learn knitting and crocheting years ago as a teen, I couldn’t knit 😅 I wanted to try again so I found your channel from some advice from another crafter. After following your beginner practice video I moved on and tried to make the hat, on the second try I was successful! Now I have to make a scarf to match. Thanks for being so thorough and explain it so well!

Thank you for this tutorial! Sometimes following written instructions is a bit hard, but you show and explain everything really well! Your other videos on casting on, keeping knitting neater et cetera are also very helpful. Thank you for sharing this with the world

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

it's my pleasure, Liza!

I would love to see a tubular cast on tutorial. I’ve been knitting for years and that cast on has always intimidated me!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

I'll see what I can do but as not too many have experess the need i'll probably do it on my second channel

@viviantruong8708

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same request: Could you please do a tutorial on tubular cast-on on your second channel when you get a chance. Thank you Norman!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

@@viviantruong8708 okay, I can try to publish something this weekend.

just watching the intro and im already excited for this! I cannot grasp using dpn's (still a relatively new knitter) yet but have been wanting to knit beanies in the round!! thanks!!

I just started knitting but your work is immaculate. Love watching your videos I just cannot wait to make work like yours very inspiring 😊

I always learn something when I watch your videos! I've been knitting for a while now, but thanks to your videos, I can make my knitting neater. This is the BEST method I have ever seen for a double knitted cast on. I am going to try this har for sure! Stay warm!!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! and please share how it went :)

Thank you so much for your very helpful videos! I only started knitting in January 2023, and with your help I finished some projects, that are even wearable in public!

Beautiful knitting. Plenty of tips and calculations, very helpful.

Thank you for your wonderful videos. Im a crocheter and am so intimidated by knitting but i have used your videos to teach myself how to do it. I love how you are to educational for beginners but still teach us how to make things look nice and well made.

Since I "discovered" Norman, I feel a strong hug every time I tune in! His kindness & generosity goes as far as his EXCELLENT instructions. My knitting is so much more confident and productive..I keep following

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

aww..thank you very much, Sandy, for your kind feedback. It certainly made my day!

Thank you, again! First you taught me socks and now hats. I just finished one for my hubby. I especially love that you teach how to do the math to make it perfect instead of just giving a pattern.

Hi Norman. I’m just starting to learn to knit. This will be my 1st attempt. Thank you!!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow. feel free to comment any time you run into a problem, right?

I fall in love with this pattern from the first time I see it. Thank you for your sharing so detail and friendly❤

Thank you so much for this video! I just finished my first beanie and it turned out perfect. I did almost half of it and realized it was too big and started all over again, and it was waaaay better. With this I learned new techniques and how to read a pattern. Thank you so so much! I’m already planning my next project ❤️

@NimbleNeedles

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Rock on! 🙌

What a timely project along with your excellent tutorial! Thank you so much, Norman! Wow, there are also instructions for knitting a gauge swatch, super!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

yeah..we are expecting the first snow any day now (or never..global warming made things a bit difficult, ha)

I love it! Can't wait to make my own this weekend 😍 thank you so much for this tutorial!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

you are very welcome. and make sure to let me know how it went.

Your views are fabulous... very clear and detailed! Thank you for sharing you expertise.

This is the best knitting tutorial I've ever seen. Thank you so much! ❤

A great hat came out of this tutorial! The instructions on how to adapt the pattern according to your needs were fairly clear. :)

So timely! I planned on doing a hat next! Thank you, thank you. Love all the details you shared!

So amazing that you shared this in depth tutorial with all the details and tricks. Really helpful, even for more experienced knitters. Thanks.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Glad it was helpful even to an experienced knitter

I just wanted to tell you I found this video a year ago, made a hat, and always come back to reference the tubular cast-on. Thank you for the tutorial!

Your detailed instructions and visual are great! Love your videos. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this video and pattern. Very helpful. I will make a hat as soon as I finish some other projects I’m working on.😊❤️

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

no hury, Marilyn, my tutorial will stay put in the meantime :)

Love to see any tutorials you have to offer. Always good to learn something new. You are always very clear in your instructions. 😊❤️

I have found a lot of other knitting tutorials difficult to follow. Yours are the best! I am a brand new knitter and this hat is my very first project. I have started and stopped to unravel a couple of times, but am now 12 cm into it and my stitches finally look good. Thanks again for being there for me!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

how awesome. Picking a hat as you first project..wow...you certainly don't play games, John! ;-)

Thank you, Norman, for another great tutorial and pattern! It creates such a professional and stylish hat.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

that was the plan, heh. glad you like my little hat, Liliane

Thank you for very well made video. The directions are very precise and easy to follow

This tutorial was so helpful and fun to watch, very easy to follow - thank you! I revisited many times throughout my hat process.

