Swirl Wave Hat

Hi my fellow crocheters and happy holidays! It's time to start Christmas gifts preparations, and one of the best and simplest handmade gifts to make would be hats in Christmas colors.
This hat is so easy to make, once you read the instructions carefully, you will finish it in no time, and you can make as many as you need to fit the heads of all your beloved ones. With this design, I tried to crochet the same number of stitches but with different yarn weights and hook sizes, and came out with three hats: the first one is toddler sized (1-4 years), a larger one that fits a child (6-10 years), and the last one is adult sized.
Keep a look out for my other Christmas designs, I'll be posting in the upcoming weeks, and don't forget to check out my previous Christmas projects (click here). Merry Christmas to you all, and I hope you stay safe and healthy.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: 
• Toddler: Alize, Happy Baby, 65% Acrylic - 35% Polyamide, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 383 yards (350 m): one skein.
• Child: NAKO Baby Hosgeldin Soft, Bamboo 60%, 40% Polyamide, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 252 yards (230 m): one skein.
• Adult: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m): one skein.
• Crochet hook:
• Toddler: US E/4 (3.5 mm).
• Child: US G/6 (4 mm).
• Adult: US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Size and measurements:

• Toddler: head circumference 17"- 18.5" (43 - 47 cm).
• Child: head circumference 19" - 20.5" (48 - 52 cm).
• Adult: head circumference 22" - 23.5" (56 - 60 cm).

Gauge:

• Toddler: 28 sts and 13 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.
• Child: 26 sts and 12 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.
• Adult: 24 sts and 10 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Yardage:

• Toddler: 203 - 213 yards (185 -190 m)
• Child: 142 - 148 yards (130 - 135 m).
• Adult: 225 - 230 yards (205 - 210 m).
  

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• sc: single crochet.
• sctbl: single crochet through back loops.
• dc: double crochet.
• fpdc: front post double crochet.
• sl st: slip stitch.

Instructions:

Note: put a stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

Make a magic circle, or chain five and sl st to first ch. Work as follows:

Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 14, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (15 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc into first st, dc 2 in each dc to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (30 sts)

Round 3: ch 3, dc 2 in next dc, * dc in dc, dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3. (45 sts)

Round 4: ch 4, sc into next dc, *skip dc, ch 1, fpdc 2 in dc, skip dc, ch 1, sc, ch 3, sc, repeat from * to last 3 sts, skip dc, ch 1, fpdc 2 in dc, skip dc, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Round 5: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last 2 fpdc, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 into fpdc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Round 6: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Round 7: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in fpdc and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Round 8: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc twice and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 2 in fpdc, fpdc in fpdc twice and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Round 9: sl st to center of ch 3 space, ch 4, skip sc, *sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc 1 in fpdc four times and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip sc, sc in ch 3 space, ch 3, skip sc, repeat from * to ch 1 space before last fpdc cluster, sc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip fpdc, fpdc in fpdc four times and in dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, sl st to first ch of first ch 4.

Repeat round 9 twenty one times. Work next round as follows:

Round 10: ch 1 and sc in sc, *sc 1 in ch 3 space, sc in sc, skip ch 1 space, sc in each dc cluster, skip ch 1 space, sc in sc, repeat from * to last ch 1 space, skip ch 1 space, sl st to first sc.

Round 11: ch 1 and sctbl in first st, sctbl in each st to end, sl st to first sc.

Repeat round 11 three times. Cut yarn and 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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Beaded Rounds Hat

Hi friends! my love of hat making keeps on growing, and ideas keep coming to my head all the time. In this long and full of events year, I got into the habit of surfing Pinterest and YouTube looking for stitch patterns that can be adapted into hats, then I would rush to my stash to grab any leftover skein (or skeins) and start working. So here I am, 16 new head wear designs, proudly presented to you, most of then are easy to make. The only reason that makes me tag these hats as "Intermediate"  is the fact that casting on and joining stitches into a round might seem advanced to some.

This hat is special for its green beaded looking rounds, and it could be knitted with brighter colors, which I feel are going to make it look even prettier, so why not give it a try.

