Hat Blocking Question

[inchainz]

Hi everyone!

I made this Boyfriend Hat out of a wool-blend yarn (75% acrylic/25% wool, since I'm sensitive to wool) & would appreciate some ideas on how to block it so it gets nice & slouchy.  Right now the decrease section sticks up from the body of the hat like a nipple on a baby bottle.  It needs blocking anyway to even out that section (2x2 rib into 1x1 rib), but I can't get my head around a good shape/form to use.

Sorry if this is too vague, I'm having trouble getting my head around the explanation too.  TIA for your help!

Comments

[ysobel]

I've seen people use plates (for beret type shapes) or inverted bowls, placed so it shapes the main body of the hat but not the edging.

[sarah]

Second on the inverted bowls: I generally raid my tupperware to find something suitable.

[inchainz]

Thank you both!

I'd heard of plates for tams & such, but ended up using a mixing bowl. :)