Jack-o'-lantern Halloween Hat

Hello knitters! As promised, I bring you the second version of the hat that I designed for this year's Halloween, this time with a row of scary/cute Jack-o'-lanterns + the spider web from the previous hat. It comes in two sizes: for toddlers (2 to 4 years old) and for children under eight years old. I've knit it using baby soft yarn so that it won't bother the wearer. A baby sized hat can also be made from this pattern, but with some adjustments, and though I have not included that size here, I'd be happy to add it if some of you request it. Happy Halloween to you all, and stay safe!

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 90% anti-piling acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 263 yards (240 m) approx, in the following colors: Black (60): 1 skein, Carrot (408): 1 skien, and Green (41): few yards(meters).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

 Size and measurements:

• Toddler (2- 4 years):  head circumference = 17"- 18" (43- 46 cm), height = 7" (18 cm).
• Child (5- 8 years): head circumference = 19" - 20" (48- 51 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Toddler: 47- 49 yards (43- 45 m). 
• Child: 65- 69 yards (60- 63 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three sts together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions:

 

With black yarn, 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, knit one round, then work as follows:

Ribs round: k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 5 (6) times. Purl one round.

 

Note: for the child size increase 1 st in the next round. (81) sts

Knit 3 (4) rounds.

 

Using black (B), carrot (C) and green (G) yarns, work the chart from right to left (go to the end of this post). Cut C and G yarns.

 

Knit 3 (4) rounds, purl 1 round. 

 

Note: for the child size, knit one round decreasing 1 st. (80) sts

 

Work as follows:

 

Round: k 11 (15), p 1, repeat to end.

 

Repeat the round 3 (4).

Decreasing rounds:

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 1: k 4 (6) s2s1ktog, k 4 (6), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With B and C yarn, work the next two rounds:

 

Rounds 2 and 3: with B yarn k 4 (6), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 4 (6), p 1, repeat to end.

Change to DPNs needles. With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 4: k 3 (5) s2s1ktog, k 3 (5), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Rounds 5 and 6: with B yarn k 3 (5), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 3 (5), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 7: k 2 (4) s2s1ktog, k 2 (4), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 8: with B yarn k 2 (4), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 2 (4), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 9: k 1 (3) s2s1ktog, k 1 (3), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Toddler Size:

 

Cut B yarn. With C yarn work last round:

 

Round 10: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat to end. (12) sts 

 

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

 

Child Size:

 

Round 11: with B yarn k 3, with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 3, p 1, repeat to end, cut B yarn.

 

Round 12: k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round13: k 5, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 14: k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 15: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat to end. (10) sts 

 

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

 

Make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom using black yarn and fix it tight on top.

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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Beaded Rounds Hat

Hi friends! my love of hat making keeps on growing, and ideas keep coming to my head all the time. In this long and full of events year, I got into the habit of surfing Pinterest and YouTube looking for stitch patterns that can be adapted into hats, then I would rush to my stash to grab any leftover skein (or skeins) and start working. So here I am, 16 new head wear designs, proudly presented to you, most of then are easy to make. The only reason that makes me tag these hats as "Intermediate"  is the fact that casting on and joining stitches into a round might seem advanced to some.

This hat is special for its green beaded looking rounds, and it could be knitted with brighter colors, which I feel are going to make it look even prettier, so why not give it a try.

Stay safe and healthy, and I hope you have a lovely time in the upcoming holidays.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi: 25% wool ,75% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 186 yards (170 meter). One skein of gray, green and black.
• Circular Knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference = 21 - 21.5" (53.5 - 54.5 cm), height = 6.5" (16.5 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 22 - 22.5" (56.5 - 57.5), height = 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size L: head circumference  = 23 - 23.5" (59 - 60 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).

Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) needles.

Yardage:

• Size S: 150- 155 yards(138 -142 m).
• Size M: 157 - 162 yards (144 -148 m). 
• Size L: 168 -173 yards (154 -158 m). 

Knitting Terms:

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• yo =yarn over.
• sl st = slip stitch.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them together through back loops.
• p3togtfl = p 3 stitches together through front loops.

Instructions:

With gray yarn cast on 88 (96, 104) 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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

First round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat first round 5 times. Bind on green yarn, repeat first round twice, once with gray yarn, twice with green yarn, and 13 times with gray yarn. Cut green yarn. Knit four rounds. Bind on green yarn again.

*With green yarn, work next two rounds as follows:

Round 1: sl st, (k 1, yo, k 1) in next st, repeat to end.

Round 2: sl st with yarn in front, p3togtfl, repeat to end.

With gray yarn knit four rounds. 

Repeat from * four times.  

