The width of templates gives the size of the crown of the chosen hat size and the height gives the length of a beanie (to the base of the ear).
The templates come with a tag link to keep them together, a detailed sample pattern and a chart . Even its packaging can be used to keep them protected as it is resealable.
Yes. Go to the Tutorials Section in the menu for videos and patterns.
The templates are made of plastic which means that they are very durable. Not only that but they are recyclable and environmentally friendly! You can write/make notes with a pencil about your current project then you can erase them if need be. I even have put mine in the dishwasher on occasions.
Although I have knitted in the past, I have never made knitted hats and have not yet attempted to. What I can say is that the circumference of the template gives you the size of the crown of the desired size hat and the height gives the length of a beanie (to the base of the ear).
These templates will as a rule of thumb, their width give you the right crown size for the desired size. So the design and style is what you wish it to be. They come with a sample pattern to get used to and familiarise yourself with them. As for their height, they are for a recommended average beanie hat (to the base of the ear) though this is more about a personal taste, some prefer it taller some shorter so my clients either follow the height suggested or make it to their preference.
These templates are designed to work for hats that are made top-down. What I can say is that the circumference of the template gives you the size of the crown of the desired size hat and the height gives the length of a beanie.
You can find a copy of the sample pattern in the tutorial tab for you to download. Should you have lost a template, please do contact me at babecrochetco@gmail.com to see if l have spare ones.
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