Jack-o'-lantern Halloween Hat

Hello knitters! As promised, I bring you the second version of the hat that I designed for this year's Halloween, this time with a row of scary/cute Jack-o'-lanterns + the spider web from the previous hat. It comes in two sizes: for toddlers (2 to 4 years old) and for children under eight years old. I've knit it using baby soft yarn so that it won't bother the wearer. A baby sized hat can also be made from this pattern, but with some adjustments, and though I have not included that size here, I'd be happy to add it if some of you request it. Happy Halloween to you all, and stay safe!

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 90% anti-piling acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 263 yards (240 m) approx, in the following colors: Black (60): 1 skein, Carrot (408): 1 skien, and Green (41): few yards(meters).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

 Size and measurements:

• Toddler (2- 4 years):  head circumference = 17"- 18" (43- 46 cm), height = 7" (18 cm).
• Child (5- 8 years): head circumference = 19" - 20" (48- 51 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Toddler: 47- 49 yards (43- 45 m). 
• Child: 65- 69 yards (60- 63 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

 

With black yarn, cast on 72 (80) 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 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 5 (6) times. Purl one round.

 

Note: for the child size increase 1 st in the next round. (81) sts

Knit 3 (4) rounds.

 

Using black (B), carrot (C) and green (G) yarns, work the chart from right to left (go to the end of this post). Cut C and G yarns.

 

Knit 3 (4) rounds, purl 1 round. 

 

Note: for the child size, knit one round decreasing 1 st. (80) sts

 

Work as follows:

 

Round: k 11 (15), p 1, repeat to end.

 

Repeat the round 3 (4).

Decreasing rounds:

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 1: k 4 (6) s2s1ktog, k 4 (6), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With B and C yarn, work the next two rounds:

 

Rounds 2 and 3: with B yarn k 4 (6), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 4 (6), p 1, repeat to end.

Change to DPNs needles. With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 4: k 3 (5) s2s1ktog, k 3 (5), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Rounds 5 and 6: with B yarn k 3 (5), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 3 (5), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 7: k 2 (4) s2s1ktog, k 2 (4), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 8: with B yarn k 2 (4), with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 2 (4), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With C yarn, work the next round:

 

Round 9: k 1 (3) s2s1ktog, k 1 (3), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Toddler Size:

 

Cut B yarn. With C yarn work last round:

 

Round 10: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat 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. 

 

Child Size:

 

Round 11: with B yarn k 3, with C yarn k 1, with B yarn k 3, p 1, repeat to end, cut B yarn.

 

Round 12: k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round13: k 5, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 14: k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 15: s2s1ktog, p 1, 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. 

 

Make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom using black 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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Ghost Party Halloween Hat

Hello my fellow knitters! With my hopes that this year's Halloween will bring us some semblance of normalcy and joy, I decided to start designing for it early. This hat is my first project for the upcoming fall season, and it comes in three sizes for adults. It features a cute round of heart-eyed ghosts having a great time. I’m done working on another version of this hat for toddlers and children, which comes with a spooky round of Jack-o'-lanterns instead. Both hat designs have a spider web pattern at the top, with a small pompom that (I decided) represents a fluffy spider (feel free to add googly eyes and black pipe cleaners if you like). I love designing intarsia themed patterns, though sometimes, I struggle with it. But when all goes well, these patterns look very cute and are super easy to make. So have fun making this hat, and remember, it's never too early to start knitting Halloween/Fall patterns. Stay safe and healthy!

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-piling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the following colors: Lavender (10625): 1 skein, White (208): 1 skien, and Black (217): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size 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" (20.3 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 8" (20.3 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 8.5" (21.6 cm).

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

Yardage: 

• Size S: 118 - 120 yards (108 - 110 m).
• Size M: 130 - 132 yards (118 - 120 m). 
• Size L: 140 - 142 yards (128 - 130 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

 

With lavender yarn, cast on 84 (96, 108) 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 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 8 (8, 10) times. Purl one round, knit 3 (4, 6) rounds.

