Hashtag Mittens

Hi knitters! As I mentioned in my previous post, when I finish a project and still have some yarn left, I try to make use of it by creating accessories for the main piece. So first I made the Hashtag Jacket, then with the leftover yarn I made the Hashtag Slouchy, and now, made with the last remains of the skeins, I present to you the Hashtag Mittens. Making mittens was a challenge for me at first, because it took me a while to get used to the double pointed knitting needles, a must for knitting a small tube shape. In addition to that, I was using more than one yarn, and adopting the mosaic pattern into the mittens' pattern, all at the same time. But the result was worth the hard work, and I'm very pleased with these mittens. 2020 was the year of hats for me, so maybe this year will be the year of mitten projects. Be sure that I'll share my future designs with you all. Stay safe and healthy and have happy knitting days!

Hashtag Jacket		Hashtag Slouchy

Skill level: Advanced

Materials:

• Yarn: 
  1. Nako Calico: 50% Cotton, 50% Premium Acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 268 yard (245 meter). black: 1 skein. 
  2. Paint Box yarn: 100% Cotton, 1.7 oz. (50 g), 93 yard (85 meter). For size S/M: one skein of Slate Green 1010 (yarn D). For size M/L, one skein of each of the following colors:
     • Light Caramel 1337 (yarn A). 
     • Pistachio green 1346 (yarn B).
     • Vanilla Cream 1346 (yarn C).
• Set of double pointed needles, size US 5 (3.75 mm), and US 6 (4 mm).
• Stitch marker. 
• Tapestry needle.

Sizes:

• S/M
• M/L

Gauge:

• Paint Box yarn: 19 sts and 26 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
• Nako Calico yarn: 20 sts and 29 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: Paint Box = 44- 46 yards (40- 42 m), Nako Calico = 112- 115 yards (102- 105 m) Nako Calico.
• Size M/L: Paint Box = 55- 58 yards (50- 53 m), Nako Calico = 128- 131 yards (117- 120 m).

Knitting Terms:

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• M 1= make 1 st increase.
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.
• sm = stitch marker.

 

Instructions:

Mitten (Make 2):
With black yarn and 3.75 mm double pointed needles, cast on 44 (48) sts. Join in the round. Put the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, knit 1 round. Work as follows:
Ribs round: k 2, p 2, repeat to end.
Repeat ribs round 17 times.
Change to 4 mm circular needles, and work next round:
For Size S/M:
Purl one round decreasing 8 sts evenly. (36 sts)
For Size M/L:
Purl one round. (48 sts)

Hashtag Pattern:
For size S/M, use color D and black yarn.
For size M/L, use color A and black yarn.
Round 1 [yarn D (A)]: k 6, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 3, repeat to end.
Round 2 (A) and every even number row: purl the knit sts and slip the slipped sts purl-wise (with yarn in back).
Round 3 (black): k 1, sl st 1, k 5, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, repeat to end.
Round 5 [yarn D (A)]: sl st 1, k 1, repeat to end.
Round 7 (black): k 5, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, repeat to end.
Round 9 [yarn D (A)]: sl st 1, k 9, sl st 1, k 1, repeat to end.
Round 11 (black): k 5, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 4, repeat to end.
Round 13 [yarn D (A)]: sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 9, repeat to end.
Round 15 (black): k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, k 1 sl st 1, k 4, repeat to end.
Round 17 [yarn D (A)] repeat row 5.
Round 19 (black): k 1, sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1, k 5, sl st, repeat to end.
Round 21 [yarn D (A)]: k 4, sl st 1, k 1, sl st 1, k 5, repeat to end.
Round 23 (black): k 1, sl st 1, k 9, sl st, repeat to end.
Round 24 (black): repeat row 2. Cut colored yarn.
Slip first 8 sts into stitch holder for thumb. Cast on 8 sts at the beginning of the round. 36(48) sts
Size S/M: repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern twice more.
Size M/L: repeat the 24 rows of the Hashtag Pattern using yarn B and C, alternately.

