Hello friends! another year is about to wrap up. I had my ups and downs, but some of the best moments I've had were definitely the ones spent making crafts. This is the last post for 2018, made with love and yarn that is 20% wool, very suitable for the winter, and it has some twists in its design; it's not the traditional triangle-shape, and it has a unique color combination. I am hoping 2019 will bring with it new Ideas, new yarn, more posts and more joyful times that alleviate the stress during bad days. I wish you all the same. Happy new year to you all!
Hello friends! my new post is both simple and fun, the concept is inspired by Christmas sweets. I tried to make the design as simple and as quick to make as possible; you know the year is about to end, and this beanie would be perfect to make as a last minute gift. All my other unfinished Christmas project ideas will be stored away for next year, until then, I hope you all have a wonderful new year!
Yarn: Alize Baby Best, (90% acrylic, 10% bamboo), 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the following colors and quantities: white 55 (1 skein), red 56 (1 skein), and green 210 (1 skein).
Circular knitting needles, sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm), 16" (40 cm) long.
Gauge:20 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
knitting Terms:
k: knit.
p: purl.
st: stitch.
sts: stitches.
sl st: slip stitch.
ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
Instructions:
With green yarn and 3.5 mm circular needles, cast on 96 (108, 120) 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 stitch marker in the beginning of it. Work as follows:
Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.
Repeat rib round 16 (18, 20) times. Cut yarn.
Note: slip stitches purl-wise, keeping the yarn at the back of the work.
Candy Cane mosaic pattern
With white yarn, and 4.5 mm circular needles, knit two rounds, then work the pattern:
Rounds 1 and 2: with red yarn, k 4, sl st 2, repeat to end.
Rounds 3 and 4: with white yarn, sl st 2, k 4, repeat to end.
Rounds 5 and 6: with red yarn, k 2, *sl st 2, k 4, repeat from * to last 4 sts, sl st 2, k 2.
Rounds 7 and 8: with white yarn, k 4, sl st 2, repeat to end.
Rounds 9 and 10: with red yarn, sl st 2, k 4, repeat to end.
Rounds 11 and 12: with white yarn, k 2, sl st 2, *k 4, sl st 2, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.
Repeat these 12 rounds 3 (4, 4) times, cut red yarn, with white yarn knit two rounds, cut white yarn.
With green yarn, work decreasing rounds as follows:
Round 1: ssk, k 14 (16, 18), repeat to end. 90 (102, 114) sts
Round 2: ssk, k 13 (15, 17), repeat to end. 84 (96, 108) sts
Round 3: ssk, k 12 (14, 16), repeat to end. 78 (90, 102) sts
Round 4: ssk, k 11 (13, 15), repeat to end. 72 (84, 96) sts
Round 5: ssk, k 10 (12, 14), repeat to end. 66 (78, 90) sts
Round 6: ssk, k 9 (11, 13), repeat to end. 60 (72, 84) sts
Round 7: ssk, k 8 (10, 12), repeat to end. 54 (66, 78) sts
Round 8: ssk, k 7 (9, 11), repeat to end. 48 (60, 72) sts
Round 9: ssk, k 6 (8, 10), repeat to end. 42 (54, 66) sts
Round 10: ssk, k 5 (7, 9), repeat to end. 36 (48, 60) sts
Round 11: ssk, k 4 (6, 8), repeat to end. 30 (42, 54) sts
Round 12: ssk, k 3 (5, 7), repeat to end. 24 (36, 48) sts
Round 13: ssk, k 2 (4, 6), repeat to end. 18 (30, 42) sts
For size S: cut yarn after leaving a 6"(15 cm) yarn tail. Pass the yarn tail through the remaining sts, tighten it, then make a knot. Weave in loose ends.
Keep on decreasing rounds for sizes M and L as follows:
Round 13: ssk, k (3, 5), repeat to end. (24,36) sts
Round 14: ssk, k (2, 4), repeat to end. (18, 30) sts
For size M: cut yarn after leaving a 6"(15 cm) yarn tail. Pass the yarn tail through the remaining sts, tighten it, then make a knot. Weave in loose ends.
Keep on decreasing rounds for size L as follows:
Round 15: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (24)sts
Round 16: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (18)sts
For size L: cut yarn after leaving a 6"(15 cm) yarn tail. Pass the yarn tail through the remaining sts, tighten it, then make a knot. Weave in loose ends.
With both white and red yarns make a pompom and sew it on top of the hat.
Fold the gray band outwards in half, secure it in place by simple knots in four equal intervals.
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.
Hello friends and Merry Christmas! the holiday season is quickly approaching. I happen to quite enjoy this time of the year, with the gathering of family and loved ones, spending time with the little ones, and exchanging gifts.
My first Christmas project this year is actually old. I've started making it in the summer, but then I forgot about it for months. I finally got to finishing it a week ago. It's simple to make, even if it doesn't seem so. Just follow the instructions and it should be a smooth sailing.
Stay tuned for my next Christmas project, which will be posted hopefully soon.
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And if you are interested, the guys at yarncanada.ca are having their 2nd Annual event of giving yarn to individuals and groups who knit or crochet for good causes. In partnership with Bernat & Patons Yarn they are giving away $2000 worth of yarn and are hoping to get as many applicants as possible to ensure it goes to whoever it will have the maximum impact. If you would like to apply for the yarn, visit https://www.yarncanada.ca/for-good
