Your hat came out great!! The tension line isn't that bad, but you're learning how to use the machine so I think it came out great. I was thinking the same thing with the small machine using a file to smooth it out. I hope that helps. I love Designs by Juju. She has so many fonts to choose from I hope the plaid works out. I have made several of her composition notebook covers they were really simple to stitch out. There is a Utube video if you need help with it. I watched it first to familiarize myself with the process. Hope you have a great week!!
Thank you so much. I'm trying not to get discouraged with the knitting machines. I really want to make a buffalo plaid Afghan with them. You are so right about Designs by Juju, her site is amazing and everything that I've purchased from it has always turned out fantastic. Also thank you for the heads up on the RU-vid video, I did not know that was available. I hope you have a wonderful week as well 🙂