Decreasing rounds:
With black yarn, work as follows:
Round 1: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. 24(36) sts
Round 2: p to end.
Round 3: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. 18(24) sts
Round 4: p to end.
Round 5: k2tog to end. 9(12)
Cut a 10 cm / 4" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

THUMB:
Slip the 8 sts of the thumb back on double pointed needles size 4 mm. pick up 8 sts in the edge behind the thumb, and insert sm into the beginning of round. 16(16) sts
knit 20(22) rounds, then Work as follows:
Round 1: k2tog, repeat to end. 8(8) sts
Round 2: p to end.
Round 3: k2tog, repeat to end. 4(4) sts
Cut a 10 cm / 4" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. 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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Leaf Assortment Scarf

Hello friends! As per usual, I bought this lovely yarn without a previous plan of what I would be doing with it, I just really loved the color combo, and I like challenging myself this way. So after a session of brain storming and researching I decided that a leafy pattern is the most suitable. All you need to focus on regarding this pattern is how to make the longer types of crochet stitches. Once you get the hang of that, you just keep on repeating the same two rows over and over. I think this color combo is lovely for this project, but you can absolutely choose any other color pallet you fancy and make a different leaf assortment. 
I hope you all like it! Stay safe and Healthy. 

Level: Advanced

Want to make a matching hat? how about a head band? Click on the pictures below to view the patterns.

Leaf Assortment Head Band

Leaf Assortment Hat

Materials:

• Alize superlana classic:(75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds, color no. 5739: 4 Skeins.  
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7 /4.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width: 43 cm/17", length: 196 cm/ 77" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts x 11 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm/ 4"x 4" in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 1140 - 1150 meters (1245 - 1260 yards) approx.

Crochet terms

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• dtr: double treble crochet.
• trtr: triple treble crochet.
• quad-tr: quadruple treble crochet.

Instructions

Note: The pattern is a repetition of two rows that shape the leaves: 

1. First row makes the midrib.
2. The second makes the leaf blade.
3. Between the leaves we make the stems, which are worked in both rows.

Row 1: make a knot and chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, *ch 21, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, repeat from * six times, turn, ss into each sc nine times.

Row 2:

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
2. sc into ch eleven times.
   
   
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous two leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
   
   
4. Repeat steps 2-3 six times, repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 1, *sc in ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc in each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc in the last ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, turn, ss into each sc nine times.

Row 4: 

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
2. sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row,  sc into dc, sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row. 
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
4. Repeat steps 2-3 six times, repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, ch 1, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 twenty four times (or as many as you prefer, if you wish to make the scarf shorter or longer), then work the last 2 rows as follows:

Row 5: ch 1, *sc 3 in ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc 3 in ch 3 space, turn.

Row 6: ch 1, *sc into sc, sc 2 into sc, sc into sc, sc in ch 5 times, sc into dc, sc into ch 5 times, repeat from * seven times, sc into sc,  sc 2 into sc, sc into sc. 

Cut yarn. 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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Tiny Royal Baby Blanket

Few months ago, I was browsing Pinterest, and I came across this new crochet technique called the Element CAL. what does it mean? I didn't know then, but I liked it so much that I started crocheting immediately. I followed the tutorial videos posted by itsallinanutshell.com, which I thank so much for the gorgeous Element CAL design and clear instructions. This technique needs a lot of concentration if its your first time trying it, nevertheless, with time your work will go smoothly.

I had a small bag full of cotton yarn (catania and alize), so I started working on this project inspired by the Element CAL pattern, and now I proudly present to you my Tiny Royal Baby Blanket.

Level: Advanced



Materials:

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: Anthrazit 429, Denim 421, Jade 253 and Gold 249. Alize, cotton baby, 50% cotton, 50% acrylic. Classical unbrushed, 100 g/ 3.53 oz. 270 m/295 yds. color 01, 2 skeins. 
• Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle

Yardage: 800-850 m/ 875-930 yard.

Measures: 25 inch/ 64 cm long, 20.5 inch/ 53 cm wide.

Crochet Terms (US)

• ch: chain
• ss: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• bpsc: back post single stitch
• fptr: front post treble crochet

Before you start:

Note 1: All treble crochet stitches are worked into second round below, in front of the previous round and skipping it (please watch www.itsallinanutshell.com's element CAL project tutorial videos)

cc1: Corner cluster one; (ch 3, tr in the center of ch 2 space of previous round, dc).

cc2: Corner cluster two; (dc, tr in the center of ch 2 space of previous round, dc).

Note 2: cc1 and cc2 terms will be used from round 4 and on.

Note 3: To make your work easier, always weave in ends when changing yarn.

Note 4: You can make the color combinations you like for 1-6 rounds. 7-8 rounds must be worked in alize yarn.





Instructions:

The granny square (make 30):

With any catania yarn, work the next four rounds:

Round 1: make a magic ring, or chain five, ss to first ch.

