Winter Wisp Hat

Hello my fellow knitters! Introducing my first design for this year: this stunning hand-knitted hat is a perfect blend of warmth and elegance! Featuring intricate braided details, a stretchy knit band for a snug yet comfortable fit, and a classic design that pairs beautifully with any winter outfit, this hat is as stylish as it is practical. Whether you're braving chilly mornings or just looking to add a touch of charm to your cold-weather wardrobe, this hat is sure to be your new favorite. Crafted with care and designed to keep you cozy all season long! 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Techniques: 
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S/M and Size M/L, (see detailed measurements below).
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 3, p 3) ribs, switch and slip sts,  ssk decrease.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc, Star Maxi, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color "3044" (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S/M: head circumference = 21" - 22" (54 - 56 cm), Height= 7" (20 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22" - 23" (56 - 58 cm), Height= 8" (20.3 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• Size S/M: 165 - 170 yards (150 - 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 185 - 190 yards (170 - 175 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With circular knitting needles US 4 (3.5 mm), cast on 108 (108) 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: p 3, k 3, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 45 (58) more times. 

Change to circular knitting needles size US 7 (4.5 mm) when working next round.

Pattern Rounds

Rounds 1-8: p 3, k 9, repeat to end.

Round 9: p 3, hold st to front on sth, k 2 sts, slip the on hold st back to needle without knitting, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 10: p 3, k 2, sl st 1, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: p 3, k 3, hold 2 sts to back on sth, slip next st, k the on hold sts, repeat to end.

Round 12: p 3, k 3, sl st 1, k 2, repeat to end.

Repeat rounds 9-12 one (two) more time. Repeat round 1 four (six) times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: p 3, ssk, k 4, repeat to end. 

Round 2: p 3, k 5, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 3, ssk, k 3, repeat to end. 

Round 4: p 3, k 4, repeat to end. 

Round 5: p 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end. 

Round 6: p 3, k 3, repeat to end. 

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Round 7: p 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end. 

Round 8: p 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Rounds 9, 10: p2tog to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it 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.

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All Braids Hat

 

 

Hi fellow knitters! it's been a while since I've posted a knitting design, so this is officially my first pattern posted in 2024. Braids has always been one of my favorite patterns, but I haven't used it that much in my designs so far. Hopefully, you will see more of my braid-based pieces this year. This hat has a unique braids pattern that runs from the crown of the hat to its brim. The instructions are straightforward and you will get to make it in a short time. It also comes in many sizes that can fit most. I have many ideas cooking in my head for more hats, which I intend to make and post in the upcoming spring, so stay tuned. Have a nice knitting day! 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorial.
• Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes Size S (child), Size M/L (adult), and Size L/XL (adult) (see detailed measurements below). 

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Materials:

• Yarn: PoloSu Softy Lux, 100% Anti-Pilling Acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), 1 skein (for all sizes).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 4 (3.5 mm), US 6 (4 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 6 (4 mm).
• Small stitch holder.
• 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/L (adult size): head circumference = 22- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).
• Size L/XL (adult size): head circumference = 23- 24" (58.5 - 61 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).

Yardage: 

• Size S (child size): 120- 125 yards (110- 115 m), approx.
• Size M/L (adult size): 145- 150 yards (130- 135 m), approx.
• Size L/XL (adult size): 165- 170 yards (150- 155 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 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.
• p2tog: purl two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• k3tog: knit three stitches together.
• s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, knit next st and pass the first two stitches over it (centered double decrease).
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

With size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 110 (120, 130). Join in the round. 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 8 (10, 11) more times. Switch to size US 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles while working the next round:

Rounds 1 and 2: k 7, p 3, repeat to end.

General pattern: 

Round 3: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 4: repeat round 1.

Round 5: k 3, pass one st to the sth in back, with the next three sts work s2s1ktog, pass the st on sth back to left needle and (k 1, yo, k 1) into it, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 6: repeat round 1.

Repeat the general pattern seven (nine, ten) more times.

Decreasing rounds:

Note: change to (DPNs) set when needed.

Round 1: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 3, p2tog, p 1, repeat to end. [99 (108, 117) sts]

Round 2: k 7, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 3: k 3, pass one st to the sth in back, with the next three sts work s2s1ktog, pass the st on sth back to left needle and (k 1, yo, k 1) into it, p2tog, repeat to end. [88 (96, 104) sts]

Round 4: k 7, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 5: pass three sts to the sth in front, (k 1, yo, k 1) into next st, pass the three sts back to left needle, s2s1ktog, k 2, ssk, repeat to end. [77 (84, 91) sts]

Round 6: k to end.

Round 7: k 5, ssk, repeat to end. [66 (72, 78) sts]

Round 8: k to end.

Round 9: k 4, ssk, repeat to end. [55 (60, 65) sts]

Round 10: k to end.

Round 11: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. [44 (48, 52) sts]

Round 12: k 2, ssk, repeat to end. [33 (36, 39) sts]

Round 13: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. [22 (24, 26) sts]

Round 14: ssk, repeat to end. [11 (12, 13) sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it 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.

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