Cool Stripes Hat

By    March 27, 2020 // 4 comments

Note: This pattern has been reviewed and updated on the 6th of November, 2020 to include a picture tutorial to clarify the instructions.

Hello friends! I know it's almost April, but I am still designing and adding to my February Head Wear Series. I would like to thank everyone who made one of the hats and shared that with me on Ravelry, Instagram or via Email. I feel very motivated now, and I still have many ideas to share. 
This hat is very easy to make, I used a simplified version of the brioche pattern (I call it the Pseudo Brioche) to make it. This hat also comes in two sizes (see measurement details below). I hope you give it a try and make it today. stay home and stay safe everyone!

 Skill level: Easy


Materials: 
  • Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic: (51% acrylic, 49% wool, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 240 m/ 262 yds): Flame Red, color no. 601: 1 skein.
  • Circular knitting needles 40 cm/ 16" long, size 6 mm/ US 10.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Ring stitch marker.

Head circumference:
  • Size S/M: 54 cm– 57 cm (21.25"– 22.5").
  • Size L: 58 cm– 60 cm (22.8"– 23.65").


Gauge: 20 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in simple ribs pattern.

Yardage:
  • Size S/M: 100– 110 m/ 110– 120 yds.
  • Size L: 110– 120 m/ 120– 130 yds.

knitting Terms:
  • k = knit.
  • p = purl.
  • k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.


Instructions:

Cast on 76 (84) 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 this row 8 times.

Knit 4 Rows, then work Pseudo Brioche Pattern:

Round 1: k 1, p 1, Repeat to end.



Round 2: *Insert the right needle into the stitch one round below, yarn over to knit the stitch, slide the stitch off the left needle, p 1, Repeat from * to end.





Repeat these 2 rows 7 times.

Knit 4 rounds and repeat Pseudo Brioche Pattern (14 rows) once more.

Decreasing rows:

Round 1: *k2tog, k 17 (19) , repeat from *to end. 72 (80) sts.

Round 2: *k2tog, k 7 (8), repeat from * to end. 64 (72) sts.

Round 3: *k2tog, k 6 (7), repeat from * to end. 56 (64) sts.

Round 4: *k2tog, k 5 (6), repeat from * to end. 48 (56) sts.

Round 5: *k2tog, k 4 (5), repeat from * to end. 40 (48) sts.

Round 6: *k2tog, k 3 (4), repeat from * to end. 32 (40) sts.

Round 7: *k2tog, k 2 (3), repeat from * to end. 24 (32) sts.

Round 8: *k2tog, k 1 (2), repeat from * to end. 16 (24) sts.

Round 8 is the last for S/M size.

Work last round for L size:

Round 9: *k2tog, k 1, repeat from * to end. 16 sts.

 Cut yarn after leaving a 15 cm / 6" long yarn tail. Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. 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.

Follow My Lines Shawl

By    March 06, 2020 // 3 comments

Hi Everyone! So, A little backstory about this shawl: I had this yarn for more than a year and a half, tried some ideas using it, But none of them were any good, and the yarn went back on my shelf. This month, I am into knitting lines, ribs and stripes, and got inspired by them, so here we are. Just follow my lines to get this shawl. I hope you try it, it is really easy to make if you follow the instructions with patience. Good luck!

 Update: I have finished knitting a matching hat for this shawl! Click the link to see the pattern → Follow My Lines Hat

Skill level: Intermediate

 GET printable PDF for this pattern here.


Materials:
  • Yarn: Alize Happy Baby Soft, 65% acrylic, 35% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 361 yards (330 m): in the color "Orange" 483: 3 skeins.
  • Knitting needles, US 7 (size 4.5 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 
  • Width: 73" (184 cm), approx.
  • Height: 18" (45 cm), approx.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 810- 820 yards (740- 750 m).


Knitting Terms:
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • p1tbl: purl st through back loop.
  • k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
  • ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
  • p2togtbl: purl 2 sts together through back loops.





Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, pick up 2 sts from one side of rows, and 3 sts from bottom. (8 sts). 


Work next (wrong side row):

Right Diagonal Stitch pattern and increasing rows:


Row 1: k 3, p 2, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, yo, (k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), k 3.

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, yo, (k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), k 4.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, yo, *(k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, yo, *(k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Repeat these for rows (6 to 9) until work measures 92 cm/ 36.5", or as long as you prefer, and ending with row 7.

Work next as follows (right side row):

Row 1: k 3, bring yarn to front (as to purl), ss 1, return yarn to back, turn the work and work these 4 sts as follows:

Row 2: ss 1 while yarn in front of work, bring yarn to back, k 3.

Repeat these 2 rows three times.



Left Diagonal stitch and Decreasing rows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k 1, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 2: k 3, *p 1, p1tbl, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2togtbl, p 1, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, yo, ssk, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, *p1tbl, p 1, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2togtbl, p 1, k 3.

Row 5: k 3, yo, ssk, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 6: repeat row 2.



Repeat rows (3 to 6) until 9 sts left and finishing row 4. work as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, ssk, k 4.

Row 2: k 3, p2togtbl, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, ssk, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, k2tog, k 2.


Work next as follows (right side row):

Row 1: k 3, bring yarn to front (as to purl), ss 1, return yarn to back, turn the work and work these 4 sts as follows:

Row 2: ss 1 while yarn in front of work, bring yarn to back, k 3.

Repeat these 2 rows 3 times more.



Now you can either cast off these 6 sts and sew first 3 with last 3 sts, or you can use the Kitchener method to join them. Weave in loose ends. Block if needed.

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.
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)