Stay safe and healthy, and I hope you have a lovely time in the upcoming holidays.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi: 25% wool ,75% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 186 yards (170 meter). One skein of gray, green and black.
• Circular Knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference = 21 - 21.5" (53.5 - 54.5 cm), height = 6.5" (16.5 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 22 - 22.5" (56.5 - 57.5), height = 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size L: head circumference  = 23 - 23.5" (59 - 60 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).

Gauge: 18 sts and 18 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) needles.

Yardage:

• Size S: 150- 155 yards(138 -142 m).
• Size M: 157 - 162 yards (144 -148 m). 
• Size L: 168 -173 yards (154 -158 m). 

Knitting Terms:

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• yo =yarn over.
• sl st = slip stitch.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them together through back loops.
• p3togtfl = p 3 stitches together through front loops.

Instructions:

With gray yarn cast on 88 (96, 104) 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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

First round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat first round 5 times. Bind on green yarn, repeat first round twice, once with gray yarn, twice with green yarn, and 13 times with gray yarn. Cut green yarn. Knit four rounds. Bind on green yarn again.

*With green yarn, work next two rounds as follows:

Round 1: sl st, (k 1, yo, k 1) in next st, repeat to end.

Round 2: sl st with yarn in front, p3togtfl, repeat to end.

With gray yarn knit four rounds. 

Repeat from * four times.  

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: ssk, k 9 (10, 11), repeat from * to end. 80 (88, 96) sts

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 8 (9, 10), repeat from * to end. 72 (80, 88) sts

Round 4: knit to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 7 (8, 9), repeat to end. 64 (72, 80) sts

Round 6: knit to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 6 (7, 8), repeat to end. 56 (64, 72) sts

Round 8: ssk, k 5 (6, 7), repeat to end. 48 (56, 64) sts

Round 9: ssk, k 4 (5, 6), repeat to end. 40 (48, 56) sts

Round 10: ssk, k 3 (4, 5), repeat to end. 32 (40, 48) sts

For size S, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for sizes M and L only:

Round 11: ssk, k (3, 4), repeat to end. (32, 40) sts

For size M, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for size L only:

Round 12: ssk, k (3), repeat to end. (32) sts

For size L, cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, pull it through all sts and tighten tog.

Weave in loose ends. Make a pompom using the three yarn colors and fix it 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 Lights Hat

As the holidays season is approaching quickly, I decided to start my Christmas projects early this year. This is my first Christmas project; a hat that is inspired by Christmas tree lights. I am so exited for this season and I hope I will come up with other projects in the remaining weeks, so stay tuned and see you in the next one.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Any worsted, unbrushed or DK yarn, I used a 100% acrylic yarn. one skein of green, red and white. Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik: 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m). 
• Circular Knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Size and measurements:

• Size S: head circumference   21 - 21.5" (53.5- 54.5 cm), height 6.5" (16.5 cm).
• Size M: head circumference  22 - 22.5" (56.5-57.5), height 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size L: head circumference   23 - 23.5" (59- 60 cm), height 8" (20.5 cm).

Gauge: 24 sts and 26 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) needles.

Yardage:

• Size S: 120- 125 yards(110 -115 meter).
• Size M: 130 - 135 yards (120 -125 meter). 
• Size L: 142 -147 yards (130 -135 meter). 

 

Knitting Terms:

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• ss = slip stitch.
• k2tog = k 2 stitches together.

Instructions:

With US 6 (4 mm) circular needles and green yarn, cast on 88 (96, 104) 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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

First round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the round 8 times.

Change to US 8 (5 mm) circular needles and knit four rounds. Bind on white yarn (don't cut green yarn) and work the following 2 rounds:

Rounds 1 and 2: k 3, ss, repeat to end.

With green yarn work the following 2 rounds:

Round 3: p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 4: knit to end.

Bind on red yarn and work the following 2 rounds:

Rounds 5 and 6: k 1, *ss, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, ss, k 2.

With green yarn work the following 2 rounds:

Round 7: repeat round 3.

Round 8: repeat round 4.

Repeat rows 1-8 four times, for size L repeat rows 1-4 once more. Cut red and white yarns.

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: k2tog, k 9 (10, 11), repeat to end. 80 (88, 96) sts

Rounds 2 and 3: knit to end.

