Hearts Checkered Hat

Hello my fellow knitters! While Valentine's Day has passed, the spirit of love and warmth lingers on, making it the perfect time to dive into a delightful knitting project. My Valentine-themed design for this year is a charming hat adorned with a sweet heart pattern, perfect for gifting to your loved ones or treating yourself to a handmade treasure. Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting out on your yarn-filled adventures, this project promises to be both enjoyable and rewarding. So grab your needles, pick out your favorite yarn, and let's knit up some love together!

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorial.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S and Size M/L (see detailed measurements below). 

Size S (left) and size M/L (right)

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "brown" 239 (1 skein), "red" 106 (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:

• Size S: head circumference = 19" - 21" (48 - 53 cm), height = 8.5" (22.5 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 21.5" - 23" (55 - 58.5 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

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

Yardage: 

• Size S: 130 - 135 yards (120- 125 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 150- 155 yards (135- 140 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together.

Instructions:

Note: the main yarn (in gray) will be referred to as yarn (A), the secondary yarn (in red) will be referred to as yarn (B).

With yarn (A), cast on 80 (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 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round eleven (twelve) more times.

Garter pattern:

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

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

Always work this pattern with yarn (A) when mentioned.

General pattern:

Rounds 1-2: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 5, repeat to end.

Bind on yarn (B) and use it when mentioned.

Round 3: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, repeat to end.

Round 4: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3], k 1, repeat to end.

Round 5: 5 sts in garter pattern, k 1, [with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice, repeat to end.

Rounds 6-7: repeat round 1.

Rounds 8-9: k 5, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: k 2, [with yarn (B) k 1], k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 1, [with yarn (B) k 3], k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: k 1, [with yarn (B) k 1, with yarn (A) k 1] twice, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Rounds 13-14: repeat round 8.

Repeat the general pattern once more. Cut yarn (B), then knit 0 (1) round.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [72 (81) sts]

Rounds 2-3: k 4, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 4: ssk, k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Rounds 5-6: k 3, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts]

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Size S:

Round 8: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 9: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [48 sts]

Round 10: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 11: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [40 sts]

Round 12: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 13: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [32 sts]

Round 14: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 15: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [24 sts]

Round 16: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [16 sts]

Round 17: ssk, to end. [8 sts]

Size M/L:

Rounds 8-9: k 2, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 10: ssk, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [54 sts]

Round 11: k 1, 5 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 12: ssk, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [45 sts]

Round 13: k 1, 4 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 14: ssk, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [36 sts]

Round 15: k 1, 3 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 16: ssk, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end. [27 sts]

Round 17: k 1, 2 sts in garter pattern, repeat to end.

Round 18: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. [18 sts]

Round 19: ssk, to end. [9 sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. 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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Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret

 

Hello everyone! It's not usual for me to knit for Valentine’s Day, but I got inspired this year, and thought, why not make a heart themed item that can be a quick gift for a loved one. So, this beret is what I bring you for this year's Valentine’s. I’ve knitted two versions with different yarn weights, as you will see in the rest of this post. For version A, I worked with worsted yarn and used 5 and 6 mm needles, which produced a hat that turned out very big with a loose fit. As for version B I switched to a multi colored, sport weight yarn, which I knitted using 4 and 4.5 mm needles. The resulting hat was more fitted this time. I personally think that both versions have their own charm, so it is up to you to decide which one to make based on what fit you prefer. Hope you all have a love filled Valentine’s Day!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Version A

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: white (55): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

 

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), height = 9.5" (24 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 10" (25.5 cm).

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S/M: 168- 170 yards (153- 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190- 192 yards (173- 175 m), approx.

Version B

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 1 skein. Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color cherry (390): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: One Size: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50-53 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm). 

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 150- 153 yards (137- 140 m) approx.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m 1: make one st increase.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

Notes for version B:

• Use knitting needles size US 6 (4 mm) when you cast on, then switch to size US 8 (5 mm) when the instructions say to.
• To get Version B in the measurements I specified in the measurements section, work the pattern by following the red numbers written between (). If you work following the black numbers, you will get a smaller sized hat for which measurements are not yet determined, because I have not tested it. 

With white yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 75 (84) 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 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times. Switch to size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows:

First increasing round: k 3 (4), m 1, repeat to end. 100 (105) sts

Knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows: 

Second increasing round: k 5 (7), m 1, repeat to end. (120 sts)

Knit 1 (2) round(s). Bind the red yarn, then work according to the chart below. Cut red yarn and knit 1 (2) round(s).

Decreasing pattern:

Decreasing round 1: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (100 sts)

Knit 4 rounds.

Decreasing round 2: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (80 sts)

Knit 3 rounds.

Decreasing round 3: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Knit 2 rounds.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Knit 2 round.

Decreasing round 5: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 6: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 7: k2tog, 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.

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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Valentine's Mittens

Hello crocheters! This is my second project for Valentines this year. I designed these mittens to include the same heart pattern I used in my Valentines' Costars. These mittens are really easy and quick to make, they will take you maybe a couple of hours to make, and they require so little yarn you'll need less than 2 oz. (50 g) to finish them. So, if you are out of thoughts and running out of time, and still want to crochet a Valentines inspired piece, give these mittens a try.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: you can use any light worsted yarn. I used Nako Vizon, 100% premium acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 213 yards (195 m). You can use white yarn plus any colored yarn you like.
• Crochet Hook: 6 US (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Sizes: S/M and M/L.

