Cotton Candy Skies Shawlette

 

 

Wrap yourself in a wash of color with this elegant and eye-catching knitted shawlette. Featuring softly graduated stripes that flow from vibrant turquoise through creamy white and blush pink to rich lavender, this design is both modern and timeless. The simple two rows pattern of ribbed texture creates wonderful drape, stretch, and warmth, making it a relaxing project to knit and a versatile accessory to wear. Whether styled casually over your shoulders or wrapped snugly around your neck, this shawlette is made using just one cake of Lion Brand Mandala yarn, that adds a beautiful splash of color to any outfit and is perfect for knitters who enjoy soothing simple pattern and stunning results.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern and chart.
• Yarn weight: Light 3.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be shorter or longer by changing the number of pattern repetitions.
• Techniques needed: knit, purl, slip stitch knit-wise and purL-wise.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Lion brand Mandala, 100% acrylic, 5.3 oz (150 g), 590 yards (540 m), in the color Liger (232F), 1 cake.
• Knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm), straight or circular.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 24.5" (62 cm), length = 48" (122 cm), approx.

Yardage: 575 - 580 yards (530 - 535 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• (sl st)k: slip stitch knit-wise.
• (sl st)p: slip stitch purl-wise.
• k2togtbl: knit two stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 6 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 3, p 3.

Row 2: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 4.

Row 3: k 3, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 5: k 3, (sl st)p, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 6: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 7: k 3, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 8: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 9: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, p 1, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 10: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 11: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 12: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 13: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, (sl st)p, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 14: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), k 3.

Row 15: k 3, (sl st)p, p 1, k 2, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

General pattern:

Row 16: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 17: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 18: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 19: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 20: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 21: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, (sl st)p, p 2, (sl st)p, p 1.

Row 22: (sl st)k, k 1, yo, k 1, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), *p 2, (k2togtbl, k the second st through back loop again), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 23: k 3, *(sl st)p, p 1, k 2, repeat from * to last 6 sts, (sl st)p, p 3, (sl st)p, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern to end of the yarn. Keep enough yarn for the bind off row.

Stretchy bind off row: k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, *k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, repeat from * to end. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

 

Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Lavender Mist Scarf

Hello my fellow knitters! My newest design is a soft and elegant scarf that combines simple texture with a beautiful flowing color transition. Featuring a delicate eyelet line framed by garter and stockinette sections, this design creates a graceful flow that draws the eye while keeping the knitting relaxing and enjoyable. The gentle gradient shades of lavender and grey give the scarf a calm, misty look, perfect for adding a touch of warmth and style to cooler days. You can adjust its length as you desire, also you can choose a mono color yarn to match with your special spring pieces.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern and chart.
• Yarn weight: Bulky.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be shorter or longer by changing the number of pattern repetitions.
• Techniques needed: knit, purl, yarn over, knit two stitches together, knit two stitches together through back loops.

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Gala Mix Fiber, 100% acrylic, 9.88 oz (280 g), 245 yards (224 m), in the color "07", 2 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 15 (10 mm).

Measurements: width = 7.5" (19 cm), length = 90" (200 cm), approx.

Yardage: 257 - 259 yards (235 - 237 m), approx.

Gauge: 10 stitches and 15 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 22 sts, p one row. 

The pattern:

Round 1: sl st, ssk, p 8, yo, k 8, k2tog, k 1.

Round 2: sl st, p 9, yo, p 11.

Repeat rounds 1-2 seven more times.

Round 3: sl st, ssk, k 8, yo, p 8, k2tog, k 1.

Round 4: sl st, p 9, yo, p 11.

Repeat rounds 3-4 seven more times.

Repeat the pattern (rounds 1-4) six more times, then repeat rounds 1-2 once. Bind off all sts. 

Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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Sprinkle Trim Hat

Hello my fellow crocheters! This pattern combines simple stitches with a bold surface detail, creating a hat that’s both classic and eye-catching. This hat is worked from the crown down. The body features a softly textured stitch pattern for warmth and structure, while the contrasting “sprinkle” trim adds a fun pop of color and definition. This hat is perfect for showcasing your favorite yarn combinations, so you can go for rich jewel tones, bright seasonal shades, or soft neutrals with a subtle accent. 

Comfortable, stylish, and quick to make, this hat is a satisfying project for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. It's ideal for gifts, markets, or adding a handmade touch to your winter wardrobe.

Overview

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart + video.
• Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes, 6-12 months, Toddler-child, and Adult.
• Techniques needed: work in the round, basic crochet stitches, back post single crochet. 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m):
• 6-12 months: one skein of Dark Grey (196) (referred to as color A), and White (55).
• Toddler-child: one skein of Bordeaux (57) (referred to as color A), and Cream (01).
• Adult: one skein of red (106) (referred to as color A), and light gray (208).

• Crochet hook, size 5 mm (H).
• Tapestry needle.

Sizes and measurements:

• 6-12 months: crown width: 5"- 5.5" (13 - 14 cm), height: 6.3" (16 cm), head circumference: 16" - 17" (41 - 43 cm).
• Toddler- Child: crown width: 6"- 6.5" (15 -17 cm), height: 7.5" (19 cm), head circumference: 18" - 19" (46 - 48 cm).
• Adult: crown width: 7"- 7.5" (18 - 19 cm), height: 8.5" (22 cm), head circumference: 21" - 22" (53 - 56 cm).

Gauge: 16 stitches and 9 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 

• 6-12 months: 93 - 98 yards (85 - 90 m), approx.
• Toddler- Child: 142 - 148 yards (130 - 135 m), approx.
• Adult: 153 - 158 yards (140 - 145 m), approx.

 Crochet terms:

• ch: chain.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• bpsc: back post single crochet.

Instructions:

6-12 months size:

With yarn color A, make a magic ring (or chain 6 sts and sl st to first ch to make the ring), work as follows:

Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 11, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 (count as dc) and dc in first st, *dc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (24 sts)

Round 3: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 2 in st twice, *dc 1 in st, dc 2 in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (40 sts)

Round 4: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st twice, dc 2 in st, *dc 1 in st three times, dc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (50 sts)

Round 5: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st three times, dc 2 in st, *dc 1 in st four times, dc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (60 sts)

Rounds 6-9: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (60 sts)

Toddler-Child size:

Work the 6-12 months size instructions until you finish round 5. 

Round 6: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st four times, dc 2 in st, *dc 1 in st five times, dc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (70 sts)

Rounds 7-11: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (70 sts)

Adult size:

Work the Toddler-Child size instructions until you finish round 6. 

Round 7: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st five times, dc 2 in st, *dc 1 in st six times, dc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (80 sts)

Rounds 8-13: ch 3 (count as dc), dc in st to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (80 sts)

Main pattern for all sizes:

Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), skip st, ch 1, *dc in st, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. [60 (70, 80) sts]

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in ch 1 space, *sc in st, sc in ch 1 space, repeat from * to end, sl st to first ch. 

Round 3: ch 1, bpsc into st, repeat to end, sl st to first st.

Round 4: ch 1, sc in st to end, sl st to first st.

Work next round with the second yarn color.

Round 5: ch 2 (doesn't count as hdc), hdc into st, hdc into next st of previous round, repeat to end, sl st to first hdc.

With yarn color A, work as follows:

Round 6: ch 2 (doesn't count as hdc), *hdc (yarn over hook, then insert hook into a strand of the last hdc of previous round and a strand of the next hdc to make hdc, (watch the video below), hdc into next st, repeat to end, sl st to first hch.

 

For 6-12 months size, repeat round 3. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

For Toddler- Child size and Adult size, repeat rounds 3-6 once more, then repeat round 3. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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Year of the Horse Granny Square

 

Hello my fellow crocheters! Celebrate strength, and freedom with this Year of the Horse Granny Square. This textured crochet design features a beautifully detailed horse motif set within a classic granny square frame. From the layered muzzle and expressive eyes to the textured mane and ears, every element adds depth and personality to the piece. Whether you’re creating a themed blanket, a nursery décor project, or a unique addition to your animal-inspired collection, this square is a fun and rewarding. Make sure to stand out in any crochet project.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written instructions + charts.

Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny | Ox | Tiger | Duckling | Piggy | Turkey | Monkey | Dragon

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Materials: 

• Suggested yarn: YarnArt Jeans, 1.76 oz (50 g), 175 yards (160 m), or any similar cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one skein each of brown, off-white, dark brown, and beige, plus a few yards (meters) of white and black yarn.
• Black thread. 
• Two pearly colored beads, 4 mm in diameter.
• Crochet hook, size D/3 (3 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Fiber filling.
• Stitch marker.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 stitches and 12 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 62- 66 yards (57- 60 m). 

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stirch.
• sc: single crochet.
• blsc: back loop single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.

Instructions:

Granny square base: 

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc, respectively.

With brown yarn, make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut off brown yarn and weave in loose ends. With off-white yarn make a knot and at the eighth st after the end of last round, then work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8:ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut off off-white yarn and weave in loose ends.

Eye (make two): 

With white yarn, make a magic circle, then work as follows:

Round 1: sc 2, change to black yarn, hdc 1, dc 1, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sl st into the first sc. Cut white yarn and leave 4" (10 cm) black yarn to sew in place. 

Muzzle:

With beige yarn, make a magic rind, then work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 and sc 6 into the magic ring, (crochet in spiral rounds, and don't slip st at the end of rounds. Use a stitch marker at the end of rounds). (6 sts)

Round 2: sc 2 into each st to end. (12 sts)

Round 3: sc 1, sc 2 in st, repeat to end. (18 sts) 

Round 4: sc 1, *sc 2 in st, sc in st twice, repeat from *to last 2 sts, sc 2 in st, sc in st. (24 sts) 

Round 5: sc 1 in st three times, sc 2 in st, repeat to end. (30 sts) 

Round 6: sc 1 in st twice, *sc 2 in st, sc 1 in st four times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, sc 2 in st, sc 1 in st twice. (36 sts)

Round 7: sc 1 in each st to end. (36 sts) 

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long tail to sew the mouth in place.

Right ear:

Row 1: with dark brown yarn, make a knot and ch 7, sl st into the second ch from the hook, sc into ch twice, hdc into ch three times. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Row 2: with brown yarn, *hdc 2 into the first ch of row 1, hdc into next ch, repeat from * twice more, hdc 3 into ch, blsc into st to end. Cut yarn, leaving a 4" (10 cm) long tail to sew ear in place.

Left ear:

Row 1: with dark brown yarn, make a knot and ch 7, sl st into the second ch from the hook, sc into ch twice more, hdc into ch three times. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

To work next row, flip the piece over

Row 2: with brown yarn, blsc into first st of row 1, and repeat to last st (6 times), *hdc 3 into ch, *hdc into ch, hdc 2 into ch, repeat from * twice. Cut yarn, leaving a 4" (10 cm) long tail to sew ear in place.

Assembly:

• Eyes
  Position the eyes as shown in the reference photo and sew them securely in place. Using black thread, attach the beads to eye as shown.

• Muzzle
  Sew the muzzle to the lower half of the face. Before closing it completely, lightly stuff with fiber filling to create dimension, then finish stitching it closed.

• Nostrils
  Using black yarn, embroider the nostrils evenly on the muzzle.

• Ears
  Position the ears symmetrically at the top of the head and sew them securely in place.

• Forehead Marking
  With white yarn, embroider or surface crochet the white marking on the forehead as shown in the photo.

• Forelock (Mane)
  Cut eleven strands of dark brown yarn, each measuring 4" (10 cm).
  Insert each strand along the upper head line between the ears, attaching them with a lark’s head knot (or by pulling through and knotting securely).
  Comb the strands gently and trim evenly to shape.

• Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects. 

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