Frosty Friends Hat

 

Hello my fellow knitters! Let's bring a little winter magic to your wardrobe with this playful hat! Featuring rows of smiling snowmen with bright carrot noses and happy expressions, this beanie is the perfect way to add fun and coziness to the cold season, and these playful details bring so much personality to the design. It’s one of those projects that makes you smile as you knit, and even more once you see it finished. I am really glad the pictures I took with my niece turned out as great as they did, showcasing the stunning contrast of colors. 

Whether you’re knitting it for your little ones, or as a thoughtful holiday gift, this design is sure to spread joy and keep everyone toasty through frosty days. I had so much fun creating it, and instantly became one of my favorite winter knits. Perfect for snowy days, holiday outings, or simply spreading a little winter cheer, this hat is sure to warm both hearts and heads.

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• Techniques: 
• Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes, 6-9 years and 10-12 years.
• Techniques needed: work in the round, (k 2, p 1) ribs, intarsia knitting, ssk decrease.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), one skein each of White (55), Petrol (212), Orange (408), and Black (60), plus a few yards (meters) of Brown (493).
• 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:

• 6-9 years: head circumference = 19.75" - 20.75" (50 - 53 cm).
• 10-12 years: head circumference = 21.25" - 22" (54 - 56 cm). 

Gauge: 17 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 

• 6-9 years: 131 - 133 yards (120 - 122 m), approx.
• 10-12 years: 156 - 158 yards (143 - 145 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 white color yarn and circular knitting needles US 7 (4.5 mm), cast on 75 (90) 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 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round Eight more times. Knit one round while changing to circular knitting needles size US 8 (5 mm). 

Work the pattern by binding on the colored yarns. Cut off white, black and orange yarn. With petrol yarn, knit 6 (9) rounds.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 13 sts, repeat to end. [70 (84) sts]

Round 2, 4, 6: k to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. [65 (78) sts]

Round 5: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. [60 (72) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

For size 6-9 years:

Round 7: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (55 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Round 9: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 7, to last st. (40 sts)

Rounds 11-12: ssk to last st. (10 sts)

For size 10-12 years:

Round 7: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 8: k to end.

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

Round 10: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Rounds 14-15: ssk to end. (9 sts)

For all 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.

Embroider the eyes and eyebrows. Add the hair strands and fasten them securely to the head of the snowman.

With orange yarn, make a 3" (7.5 cm) pom-pom and attach it securely to the 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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Wheat Ears Cowl

Hi everyone! It seems that winter this is going to be very cold this year, so we’re all in need of something to keep our heads and necks warm and cozy. This cowl is so cute and very easy to make, I even made a tutorial video that you can follow to knit this pattern. It is a four-round pattern with few repetitions, and that is all you'll need to knit it. I wish you all to be healthy, and happy knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here or on Ravelry: 

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color (287): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 16" (40 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch holder. 

Measurements: height = 6.3" (16 cm), circumference (narrow/upper edge) = 21.25" (45 cm), circumference (wide/lower edge) = 26" (66 cm), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage: 156- 158 yards (143- 145 m), approx.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k3tog: knit 3 sts together.
• k3togtbl: knit 3 sts together through back loops.
• sh: stitch holder.

Instructions:

Cast on 99 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, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, (k 3, p 1) twice, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times, then work the pattern as follows:

Round 1: k to end.

Round 2: p 2, k 2, (k 1, yo, k 1) into st, sl st 1, (k 1, yo, k 1) into st, k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 3: k 4, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1), k 1, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1), k 4, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 2, slip the next 2 sts into the sh and keep them to the back, k3tog, slip the 2 sts back to needle and knit them, k 1, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1) into the sh and keep them in the front, k 2, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1) back to the needle and k3togtbl, p 2, repeat to end. 

Repeat the pattern 7 times, k one round, repeat the rib round 4 times. Bind off all stitches. Weave in loose ends.

Check out this tutorial video I made for this cowl:

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 Wreath Hat

Hello everyone! It’s been quite some time since I’ve made a hat for the little ones, and since my theme for this Christmas season is hats, it’s the kids’ turn now to get a special holiday design. I wanted to try something different as the main feature for this hat, to distinguish it from my Christmas Lights Hat of last year, and Christmas Angel Hat and Christmas Gifts Hat that I’ve done this year. So, I decided to knit a wreath themed hat. I’m making this one in three sizes: for a newborn, an infant, and a toddler. The width of the wreath pattern unit can be sort of restrictive when you try to design for multiple sizes, but luckily each pattern repetition I added landed me on the next size. If you like the design and want to make one for yourself, you can definitely do that. You just knit one more pattern repetition and that’s how you get the adult size. I’ve got one more hat design for kids that I’ll be sharing soon, so stay tuned. I hope you all enjoy making this quick and easy hat and get to gift and/or share it with your precious ones.

