Hearts Checkered Hat

Hello my fellow knitters! While Valentine's Day has passed, the spirit of love and warmth lingers on, making it the perfect time to dive into a delightful knitting project. My Valentine-themed design for this year is a charming hat adorned with a sweet heart pattern, perfect for gifting to your loved ones or treating yourself to a handmade treasure. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting out on your yarn-filled adventures, this project promises to be both enjoyable and rewarding. So grab your needles, pick out your favorite yarn, and let's knit up some love together!

Overview:

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

Size S (left) and size M/L (right)

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "brown" 239 (1 skein), "red" 106 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference = 19" - 21" (48 - 53 cm), height = 8.5" (22.5 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 21.5" - 23" (55 - 58.5 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 130 - 135 yards (120- 125 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 150- 155 yards (135- 140 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together.

Instructions:

Note: the main yarn (in gray) will be referred to as yarn (A), the secondary yarn (in red) will be referred to as yarn (B).

With yarn (A), cast on 80 (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 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round eleven (twelve) more times.

Garter pattern:

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

Round 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Always work this pattern with yarn (A) when mentioned.

General pattern:

Rounds 1-2: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 5, repeat to end.

Bind on yarn (B) and use it when mentioned.

Round 3: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, repeat to end.

Round 4: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3], k 1, repeat to end.

Round 5: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice, repeat to end.

Rounds 6-7: repeat round 1.

Rounds 8-9: k 5, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3], k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: k 1, [with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Rounds 13-14: repeat round 8.

Repeat the general pattern once more. Cut yarn (B), then knit 0 (1) round.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [72 (81) sts]

Rounds 2-3: k 4, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 4: ssk, k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Rounds 5-6: k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Size S:

Round 8: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 9: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [48 sts]

Round 10: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 11: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [40 sts]

Round 12: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 13: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [32 sts]

Round 14: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 15: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [24 sts]

Round 16: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [16 sts]

Round 17: ssk, to end. [8 sts]

Size M/L:

Rounds 8-9: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [54 sts]

Round 11: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [45 sts]

Round 13: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 14: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [36 sts]

Round 15: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 16: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [27 sts]

Round 17: k 1, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 18: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [18 sts]

Round 19: ssk, to end. [9 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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Dahlia Beanie

Hello to you all! If you want to make a simple slouchy beanie with a unique design, then I’ve got you covered. With a lovely wavy pattern that gives it volume, this beanie will keep your head warm when walking outside on cold days and nights. I used a burgundy red yarn with specks to knit it, but you can make it in your favorite color using any aran or worsted yarn available to you.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color "5227" (1 skein, for all sizes).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), hat height = 9" (22.9 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58 cm), hat height = 9.5" (24 cm).

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 129- 131 yards (118- 120 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 146- 148 yards (133- 135 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

With US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 72 (80) 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 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round six more times. 

Change to US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles while working the last rib round. For size M/L increase one st at the end of the last rib round. [72 (81) sts]

General pattern:

Note: on even numbered rounds, always knit the ssk st through back loop.

Round 1: yo, ssk, k 7, repeat to end.

Round 2 and all even numbered rounds: k to end.

Round 3: yo, k 1, ssk, k 6, repeat to end.

Round 5: yo, k 2, ssk, k 5, repeat to end.

Round 7: yo, k 3, ssk, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 9: yo, k 4, ssk, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: yo, k 5, ssk, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 13: yo, k 6, ssk, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 15: yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 3, ssk, repeat to end.

Round 17: k 2, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 19: k 1, k2tog, k 2, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 21: k2tog, k 3, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 23: sl st, *k 4, yo, k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 8 sts, k 4, yo, k 3, k the last st and the first sl st (of the same round) together, then put the ring stitch marker after it (the last k2tog st). 

Round 25: k 5, yo, k 2, k2tog, repeat end.

Round 27: k 6, yo, k 1, k2tog, repeat end.

Decreasing Rounds: 

Round 29: k 3, ssk, k 2, yo, k2tog, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Round 31: k 3, ssk, k 3, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts]

Round 33: k 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end. [48 (54) sts]

Change to DPNs and work as follows:

For size S/M:

Round 34: k 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Round 35: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. (32 sts)

Round 36: sl st, *k 2, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, sl the last st and remove the ring st marker, knit the first sl st and the last sl st together through back loops. Put the ring st marker back here. (24 sts)

Round 37: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Round 38: sl st, ssk eight times. (8 sts)

For size M/L:

Round 35: k 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Round 37: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 38: sl st, *k 2, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, sl the last st and remove the ring st marker, knit the first sl st and the last sl st together through back loops. Put the ring st marker back here. (27 sts)

Round 39: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 40: sl st, ssk nine times. (9 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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