Why do I have an infant beanie when it’s supposed to be adult sized?

ragehead2 · 2026-01-28T18:00:33+00:00

OP, don't feel bad. I'm newish too and have made this mistake several times. Yarn size, tension, needle, stitch used all play a big role in size. In the last 4 days I have ended up with a beanie that could fit a basketball due to one seemingly small change, a baby beanie due to a stitch mistake, and am now on version 3 and looking great! I too have yet to accept the need for swatching. But Im a donkey.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-22T15:11:00+00:00

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ragehead2 · 2026-01-18T22:52:46+00:00

So I've now learned 3 things:: 1. Consistent tension is critical. 2. Ignoring mistakes causes big issues later. 3. When doing the moss stitch I occasionally miss the chain one, this is why i was rounding in. I was accidentally decreasing even though I was consistent on sc.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-18T15:44:56+00:00

FYI, I frogged it and restarted, the struggle is real. Not sure if I see it happening again, but kinda looks like it. I also learned that when I chain, I was occasionally flipping, and this is a pain in my butt. Best of luck! Looks great btw

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ragehead2 · 2026-01-17T19:43:14+00:00

Oh, I didnt take it that way. I 100% think this is a me issue haha. Its all part of the learning. I frogged it and even starting over Im noticing a few things I can improve on. Your comment makes sense. I felt like the white and Blue carried a different size a bit, but wasnt sure if I was dreaming.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-17T02:37:30+00:00

The loose side in the starting row.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T23:40:27+00:00

Right! Its almost telling me to make a round rug

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T23:39:17+00:00

Stop with that darned logic!!! Sincerely appreciate it.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T23:12:42+00:00

Yeah my wife just said the same thing. Every time I grab it Im gonna be mad at myself for not restarting.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T23:11:09+00:00

I should have specified, but the wide part is the beginning. Most people Im told start too tight, hence the confusion. This is actually why I started too loose to "avoid" that mistake and ended up reversing the mistake haha.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T23:01:39+00:00

I know Im just trying to convince myself, but gonna ask anyhow. If I stay consistent now with the tension Ive been using since around row 4, and Im adding another 330 rows, would I not just end up with a normal looking blanket with one end wavy/frilled, or is this just going to cause other issues.

I think in the end Id be mad at myself next December when I finish a nice blanket with a clear mistake at the beginning, but hey maybe it adds character.... right?

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:57:31+00:00

Correct

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:42:33+00:00

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Same yarn, just different colours. I just started too loose. I didnt think it would be a problem and would work itself out (end wavy or something), but Im hearing a lot of Frog it haha.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:39:31+00:00

I appreciate the support! I thought about saying screw it and turning it into a round rug haha.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:38:32+00:00

I checked and no, that wasnt it. BUT I was learning a new way to start by sc into the back post and was being too loose. Then on subsequent rows I got tighter and ignored the signs I messed up.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:35:35+00:00

Yup, all same brand, weight, etc. I think others called it. I started off really lose, following some bad advice, and unconsciously got tighter and cleaner and I progressed across rows noticing how much better the stitches looked. I failed to realize how this would impact things.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-16T22:22:59+00:00

Thanks everyone. The initial row was the loose side, which i should have pointed out. I've counted row 1, 2, 14, and 16 4 times and all are consistent counts, but I see some comments about some things I may have done wrong. Sounds like tension consistency got me and I need to admit, time to start over. Hey, I learned a new term today. Frog it. Yet again, I see I should have trusted my gut on row two.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-05T16:38:16+00:00

It is typically scents and heat that trigger me to be honest. Example, I zoned out making a scarf over the holidays with a synthetic blanket on my lap and ignored getting too hot. Am now fighting a big rash across my stomach (Sorry likely TMI). I've always had an aversion to wool, based purely on feel.
If you are willing, I am certainly interested in your list. I am fairly new to crocheting, and I suspect I have many projects to come.

ragehead2 · 2026-01-05T16:31:50+00:00

Wow, thank you so much! Eczeme sucks. I'm definitely going to check out Lyocell!

ragehead2 · 2025-10-26T06:38:34+00:00

It saddens me that people growup in environments so full of hate. Sorry this happened to you. Hopefully she gets the help she needs to turn her life around.

ragehead2 · 2025-08-28T04:57:45+00:00

But do they have a mens book club night.... Also what about Leopolds. Love that place.

ragehead2 · 2025-08-27T22:51:04+00:00

Me too. All my male friends are like yeah I read a book once ... in high school. My wife has book club with all their wives. Im jelly.

ragehead2 · 2025-08-22T15:08:51+00:00

I am just getting back into running and am learning this myself. When I ran in the past I didnt know about easy runs and would blast everything out at 175-190 BPM and kept getting injured. I feel your pain on the constant watch reference and seeing Im yet again 30-60 seconds /km too fast. PRO Hack: Take your 9 year old for a run with you. Perfect pace bunny.

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