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: ssk, k 9 (10, 11), repeat from * to end. 80 (88, 96) sts

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 8 (9, 10), repeat from * to end. 72 (80, 88) sts

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 7 (8, 9), repeat to end. 64 (72, 80) sts

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 6 (7, 8), repeat to end. 56 (64, 72) sts

Round 8: ssk, k 5 (6, 7), repeat to end. 48 (56, 64) sts

Round 9: ssk, k 4 (5, 6), repeat to end. 40 (48, 56) sts

Round 10: ssk, k 3 (4, 5), repeat to end. 32 (40, 48) sts

For size S, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for sizes M and L only:

Round 11: ssk, k (3, 4), repeat to end. (32, 40) sts

For size M, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for size L only:

Round 12: ssk, k (3), repeat to end. (32) sts

For size L, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog.

Weave in loose ends. Make a pompom using the three yarn colors and fix it on top.

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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Christmas Lights Hat

As the holidays season is approaching quickly, I decided to start my Christmas projects early this year. This is my first Christmas project; a hat that is inspired by Christmas tree lights. I am so exited for this season and I hope I will come up with other projects in the remaining weeks, so stay tuned and see you in the next one.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Any worsted, unbrushed or DK yarn, I used a 100% acrylic yarn. one skein of green, red and white. Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik: 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m). 
• Circular Knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Size and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference   21 - 21.5" (53.5- 54.5 cm), height 6.5" (16.5 cm).
• Size M: head circumference  22 - 22.5" (56.5-57.5), height 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size L: head circumference   23 - 23.5" (59- 60 cm), height 8" (20.5 cm).

Gauge: 24 sts and 26 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) needles.

Yardage:

• Size S: 120- 125 yards(110 -115 meter).
• Size M: 130 - 135 yards (120 -125 meter). 
• Size L: 142 -147 yards (130 -135 meter). 

 

Knitting Terms:

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• ss = slip stitch.
• k2tog = k 2 stitches together.

Instructions:

With US 6 (4 mm) circular needles and green yarn, cast on 88 (96, 104) 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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

First round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the round 8 times.

Change to US 8 (5 mm) circular needles and knit four rounds. Bind on white yarn (don't cut green yarn) and work the following 2 rounds:

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

With green yarn work the following 2 rounds:

Round 3: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 4: knit to end.

Bind on red yarn and work the following 2 rounds:

Rounds 5 and 6: k 1, *ss, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, ss, k 2.

With green yarn work the following 2 rounds:

Round 7: repeat round 3.

Round 8: repeat round 4.

Repeat rows 1-8 four times, for size L repeat rows 1-4 once more. Cut red and white yarns.

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: k2tog, k 9 (10, 11), repeat to end. 80 (88, 96) sts

Rounds 2 and 3: knit to end.

Round 4: k2tog, k 8 (9, 10), repeat to end. 72 (80, 88) sts

Rounds 5 and 6: knit to end.

Round 7: k2tog, k 7 (8, 9), repeat to end. 64 (72, 80) sts

Round 8: knit to end.

Round 9: k2tog, k 6 (7, 8), repeat to end. 56 (64, 72) sts

Round 10: knit to end.

Round 11: k2tog, k 5 (6, 7), repeat to end. 48 (56, 64) sts

Round 12: k2tog, k 4 (5, 6), repeat to end. 40 (48, 56) sts

Round 13: k2tog, k 3 (4, 5), repeat to end. 32 (40, 48) sts

For size S, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for sizes M and L only:

Round 14: k2tog, k (3, 4), repeat to end. (32, 40) sts

For size M, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for size L only:

Round 15: k2tog, k (3) repeat to end. (32) sts

For size L, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog.

Weave in loose ends. Make a pompom using the three yarn colors and attach it on 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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Cozy Scarf and Hat for a Cold Winter

Level: Intermediate


Materials:

• Yarn A: 4 skeins Nako Vizon (%100 premium acrylic) 100 g, 195 m, color No 185.
• Yarn B: 3 skeins Nako Vizon Anatolia (%100 premium acrylic) 100 g, 210 m, color No 80839.
• Knitting needles: size 4.5 mm (US 7).
• Circular needle: size 4.5 mm (US 7), 16” (40 cm) long.

Measurements:

• Scarf: approx. 13” x 90“(227 cm x 33 cm).
• Hat: approx. 20.5” (52 cm) circumference, 10” (26 cm) length.

Gauge

• 19 sts and 26 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stocking stitch for yarn A.
• 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stocking stitch for yarn B.

Abbreviations

• k: knit
• yo: yarn over
• m1: make 1 stitch increase
• ssk: Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.
• sssk: Slip next 3 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together.

Instructions

The Scarf:

With yarn A, Cast on 64 sts (long tail method is preferred).   

Knit two rows, then work the first pattern:

Row 1: K2, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * to last 2 stitches, knit them.

