Marigold Shawl

Hi everyone! It's been a while since my last post, as I've been busy with family matters. But clearly, I still haven’t ran out of this Nako Elit Baby yarn, and this is the third design after the Dusky Sky Hat and Powder Stripes Shawl that I made using it. It's so soft and easy to work with and has a very pretty color scheme that I just love to work with it. Now this shawl, with its classic triangular shape, has a four rows pattern that is repeated three times within the general pattern. It has one specific new trick, which is to make five stitches out of one in a row, then knit them together in the next row. To me, the pattern looks like twigs with little leaves on both sides, or like wheat ears, though you are free to imagine whatever you like. The lacy waves edging rows will give you a very beautiful and cozy shawl that’s perfect for these unusually chilly spring days. Hope you have an enjoyable time making it! 

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pill acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), color: 32430 (4 skeins).
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Ring stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 55" (140 cm), approx.

Yardage: 935- 940 yards (855- 860 m), approx.

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

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• k5tog: knit 5 sts together.
• k5togtbl: knit 5 sts together through back loops. 

Instructions:

Note 1: Work [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo p 1) into yo] loosely so you can knit them together easily in the next row.

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, *yo, k 3, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, *yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 7: k 3, p 2, *(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1*, repeat between ** once, p 1, p the center st, p 2, repeat between ** twice, p 1, k 3.

Row 8: k 3, *yo, k 2, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, *yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 2, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 11: k 3, p 4, *(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1*, repeat between ** once, p 3, p the center st, p 4, repeat between ** twice, p 3, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, *yo, k 4, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 4, yo*, k the center st, repeat between ** once, k3.

Row 13: repeat row 3.

General pattern:

Row 14: k 3, yo, (k 1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo) repeat between () to 1 st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, (k 1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo) repeat between () to last 4 sts, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 15: k 3, p 1, *p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 3, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, p 2, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, p 2, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5togtbl, k 3, k5tog*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k3.

Row 17: repeat row 3.

Row 18: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k1*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.

Row 19: k 3, p 1, *[p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo] twice, p 2*, repeat between ** to center st, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 20: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2*, repeat between ** to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 3 sts, yo, k3.

Row 21: repeat row 3.

Row 22: k 3, yo, k1, *k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to 5 sts, k 2, yo, k 3.

Row 23: k 3, p 1, *p 3, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 4 sts before center st, p 4, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 7 sts, p 4, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, yo, k 3, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 3, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k 3.

Row 25: repeat row 3.

Repeat the general pattern ten more times.

Tutorial video for how to knit this shawl: 

Edging lace rows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, *k 1, yo, ssk, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times, k2tog, yo*, repeat between ** to 1 st before center st, k 1, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 4 sts, k 1, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p 1, *p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 21, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, p 2, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, p 2, k 3. 

Row 3: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5togtbl, k 1, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times, k 1, k5tog*, repeat between ** to 2 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 5 sts, k 2, yo, k3.

Row 4: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 5: k 3, yo, *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k the center st, yo, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, yo, k 3.

Row 6: k 3, p 1, *[p 1, (p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo] twice, p 21*, repeat between ** to 5 sts before center st, [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1] twice, p 1, p the center st, p 1, repeat between ** to last 8 sts, [(p 1, yo, p 1, yo, p 1) into yo, p 1] twice, p 1, k 3.

Row 7: k 3, yo, k 1, *k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 1, p2tog three times, (k 1, yo) six times, k 1, p2tog three times*, repeat between ** to 14 sts before center st, k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo, k the center st, yo, k 1, repeat between ** to last 17 sts, k 1, k5tog, k 1, k5togtbl, k 2, yo, k3.

Stretchy bind off:

Bind off row: k 2, *slip the two knitted stitches back to left needle, knit them together, k 1, repeat from * to end of stitches. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose yarn ends, block well, and it's ready to wear! 

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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Powder Stripes Shawl

Hello guys! I’m glad to be back and working after I inevitably got infected with Omicron a couple of weeks ago and had my fair share of all its symptoms. I feel much better now and hope to regain my full strength soon! And that’s why, due to my health state, this shawl took a relatively long time to finish, though it’s here at last! I think my saving grace was that it was an easy knit, the yarn colors are also very easy on the (tired) eyes and didn’t give me a hard time during my illness. As it is a quick work, it could be a great gift for the coming spring weeks with all its lovely occasions. The pattern is simple and consists of 20 rows that are worked using each yarn color alternately. I hope you enjoy making this beautiful shawl, and I wish you all a very healthy spring!

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Yarn A: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 2 skeins.
  • Yarn B: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color Powder (390): 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 55" (140 cm), height = 35.5" (90 cm), approx.

