I got a different yarn this time...Bernat Baby. It is a very light weight instead of just a light weight. To compensate for the difference in yarn weights, I went up to a size 3 needle instead of size 1. I also used 5 double pointed needles this second time instead of only 4. By doing this, I was able to better separate the work and hide my breaks better. I still used only 4 needles for the beginning ribbing though. It was just easier to juggle...
At the beginning, it looked the same as before. The size was fairly consistent, which is good because I liked the sizing on the first hat. As I went along I noticed a few differences. The lighter weight yarn and larger needles made the piece have some extra bounce to it. It also felt more delicate and soft...just like how you image a baby item should feel.
I was also able to cut my production time in half since I knew the pattern now. I seemed to fly through this hat!
All in all, I'm really happy with the second hat. While the first one was pretty, I like that this one is a lighter weight, a softer feel, and the cabling seems to show up better. I even made a pair of newborn mittens to go with it!
I plan on continuing with this yarn and needle combo to make booties too. Just a warning though...after reading through the pattern for the booties, I will most likely be changing it slightly. I very rarely stick to a pattern 100%. :)
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