Frosty Friends Hat

 

Hello my fellow knitters! Let's bring a little winter magic to your wardrobe with this playful hat! Featuring rows of smiling snowmen with bright carrot noses and happy expressions, this beanie is the perfect way to add fun and coziness to the cold season, and these playful details bring so much personality to the design. It’s one of those projects that makes you smile as you knit, and even more once you see it finished. I am really glad the pictures I took with my niece turned out as great as they did, showcasing the stunning contrast of colors. 

Whether you’re knitting it for your little ones, or as a thoughtful holiday gift, this design is sure to spread joy and keep everyone toasty through frosty days. I had so much fun creating it, and instantly became one of my favorite winter knits. Perfect for snowy days, holiday outings, or simply spreading a little winter cheer, this hat is sure to warm both hearts and heads.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Techniques: 
• Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes, 6-9 years and 10-12 years.
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 2, p 1) ribs, intarsia knitting, ssk decrease.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), one skein each of White (55), Petrol (212), Orange (408), and Black (60), plus a few yards (meters) of Brown (493).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• 6-9 years: head circumference = 19.75" - 20.75" (50 - 53 cm).
• 10-12 years: head circumference = 21.25" - 22" (54 - 56 cm). 

Gauge: 17 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• 6-9 years: 131 - 133 yards (120 - 122 m), approx.
• 10-12 years: 156 - 158 yards (143 - 145 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.

Instructions:

With white color yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 75 (90) 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 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round Eight more times. Knit one round while changing to circular knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm). 

Work the pattern by binding on the colored yarns. Cut off white, black and orange yarn. With petrol yarn, knit 6 (9) rounds.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 13 sts, repeat to end. [70 (84) sts]

Round 2, 4, 6: k to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. [65 (78) sts]

Round 5: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. [60 (72) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

For size 6-9 years:

Round 7: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (55 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Round 9: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 7, to last st. (40 sts)

Rounds 11-12: ssk to last st. (10 sts)

For size 10-12 years:

Round 7: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 8: k to end.

Round 9: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Rounds 14-15: ssk to end. (9 sts)

For all sizes: 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.

Embroider the eyes and eyebrows. Add the hair strands and fasten them securely to the head of the snowman.

With orange yarn, make a 3" (7.5 cm) pom-pom and attach it securely to the top of the hat.

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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Forest Haze Sweater

Inspired by the serene beauty of misty forest mornings, and the colors of fallen leaves and acorns, this sweater is a cozy and stylish knit designed especially for children aged 3 to 12 years. This versatile sweater features timeless autumn scenes and a relaxed fit, making it perfect for exploring nature trails or snuggling up on chilly days. Whether you’re crafting it for your little adventurer or as a thoughtful handmade gift, Which what I obviously did for my lovely niece, this project will be a joy to knit and cherished for years to come. Grab your yarn and needles, and let’s create something magical for the young ones!

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + charts.
• Sizes: this kids sweater is available in five sizes for ages 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 years old (see detailed measurements below). 
• The sweater is a seamless, top-down project worked with circular knitting needles, starting from the middle of the back. The knitting begins at the neck and progresses to the yoke, which is then divided into the body and sleeves. Both the body and sleeves are knit in the round, and using double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the sleeves can make the process easier.
• Required skills: increasing and decreasing stitches, working in the round, knitting using double pointed knitting needles, stranded colorwork.  

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: PoloSu Softly Lux, (100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 274 yards (250 m), in the following colors and quantities: cream 402 (2 skeins), and brick 440 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm). 
• Double pointed knitting needles (DPNs) sets, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Ring stitch marker.
• Regular stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest-bust measurements	Height measurements
3-4 years old	22"-22.5" (56-57 cm)	38.5"-41" (98-104 cm)
5-6 years old	23"- 24" (58.5- 61 cm)	43.5"- 46" (110- 116 cm)
7-8 years old	24.5"- 25.5" (62.5- 65 cm)	48"- 50.5" (122- 128 cm)
9-10 years old	26"- 27" (66- 68.5 cm)	53"- 55" (134- 139 cm)
11-12 years old	28"- 29" (71-74 cm)	56"- 59" (141- 150 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size 3-4: 515-525 yards (470-480 m), approx.
• Size 5-6: 590- 600 yards (540- 550 m), approx.
• Size 7-8: 645- 655 yards (590- 600 m), approx. 
• Size 9-10: 700- 710 yards (640- 650 m), approx.
• Size 11-12: 775- 785 yards (710- 720 m), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

 

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• stm: stitch marker.