Yardage:

• Yarn A: 558- 563 yards (510- 515 m), approx.
• Yarn B: 460- 465 yards (420- 425 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

With Yarn A cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. (6 sts)

Row 3 and every odd numbered row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (7 sts)

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. (8 sts)

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4. (9 sts)

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (11 sts)

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (12 sts)

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (13 sts)

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (14 sts)

Row 19: repeat row 3, bind on Yarn B and work next row as follows:

Note: starting from the next right side row, always knit the first (k 1) using both yarns.

Row 20: repeat row 4. (15 sts)

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 3. (16 sts)

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 4. (17 sts)

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (18 sts)

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (19 sts)

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (20 sts)

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (21 sts)

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 4. (23 sts)

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. (24 sts)

Row 39: repeat row 3, change to other yarn. 

General pattern:

Note: switch to the other yarn each time you repeat the general pattern.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 8, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 7, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, *k 5, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice,*k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, *k 3, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, *k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, *k 1, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 59: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1, change to the other yarn.

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times. With Yarn B, work the last rows as follows:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

Row 2: k to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Repeat these two rows once more, then bind off all sts loosely. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends. Block If you like and enjoy.

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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Merlin Sage Shawl

Happy New Year everyone! This is my first shawl in 2022, so I'm starting with one of my favorite designs to make, an asymmetrical shawl. This one features a pattern with diamonds and big eyelets. As I say every time, once you start working the pattern, you'll find out how easy it is, and knitting it will go smoothly. A bonus feature for this shawl is that you can repeat the general pattern as many times as you want until you get the size you desire. I also included a video tutorial for the I-cord bind off method, which many of you have asked me about before. With so many ideas and new designs on my mind, I promise you numerous new knitting and crochet projects, with easy instructions and awesome designs. So, stay tuned for all my upcoming posts and have fun knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here, or from Ravelry here:

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.53 oz (100 g), 263 yards (240 m), in the color olive 138: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 53" (135 cm), height = 31" (79 cm), approx.

Yardage: 780- 790 yards (710- 720 m), approx.

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

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• yot: yarn over twice.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Note: in all odd numbered rows, (k 1, p 1) into each yot.

Cast on 5 sts.

Row 1: k 3, p 2.

Row 2: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3. 6 sts

Row 3 and every odd number row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Rows 4, 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 8 sts

Rows 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1. 9 sts

Row 10: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k to end. 11 sts

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 12 sts

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 13 sts

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k to end. 14 sts

Row 18: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k to end. 16 sts

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k to end. 17 sts

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k to end. 18 sts

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 19 sts

Row 26: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k to end. 21 sts

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 22 sts

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 23 sts

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3. 24 sts

Row 34: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 26 sts

General pattern:

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k to end. 

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 5 sts, k to end.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last st, k 1. 

Row 42: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k to end.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, k2tog, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 9 sts, k 2, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 4, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, repeat from * to last 10 sts, k 4, k2tog, yo, k to end. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3.  

Row 50: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, *k 6, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 11 sts. k 6, yo, ssk, k 3. 

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times, then work rows 36- 47 once.

I-cord bind off row: *k 1, ssk, pass the two sts back to the left needle, repeat from * to the last 2 sts, ssk. Cut yarn. Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy wearing. Here is a video tutorial that I made for the I-cord bind off method:

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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Azure Shoreline Shawlette

Hello my fellow knitters! Each time I say "Enough! this is the last time I use ombre yarn", I find myself buying a new skein on my next visit to the store. But I have to give to ombre yarn; when used in the right way, a color gradient does give your knitted piece a unique and eye-catching look. In addition, you don't have to choose an intricate pattern, you can just pair a few skeins of ombre yarn with a simple pattern and it would still turn out stunning. With all that in mind I designed this shawlette, it is very simple, with an eight-row general pattern that repeats over and over. You can even turn it into a full-sized shawl by repeating the general pattern as many times as you want until you achieve the desired size. Just keep in mind that you might need a larger skein of ombre yarn to get there. So, give this one a go and let me know how it turns out for you, I am sure it will be the perfect handmade present for the upcoming holidays this winter. I wish you the happiest times knitting and preparing nice gifts for your family and friends! 

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Ombre Batik, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 10.58 oz (300 g), 557 yards (510 m), in the color 7275: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Ring stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 552 - 557 yards (505 - 510 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts 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:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, (yo, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, (yo, p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 11: k 3, p 1, k 1, p to 2 sts before center st, k 1, p 1, p the center st, p 1, k 1, p to last 5 sts, k 1, p 1, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, [(k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 13 and every odd numbered row: k 3, k the k sts and p the purl and yo sts to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, [k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 16: k 3, (yo, k 7, p 1, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

General pattern:

Note: after center st of each general pattern row, change the 'before center st' to 'before last 3 sts'.

