Halloween Ember Mosaic Hat

Hi knitters! Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a cozy handmade hat! This Halloween-inspired hat combines warm, autumnal colors with a playful pumpkin design, making it a fun accessory for the spooky season. The colorwork adds just the right amount of Halloween charm, while the simple knitted shape keeps it comfortable and practical for chilly autumn days.

I made two sizes using different color, a soft cream and pumpkin-orange version, and a rich rust-orange hat with bright yellow details. Happy Halloween knitting! 

 Overview

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, child and adult.
• Techniques needed: work in the round, intarsia knitting, knit two stitches together decrease.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m):
• Child size: brick color 440 (yarn A), 1 skein; and yellow 216 (yarn B), 1 skein.
• Adult size: cream (01) (yarn A), 1 skein; and brick color 440 (yarn B), 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:

• Child size: height: 8.3" (21  cm), head circumference: 18"-19" (46-48 cm).
• Adult size: height: 9" (23 cm), head circumference: 21"-22" (53-56 cm).

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• Child size: 123 - 125 yards (112 - 115 m), approx.
• Adult size: 158 - 160 yards (142 - 145 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.

 

Instructions:

With yarn A, cast on 80 (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, knit 10 rounds. Work the pattern using yarn A and B. Cut yarn B, and k 5 (7) rounds.

Decreasing rounds:

For Child Size

Round 1: k 14, k2tog, repeat to end. (75 sts)

Rounds 2, 3: k to end.

Round 4: k 13, k2tog, repeat to end. (70 sts)

Rounds 5,6: k to end.

Round 7: k 12, k2tog, repeat to end. (65 sts)

Rounds 8,9: k to end.

Round 10: k 11, k2tog, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 11: k to end.

Change to DPNs when needed.

Round 12: k 10, k2tog, repeat to end. (55 sts)

Round 13: k to end.

Round 14: k 9, k2tog, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Round 15: k to end.

Round 16: k 8, k2tog, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Round 17: k to end.

Rounds 18: k 7, k2tog, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Round 19: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 20: k 5, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 21: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (25 sts)

Round 22: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 23: k2tog, repeat to end. (10 sts)

For Adult size:

Round 1: k 14, k2tog, repeat to end. (90 sts)

Rounds 2, 3: k to end.

Round 4: k 13, k2tog, repeat to end. (84 sts)

Rounds 5,6: k to end.

Round 7: k 12, k2tog, repeat to end. (78 sts)

Rounds 8,9: k to end.

Round 10: k 11, k2tog, repeat to end. (72 sts)

Rounds 11,12: k to end.

Round 13: k 10, k2tog, repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 14: k to end.

Round 15: k 9, k2tog, repeat to end.  (60 sts)

Change to DPNs when needed.

Round 16: k to end.

Round 17: k 8, k2tog, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 18: k to end.

Round 19: k 7, k2tog, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 20: k to end.

Round 21: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 22: k 5, k2tog, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 23: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 24: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 25: k2tog, repeat to end. (12 sts)

For both 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.

 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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Soft Serenity Blanket

Hi, knitters! It’s been a long summer break, and I know I haven’t posted in a while. But I’m finally back! I hope to make up for the delay by sharing more beautiful designs and cozy creations with you. I’m so excited to be here again and can’t wait to show you what I’ve been working on! 

Wrap yourself in warmth and color with this beautifully handcrafted blanket. The cozy blend of soft gray and vibrant mustard, paired with its eye-catching geometric pattern, makes it the perfect piece to add comfort and style to any space, or you can cover you little ones on chilly nights . Whether draped over your favorite chair or wrapped around you on a cozy evening, this blanket is made to bring warmth, beauty, and handmade charm to your home. 

 Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written instructions + charts.
• Techniques you need to know: knit and purl, seersucker pattern, switch two stitches. 

 

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc Favori, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the colors 1404 (color A), and 317 (color B), 3 skeins each.
• Circular knitting needles: size US 8 (5 mm), 24” (60 cm) long.
• Small stitch holder.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 47" (120 cm), length = 47" (120 cm), approx.

Yardage: 1370-1380 yards (1250- 1250 m), approx.

Gauge: 21 stitches and 22 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in seersucker pattern and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting terms: 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

With yarn A cast on 255 sts, knit one row, then work as follows:

Seersucker pattern:

Row 1: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 2 and every even number row: knit the k st, and purl the p st.

Row 3: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *k 1, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 5: slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *p 1, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: repeat row 2.

Repeat seersucker pattern three more times, repeat rows 1-4 once.

Note: when working with the two yarns, keep each yarn to back when knitting or purling the other yarn. 

**Bind on yarn B, work next row as follows:

Row 5: with yarn A slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st to left needle and k, p 1, *with yarn B p 1, with yarn A k 3, Repeat from * to last 4 sts, with yarn B p 1, with yarn A, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 6: knit the k st, and purl the p st, with the same yarn color.

Row 7: with yarn A slip first st to sth to back, k 1, slip the first st back to left needle and k, p 1, *with yarn B k 1, p 1, with yarn A, k 1, with yarn B, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, with yarn B, k 1, with yarn A, p 1, slip next st to sth in front, k 1, slip the on hold st back to left needle and k.

Row 8: repeat row 6.

Cut yarn A, repeat the seersucker pattern four times, repeat rows 1-4 once.

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with switching yarn colors.

Repeat from ** with the same yarn colors.

At the end, work seersucker pattern three times, then 1-3 rows once. Knit one row then bind off all sts.

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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