Skill level: Intermediate

Christmas Wreath Hat - Toddler size 

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, (90% acrylic, 10% bamboo), 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the following colors and quantities: light cream 62 (1 skein), green 41 (1 skein), red 106 (1 skein), and dark yellow 216 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Newborn: head circumference = 13- 14" (33- 36 cm), height = 4.5" (11 cm).
• Infant (6- 12 months old): head circumference = 17- 18" (43- 46 cm), height = 6.5" (17 cm).
• Toddler (< 6 years old): head circumference = 19- 20" (48- 51 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm).

Christmas Wreath Hat - Newborn size

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Newborn: 57- 60 yards (52- 55 m), approx.
• Infant: 90- 93 yards (83- 85 m), approx. 
• Toddler: 118- 120 yards (108- 110 m), approx. 

Knitting Terms:

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

Christmas Wreath Hat - Newborn size

Instructions:

With light cream yarn and 4 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 70 (84, 98) 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 1: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 4 (6, 4) times. 

For size toddler only, work as follows:

Rib round 2: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round four times.

Change to 4.5 mm circular needles while knitting one round, knit 0 (2, 4) rounds. With light cream, green, yellow, and red yarn, work the "wreath pattern" chart, then k 1 (2, 3) rounds.

Decreasing Rounds:

For size newborn:

Round 1: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (50 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 5: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 9: ssk, 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.

For size infant:

Round 1: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. (77 sts)

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. (70 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (63 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (56 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (49 sts)

Round 9: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 10: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 12: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 13: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (28 sts)

Round 14: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (21 sts)

Round 15: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (14 sts)

Round 16: ssk, repeat to end. (7 sts)

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

For size toddler:

Round 1: ssk, k 12, repeat to end. (91 sts)

round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 11, repeat to end. (84 sts)

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 10, repeat to end. (77 sts)

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 9, repeat to end. (70 sts)

round 8: knit to end.

Round 9: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. (63 sts)

Round 10: knit to end.

Round 11: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. (56 sts)

round 12: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. (49 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 13: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 14: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (35 sts)

Round 15: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. (28 sts)

round 16: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (21 sts)

Round 17: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (14 sts)

round 18: ssk, repeat to end. (7 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, 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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Dusky Sky Hat

Hi knitters! It’s finally winter, and while it’s still quite warm here, I’m sure it’s very cold and windy these days in other parts of the world, where wearing a cozy hat is a must, nowadays. I really liked the color palette of this yarn the moment I saw it, because of its pastel, and I’m a sucker for anything pastel. The knit and purl pattern seemed like the best choice for it, adding a nice illusion to the final look. It can be worn in more than one way: covering or above the ears. So here it is: a very easy pattern that you can make in one day to keep you warm for months to come. And while I didn't — because I like how the top looks and wanted to show it to you guys— you can also add a cute fluffy pompom on top. Stay Cozy!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

 Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), color: Variegated 32463 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S: head circumference = 20" (53 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 8.5" (22 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 148 - 150 yards (135- 138 m), approx.
• Size M: 160- 164 yards (147- 150 m), approx. 
• Size L: 183- 186 yards (167- 170 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With 4 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 96 (108, 120) 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 16 ( 18, 18) times. Change to 4.5 mm circular needles while knitting one round, work the pattern as follows:

General Pattern:

Knit 3 rounds. 

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

Knit 3 rounds.

Rounds 9 and 10: p 3, *k 2, p 4, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, p 1.

For sizes S and M, repeat the general pattern once more, then repeat rounds 1- 8 once.

For size L, repeat the general pattern twice more, then knit 3 rounds.

Decreasing rounds:

Note: Change to DPNs when necessary. 

Round 1: k 1, ssk, p 7 (9, 9), repeat to end. [81 (99, 110) sts]

Round 2: k 2, p 7 (9, 9), repeat to end. slip the ring stitch marker one stitch before.

Round 3: k2tog, k 1, p 6 (8, 8), repeat to end. [72 (90, 100) sts]

Round 4: k 2, p 6 (8, 8), repeat to end. 

Round 5: k 1, ssk, p 5 (7, 7), repeat to end. [63 (81, 90) sts]

Round 6: k 2, p 5 (7, 7), repeat to end. Move the ring stitch marker one stitch behind.

Round 7: k2tog, k 1, p 4 (6, 6), repeat to end. [54 (72, 80) sts]

Round 8: k 2, p 4 (6, 6), repeat to end. 

Round 9: k 1, ssk, p 3 (5, 5), repeat to end. [45 (63, 70) sts]

Round 10: k 2, p 3 (5, 5), repeat to end. Move the ring stitch marker one stitch behind.

Round 11: k2tog, k 1, p 2 (4, 4), repeat to end. [36 (54, 60) sts]

Round 12: k 2, p 2 (4, 4), repeat to end. 

For size S only:

Last two rounds: k2tog to end. 9 sts

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

For sizes M and L:

Round 13: k 1, ssk, p (3, 3), repeat to end. [(45, 50) sts]

Round 14: k 2, p (3, 3), repeat to end. Move the ring stitch marker one stitch behind.

Round 15: k2tog, k 1, p (2, 2), repeat to end. [(36, 40) sts]

Round 16: k 2, p (2, 2), repeat to end. Move the ring stitch marker one stitch behind.

Rounds 17 and 18: k2tog to end. [(9, 10) sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, 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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