@Zona Taylor I totally get that, I’m still perfecting it too! Hmm, if you’re comfortable with a crochet hook I think slip stitching the sides together would look nice and still leave it feeling like one continuous tube
@Zona Taylor there’s a pretty good guide on ilikecrochet.com for pattern basics, but a quick overview of slip stitch is: insert the hook under the loops you want to connect, wrap the yarn around the hook (back to front) and pull back through the loops to get just 2 loops on hook, then pull that same loop through the first loop on the hook. Sorry if that’s gibberish, I’m sure there are better tutorials in the classroom tab/online too!
I’m still stash busting and have gotten into fall colors! I’m playing with the design for the hat, too, maybe moving the stripes up—let me know what you think!
Tried a longer row count (140) and I think I found the right combo for my yarn and machine! As a bonus, this self-striping yarn makes for a really cute beanie 😍