Tutorial: Folded brim for Petite Knit Oslo hat using Provisional Cast On - Mostly Knitting Podcast

I show how to unpick a provisional cast on and place on the needles and knit together with the current live stitches to create a folded brim.
The Oslo hat pattern does not suggest using a provisional cast on. It can be difficult, however, to pick up the cast on stitches in correct alignment for the folded brim and this cast on solves that problem.
I also show what to do when you get to the "turn" part of the pattern.
I am using 3.25mm needles with 112 sts with fingering weight and mohair yarn to fit an average adult head circumference of 22".
I am using Opal KFS sock yarn and Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Nectar.
I use a long circular needle when unpicking the provisional cast on but it may be easier to just use another 16" circular needle if you have. You can use a size or two smaller than the knitting needle you are using as you dont actually knit onto this needle.

[@those_eyes]

Thank you very much for this informative video!

[@mostlyknitting]

You're very welcome!

[@dostopitnow]

Thank you , this was very helpful ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

I'm so glad! x

[@subellekazooti9589]

Beautiful work!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you x

[@michellechappell6243]

Thank you for this great video made instructions for hat much clearer

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! :)

[@Elizabeth-sj2qy]

Super helpful! Thank you 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Elizabeth. :)

[@edithpoulin4797]

I had to put my knitting down last night as I was ready for this step and had never tackled such a situation (beginner knitter). I was worried I wouldn't be able to find an instructional video that combined provisional cast-on and folding a hem, but found yours immediately! I'm grateful for your passion of educating others. Thank you for your generosity! Blessings onto you!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Edith. I am so happy you found this video helpful. :)

[@TK-cx8ve]

Thank you very much for this wonderful video! I love your tutorials. 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. I am so glad you like them!

[@maureencandlish8292]

Thank you so much, your tutorials are very helpful

[@mostlyknitting]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much Maureen :)

[@Vloizou]

Tash thank you so much. You are such a great teacher😊❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Aw! Thank you so much! xx

[@AnnieM-54]

Thanks Tash. This is a very helpful video.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Annie. :)

[@cheryleschick9754]

Thanks Tash for taking the time to make this vidio. Your so kind and generous.🥰

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Cheryl. X

[@knitcrochetsew]

Thanks Tash, I enjoyed this tutorial a lot

[@mostlyknitting]

I'm so glad! :)

[@maryannbergeron9531]

Thank you Tash for this wonderful video. I definitely love using a provisional cast on verses trying to knit in those stitches from picking up stitches from cast on. ❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Maryann. xx

[@user-emmas]

Thank you! Your video was incredibly helpful - I also appreciate your earlier one for provisional cast on 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much. I am so glad it was helpful!

[@user-sr7sq3kh2m]

Thank you for the great demonstration,

[@mostlyknitting]

You're very welcome! :)

[@joycecolbourne904]

Thank you for this video. I understand the pattern a lot better having your video with the provincial cast on.❤❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much Joyce. xx

[@sherithurber7847]

Thanks so much. Smarter way to do it!

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Sheri. It isnt for everyone but it is definitely my preference. :)

[@jillortiz6459]

This is very helpful!! Thanks Tash!

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome Jill! :)

[@paulalafontaine8020]

Thank you. Will be using this technique for a cowl for my first time.

[@mostlyknitting]

Oh good. Glad it will come in handy Paula. :)

[@siggylev4268]

Great tutorial. Although I haven't yet knitted the Oslo hat, I have been wanting to. Your instructions will be very helpful. Thank you for your time and sharing your knowledge

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you so much. I am glad you think it will be helpful when you get to it. :)

[@amywalker9553]

Thankyou I was so stuck at this point and ready to give up on trying to work it out! I've done this step now and so happy because it's only my 2nd hat and 4th knitted project ❤ thankyou again 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

I am so glad it helped! Hope you are enjoying your knitting. :)

[@Sairjayne]

Very helpful thanks Tash 😊

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@annebarnet2178]

Thank you for this detailed video, Tash! My next step in the A.N.T. hat pattern is picking up from the provisional CO. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Anne. :)

[@mariatorres3171]

Thanks, very helpful.

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks Maria. Glad it was helpful! :)

[@sydssong]

Thank you so much for making a tutorial. Much appreciated! I purchased this pattern last year and have been wanting to make it, but was concerned about the brim.

[@mostlyknitting]

You are so welcome! :)

[@annettemonty7350]

Thank you

[@mostlyknitting]

You're welcome :)

[@filomenamendes-hb4to]

❤

[@mostlyknitting]

Thank you Filomena. x

[@rhiarnevans9420]

I actually used a tubie stitch minder for a provisional cast on recently and it was so wash to connect the needle and pull through!

[@rhiarnevans9420]

Easy** not wash haha

[@mostlyknitting]

That's a great idea. Whatever makes it easier gets a big thumbs up from me!

[@Viteaification]

Thank you! i've gotten to this part of a hat pattern im following and i was confused what it meant by joining the front and back stitches

[@mostlyknitting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anneallen9947]

Thanks Tash. Very helpful.❤
I'm currently knitting a top down sweater that has a hem finished with turning up the bottom and picking up every corresponding stitch to form the hem. I wonder if you know of some way of getting those stitches easier to identify as there's no provisional cast on to pull out?

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Anne. That can be a bit tricky but when I have done that before, i follow the column of stitches and put markers every 10 sts to make sure i am in track.

[@anneallen9947]

@@mostlyknitting thanks for that suggestion. I will try that when I reach the hem

[@beatricemorrison6208]

Hi, new to your podcast, but you should use another cable, this way you just add tips and keep knitting. 🎉🎉🎉

[@mostlyknitting]

Thanks so much Beatrice. :)

[@beatricemorrison6208]

@@mostlyknitting you’re most welcome

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Hi Tash, could you do a non provisional pick up with this. Too many needles that's way I knot magic loop for socks. And another question how is the all knit rims on hats , do they keep there shape and stay on head. I knit rib rims. Always thought there isn't any stretch in it. Thanks

[@mostlyknitting]

Hi Yvonne, You can definitely just do a normal non-provisional pick up which is how the pattern is written. I just dont do it that way as I dont like trying to make sure i am in the right column and it isnt skewed.
I find they stay on the head really well. The folded brim really does the trick. If it wasnt for that, i would want rib as well. :)

[@yvonnevigil7489]

So how many stitches do you cast on. Your head size. I'm doing sz.3 needle, head is 21 1/4​@@mostlyknitting

[@mostlyknitting]

I cast on 112 sts.