Row 18: k 3, [yo, *p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, p 1, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 20: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 22: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 4 sts before center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 24: k 3, [yo, *k 7, p 1, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 7, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 25: repeat row 13.

Repeat rows 18 -25 of the general pattern eleven times, then repeat rows 18 - 23 once.

Work last rows as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, [yo, k 2, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, yo], k the center st, k 1, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: k 3, [yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 9 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: k 3, [yo, k 6, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 11 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 8, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 8: bind off all sts knitwise.

Weave in loose ends. Block well. Enjoy wearing it.

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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Simple Checkered Beanie

Hello everyone! Sometimes, a nice and quick project is all you need to make a cute present for this season's celebrations. So a pattern that only has knit and purl stitches, and could be finished within a few hours is the perfect project! This is a very easy to make beanie hat that features a simple but detectable checkered pattern, even though its knit from a single colored yarn. What I did -which was new for me in this hat- is the decreasing rows; they don't consist of lines that start after the general pattern and end up meeting at the center top. Instead, they are rounds that get smaller as you reach the top. I hope you have fun making this hat!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the following colors: Lavender 10625 (1 skein) and White 208 (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 6 (4 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" (20 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 8.5" (22 cm).

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

Yardage: 

• Size S: 198 - 200 yards (180 - 182 m), approx.
• Size M: 208 - 210 yards (190 - 192 m), approx. 
• Size L: 218 - 220 yards (200 - 202 m), approx.

 

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.

Instructions:

With lavender yarn and size 6 (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, knit one round, then work as follows:

Ribs round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 12 times. Switch to size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, then work as follows:

Round 1: k all sts.

Round 2: p all sts.

Round 3: k all sts.

Round 4: p 6, k 6, repeat to end.

Round 5: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 4 and 5 two more times.

Round 6: p all sts.

Round 7: k all sts.

Round 8: k 6, p 6, repeat to end.

Round 9: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 8 and 9 two more times.

Round 10: p all sts.

Round 11: k all sts.

Round 12: p 6, k 6, repeat to end.

Round 13: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 12 and 13 two more times.

Size S: start decreasing rounds.

Sizes M and L: keep working the pattern.

Round 14: p all sts.

Round 15: k all sts.

Round 16: k 6, p 6, repeat to end.

Round 17: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 16 and 17 two more times.  

Decreasing Rounds: 

Round 1: p all sts.

Round 2: k 14 (16, 18), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 3: p all sts.

Round 4: k 6 (7, 8), k2tog, *k 13 (15, 17), k2tog, repeat from * to last 7 (8, 9) sts, k to end. 84 (96, 108) sts

Round 5: p all sts.

Round 6: k 12 (14, 16), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 7: p all sts.

Round 8: k 5 (6, 7), k2tog, *k 11 (13, 15), k2tog, repeat from * to last 6 (7, 8) sts, k to end. 72 (84, 96) sts

Round 9: p all sts.

Round 10: k 10 (12, 14), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 11: p all sts.

Round 12: k 4 (5, 6), k2tog, *k 9 (11, 13), k2tog, repeat from * to last 5 (6, 7) sts, k to end. 60 (72, 84) sts

Change to DPNs.

Round 13: p all sts.

Round 14: k 8 (10, 12), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 15: p all sts.

Round 16: k 3 (4, 5), k2tog, *k 7 (9, 11), k2tog, repeat from * to last 4 (5, 6) sts, k to end. 48 (60, 72) sts

Round 17: p all sts.

Round 18: k 6 (8, 10), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 19: p all sts.

Round 20: k 2 (3, 4), k2tog, *k 5 (7, 9), k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 (4, 5) sts, k to end. 36 (48, 60) sts

Round 21: p all sts.

Round 22: k 4 (6, 8), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 23: p all sts.

Round 24: k 1 (2, 3), k2tog, *k 3 (5, 7), k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 (3, 4) sts, k to end. 24 (36, 48) sts

Size S:

Last round: k2tog 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. 

Size M:

Round 25: p all sts.

Round 26: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 27: p all sts.

Round 28: k 1, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k to end. (24 sts)

Last round: k2tog 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.

Size L: 

Round 25: p all sts.

Round 26: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 27: p all sts.

Round 28: k 2, k2tog, *k 5, k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k to end. (36 sts)

Round 29: p all sts.

Round 30: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 31: p all sts.

Round 32: k 1, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k to end. (24 sts)

Last round: k2tog 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.

Make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom using lavender and white 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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