Autumn Whispers Hat

 

Hello my fellow knitters! As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, I’m excited to share my latest knitted creation, inspired by the beauty of the season! This cozy hat is adorned with delicate winding branches, weathering fall leaves, and playful acorns—capturing the essence of a woodland walk through a golden forest. Perfect for those chilly days, this hat brings the warmth and charm of autumn right to your wardrobe. Wrap yourself in the colors and textures of the season and let your style reflect the wonders of nature.  

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Techniques: 
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S (child size) and Size M/L (adult size), (see detailed measurements below).
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 2, p 2) ribs, stranded colorwork, ssk decrease.

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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: 
• Size S: background color, "dark blue" 58; leaves and acorn, "cream" 1, and "powder" 161; branches, "brown mélange" 234, (one skein of each).
• Size M/L: background color, "cream" 1; leaves and acorn, "carrot" 408, and "green" 210; branches, "forest green" 29, (one skein of each).
• 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:

• Size S: head circumference = 17" - 17.7" (43 - 45 cm), height = 8.7" (22 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 21.5" - 22.5" (55 - 57.5 cm), height = 9.5" (24.5 cm).

Gauge: 22 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 143 - 145 yards (130 - 132 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 183 - 185 yards (168 - 170 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 main color yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 88 (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: k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round six (eight) more times. Knit one round while changing to circular knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm) and increase 2 sts for Size M/L. [88 (110) sts]

Bind on the other color yarn for each model you've chosen and work the chart. Cut off the added yarn. Knit until work measures 6.5" (7.5") [17 (19) cm]

 

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: k 9, ssk, repeat to end. [80 (100) sts]

Rounds 2,4,6: k to end.

Round 3: k 8, ssk, repeat to end. [72 (90) sts]

Round 5: k 7, ssk, repeat to end. [64 (80) sts]

Round 7: k 6, ssk, repeat to end. [56 (70) sts]

Round 8: k 5, ssk, repeat to end. [48 (60) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Round 9: k 4, ssk, repeat to end. [40 (50) sts]

Round 10: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. [32 (40) sts]

Round 11: ssk to end. [16 (20) sts]

Size S:

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Size M/L:

Round 12: k to end. 

Round 13: ssk to end. (10 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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Your Mother And Mine Hat

 

Hello fellow knitters! As Mother's Day approaches, what better way to express your love and appreciation than with a handmade gift straight from the heart? That’s why I am delighted to bring you a charming project: knitting a cozy beanie hat adorned with a sweet hearts pattern. Whether you're crafting for your mom, grandmother, or any maternal figure in your life, this heartfelt gift is sure to warm their hearts and heads alike. Available in three sizes – S , M, and L– this versatile beanie pattern ensures a perfect fit for your loved one's head. So, gather your yarn, needles, and a sprinkle of love, to create a cherished gift and celebrate this special occasion.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes S (for kids), M, and L (for teens and adults). (see detailed measurements below). 

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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: rose berry 170 (1 skein), red 106 (1 skein) and cream 01 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S (for kids): head circumference = 18" (46 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 20" (51 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
• Size L (for teens and adults): head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 108 - 110 yards (100- 102 m), approx.
• Size M: 128- 130 yards (118- 120 m), approx. 
• Size L: 148- 150 yards (135- 137 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With rose berry yarn, cast on 72 (84, 96) 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 ten (twelve, twelve) more times, then work as follows:

Rounds 1-2: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 2, (k 1, p 1) three times, repeat to end.

Rounds 3-4: k 1, p 1, k 6, (k 1, p 1) twice, repeat to end.

Round 5: k 11, p 1, repeat to end. 

Bind on red and cream yarns and work the hearts chart. Cut the red and cream yarns, then repeat round 5 once, rounds 3-4 once, rounds 1-2 once. Work rib round 0 (once, twice).

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: (k 1, p 1) five times, ssk, repeat to end. [66 (77, 88)] sts

Rounds 2-3: knit the k sts and purl the p sts.

Round 4: (k 1, p 1) four times, k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. [60 (70, 80)] sts

Rounds 5-6: repeat round 2.

Round 7: (k 1, p 1) three times, k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. [54 (63, 72)] sts

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Rounds 8-9: repeat round 2.

Round 10: (k 1, p 1) twice, k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. [48 (56, 64)] sts

Round 11: repeat round 2.