Instructions:

Neck:

With cream yarn and 16" (40 cm) and size US 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 80 (84, 86, 88, 92) sts. Join in the round. Put a ring stm at the beginning of the round. Work as follows:

Rib round: k 2, p 2 to end.

Work rib round 6 (6, 9, 9, 9) more times. Change to 16" (40 cm) and size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles when knitting the next round.

Yoke:

First increase round: 

Knit all sts, increasing 24 (26, 26, 28, 28) sts evenly spaced [104 (110, 112, 116, 120) sts].  Knit 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) rounds. 

Second increase round: 

Knit all sts, increasing 32 (34, 40, 36, 40) sts evenly spaced [136 (144, 152, 152,  160)  sts]. Bind brick colored yarn and knit Pattern 1. Knit one round.  

Third increase round: 

Knit one round increasing 24 (32, 40, 40, 32) sts evenly spaced. [160 (176, 176, 192 , 192) sts]. Work Pattern 2. Knit one round.

Fourth increase round: 

Knit one round increasing 32 (36, 48, 40, 48) sts evenly spaced. [192 (208, 220, 232,  240) sts]. W ork Pattern 3. Cut brick colored yarn and knit one round.

Fifth increase round: 

Knit one round increasing 24 (20, 20, 22, 30) sts evenly spaced. [216 (228, 240, 254, 270) sts]. Knit 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) rounds. 

Dividing round: 

From the ring stitch marker, knit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts for half back, *place the next 44 (46, 48, 51, 55) sts on a piece of yarn for the sleeve. Cast on 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) sts for the underarm*, knit 64 (68, 72, 76, 80) sts for front and repeat between ** one more time. Knit the last 32 (34, 36, 38, 40) sts for half back to the end of round. Body total [140 (148, 160, 172, 176) sts]. Body and sleeves are finished separately. Put a regular stm at the middle of the back. The body piece is now measured from here.

Body:

Keep on knitting in rounds until the body measures 5.5" (6.75", 7.5", 8", 8.25") [14 (17, 19, 20, 21) cm] from the dividing round. Knit one round increasing 4 (4, 0, 4, 0) sts evenly spaced [144 (152, 160, 176, 176) sts]. Bind brick colored yarn, and work Pattern 1. Cut cream yarn.

Knit one round increasing 16 (16, 16, 20, 20) sts [160 (168, 176, 196, 196) sts].

Change to size US 6 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles and work the rib round 9 (9, 10, 11, 11) times. Bind off all sts.

Sleeves: 

Slip the 44 (46, 48, 51, 55) sts into US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed knitting needles, or 16" (40 cm), size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles (as you prefer). Join cream yarn (on third st before the underarm) and knit them, then pick up one st out of each of the body underarm 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) sts. [50 (52, 56, 59, 63) sts]. Put a ring stm in the middle of the picked up sts to start knitting the sleeve. The sleeve is now measured from here.

Sleeve Shaping: 

Knit 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) rounds then start the decreasing pattern. 

Decreasing Pattern: knit the round, k2tog before stm and ssk after it. Knit 6 (8, 9, 10, 12) rounds.

Repeat decreasing pattern 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) more times [40 (42, 44, 47, 49) sts]. knit in the round until sleeve measures 6.75" (8.75", 10.25", 12", 13.5") [17 (22, 26, 30, 34) cm]. Knit one round increasing 4 (2, 4, 1) sts. for the largest size, decrease 1 st [44 (44, 48, 48, 48) sts]. Bind on brick colored yarn and work pattern 1. Cut cream yarn. 

knit one round increasing 4 sts [48 (48, 52, 52, 52) sts]. Change to size US 6 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles and work the rib round 9 (9, 10, 11, 11) times. Bind off all sts. Work the other sleeve in the same way. 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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