Free Knitting and Crochet Patterns from Elaine Phillips
Response to:
Reviewer: Elaine Phillips
October 4, 2012
You can start from ch 8, if 10 seems to be large.
Yes, you should slip stitch to connect each round and ch 3 at the start of each round.
To use thicker yarn, you'll probably need less rounds. Anyway, it is possible to try the hat on to make sure it is the correct size.