Bold Stripes Skirt

Hi knitters! Back in my twenties and thirties, I used to sew every piece of clothing I wore myself, and making skirts was my specialty. I've probably sewn and worn every kind of skirt that was popular back then. Nowadays I may no longer sew as I used to, but I still have passion for skirt making. That's why when I saw this 'mosaic' yarn at the store, I knew I had to make one. My debut knitted skirt design is simple, with bold lines, and a clear statement. It is an easy pattern, made with only knit and purl stitches, and the length is easily customizable to be as long or short as you prefer. So here is a quick winter project for you that you can finish in a day or two. If this skirt design does well, I'm planning to make more, perhaps longer and flowy-er ones, using thinner types of yarn, but non the less simple and easy to make. So, stay tuned to all my future projects, especially the matching crop top that I'm working on right now. Happy holidays everyone!

Skill level: Easy

Get printable PDF for this pattern:   or  

The matching top is finally here! click the link to see the post: Bold Stripes Top

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color 5245: 2 (3, 3) skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm), (7 mm) and US 11 (8 mm).  
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Waist	Hips	Skirt Length
XS/S	26"- 28" (66- 70 cm)	36"- 37" (90- 94 cm)	18" (46 cm)
M/L	29"- 31" (74- 78 cm)	39"- 40" (98- 102 cm)	19.5" (50 cm)
XL/2XL	32"- 35.5" (82- 90 cm)	42"- 45" (106- 114 cm)	21.5" (54 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size XS/S: 370- 372 yards (338- 340 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 435- 437 yards (398- 400 m), approx. 
• Size XL/2XL: 490- 492 yards (448- 450 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and 7 mm knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.

Instructions:

With 5 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 108 (120, 132) 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, k 1, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 10 (12, 12) times. Change to 7 mm circular needles, then knit the next round as follows:

Basic round: p 5, k 3, p 4, repeat to end.

Repeat the round until skirt length measures 32 (34, 36) cm

Pattern Rounds:

Round 1: p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 2: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

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

Round 5: k 3, p 7, k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 6: k 2, p 9, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 7: k 1, p 1, k 1, p 7, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 8: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 9: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 10: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 11: p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Change to 8 mm circular needles and repeat the basic round 4 (6, 8) times.

Work rib round 5 (5, 7) times, then bind off all sts. Weave in loose ends.

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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 Lotus Hat

Hello knitters! I present to you all, my last Christmas project for this year! To be honest, this is the first hat I designed for Christmas this year, and I gave the original version to my adorable niece –who wears it every day to school!– but I never got around to write down the pattern for it until now. 

The pattern for this hat is so bright and nice, it is a simple type of mosaic pattern, and needs multiples of four stitches count by four rounds. I don't know what the exact name for this pattern is, but when I look at it I see lotus flowers (not to be mistaken for the lotus flower ‘stitch’). I also made a video on my YouTube channel to show you the cool twist in making it. I hope you find it easy to knit after watching, and I’d love to hear your opinions in the comments. It's been a challenging year for everyone now, so I leave you this last Christmas post, with my sincerest wishes that 2022 would be a better year, filled with love, health, and knitting! Merry Christmas everyone, and happy new year!!

Skill level: Intermediate

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), "cherry" 390 (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: 

• Size S: head circumference = 18" (46 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 20" (51 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 162 - 164 yards (148- 150 m), approx.
• Size M: 175- 177 yards (160- 162 m), approx. 
• Size L: 191- 193 yards (175- 177 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

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

Instructions:

With light cream yarn and 4 mm circular knitting needles, cast on 88 (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, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 10 (10, 12) times. Change to 4.5 mm circular needles while knitting one round, then knit 3 (3, 5) times more rounds. Join cherry yarn and work the pattern as follows:

General Pattern:

Note: Always sl st through back loop.

With cherry yarn knit 2 rounds, with light cream work as follows:

Round 1: k 1, insert needle in the second st on the left needle, two rounds below (in the light cream round), yo, pull the needle out of the st with yo, sl st 3, pass the yo over the 3 slipped sts, repeat to end.

Round 2: k 2, sl st 1, k 1, repeat to end. Cut cherry yarn.

Knit 4 rounds.

Repeat the general pattern using green yarn once, yellow yarn once.

Join green yarn and work as follows:

Round 1: with green yarn k 1, with light cream k 3, repeat to end.

Round 2: with green yarn k 2, with light cream k 2, with green yarn k 1, repeat to end. Cut light cream yarn.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k2tog, k 9 (10, 10), repeat to end. [80 (88, 99) sts]

Round 2: k to end.

