Berry Breeze Shawl

Hello my fellow knitters! wrap yourself in warmth and elegance with this stunning, hand-crafted shawl! Featuring a rich, vibrant hue and a textured pattern that’s both cozy and airy, this design is perfect for any season. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or a beginner looking for your next project, this pattern is easy to follow and rewarding to create. It has an eighteen rows pattern that you can keep repeating until you get the desired size, and help you bring this beautiful piece to life. Get ready to knit, relax, and enjoy your very own handmade masterpiece! 💜✨

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Yarn weight: #3/double knit/light worsted.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be bigger or smaller by repeating the general pattern more or less times than mentioned in the instructions.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Opal Dort Mevsim, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 257 yards (235 m), in the color lilac (322), 3 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm), you can use straight or circular.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 43" (110 cm), length = 70" (175 cm), approx.

Yardage: 770 - 775 yards (705 - 710 m), approx.

Gauge: 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and size US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sl st: slip stitch purl wise.
• k2tog: knit two sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the slipped sts together through back loops.
• p2tog: purl two sts together.
• s2s1ktog: slip two stitches as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three stitches together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions:

Cast on 5 sts, k one row, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 2, p 3.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 3: k 2, p 2, sl st, k 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 5: k 2, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 7: k 2, p 4, sl st, p 1.

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 9: k 2, p 5, sl st, p 1.

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 11: k 2, p 6, sl st, p 1.

Row 12: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 13: k 2, p 2, p2tog, yo, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 2.

Row 15: k 2, p 8, yo, sl st, p 1.

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 6, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 17: k 2, p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, p 1, sl st, p 1.

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 19: k 2, (p 2, p2tog, yo) twice, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 20: sl st, k 1, ssk, yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 2.

Row 21: k 2, p 6, p2tog, yo, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 6, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 23: k 2, p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 25: k 2, (p 2, p2tog, yo) twice, p 4, sl st, p 1.

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 2.

Row 27: k 2, p 6, p2tog, yo, p 5, sl st, p 1.

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 6, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 29: k 2, p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, p 6, sl st, p 1.

Row 30: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2.

Row 31: k 2, *p 2, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 5 sts, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 2.

Row 33: k 2, p 6, p2tog, yo, p 8, sl st, p 1.

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, (k 6, ssk, yo) twice, k 2.

Row 35: k 2, *p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, sl st, p 1.

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 37: k 2, *p 2, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 38: sl st, k 1, ssk, yo, *k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2. 

Row 39: k 2, *p 6, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, sl st, p 1.

General pattern:

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, *ssk, yo, k 6, repeat from * to last 4 sts, ssk , yo, k 2.

Row 41: k 2, *p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 5 sts, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, ssk, yo, *k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 43: k 2, *p 2, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p 4, sl st, p 1.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, *k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 45: k 2, *p 6, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 7 sts, p 5, sl st, p 1.

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, *k 6, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 47: k 2, *p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 6, sl st, p 1.

Row 48: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, *k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 49: k 2, *p 2, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 5 sts, p 3, sl st, p 1.

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, *k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 51: k 2, *p 6, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 8, sl st, p 1.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 6, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 53: k 2, *p 4, (p2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, sl st, p 1.

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2.

Row 55: k 2, *p 2, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Row 56: sl st, k 1, ssk, yo, *k 5, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 2. 

Row 57: k 2, *p 6, p2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 2, sl st, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern rows eighteen more times (or as many as you prefer), knit three rows, then cast off all sts loosely. weave in loose ends. Block.

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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Carrie Shawlette

 

Hello fellow knitters! As a knitter who strongly adheres to the motto "no yarn should go to waste", I made this shawl of the leftover yarn of my Anna Crop Top project. Once again, I've kept the design simple, as I believe it is the best choice for a color changing yarn. Size-wise, you can consider this shawlette as a mix between scarf and a mini shawl, the perfect tiny piece to finish knitting in no time. The final look will depend on the color sequence of your yarn of choice, and how you choose to put it around your neck. So, if you are in a hurry and need a casual and fun neck wrap, look no further. Grab some yarn scraps and start making this shawlette today.

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written pattern.
• Yarn weight: #4/ medium/ worsted.
• Available sizes: one size (see detailed measurements below).
• Size customization: you can adjust the size to be bigger or smaller by repeating the general pattern more or less times than mentioned in the instructions.

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Materials:

• Yarn: Daiso Mix Cake, 100% acrylic, 2.82 oz (80 g), 135.6 yards (124 m), in the color beige "41": 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 9.5" (24 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 180- 182 yards (165- 167 m), approx.

Gauge: 12 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two sts together.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts, k one row, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 1, yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 2: k to last st, yo, k 1.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 sixty-eight times more, or as many as you prefer. Bind off all sts. 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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Weaved Flowers Shrug

 

Hello everyone! It's time to make a simple and fun shrug as requested by my daughter. This is the first time I share a shrug design, so I wanted to make something easy to knit. I went for the weaved pattern; a straightforward pattern that repeats every 12 rows. You can make the shrug in any size you like by merely adding or subtracting a certain number of stitches and rows to or from the basic pattern (all of this and more are included in a detailed note at the top of the instructions). So, pick up your favorite yarn and start knitting, and you’ll get yourself one eye-catching shrug in no time. Enjoy!

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: Written pattern + chart.
• Available Sizes: S and M/L (see detailed measurements below). Click here to read note about making other sizes.

