Yesterday I decided to try duplicate stitching for the first time. That's when you use a tapestry needle and mimic the knit stitches. I decided to try it because I made a plain pink hat and decided it needed something extra to make it 'pop'. So I figured it was a good time to try. A quick google search showed me an easy 3 step video and voila! I tried it. It was time consuming (a lot more than simply knitting it into the hat directly!) and it had mixed results.
In this picture (above) I edged the heart shape to accentuate it but I felt like it looked a little to rough in general. I will likely use this technique if I'm making something that looks more rustic or crafty. So, I ended up covering up the duplicate stitch heart with a patch, which completes the hat the way I had originally envisioned. Below is the finished product! Check out my
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