Round 12: k 1, p 1, k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. [42 (49, 56)] sts

Round 13: repeat round 2.

Round 14: k2tog, k 5, repeat to end. [36 (42, 48)] sts

Round 15: k to end.

Round 16: k2tog, repeat to end. [18 (21, 24)] sts

Round 17: k to end.

Round 18: k2tog, repeat to the last st for all sizes (K the last st for Size M). [9 (11, 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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Jelly Bubbles Hat

 

Hello Knitters! It's hard for me to believe that I have yet to knit a single hat this year, and we've reached the end of June! So when I noticed this, I rushed to finish a design that I had been working on for a while, then ended up making this hat in every color I had of this type of yarn, and in three different sizes. The main feature of this pattern is the simple twist that creates the bubble shapes. It is easy to knit if you read and follow the instructions carefully, or you can knit  it according to the chart I provided if you prefer that. If you like This design, you can start right now and knit this awesome and cool hat for yourself, or your beloved ones as gifts for the upcoming holiday seasons. Looking forward to reading your comments and thoughts and have a nice knitting day!

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorials.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, S, M/L, (see detailed measurements below). Bonus size (L/XL): to knit this size, follow the same instructions for the M/L sized hat, but change the size of the knitting needle to US 10 (6 mm).

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities:
• Size S (child size): 1 skein. 
• Size M/L (adult size): 1 skein.
• Size L/XL (adult size): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm), US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm) (for size L/XL only).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm) (for size L/XL only).
• 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): 100- 105 yards (90- 95 m).
• Size M/L (adult size): 130- 132 yards (120- 122 m), approx.
• Size L/XL (adult size): 148- 150 yards (135- 137 m), approx.

Gauge: 17 sts and 22 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.
• ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• k3tog: knit three stitches together.
• sssk: slip, slip, slip, then knit the three slipped stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

Note: to knit the size L/XL hat, follow the same instructions for the M/L sized hat, but change the size of the knitting needle to US 10 (6 mm) instead of US 9 (5.5 mm).

With size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 84 (98). Join in the round. Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, purl one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 (6) more times. Switch to size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles while working the first round of the general pattern:

General pattern: 

Rounds 1 and 2: k to end.

Round 3: k 1, sssk, k3tog, k 7, repeat to end.

Round 4: k 1, switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, k 7, repeat to end.

Rounds 5 and 6: k to end.

Round 7: k 8, sssk, k3tog, repeat to end.

Round 8: k 8, switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, repeat to end.

Repeat the general pattern once (twice) more, then repeat rounds 1-7 once for Size S, and rounds 1-3 for Size M/L, then work as follows:

Decreasing Rounds for Size S:

Round 1: k 2, ssk, k2tog, k 2, switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, repeat to end. (72 sts)

Rounds 2 and 3: k to end.

Round 4: k 1, ssk, k2tog, k 7, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Rounds 5 and 6: k to end.

Round 7: ssk, k2tog, k 6, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Change to double pointed needles.

Round 8: k 2, sssk, k3tog, repeat to end.

Round 9: k 2, switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, repeat to end. 

Rounds 10 and 11: k to end.

Round 12: k 3, ssk, k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 13: k 2, ssk, k2tog, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 14: sl st, *ssk, k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 sts, ssk, k the last st and the first slipped st of the same round together. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Decreasing Rounds for Size M/L:

Round 1: k 1, switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, k 2, ssk, k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (84 sts)

Rounds 2 and 3: k to end.

Round 4: k 8, ssk, k2tog, repeat to end. (70 sts)

Rounds 5 - 6:  k to end.

Round 7: sl st, *k 6, ssk, k2tog, repeat to last 10 sts, k 6, ssk, k the last st and the first slipped st of the same round together, then put the ring st marker at the end of the round. (56 sts)

Round 8: sssk, k3tog, k 2, repeat to end.

Change to double pointed needles.

Round 9: switch next 2 sts putting the second st in front and keeping them on left needle, (k 1, yo, k 1) into each of these 2 sts, k 2, repeat to end. (56 sts)

Rounds 10 and 11: k to end.

Round 12: k 1, ssk, k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 14: sl st, *k2tog, ssk, repeat to last 3 sts, k2tog, k the last st and the first slipped st of the same round together through back loops. (14 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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