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Flower, 94% acrylic, 6% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color "5386": 5 (6) skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 9 (5.5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S: length = 46" (118 cm), height = 29" (74 cm).
• Size M/L: length = 50" (127 cm), height = 33" (83 cm).

Yardage: 

• Size S: 1000- 1006 yards (915- 920 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 1185- 1200 yards (1083- 1097 m), approx. 

Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

 

 

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

Note: to make a larger size, adjust as follows: every 16 sts increase to the number of cast on sts will add 3.5" (9 cm) to the width, and every additional repeat of the general pattern will add 3.5" (9 cm) to the height. Do the opposite if you want to go smaller than size S.

Cast on 221 (237) sts (multiple of 8 sts of the pattern + 3 sts for symmetry + 2 edge sts). Work as follows:

General pattern:

Rows 1 and 3: sl st, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 3, p 1.

Rows 2 and 4: sl st, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 4.

Row 5: sl st, *k 3, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 3, p 1.

Rows 6, 8 and 10: sl st, *k 4, p 3, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 3, p 1.

Rows 7 and 9: sl st, *p 4, k 3, p 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, p 4.

Row 11: sl st, k 1, *k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, p 1.

Row 12: repeat row 2.

Repeat the general pattern fourteen (sixteen) times, then repeat rows 1- 10 once. Bind off all sts.

Assembly:

Lay the shrug out flat, then fold it in half lengthwise. Place markers on each side 4" (10 cm) below the fold for armholes. Seam sides from the marker down to the lower edge.

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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Weaved Messy Bun Hat

Hello to you all! This is my first attempt at designing a messy bun hat. I'm using the same weave pattern that I've used previously in my Ginger Basket Shawl. While I kept the making process easy, I still wanted to give this hat an exceptional style, so I paired an easy pattern with a vibrant colored yarn with small flowers sprinkled all over it. I also added a ribbon to the top opening so it can be adjusted to the head size and hair. So grab a skein of your favorite stashed yarn and a ribbon and make this messy bun hat for you or your little ones in just a few hours. I'm preparing another easy to knit project using the same type of yarn, so keep an eye out for it. Have a lovely knitting day!

Skill Level: Easy

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 Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Flower, 94% acrylic, 6% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color "5386" (1 skein for all sizes).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). For the child size you can use a set of double pointed needles of the same size instead.
• Ribbon, 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 40” (100 cm) long for the child size, 47" (120 cm) long for the adult size.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Child size: head circumference = 18"- 19" (46- 48 cm), height = 6.7" (17 cm).
• Adult size: head circumference = 21"- 22" (53- 56 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).

Yardage: 

• Child size: 107- 110 yards (97- 100 m), approx.
• Adult size: 117- 120 yards (107- 110 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinet 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 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 72 (88) 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): 

 

Work as follows:

Note: Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of round 2.

General pattern:

Rounds 1- 4: k 2, p 5, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 5: k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat to end.

Rounds 6- 10: p 3, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 1,k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, repeat to end.

Round 12: repeat round 1.

Repeat the general pattern three (four) times, then repeat rounds 1- 10 for the child size and rounds 1- 4 for the adult size.

Bind off all stitches and weave in loose ends. Pass the ribbon through the (yo) eyelets of upper opening of the hat. Gather the two ends of the ribbon to tighten the opening, leaving an adequate space for your hair bun, then make a neat bow. Trim the ribbon ends to stop them from fraying. 

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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Duckling Granny Square

Hello guys! It’s been a while since I last made an animal themed granny square, and I truly miss making them. I’ve had such a good time coming up with all sorts of cute animal designs, such as the Puppy, Frog, Koala, Chick and all the other ones in my collection. Working on these granny squares is fun and relaxing, and a much-needed break to take while I’m working on other big projects like my knitted shawls. This time, I gathered my bright colored cotton yarn and came up with this adorable and ridiculously silly looking duckling. My little niece says it reminds her of a Pokémon, but I have no clue about that, so I’ll take her word for it. You can use this granny square in a number of awesome projects, like making an animal themed baby blanket, pillow covers, or simply framed and hung on a nursery’s wall. I hope you enjoy making this! Let me know if you have any comments or suggestions for future animal granny squares!

Skill level: Easy

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny | Ox | Tiger

Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one yellow skein, one blue skein, a few yards (meters) of peach and black yarn. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
• Crochet hooks, sizes D/3 (3 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 60- 62 yards (55- 58 m) approx.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.

Instructions:

Granny square base:

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the yellow yarn, make a magic circle, then work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut off yellow yarn and weave in loose ends. With blue yarn make a knot, then at the eighth st after the end of last round work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8:ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut off blue yarn and weave in loose ends.

Eye (make two): 

With black yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1 and sc 6 into it, sl st into the first ch. Cut yarn, leaving a tail long enough to sew the eye in place.

Beak:

With peach yarn, ch 7 and work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1, hdc into the second ch from hook, hdc into each ch four times, hdc 3 into last ch. Now work on the other side of the chains. hdc into each ch four times, hdc twice into the last ch, sl st into the first ch.

Round 2: ch 1, hdc into each st six times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into each st six times, hdc 3 into st, sl st into the first ch.

Round 3: ch 1, hdc into each st seven times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into each st eight times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into st, sl st into the first ch.

Cut off the yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail to sew the beak in place.

Assembly:

Sew the beak on the lower half of the face. Cut four 3" (7.5 cm) long strands of yarn, then fold them together in half and sew them at the top center of the duck's head. Sew eyes in place. 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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