Help with lady's hat made in the round

[Rosco1956]

I'm following a pattern which said not to slip stitch at the end of a row, but to continue and mark each round. When I completed the hat the instructions tell me to just end it and cut the yarn and weave it in. The hat has a band turned up, and it looks like the last round is not finished correctly, because it doesn't meet anything and is uneven. Can anyone tell me how to make it look right? Thank you to all who reply.

[Barbara G.]

I have only done a small number of hats. Can you post a picture of the area in question?

Also, others will be along and reply as well soon.

[Ms.B]

I had that problem with a purse I was working on. I was very unhappy with the uneven look. After I finished it off I ended up adding another round and used the invisable join and it finally looked even.

[DinahRoberts]

I would go ahead and slip stitch the final round. I've done that in the past when I had the same problem and was much happier with the results. Hugs, Dinah

[billieconrad]

For me, it depends on what kind of stitch I am doing. For instance, if I am working with double crochet in the round then I would end with a half double crochet, a single crochet and then a slip stitch to bring the stitches down in size and into line. If it is single crochet, I would put a couple of slip stitches at the end to finish off.

[jcrsga]

I would make a sl st to be the last stitch. Usually it makes it look evenly.

[Poinciana]

So sorry I can't add any suggestions. I've never made a hat. But you have some talented gals who have already replied.

I would really like to see a photo of your hat!

[merseaone]

Picture would be good that way I can see if I have a pattern for a similar hat. Sounds like one I've made before but they ended it nicely.

[Rosco1956]

Thank you for your reply. I found a pattern which tells you that when ending the round, skip one stitch and slip stitch in the next stitch. It doesn't look bad. If you have another solution, i would appreciate it.

[Judi Gums]

If you sl st into the first stitch it should even out your row. If you don't like the look then by all means on the last row do a ch 1 and sc around as you normally would. Remember it is "your" work and work it the way you like it. Hope that will help you.
Judi G