 

Using lavender (L), white (W) and black (B) yarns, work the chart from right to left (go to the end of this post). Cut W and B yarns.

 

Knit 3 (4, 6) rounds, purl 1 round, then work as follows:

 

Round: k 13 (15, 17), p 1, repeat to end.

 

Repeat the round 3 (4, 6).

 

Decreasing rounds:

 

With W yarn, work next round:

 

Round 1: k 5 (6, 7) s2s1ktog, k 5 (6, 7), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With L and W yarn, work the next two rounds:

 

Rounds 2 and 3: with L yarn k 5 (6, 7), with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 5 (6, 7), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With W yarn, work next round:

 

Round 4: k 4 (5, 6) s2s1ktog, k 4 (5, 6), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Rounds 5 and 6: with L yarn k 4 (5, 6), with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 4 (5, 6), p 1, repeat to end.

 

With W yarn, work next round:

 

Round 7: k 3 (4, 5) s2s1ktog, k 3 (4, 5), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Rounds 8 and 9: with L yarn k 3 (4, 5), with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 3 (4, 5), p 1, repeat to end.

With W yarn, work next round:

 

Round 10: k 2 (3, 4) s2s1ktog, k 2 (3, 4), p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Size S:

Change to DPNs needles and work as follows:

Round 11: with L yarn k 2, with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 2, p 1, repeat to end, cut L yarn.

With W yarn, work last rounds:

Round 12: k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 13: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat 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:

Change to DPNs needles and work as follows:

 

Round 11: with L yarn k 3, with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 3, p 1, repeat to end, cut L yarn.

With W yarn, work last rounds:

Round 12: k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round13: k 5, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 14: k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 15: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat 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:

Change to DPNs needles and work as follows:

 

Rounds 11 and 12: with L yarn k 4, with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 4, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 13: k 3, s2s1ktog, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 14: with L yarn k 3, with W yarn k 1, with L yarn k 3, p 1, repeat to end, cut L yarn.

With W yarn, work last rounds: 

Round 15: k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 16: k 5, p 1, repeat to end.

 

Round 17: k 1, s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, repeat to end. 

 

Round 18: s2s1ktog, p 1, repeat 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 black 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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Mesh Pattern Vest

Hello everyone! Usually when I buy yarn for my projects, I keep in mind that the colors must be suitable for photography, as some yarn types and colors make it hard to get a clear picture of the design. This time, however, I've used yarn that I bought with a bunch of others about three years ago, when I was visiting a city abroad. Immediately after that, all the yarns transformed into projects on my blog within a few months.....well, except this one. After many failed trials, (and many years, in which it lived in a box) it came to my mind that this yarn needs a somehow transparernt pattern, one with big eyelets. And since I've been wanting to use Mesh patterns in my designs for a while, the decision was already made up for me, and I'm so happy with the result. It could be worn as a somewhat formal vest (and a hat), or -if another type of yarn is used- a tunic for summer outings. I hope everyone enjoys making and wearing it :).

Skill level: Intermediate



Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Superlana Midi, 75% acrylic, 25% wool, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color 805: for Size S: 4 skeins, Size M: 5 skeins and Size L: 5 skiens.
• Circular knitting needles, Size U.S. 10 (6 mm), 40" (100 cm) long.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small and large stitch holders.
• Four buttons, 1.2" (3 cm) in diameter.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 710-715 yards (650-655 m) approx.
• Size M:750-755 yards (685-690 m) approx.
• Size L: 790-795 yards (720-725 m) approx.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest
S	33.5-35.5" (85-90 cm)
M	37.5-40" (95-100 cm)
L	42-44" (105-110 cm)

Gauge: 18 sts x 20 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Ribs Pattern.


Knitting Terms:

• st : stitch.
• sts : stitches.
• k : knit.
• p : purl.
• yo : yarn over.
• yot : yarn over twice.
• k2tog : knit two stitches together.
• ssk : slip, slip, knit: slip first stitch, slip second stitch, return both in their twisted positions, knit them together.
• stm: stitch marker.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

Cast on 176 (192, 208) 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:

Ribs round: k 1, *p 2, k 2, repeat from * to last st, k 1.