Round 2: ch 3, dc, ch 2, *dc 2, ch 2, repeat from * three times, ss to third ch of first ch 3.



Round 3: ss to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, tr into round 1 (magic ring, or ch 5), dc, ch 2, dc, tr into round 1, dc) in ch 2 space.

*(dc, tr into round 1, dc, ch 2, dc, tr into round 1, dc), in next ch 2 space, repeat from * three times, ss to the third ch of first ch 3.






Round 4: ss to first ch 2 space, (cc1, ch 2, cc2) in ch 2 space, (dc, tr in between dc 2 of round 2, dc) in between the two clusters of previous round, *(cc2, ch 2, cc2) in next ch 2 space, (dc, tr in between dc 2 of round 2, dc) in between the two clusters of previous round, repeat from * three times, ss to the third ch of first ch 3.



Edging

Note: in each granny square of the border, ignore the corner sc 2 of round 8.



Round 1 

With alize yarn, in any corner of the blanket, work as follows:

1. Blanket first corner: (cc1, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space.

2. Granny square side: ch 1, sc in each bpsc sts 18 times, ch 1.

3. Between two granny squares: (dc, fptr in the last fptr of round 7 vertically, dc) in ch 2 space of wright side granny square, ch 2, (dc in ch 2 space, fptr in first fptr of round 7 vertically, dc) in ch 2 space of left side granny square.

Repeat 2 and 3 alternately as many as needed, until the second corner.

4. Blanket second corner: (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space,

work 2, 3 and 4 all along the rest of blanket sides and corners as many as needed, sc to third ch of first ch 3, cut alize yarn.


Round 2

Bind on gold catania yarn in last ch 1 space of edging round 1.

1. Blanket first corner: (ch 3, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc)in ch 1 space, (cc1, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc) in next ch 1 space.

2. Granny square side: ch 1, skip sc, sc in each sc 16 times, skip sc, ch 1.

3. Between two granny squares:
- Wright side granny square: (dc, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc) in ch 1 space, (dc, tr in bpsc of round 8 vertically, dc) in ch 2 space, ch 2.

- Left side granny square: (dc, tr in bpsc of round 8, dc) in ch 2 space, (dc, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc) in ch 1 space.

Repeat 2 and 3 alternately as many as needed, until the second corner.

4. Blanket second corner: (dc, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc) in ch 1 space, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, tr in ch 2 space of round 7, dc) in next ch 1 space.

Work 2, 3 and 4 all along the rest of blanket sides and corners as many as needed, sc to third ch of first ch 3.


Round 3:

1. Blanket first corner: in between the first two clusters, (ch 3, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc), (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc) in between next two clusters, ch1.

2. Granny square side: ch 1, skip sc, sc in each sc 14 times, skip sc, ch 1.

3. Between two granny squares: (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc) in between the first two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc) in between next two clusters.

Repeat 2 and 3 alternately as many as needed, until the second corner.

4. Blanket second corner: ch 1, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc) in between the first two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 1, dc) in between next two clusters, ch 1.

work 2, 3 and 4 all along the rest of blanket sides and corners as many as needed, ch 1, sc to third ch of first ch 3, cut gold yarn.


Round 4:

Bind on alize yarn in the first ch 2 space of any corner.

1. Blanket first corner: (ch 3, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between the next two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between next two clusters, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 2 space.

2. Granny square side: skip sc, sc in each sc 12 times, skip sc.

3. Between two granny squares: (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 1 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between the next two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between next two clusters, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 1 space.

Repeat 2 and 3 alternately as many as needed, until the second corner.

4. Blanket second corner: (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between the next two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in between next two clusters, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 2, dc) in ch 2 space.

Work 2, 3 and 4 all along the rest of blanket sides and corners as many as needed, ch 1, sc to third ch of first ch 3.


Round 5:

1. Blanket first corner: (ch 3, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between first two clusters, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between the next two clusters, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between next two clusters twice, ch 1.

2. Granny square side: ch 1, skip sc, sc in each sc 10 times, skip sc, ch 1. 

3. Between two granny squares: (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between two clusters tiwce, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between next two clusters twice,

Repeat 2 and 3 alternately as many as needed, until the second corner.

4. Blanket second corner: ch 1, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between two clusters tiwce, (cc2, ch 2, cc2) in the ch 2 space, (dc, fptr into fptr of edging round 3, dc) in between next two clusters twice, ch 1.

work 2, 3 and 4 all along the rest of blanket sides and corners as many as needed, ch 1, sc to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, 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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