Gauge: 20 sts x 10 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Yardage: 94 - 96 yards (86 - 88 m).

Crochet Terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch. 
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• sctbl: single stitch through back loop.

Instructions:

Mitten Band: 
With white yarn, make a knot and chain 13, sc into the second ch from hook, sc into each ch, turn. (12 sts)
General Band Row: ch 1, sctbl into each st, turn. (12 sts)
Repeat the row 32 (36) times, ss into each st  of the band ends together, don't cut yarn.

Mitten Palm:

Work first round into each row end of the band:

Round 1: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc into each row end, sl st into the first sc. 32(36) sts

Round 2: ch 1, [sc in st 5(6) times, skip 2 sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in st, skip 2 sts, sc in st 6(7) times] twice, sl st into the first sc.

 

Round 3: ch 1, [sc in st 4(5) times, skip 1 st, dc in st 3 times, with red yarn (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, with white yarn, dc in st 3 times, skip 1 st, sc in st 5(6) times] twice, sl st into the first sc. 

Round 4: ch 1, [sc in st 3(4) times, skip 1 st, dc in st 3 times, with red yarn, dc in st twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in st twice, with white yarn, dc in st 3 times, skip 1 st, sc in st 4(5) times] twice, sl st into the first sc.

Round 5: ch 1, [sc in st 2(3), skip 1 st, dc in st 4 times, with red yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, with red yarn, dc in st 5 times. Cut red yarn, with white yarn, dc in st 4 times, skip 1 st, sc in st 3(4) times] twice, sl st into the first sc.

Round 6: ch 1, [sc in st 1(2) times, skip 1 st, dc in st 11 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in st 11 times, skip 1 st, sc in st 2(3) times] twice, sl st into the first sc.

Round 7: ch 1, [sc in st 0(1) times, skip 1 st,  dc in st 13 times,  (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in st 13 times, skip 1 st, sc in st 1(2) times] twice, sl st into the first sc. 

For size M/L only:

Round 8: ch 1, [skip 1 st,  dc in st 15 times,  (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in st 15 times, skip 1 st, sc in st once] twice, sl st into the first sc.

Cut white yarn, with red yarn and into any ch 2 space:

Last Round: ch 1, [make a reverse sc in ch 2 space and in each st to next ch 2 space] twice, sl st to first ch. Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.

Middle finger ring:

Round 1: With white yarn, ch 1 and sc in any ch 2 space, ch 5(6), sc in the other ch 2 space, ch 5(6), sl st into the first sc.

Round 2: ch 2 and hdc in sc, hdc 6(7) in ch 5(6) space, hdc in sc, hdc in ch 5(6) space, sl st into first hdc, cut yarn, weave in loose ends.

Make the second mitten the same as the first one.

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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Valentine's Coaster

Hi everyone! what a fast paced year, it's already February! This means two wonderful events are upon us; Valentines first, then the Chinese New Year. It took me a while to figure out what my contribution for this year's Valentines will be, and It's all about love and gifts, reminding our nearest and dearest that they are always in our hearts, so I thought "hearts it shall be!". One of the simplest and quickest pieces that you can work for this occasion is making a coaster set, It has a personal touch, could be gifted to whoever you fancy, whether young or old, far or near. So a coaster with a cute heart pattern seemed like the best idea, since it requires no time to make, a few yards of material is all you'll need, and a verity of versions can be made. Happy Valentines day to you and all your family members and loved ones.

Skill level: Easy

Materials

• Yarn: you can use any light worsted yarn. I used Nako Vizon, 100% premium acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 213 yards (195m). You can use white yarn plus any colored yarn you like.
• Crochet Hook: 6 US (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 5.5" x 5.5" (14 cm x 14 cm) approx.

Gauge: 20 sts x 10 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Yardage: 33 - 35 yards (30 - 32 m).

Crochet Terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch. 
• dc: double crochet.

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Instructions:

With white yarn make a magic ring:

Round 1: ch 2 (count as one dc), dc 2, ch 2, *(dc 3, ch 2) repeat 3 times, sl st into the second ch of the first ch 2.

Round 2: ch 3 (always count as one dc), dc in st twice, *with colored yarn (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, sl st into third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 3: ch 3, dc in st twice, *with colored yarn, dc in st twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st twice, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st twice, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st twice, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 4: ch 3, dc in st twice, *with colored yarn, dc in st 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st 4 times, with white yarn dc in st 3 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st 4 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, dc in st 4 times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Round 5: ch 3, dc in st three times, *with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn dc in st 5 times, repeat from * 3 times, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, with white yarn, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, with colored yarn, dc in st 5 times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.
With white yarn only (don't cut colored yarn):

Round 6: ch 3, *dc in each st to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into the ch 2 space, repeat from * 4 times, dc in each st to first ch 3, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.
Cut white yarn, with colored yarn:

Round 7: ch 1, make a reverse sc in first st and in each st around, and 2 reverse sc into each ch 2 space, sl st to first ch. 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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