This is just what I was looking for! I just started crocheting hats for charity. Unlike knitted hats, crochet hats don’t have much of a stretch to them, and they sit rather loosely on the head. I think this elastic method will be the perfect solution to allow a bit of stretch while wearing, and to allow the hat to retain its shape. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for showing up on my feed😁 Just recently made a gorgious hat that has already become to wide and was thinking about what i could do about that. Now i know. Thank you very much🌞🍀

Very useful , and very clear and succinct video …Thankyou 😊

Thank you! I just made my first ever crochet hat and it's far too big. Nice to know it might still be rescuable!

Thank you so much for this great tutorial!! I am not a crocheter however I have applied your technique on a wool hat that I just completed and found that the ribbing needed a little extra snug; and its worked beautifully! Ive done 3 rows, wasnt sure how to carry the thread between the rows hwoever..

I’m excited to try this on 2 of my knitted hats! Thank you for showing me how to achieve a tighter band as I thought my hats were ruined!

I went to google and typed in colored elastic thread and a whole bunch came up in tons and tons of colors. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much ma’am! I fixed my beanie that I won’t give up! lol Have a good life!

Thanks for the tutorial… to avoid my hats stretching out… I add elastic…on the next to the last row the my hats..& then do a row of sc.. to cover the elastic…

What a great idea, this will come in handy

I just found your channel. Thank you for sharing your techniques. Could you please show us how you end your rows and start the new row? That would complete this tutorial. Thanks again.

Thank you for this the previous video I watched the guy suggested cutting a triangle strip out of the hat and I did not think that was a good idea. .

THANK YOU! Now I know how to fix my beanies that I made. They really get loosen or big on the rim washed or not. Thank you sooooo much! Subed and Liked :)

Very good idea, thanks for sharing

Bloody brilliant. I made my daughter a beanie but she was not with me and when she got it it was a little loose. I'm visiting her soon so I'll pack a crochet hook and elastic thread so I can fix when I'm there. Kia ora from New Zealand

Very helpful .. thank you so much ⚘

Awesome , love it, thank you for video!

Yes!!!! This is exactly what I needed! Thank you!

Hello, thank you for the video. I know sewing a little so I was thinking about doing that to fix my son hat. I PRAY that I will achieve fixing it! I have naively stretched it by ironing it. I thought it was just a “regular hat” first I put it in the wash. It came out a little wrinkle then I decided to iron the edge. I couldn’t understand why my son was so upset about a stretched hat until I looked it to replace it. He told me it was a gift from his friend in college. The price tag is $285 (on sale). Oh my! I was an idiot on steroid because I wash and iron everything!!!! Now, he hides all his hats and sneakers from me when he is home from college. Thank you again for the tip!!!!

Thank u so much. I've just ordered some.. ..fabulous 😁 x

Very useful video and explained very well.

I loved the video. Really saved my life ☺️☺️

Ebay has plenty colors. Search "spandex thread", you'll get more results.

Thank you for your video. .I am a knitter who became over zealous with my cast onstage and the hat is waaaaay big. Will this work for knitters? TIA😊

Great video, very clear and informative. Good job!!

Thank you so mush, very useful! 😊

Great, thank you

Actually , I want to stretch my woollen cap to make look loose ... Is there a way to that...

Where can you get this UNIQUE Brand stretch thread? I see it is made by H.A Kidd. Is using polyester or nylon thread the same thing and would it produce the same result?

Thank you this is Awesome !!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❣️❣️❣️❣️

This is great. Can you show how to add the rounds?

Thanks for this helpful tutorial. My problem right now is a single crocheted Disney-inspired princess hat with long braided “hair”. I did the gauge, all measurements are right on, however, the “hair” weight has stretched the hat too long. It was started at the top and done in rounds. This is for a 6-year old, but fits an adult. Do you suppose I could use elastic thread either horizontally every few rounds, or perhaps vertically? I hope someone can help. It is my Grandaughter’s Birthday gift for today.

Lovely! I just ran into your channel and I love listening to you explain and the great things you teach. Regarding this tip, how does the elastic directly on the skin and hair work? I feel it would tangle or feel akward...?

Hello What brand of elastic thread are you using

Would this fix a hat that's rolling up? Trying not to undo everything and start over

Amazon has different coloured elastic. Where else?

My hat has a ribbed part that is stretched out. How do I fix that?

I wish you had shown a little bit of working the second and third rows, because I don't think it would be exactly the same as working the edge.

You can get different color shering elastic on amazon

excellent

I did find different colored elastic thread in the bead department

Thank you for this. I think, if we like to make hats, couldn't we include the elastic when we are done completing the project because you know those things are gonna stretch! I made my husband a hat and carefully fit it but within a week he started saying it was loose. So if I make him another at a later time, shouldn't we just include the elastic right away so we don't have to fix the project later?

What thickness of elastic thread should I buy?

This is a wonderful tutorial and I plan on using this for sure for a beanie that needs some TLC!! Thank you for that!! We were curious though... do you happen to know what pattern both of these beanies are made with??

What stitch is this hat😍

I wish you would have shown how to start the second and third rounds and also the ending was a little too fast and far away to get a good look at what you did.p

I don't understand how to end and knot 😒

A dog ript my hat a part and I'm sad and I hate the dog

Thats ugly!