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

awesome. Hope your hat turned out nice and you wear it with pride!

I really appreciate that hat video. It is easy to follow and the hat shaping does look modern. I can't wait to try it out . I would love a custom fit hat.

Oh my goodness Norman I have been waiting for a video like this 🥰 watching now…

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

heh. Well, I was thinking so close before winter lots of knitters might be looking for a hat pattern. Glad you are one of them

I now do hats in the same pattern as the scarves for sets, usually a reversible stitch. I also fold over the brim and knit together to keep ears warmer and produce a nice clean edging. This is a good pattern and I made my first hat using it. The recipient loved it. Thanks!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

awesome. very happy to hear that!

You’re awesome! Love your tutorials.

Thank you Norman, another amazing tutorial and YAY for a video on the tubular cast-on, I could really use that 👍

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

let's see what I can do :)

K just started knitting and I have watched so many of your videos. Thank you so much!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

thx for watching and welcome to my channel, Marie! :)

I’m so glad I found YOU! I was having a devil of a time with casting on. Watched all the “big” name channels.... no help. I even scheduled a beginners class. While I was waiting for my class date to arrive, I came across your channel. After watching your beginner cast on, it clicked! And I started to cast on! I learn the knit stitch with you! My teacher was impressed. I told her about you and she is now, recommending your channel for beginners! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your life, to teach us. I’m a fan!

@ellee888

2 жыл бұрын

Mhm, yes I agree. Although I’m not a beginner, casting on has always been difficult. He really helped teach everything in detail.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow! thats the kind of feedback I want to hear. Very happy to hear that I can not only be part of your knitting journey but that you even recommend my channel to others. much appreciated!

Thank you. I like your knitting tutorials.

I just finished my hat and I LOVE IT!!! I already started another one. Thank you so much for the video and the pattern! Lots of great tips!

@NimbleNeedles

6 ай бұрын

My pleasure 🙏

Yes please,a video for tubular cast on . Love, love,love your videos.Impecable but warm and friendly.Wishing everyone peace and joy in the new year.

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

there you go :P kzread.info/dash/bejne/eJ2lvJWcp73dZqg.html

Excellent tutorial. Just in time for winter! I'd love a video about the tubular cast on and its uses, please.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

let's see what I can do, Tatyana :)

Nice, love a Lamy fountain pen. I used to knit (throwing) then i taught myself crochet and forgot how to knit. I have some circular needles coming in the mail tomorrow though, time to learn continental style

Excellent tutorial! Thank you for your teachings! The instructions on how to calculate the stitches and decreases to get the desired size was very helpful. In my opinion, to understand the proportion as when to start decreasing is quite difficult, thus, this tutorial was very good. Thank you again for your teachings and patience. ❤

Really really like this cap style! TY for another great project.

Thank. you Norman, I have been watching you for awhile now, and I love your style of teaching. you have such a pleasant demeanor and your voice is so nice to listen to. Sometimes, I can't listen to certain KZreadrs talk for. very long, some people just don't have a voice that you want to listen to for more than a short time, but I could listen to you talk forever. Really, I mean that, your voice is really mellow, and your. Enunciation of your words is just fantastic. You always make me feel better about making mistakes, and I rally fee like you care about the viewer's, like you really enjoy doing this an interacting with us viewers. PLEASE keep making content, you are my go-to teacher for all things knitting. If I didn't have you I don't know what I would do, id probably give up and get too frustrated, without your reassurance. Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Wow..thank you for this fabulous feedback. It's really funny. Most of my youth I was bullied for my voice and for the longest time I struggled with it. It means the world to me that people say they enjoy listening to me!

I never knew what a swatch was until now and it changes everything for me! Very informative video

@NimbleNeedles

Жыл бұрын

heh. here is a more comprehensive tutorial all about it: nimble-needles.com/tutorials/knitting-gauge-swatches/

Your way of teaching is very effective. ❤

Thank you for always putting in so much effort for us!😇🥰

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for this detailed tutorial and the pattern

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure, Retu. thx for watching :)

This was a great tutorial! I would love to see the way you finished your yellow beanie. I've been searching far and wide on how to close a beanie like that one. I prefer the more rounded crown. Will definitely be checking out more of your videos.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

The instructions are part of the pattern

You are a great teacher ! Thank You:)

I love recipe style tutorials and instructions ♥️

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

me too. rather like to work with recipes so I can understand something and then add my own alternations later on :)

Thank you for this! I’m so excited to put a crown like this one on a hat.

Thank you very much for this beautifull pattern greetings from norway 😊

This pattern is so useful. Thanks! I would be interested in a video dedicated to use of the tubular cast on for various applications.

