Save money making Single layer beanies with double brim on a Sentro 48 needles, by Creative Yarn by Fabi on YouTube. 1 min 56 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 56 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 6
What you need
Steps
Thread your yarn through the tension guide and cast on. On a Sentro 48, crank three or four rounds of smooth waste yarn first, then swap to your main yarn.
Crank about 30 to 35 rounds for the brim. This section gets folded in half, so it needs to be roughly twice the height you want the finished brim to be.
Crank one round, then bring the first main-yarn row up and hang each loop back on its needle. Crank another round to lock the fold and make the brim double thick.
Keep cranking the body of the hat. For a men's beanie, work until the tube measures about 20 to 23 cm (8 to 9 in) from the fold.
Cut the yarn with a 40 cm (16 in) tail. Thread the tail on a tapestry needle and pass it through every live stitch around the top, then lift the hat off the machine.
Pull the tail tight to close the crown, tie it off and weave the ends in on the inside. Repeat with the rest of the ball for a second hat.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your fingers clear of the needle hooks while you crank, and stop the machine before you reach in.
Feed the yarn evenly and at a steady speed, since a loose or tight feed shows up as uneven rows.
Write down the row count for the first hat so the second one comes out the same size.
Fold the brim up before you close the crown so you can check the height against the wearer.
Questions
How many rows should the brim be?
About 30 to 35 rounds on a Sentro 48 gives an adult double brim. Hold the tube against your head before folding, since yarn thickness changes the height.
How much yarn does one beanie use?
Roughly 50 g for an adult hat, so a standard 100 g ball makes two. Buy an extra ball if you want a longer slouchy version.
Can I make this on a Sentro 40 instead?
Yes, but fewer needles give a smaller tube. Add a few rounds for length and check the fit before you close the top.
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