Round 3: k2tog, k 8 (9, 9), repeat to end. [72 (80, 90) sts]

Round 4: k to end.

Round 5: k2tog, k 7 (8, 8), repeat to end. [64 (72, 81) sts]

Round 6: k to end.

Round 7: k2tog, k 6 (7, 7), repeat to end. [56 (64, 72) sts]

Round 8: k to end.

Round 9: k2tog, k 5 (6, 6), repeat to end. [48 (56, 63) sts]

Round 10: k to end.

Round 11: k2tog, k 4 (5, 5), repeat to end. [40 (48, 54) sts]

Round 12: k to end.

Round 13: k2tog, k 3 (4, 4), repeat to end. [32 (40, 45) sts]

For Size S:

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 14: k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. 24 sts 

Round 15: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. 16 sts

Round 16: k2tog, repeat to end. 8 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 M:

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 14: k to end.

Round 15: k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (32 sts)

Round 16:k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 17:k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Round 18: k2tog, repeat to end. (8 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 L:

Round 14: k to end.

Round 15: k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. (36 sts) 

Round 16: k to end.

Round 17: k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. (27 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 18: k to end.

Round 19: k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 20: k2tog, repeat 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.

With light cream and green yarn, make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom 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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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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Ginger Basket Shawlette

Hello everyone! It's been a long time since I've designed a project using bulky yarn, so I was glad I got to do a shawlette with it this time around. While travelling to visit my sisters, I went to a nearby crafts store, and I found my eyes wondering towards the bulky and chunky yarn section there. Despite my daughter’s objection to my “typical choice of colors”, I ended up buying this classic brownish yarn that reminded me of gingerbread, with absolutely no idea what to make with it (as usual). After rattling my brain for an idea, and few trials later, I settled on this simple knit and purl pattern, which I am so fond of these days. Combining this weaving base pattern with an asymmetrical shape, gave this shawlette its unique look. In addition, I used the clear edging method for both the side and the binding off row, to achieve this specific sharp appearance. So, there you have it, a warm, cozy, and elegant shawlette with an added bonus of being a very quick project to finish. I hope you have a lovely time knitting it and wearing it!

Skill level: Easy

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

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Megafil, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 60 yards (55 m), in the color 499: 4 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 17 (12 mm).  
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 26" (66 cm), length = 40" (100 cm), approx.

Yardage: 235 - 240 yards (215 - 220 m), approx.

Gauge: 8 sts and 10 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.
• ktbl: knit one stitch through back loop.
• ptbl: purl one stitch through back loop.

Instructions:

Cast on 4 sts, then work as follows:

Row 1 (wrong side): p to end.

Row 2: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, ktbl. (5 sts)

Row 3: sl st, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 4: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 2, ktbl. (6 sts)

Row 5: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 6: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 1, k 2, ktbl. (7 sts)

Row 7: sl st 1, p 2, k 1, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 8: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 2, k 2, ktbl. (8 sts)

Row 9: sl st 1, p 2, k 2, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 10: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 2, ktbl. (9 sts)

Row 11: sl st 1, p 2, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 12: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 2, ktbl. (10 sts)

Row 13: sl st 1, p 2, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

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

Row 15: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 16: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (13 sts)

Row 17: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 18: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (14 sts)

Row 19: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 20: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 2, ktbl. (16 sts)

Row 21: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 22: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (17 sts)

Row 23: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 24: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 2, ktbl. (18 sts)

Row 25: sl st 1, p 2, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 26: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. (20 sts)

Row 27: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 28: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (21 sts)

Row 29: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 30: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, k 3, p 5, k 3, p 3, ptbl. (22 sts)

Row 31: sl st 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

General Pattern:

Row 32: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, yo, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 33: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 34: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 35: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 36: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, ktbl. 

Row 37: sl st 1, p 2, *k 5, p 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 38: sl st 1, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, repeat from * to last 7 sts, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, ktbl. 

Row 39: sl st 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 40: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 3, *k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 41: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 3, k 3, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Row 42: sl st 1, k 1, yo, p 4,* k 3, p 5, repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 3, p 3, ptbl. 

Row 43: sl st 1, k 3, *p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 3, k 4, p 1, sl st 1, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern rows six more times (or as many as you prefer). 

I-cord bind off row: 

k 2 sts, *slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k first st again, ssk next 2 sts, repeat from * to end, k2tog the last 2 sts. Weave in loose ends. Block 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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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.

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