Repeat ribs round six times, put a stitch marker at the middle of sts [after 88 (96, 104) sts from the beginning of the round].

Mesh Pattern:

Round 1: k 1, p 2, k 2, *k2tog, yot, ssk*, repeat between ** to seven sts before the second stm, k2tog, yo, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, repeat between ** to last seven sts, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 2, k 1.

Round 2: k 1, p 2, k 3, *(p 1, k 1) into the yot, slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st*, repeat between ** to six sts before the second stm, k 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 3, Repeat between ** to last six sts, k 3, p 2, k 1.

Round 3: k 1, p 2, k 2, yo, *ssk, k2tog, yot*, repeat between ** to seven sts before the second stm, ssk, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, repeat between ** to last seven sts, ssk, k 2, p 2, k 1.

Round 4: k 1, p 2, k 3, *slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st, (p 1, k 1) into the yot*, repeat between ** to six sts before the second stm, k 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 3, Repeat between ** to last six sts, k 3, p 2, k 1.

Repeat rounds (1-4) fifteen (seventeen, seventeen) times. 

Front yoke:

With knitting needles, start working as follows:

Row 1: k 1, p 2, k 2, *k2tog, yot, ssk*, repeat between ** to seven sts before the second stm, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 2, k1, cast on 5 sts, turn.

Note: Leave the rest of sts 88(96,104) sts on the circular needles for back yoke.

Row 2: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 3, *slip next stitch into the sth in back, p 1, p the sl st,  (p 1, k 1) into the yot*, repeat between ** to last six sts, p 3, k 2, p 1, cast on 5 sts, turn. 98 (106, 114) sts 

Row 3:  (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, yo, *ssk, k2tog, yot*, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k2tog, (k 2, p 2) twice, k2.

Row 4: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 3, *(p 1, k 1) into the yot, slip next stitch into the sth in back, p 1, p the sl st*, repeat between ** to last eleven sts, p 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2.

Row 5: (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, *k2tog, yot, ssk*, repeat between ** to last twelve sts, k2tog, yo, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2.

Row 6: (p 2, k 2) twice, p 3, *slip next stitch into the sth in back, p 1, p the sl st,  (p 1, k 1) into the yot*, repeat between ** to last eleven sts, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: repeat row 4.

Repeat rows 5-8 four (five, six) times, then work as follows:

Ribs row: k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Repeat ribs row 8(10,12) times. Bind off all sts tightly.

Back Yoke: 

Work as front yoke untill ribs row. Repeat ribs row 16(20, 24) times.

Left Stripe:

Row 1: k 2, p 2, repeat 9 times, k 2, turn. 34(38,42) sts

Row 2: p 2, k, 2 repeat 9 times, p 2.

Leave the rest of sts on a large sth. Repeat rows 1-2 twelve times, then work the next row:

Buttonhole Row (click here for a video tutorial): k 2, p 1, make a 4sts one row buttonhole, p 1, (k 2, p 2). Repeat to last 10 sts, k 2, p 1, make a second 4sts one row buttonhole, p 1, k 2. 

repeat row 2, rows 1-2 once, bind off all sts.

Right  stripe: 

Move the rest of sts onto knitting needles. Bind off 30 sts in the middle of the back, then work the remaining 38 sts as left stripe.

Sew under arms seems. Sew buttons in the place you prefer on the front yoke. 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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Mesh Pattern Hat

Hey knitters! Inspired by an upcoming vest design -that I'll be posting soon- I present to you this cute hat! It is a simple touque with a geometrical design, composed of squares separated by lines that meet into a vanishing point at the top. It comes in two sizes that I'm sure fits all, and can be knitted using light or dark colored yarn. I made this hat with this particular mesh pattern that I've been meaning to try for a long time. Needless to say, because mesh patterns are transparent, the hat actually needs less than 2 oz (50 g) of yarn. So grab any leftover yarn you see on your shelf, and start making this hat! It could be a very nice Christmas gift, as it is almost time to plan and do projects for winter occasions. Stay safe and healthy, and have a lovely summer!

