Halloween Spooky Balloons Hat

Hi knitters! Halloween is just around the corner, and I’m excited to share a fun new hat design that brings together cozy knitting and a little light balloons spooky-season magic! The first version of the hat features cheerful pumpkins themed balloons against a black background, bursting out of cream-colored ribbed brim. The playful pumpkin balloon pattern makes it perfect for Halloween, while the classic beanie shape keeps it cozy and wearable throughout the chilly autumn days. The second Hat features another cheerful themed balloons but with friendly ghosts. You can choose to make one of the patterns and sizes.

So whether you’re knitting it for yourself, a little one, or as a festive gift, I hope you enjoy watching these little creepy balloons come to life stitch by stitch. 

 Overview

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, child and adult.
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 1, p 1) ribs, intarsia knitting, knitting two stitches together through back loops.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize superlana maxi, (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 3.5 oz (100 g), 109 yards (100 m), in the following colors and quantities:
• Child size: black (60), purple (209), and light cream (62), one skein each. 
• Adult size: black (60), orange (225), and light cream (62), one skein each.

• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Child size: height: 8.7" (22 cm), head circumference: 18" - 19" (46 - 48 cm).
• Adult size: height: 9.8" (25 cm), head circumference: 21" - 22" (53 - 56 cm).

 

 

Gauge: 14 stitches and 18 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 10 (6 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• Child size: 83 - 85 yards (76 - 78 m), approx.
• Adult size: 96 - 98 yards (88 - 90 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With Black (cream) color yarn and circular knitting needles US 9 (5.5 mm), cast on 60 (70) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min):

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round four (five) more times. Change to circular knitting needles size US 10 (6 mm) while knitting next round. Work the pattern as shown in the chart, cut off all colors but Purple (Black) yarn for decreasing rounds.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. [54 (63) sts]

Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8: k to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. [48 (56) sts]

Round 5: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. [42 (49) sts]

Round 7: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. [36 (42) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Child size:

Round 9: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 3 repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Round 13: ssk, repeat to end. (6 sts)

Adult size:

Round 9: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 10: k to end.

Round 11: ssk, k 3 repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (21 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (14 sts)

Round 14: ssk, repeat to end. (7 sts)

Cut the yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail. Thread the tail through all stitches, pull tight to close, and secure. Weave in the 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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Mist Lace Beanie

Hi knitters! I’m happy to be back with another cozy knitting project. This time, I’ve designed a delicate lace hat that combines a simple ribbed brim with a pretty textured lace pattern. The soft, yarn gives it a gentle, wintery feel, while the relaxed shape makes it both comfortable and easy to wear. This beanie is a lovely project for anyone who enjoys knitting lace but wants something practical and wearable at the end. The easy pattern creates a beautiful texture without making the design feel too complicated, making it a relaxing project to work on during the colder months. I hope you enjoy knitting this beanie as much as I enjoyed designing it. Grab your needles and some cozy yarn, and let’s get started!

 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorials.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes S, M, L, (see detailed measurements below). 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), 1 skein for all sizes.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S (child size): head circumference = 18-19" (45-48 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm). 
• Size M: head circumference = 20-21" (50.8-53.3 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 22-23" (56-58.5 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).

Yardage: 

• Size S (child size): 113- 115 yards (103- 105 m), approx.
• Size M: 120-122 yards (110-112 m), approx.
• Size L: 128-130 yards (117-120 m), approx.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 22 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• p2tog: purl two stitches together.

Instructions:

With size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 80 (88, 96). Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min):

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round seven more times. Change to size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles while knitting the first round.

General pattern: 

Round 1: k 2, k2tog, p 2, yo, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 2 and each even number round: k to end.

Round 3: k 1, k2tog, p 2, yo, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 5: k 1, ssk, p 4, yo, k 1, repeat to end.

Before working round 7, move the stm one st forward. Knit this st.

Round 7: k 1, ssk, p 3, k 1, yo, k 1, repeat to end.

Move the stm back one st. 

For size S, repeat the general pattern two more times, then work 1-4 rows of the general pattern once.

For sizes M and L, repeat the general pattern three more times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: p 6, p2tog, repeat to end. [70 (77, 84) sts]

Rounds 2, 4: k to end.

Round 3: p to end.

Round 5: p 5, p2tog, repeat to end. [60 (66, 72) sts]

Rounds 6, 8: k to end.

Round 7: p to end.

Round 9: p 4, p2tog, repeat to end.  [50 (55, 60) sts]

Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Round 10: k to end.

Round 11: p 3, p2tog, repeat to end.  [40 (44, 48) sts]

Round 12: k to end.

Round 13: p 2, p2tog, repeat to end.  [30 (33, 36) sts]

Round 14: k to end.

Round 15: p 1, p2tog, repeat to end. [20 (22, 24) sts]

Round 16: k to end.

Round 17: p2tog, repeat to end.  [10 (11, 12) sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail. Thread the tail through all stitches, pull tight to close, and secure. 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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