Thanks again🌷Merry Christmas 🎄

I love your talking type, or how to call it... :D just listening your voice makes me happy. Also I take lots and lots of knowledge about knitting.... What can be better.... 😍 👏

A very likeable instructor with perfect instructions. Thank you!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Kate!

Thank you so much! my hat turned out great.

Cute hat. Thank you! 👍👍

This is so beautiful. You are so talented and I am really pleased you have shared your method. I shall re-watch and follow along as I have recently purchased some Holst Supersoft yarn which I think is perfect for a winter hat. Looks perfect on you and I love the colour. Thank you🙏🏿👍🏿💞💕😄

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome :)

Man your an amazing knitter!!!

An awesome video tutorial, Norman. Excellent. Many thanks. You are a dear.

This looks amazing I am definitely going to give it a try!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy!

Your tutorials are always so clear, thank you! I think of myself as an intermediate knitter, but the hat I made for myself still seemed a bit 'wobbly'. Thanks to you, I now know why: I used the wrong cast on! For the things I make it usually doesn't matter that much, but if you fold a beanie up and the line is not straight that's quite noticeable (to me, anyway). I will attempt the tubular cast on for my next hat. Vielen Dank!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

do try. I think it makes a lot of sense for a hat. Though, I got a lot o hats with a an alternating longtail cast on and feel that can look nice as well after blocking

Thanks. I’ve never seen that cast on. Great. 🙏

Thank you for making this video, as I see lots of hats on more heavy yarn and I strangle to know the size when I use DK instead of heaver weight. Your explanation on how to measure to get the proper size was super easy to understand. For me a light bulb went on and I was ohhh that is how is done.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

just be careful when you transfer this pattern to super bulky yarn (say 10mm) Then the 7 stitches kept in the middle will probably be too much. Anyway, glad I was able to provide an Eureka kind of moment

So informative! I always learn something from you, thank you! I would love to see a video on different cast on techniques and when they are used. The same for a video on different bind off techniques and when to use them. Just a suggestion. ❤️

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! and actually i am sort of already preparing a bit.

The how to calculate the number stitches to cast on is very helpful. Love the look of the tubular cast on. I would like to know more that, especially recommended uses. Also how to know when to start decreasing is good info, instead of a row count which rarely works for me. I use the Norwegian purl and it looks like it will make 2nd set up row faster. This looks like a great basic hat pattern for us beginner knitters. 🧶💕🧶.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

if you have a look at the pattern, I go a bit more into detail when it comes to different kind of fits and when to start decreasing. At the end of day, I feel it's an error and trial process as tastes AND head forms differ a bit..so anything like "knit 30 rows or knit 20cm" is bound to not work out for most.

I actually just knitted my first hat on circular needles with a very similar pattern called "Ribelation" by Anne Gagnon. I'm going to give your pattern a try next!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, that looks very similar. Certainly give it a try. if you download the pattern there are a couple of other options included.

I'm following this pattern using a different wool and needles. The instructions are so great, I've adapted them. In case others want to know what I'm using... Medium (4) 80% acrylic, 20% wool blend and 5 mm circular needles. I cast on 102 stitches and in the decreasing rows I used 5 instead of 7 between the two stitch markers because my wool is bigger. Thanks again. I'll finish it just in time for Christmas.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

thx for sharing lisa!

Thank you.this what i need

Hats were one of the first things I learned to knit and the first time I used DP needles. Two years ago EVERYONE got a hat for the holidays!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

oh wow..sounds like a lot of work. but i'm sure you then all look dashing!

Another well done tutorial.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

thank you

The hat looks great!

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

thank you Trisha. Quite please with it myself :P

Чудесная шапочка! И цвет вам очень идёт. Спасибо! ❤

Beautiful

Mr. Nimble, you work is so beautiful, you are now my standard. I'm not there yet, but I use your beautiful knitting as my goal. 😃

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

well..everyone has to start somewhere...but if you keep on practicing, I'm sure you'll be there in no time :)

I love your video. Going to try this

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

Really excellent tutorial. Thank you.

@NimbleNeedles

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this video. I've been wanting to knit a hat! I will try your method, I like your clear instructions. Your voice sooo soothing 🙂

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

definitely do...and if you run into any problems, comment, right? :)

@maniette72

2 жыл бұрын

@@NimbleNeedles Absolutely! 😀

I am pleased this week I made a swatch watching your videos....let see about a hat haha

I really like your videos. Very nice to learn from you. Thanks you a lot.😉😊🤗

Thank you for this. I'd love to see more about tubular cast-on.

@NimbleNeedles

2 жыл бұрын

I already published a tutorial on my blog: nimble-needles.com/stitches/how-to-knit-the-tubular-cast-on/ NOt sure if i'l upload it to yt tho. But you can watch it over there :)

"Just One more round! Just One more round...." hahaha I can totally relate to this :)