Hello everyone! As my followers know, every so often I like to grab scrap yarn from my stash, and make small projects just for fun, also to take a break from long-term projects. So since my theme for February is hats, it's time to make use of that scrap yarn. These two hats are knitted using what's left from my Uniflower baby blanket. The yarn is so fluffy and soft, and the pattern is very simple that you will finish knitting in no time. Remember, Spring is coming, so here I present you with this quick-to-knit, late-winter piece to keep warm until then.
Skill level: Intermediate
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Materials:
- Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% Acrylic, 10% Bamboo, 3.52 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color 189 (1 skein) for size S, and color 185 (1 skein) for size M/L.
- Circular knitting needles, 16" long (40 cm), size US 8 (5 mm).
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch marker.
- Size S: 21.5 - 22" (54 - 56.5 cm).
- Size M/L: 22.5 - 23.5" (57 - 60 cm).
Gauge: 19 sts and 32 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in k 1 p 1 rib pattern.
Yardage:
- Size S: 100 - 110 yards (90 - 100 m).
- Size M/L: 110- 120 yards (100 -110 m).
Knitting Terms:
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- sl st: slip stitch purl-wise.
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
- ssk: Slip, slip knit-wise, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
Instructions:
Cast on 80 (88) 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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.
Round: (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.
Repeat the round six (eight) more times, then work as follows:
Round 1: k 2, *sl st, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.
Round 2: repeat round 1.
Round 3: (k 1, p 1, k the sl st, p 1), repeat to end.
Round 4: k to end.
Round 5: (sl st, k 3), repeat to end.
Round 6: repeat round 5.
Round 7: (k the sl st, p 1, k 1, p 1), repeat to end.
Round 8: k to end.
Repeat rounds (1- 8) five more times, then work the first four rounds of the pattern for size M/L only.
Decreasing rounds:
Size S:
Round 1: (ssk, sl st, k 1), repeat to end. (60 sts)
Round 2: (k1, sl st, k1), repeat to end.
Round 3: (k 2, p 1), repeat to end.
Round 4: (k2tog, k 1), repeat to end. (40 sts)
Size M/L:
Round 1: (sl st, k2tog, k 1), repeat to end. (66 sts)
Round 2: (sl st, k 2), repeat to end.
Round 3: (k 2, p 1), repeat to end.
Round 4: (ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (44 sts)
Now continue for both sizes:
Rounds 5 and 6: k all sts.
Round 7: k2tog to end. [20 (22) sts]
Rounds 8 and 9: k all sts.
Round 10: k2tog to end. [10 (11) sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long tail. Pull the tail through all sts and tighten together. 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.
I have so many uses for this pattern as I do cold weather items for the local homeless shelters.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to be part of your good deed. I too have contributed in similar event in the city I live in recently.
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ReplyDeleteI love this pattern! Made one in white acrylic with a white fur pom pom that turned out really well. Making them for at risk high school students where my granddaughter teaches math. (So I am compelled to rip it out when I make a mistake and the pattern doesn't line up correctly.:0 Thank you for sharing this.)
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DeleteReading your nice comment made me very happy. Choosing this project for a noble cause is the utmost wish for me.
DeleteStay home safe and healthy
Wiam
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice pattern! If I wanted to leave an opening to make a “messy bun hat”, where do you suggest I stop working the decrease? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello FlexGirl
DeleteThank you for your nice compliment. After finishing the decreasing rows, make three rows in simple ribs pattern (k 1, p 1), bind off all sts.
I think you will get a lovely "messy bun hat".
Stay safe and healthy.
Wiam
When you SS, is it Knit or Purl?
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
DeleteThe pattern of this hat has no purl stitches (except the beginning ribs band) , so you only slip the knitted stitches.
Stay safe and healthy.
Wiam
Edit: I think your question was "do you slip the stitch purl-wise or knit-wise?", and the answer is purl-wise when you work in rounds. I apologies for the confusion my last answer caused, as "purl" is found throughout the pattern, not just in the rib rounds.
DeleteHello...hope you can help.
ReplyDeleteRow 3 of the main pattern as completely confused especially where it says k the ss.
Hello
Delete"k the ss" means knit the slipped stitch. I hope it is clear now.
Have a nice knitting day.
Wiam
When you slip the stitch (ss) are you slipping it knitwise or purlwise? (I know the SSK is slipped knitwise, but am asking about the ss.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Hi
Deletess= slipped stitch knitwise
Happy Holidays
Wiam
Beautiful pattern. I am a little confused about the gauge. It does not say how many inches the swatch should be when you knit the 19 stitches x 32 rows in K1, P1 rib. Could you tell me what it should be?
ReplyDeleteThanks and have a great day!
Hi Linda
DeleteI always use the 4"x4" gauge square, that's why sometimes I forget to add it.
P.S. it's been added, so many thanks.
Have a nice knitting day.
I am loving working up this hat! I have a question though. I saw in a reply left on a previous comment that you mentioned there are no purl stitches in the pattern except the beginning rib stitch, but rows 3 & 7 seem to be written as a K1, P1 repeat as well?
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment! I'm really glad you're enjoying it. I went back and read that reply, and you're right, I used purl in more places than just the beginning. I will go back and edit that reply.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate you bringing this to my attention. I am planning on reviewing the written instructions soon, so I will keep all the comments in mind, and add clarifications to the parts that commenters found confusing.
This should be called Best & Warmest Hat ever. Nothing Meshy Squishy about it. Glad I read your instructions in the pattern for SSK. I would of slipped them knitwise but in the instructions it’s quite clear it’s purlwise. Made the small size that would be a regular ladies size. Took about 3 ounces. I donate 99% of anything I make to organizations here. I would of sent a picture but on the site I don’t think it possible. Made it in a rust colour. Next variegated. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear, your comment made my day! It's very admirable of you to donate your time and effort for others. Please feel free to share your pictures on instagram and tag me in it @wiams_crafts , I would love to see your work!
DeleteI’ve never used instagram unfortunately.
DeleteI cannot figure out URL to post my name, Ellen Popejoy. I’ve commented before. I didn’t realize the pattern was for fingering yarn! I’ve used knitted worsted. With the small size and total of 4 repeats of the main pattern. Turns out as a nice and warm hat. All are donated.
DeleteThe slipped purlwise stitch - should the yarn be in the front or back?
ReplyDeleteHi! the yarn should be in the back. Have a nice day :)
DeleteWhat weight is this wool?
ReplyDeleteIt is worsted /aran.
DeleteI’m wondering if using the 8 rows for a scarf, if it would lay flat. I donate just about everything. But, now a friend wants the hat. But, a scarf would be nice too.
ReplyDeleteI just asked about a scarf to match. Now, I realized on straight needles that the pattern for every other row would have to be changed. Just matching what’s on the wrong side. I’m trying it. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteHi there! thank you for you comments. I've adapted straight needles pattern to fit in my hat. This is the link to the original pattern:
Deletehttps://www.knittingstitchpatterns.com/2015/04/long-slip-textured.html
Have a nice knitted scarf.
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ReplyDeleteI am pleased to find a new hat design, I make hats for the cancer center so I am always on the lookout for an attractive deisgn
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm glad you've found what you are looking for. There are other hat designs on my blog that you can get inspired by. Have a nice knitting day!
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