How to Knit a Felted Hat
The title of this article could be a little misleading to those that are not knitters. You cannot actually knit a felted hat. What you must do is felt a knitted hat. It is a process that you put the material through after you have finished making it, and can be used on all types of patterns to make a finished product that looks more like a thick solid material instead of knit.
Things You'll Need
- Knitting needles
- Felted pattern
- Worsted weight wool yarn
- Washing machine
- Canvas tennis shoes or jeans
- Detergent
- Plastic bags
Instructions
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Using the felted pattern for the size hat you want, take the needles and make the hat as described. Felted patterns tend to be large, and the finished product will not look like a hat that would fit your head. It might actually look like it could be turned into a pocketbook. However, never fear, once you are through with it, it will be the proper size.
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Once done, put the hat in the washing machine with a pair of jeans or canvas tennis shoes, and fill the machine with the lowest amount of hot water possible.
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Add a small amount of detergent to the water and wash the material for five minutes.
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After five minutes check to see if the felting has gotten tight, as should be desired, and if not, wash it for a few more minutes. Continue checking every few minutes until the hat is at the right felting level.
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Once the felting is done, shape the hat while it is still wet. Use your head to mold it correctly while pulling on the material to help make it fit correctly.
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