Skill level: Intermediate

Size S

Materials:

• Size S: Nako Pirlanta, 100% premium micro acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 264 yards (225 m), in the color 1297: 1 skeins. Size M/L: Alize Superlana Midi: 75% acrylic, 25% wool, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color 805: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Size M/L

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S: head circumference = 19-20" (48-51 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 21-22" (53-56 cm), height = 8" (20.25 cm).

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette pattern.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 90-95 yards (83-86 m).
• Size M/L: 104-109 yards (95-100 m). 

Knitting Terms:

• st : stitch.
• sts : stitches.
• k : knit.
• p : purl.
• yo : yarn over.
• yot : yarn over twice.
• k2tog : knit two stitches together.
• ssk : slip, slip, knit: slip first stitch, slip second stitch, return both in their twisted positions, knit them together.
• p2tog: purl 2 sts together.
• stm: stitch marker.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

Cast on 84 (96) sts. Join in the round. Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

Ribs round: k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 6 times. 

Mesh Pattern:

Round 1: k 2, *(k2tog, yot, ssk) five (six) times, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 2, k 2, repeat from * twice, (k2tog, yot, ssk) five (six) times, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 2.

Round 2: k 3, *[(p 1, k 1) into the yot, slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st] five (six) times, k3, p 2, k 3, repeat from * twice, [(p 1, k 1) into the yot, slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st] five (six) times, k3, p 2.

Round 3: k 2, *yo, (ssk, k2tog, yot)* five (six) times, ssk, k 2, p 2, k 2, repeat from * twice, yo, (ssk, k2tog, yot)* five (six) times, ssk, k 2, p 2.

Round 4: k 3, *[slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st, (p 1, k 1) into the yot] five (six) times, k 3, p 2, k 3, repeat from * twice, [slip next stitch into the sth in back, k 1, k the sl st, (p 1, k 1) into the yot] five (six) times, k 3, p 2.

Repeat rounds (1-4) five times. Repeat ribs round three times.

Decreasing rounds:

Size S:

Round 1: slip first st, *k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, ssk, k2tog, repeat from * five times, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2, k 1, ssk, k2tog the last st and the first sl st at the beginning of the round. (72 sts)

Round 2: [(k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2,] three times.

Round 3: [k2tog, (p 2, k 2) twice, k2tog, ssk, (k 2, p 2) twice, ssk] three times. (60 sts)

Round 4: [k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, k 2, (k 2, p 2,) twice, k 1] three times.

Round 5: [p2tog, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 1, k2tog, ssk, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 1, p2tog] three times. (48 sts)

Round 6: [(p 2, k 2) twice, (k 2, p 2) twice] three times.

Change to DPNs and continue:

Round 7: [p2tog, k 2, p 2, k2tog, ssk, p 2, k 2, p2tog] three times. (36 sts)

 

Round 8: [p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 2, p 1] three times.

Round 9: [k2tog, k 1, p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, k 1, ssk] three times. (24 sts)

Round 10: [(k 2, p 1) twice, k 2] three times.

Round 11: [ssk, k2tog] repeat 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/L:

Round 1: slip first st, *k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2, k 1, ssk, k2tog, repeat from * five times, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2, k 1, ssk, k2tog the last st and the first sl st at the beginning of the round. (84 sts)

Round 2: [(k 2, p 2) three times, k 2] six times.

Round 3: [k2tog, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2, ssk] six times. (72 sts)

Round 4: [k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 2, k 1] six times.

Round 5: [p2tog, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1, p2tog] six times. (60 sts)

Round 6: (p 2, k 2), repeat to end.

Change to DPNs and continue:

Round 7: [p2tog, k 2, p 2, k 2, p2tog] six times. (48 sts)

 

Round 8: [p 1, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 1] six times.

Round 9: [k2tog, k 1, p 2, k 1, ssk] six times. (36 sts)

Round 10: 9k 2, p 2), repeat to end.

Round 11: [k2tog, p 2, k2tog] six times. (24 sts)

Round 12: 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. 

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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