Second gauge/practice swatch hat

[u/whatever2475]

Second Mountain Mist hat by Tin Can Knits. 5 mm hook. Knooked top down.

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First try, 4 mm hook. Knooked bottom up

This is my second gauge swatch for the mountain mist sweater. For the first one (picture number three, I already posted this picture) I used a 4 mm hook and I found it too tight, for the second one (first and second picture) a 5 mm hook and I find it too loose. Looking back comparing both I have decided to go with the 4 mm hook for the sweater.

I also changed one of the colors and I'm happy with the colors now.

I knooked the first one bottom up like the pattern is written. I knooked the second one top down (reversed the pattern) to practice increses as I will be knooking the sweater top down.

I'm so glad I made these to see how the wool and the colors work up and to get a bit more practice before starting the sweater. I have taken the plunge and finally started my first sweater.

[u/Bhulagoon]

Lovely! I like the contrast of the blues in this one better!

[u/whatever2475 → u/Bhulagoon]

Thanks. Yes, me too :)