Row 2 and every even row: purl.

Row 3: K3, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit them.

Row 5: K4, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * to last 3 stitches, knit them.

Row 6: purl.

These six rows are the first pattern. Repeat until scarf measures approx. 8 “(21 cm) from beginning, ending with sixth row of the first pattern.

Work second pattern:

Row 1: K2, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from *, change to yarn B, knit last 2 stitches.

Row 2 and every even row: purl the stitches with the same yarn color as previous row.

Row 3: K3, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, change to yarn B, yo, ssk, K2 stitches.

Row 5: K4, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, change to yarn B, ** yo, ssk**, repeat twice from **, K2 stitches.

Row 6: purl the stitches with the same yarn color as previous row.

Repeat these six rows, BUT, by adding two stitches knitted with yarn B, which means to add once more **yo, ssk**, and subtracting 2 stitches from yarn A in each knit row, until finishing the row that is purled entirely with yarn B, until the entire row worked with yarn color B. 

Work third pattern beginning with yarn B:

Row 1: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 30 times, change to yarn A, knit last 2 stitches.

Row 2 and every even row: purl the stitches with the same yarn color as previous row.

Row 3: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 29 times, change to yarn A, knit last 4 stitches.

Row 5: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 28 times, change to yarn A, K1, yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them, knit last 2 stitches.

Row 7: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 27 times, change to yarn A, K1, yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them, knit last 4 stitches.

Row 9: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 26 times, change to yarn A, K1, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * twice, knit last 3 stitches.

Row 11: K2, **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 25 times, change to yarn A, K1, *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat from * 3 times, knit last 2 stitches.

Keep on decreasing two stitches from yarn color B on every right side, adding them to stitches worked with first pattern and yarn color A, until the entire row worked with yarn color A. 

Repeat the patterns alternating as many times as you like, I have worked five alternating colors as a whole.

The last time you have a total yarn color A, and first pattern row, work another 8” (21 cm) with ending with 1st row of the first pattern, knit 2 rows and cast off.

Block and weave in loose threads. Make 11 thread fringes from yarn B at each end of the scarf, each fringe made from 8 pieces of thread each 45 cm long (ending 16 in number and about 22 cm long after trimming).

The Hat:

With yarn color A and circular needles, cast on (long tail method preferable) 120 stitches. Work (Knit 1, purl 1) row and join to other end, taking care not to twist the work. Put a mark on the beginning of the row and work 9 more rows with the same pattern. Then work the decreasing row as follow:

*(Knit 1 m1, purl 1, knit, 1, purl 1), repeat from * to the end of row. (150 stitches)

Work as follow (don’t forget to mark the beginning of each row):

Round 1: {with yarn color A, work *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat 15 times, (45 stitches), join yarn B, work **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 15 time (30 stitches)}. Repeat between {} once more, (150 stitches in total).

Notes:

1. You must use separate skeins each time you change to another yarn.
2. Make sure that you cross the threads of two colors each time you change the yarn.

Round 2: turn work to wrong side, purl to the end of the row using the same yarns as the previous right side row.

Round 3: turn work right side, slip 2 stitches from the right side needle to the left one (the last two stitches of the last row), {with yarn A, work *yo, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 2 stitches and pass slipped stitch over them*, repeat 15 times, (45 stitches), join yarn color B, work **yo, ssk** repeat from ** 15 time (30 stitches)}. Repeat between {} once more, (150 stitches in total).

Round 4: turn work to wrong side, purl to the end of the row using the same yarns as the previous right side row.

This means the colors and patterns will shift two stitches to the right each alternate row. Repeat rows 3 and 4, until the hat measures approx. 8” (20.5 cm), or longer if you want to make a slouch hat, with right side work, start decreasing pattern as follows:

Round 1: slip 4 stitches from the right side needle to the left one (the last 4 stitches of the previous row), {with yarn color A, work *yo, slip 2 stitch knitwise, k2tog, and pass slipped stitches over them*, repeat until last 4 stitches of yarn A, change to yarn color B, yo, sssk, ** yo, ssk**, repeat from ** until the last 4 stitches of yarn B}. Repeat between {} once more, (142 stitches in total).

Round 2: turn work to wrong side, purl to the end of the row using the same yarns as the previous right side row.

Repeat these two rows 8 more times, (78 stitches left). Then work the last row as follows:

(With color A yarn, sssk, to the last stitch, with color B yarn, ssk to last stitch), repeat between () one more time, cut last thread 10 inches long and pass it through remaining stitches, pull it tight and knot it securely, cut the other yarn threads and knot them together and weave end in.

Make a large pom-pom from color B, and thread it at the top of the hat.

Pattern 1 (click to enlarge)

Pattern 2 (click to enlarge)

Pattern 3 (click to enlarge)

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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