Round 4: k2tog, k 8 (9, 10), repeat to end. 72 (80, 88) sts

Rounds 5 and 6: knit to end.

Round 7: k2tog, k 7 (8, 9), repeat to end. 64 (72, 80) sts

Round 8: knit to end.

Round 9: k2tog, k 6 (7, 8), repeat to end. 56 (64, 72) sts

Round 10: knit to end.

Round 11: k2tog, k 5 (6, 7), repeat to end. 48 (56, 64) sts

Round 12: k2tog, k 4 (5, 6), repeat to end. 40 (48, 56) sts

Round 13: k2tog, k 3 (4, 5), repeat to end. 32 (40, 48) sts

For size S, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for sizes M and L only:

Round 14: k2tog, k (3, 4), repeat to end. (32, 40) sts

For size M, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Next round is for size L only:

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

For size L, Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog.

Weave in loose ends. Make a pompom using the three yarn colors and attach it on 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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Trick or Treat Pumpkin Bag

Hello everyone, and Happy Halloween! This little cute trick-or-treating bag is my contribution to this year's Halloween season, albeit I was a little late posting it. I hope everyone enjoys this time of the year in a safe and responsible way. Happy crocheting!

See last year's projects for Halloween (click on the images):

Candy Corn Drawstring Backpack

Candy Corn Sweater

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials: 

• Suggested yarn: Nako, Elit Baby in colors green and orange, one skein of each. 
• Crochet hook, size US F (4.0 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Base diameter: 5.5" (14 cm).
• Height: 6.3" (16 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in single crochet stitch.

Yardage: 195- 200 yards (180 - 183 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch= chain
• st= stitch
• sl st= slip stitch
• sc= single crochet
• sc2tog= single crochet 2 together.
• dc= double crochet
• fpdc= front post double crochet.
  

Instructions:

Making the base of bag:

 With the green yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic ring, sc 6, sl st into the first ch. (6 sts).

Round 2: ch 1, sc 2 in first st and every st to end, sl st into the first ch. (12 sts).

Round 3: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc 2 in st, * sc in st, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (18 sts).

Round 4: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in st 1, sc 2 in st, * sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (24 dcs).

Round 5: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 3, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (30 sts).

Round 6: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 3, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 4, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (36 sts). 

Round 7: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 4, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 5, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (42 sts). 

Round 8: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 5, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 6, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (48 sts). 

Round 9: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 6, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 7, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (54 sts). 

Round 10: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 7, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 8, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (60 sts). 

Round 11: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 8, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 9, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (66 sts). 

Round 12: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 9, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 10, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (72 sts). 

Round 13: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 10, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 11, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (78 sts). 

Making the two-colored edge:

Edge Round: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 3, skip st and bind on orange yarn in next st, ch 1 and ch 3, skip st, *put hook back into the green st and bring it in front of the orange ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, put hook back into the orange st and bring it in front of the green ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, repeat from * to end of round. slip the last green st to first green ch 1, cut yarn, repeat the same with last orange st, cut yarn.

Making the body:

Bind on orange yarn to the first st of the last round of the base facing back side. crochet vertically (as seen in the images below).

Round 1: ch 3 in first st (you can make a standing dc instead), dc in each st around to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3 (or first dc). (78 dc)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times repeat from * to end, ch 2, sl st to first ch1.

Repeat round 2 twenty two times, or more, if you like to increase the height of the bag. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Making the handle:

At the top rim of the bag, start the handle in the middle four sts of any of the 12 fpdc, work as follows:

Row 1: bind on green yarn and ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc three times, turn.

Row 2: ch 3 and dc in first dc, dc in dc 3 times, skip ch of previous row, turn.

Repeat row 2 seventeen times, or more, if you want a longer handle.

 

Last row: ch 3, skip first st, dc in dc three times, turn.

work next row with the four sts in the middle of the 12 fpdc across, sc2tog of the band with dc of the bag four times (or attach this end by sewing, if it's easier for you). Cut yarn, then weave in loose ends.

Making the cord:

With green yarn, make any kind of cord (chain only, or I cord one) 22" (57 cm) long. Pass it through the ch 2 spaces of the second round of the bag from the 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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