Rhombus Weave Hat

Hello everyone! One of the many challenges that come with knitting or crocheting, is modifying a certain pattern to suit a design. For example, working it to fit inside the outline of a shawl or a scarf, or converting it from rows to rounds technique in hats, and then coming up with a way that combines the pattern and the decreasing method at the same time. This hat was obviously made from the yarn left from making the Rhombus Weave Shawl, and, If you check that shawl out, you will find that the pattern is simple and easy to knit, but for this hat I elevated the skill level to "intermediate" because it's worked in rounds, which can be a bit tricky for some knitters, and I know that not everyone owns circular needles. I hope you have fun making this hat, and I hope you get to make the complete set with the shawl.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Check out my Rhombus Weave Shawl:

Materials:

• Yarn: Caron, Simply Soft, 6 oz. (170.1 g), 315 yards (288 m) approx. 100% acrylic, in the color "Kelly Green" (9769): 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.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S: head circumference = 20" (51 cm), height = 8.25" (21 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 8.66" (22 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 14 sts and 23 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 100 - 105 yards (90 - 95 m).
• Size M: 110 - 115 yards (100 - 105 m). 
• Size L: 120 - 125 yards (110 - 115 m) approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: k 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.
• p3tog: purl three sts together.
• 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 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.

Rib round: k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 4 (6, 8) times. Work the pattern rounds as follows:

Rounds 1 and 2: k 5, p 7, repeat to end.

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

Rounds 5 and 6: k 1, p 1, k 5, p 3, k 2, repeat to end.

Rounds 7 and 8: k 2, p 1, k 3, repeat to end.

Rounds 9 and 10: k 1, p 3, k 3, p 1, k 4, repeat to end.

Rounds 11 and 12: p 5, k 1, p 1, k 5, repeat to end.

Rounds 13 and 14: p 6, k 5, p 1, repeat to end.

Rounds 15 and 16: p 5, k 5, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Rounds 17 and 18: k 1, p 3, k 5, p 1, k 2, repeat to end.

Rounds 19 and 20: k 2, p 1, k 3, repeat to end.

Rounds 21 and 22: k 3, p 1, k 3, p 3, k 2, repeat to end.

Rounds 23 and 24: k 4, p 1, k 1, p 5, k 1, repeat to end.

Rounds 25- 30: repeat row 1.

Decreasing rounds:

Note: to get a neat decreasing pattern, move the stitch marker one stitch forward.

Round 1: k 3, ssk, p 6, k 1, repeat to end. (77, 88, 99) sts

Round 2 and every even number round: k the k sts, p the p sts.

Round 3: k 4, p 5, k2tog, repeat to end. (70, 80, 90) sts

Round 5: k 3, ssk, p 4, k 1, repeat to end. (63, 72, 81) sts

Round 7: k 4, p 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (56, 64, 72) sts

Change to DPNs and continue:

Round 9: k 4, p3tog, k 1, repeat to end. (42, 48, 54) sts

Round 11: s2s1ktog, k 1, p 1, k 1, repeat to end. (28, 32, 36) sts

Round 13: k2tog, *p 1, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, p 1, k 1. (15, 17, 19) sts

Round 14: k2tog, repeat to last st, k 1.

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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Cozy Blankety Shawl

Greetings my fellow knitters! I had just gotten my hand on Lion Brand's huge "Pound of Love" skein, and I was still pondering what I would make of it. At a first glance , it gave me a very blanket-y feeling. Despite that, I still wanted to make a shawl out of it. So, I tried mixing between a blanket and a shawl look -which was new for me- and I gotta say, I'm very happy with how it turned out. Stay safe and healthy, and have fun knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

This project was my contribution to AllFreeKnitting's 10th year anniversary celebration. Check out all the other projects on their website here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns, Pound Of Love, 100% premium acrylic, 16 oz. (454 g), 1020 yards (932 m), in the color Creamsicle (133): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 9 (5.5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 36" (92 cm), length = 69" (175 cm), approx.

Yardage: 995-1050 yards (910- 920 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 21 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ktbl: knit through back loop.
• ptbl: purl through back loop.
• 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 5 sts, k one row.

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

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

Row 3: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (7 sts)

Row 4 and every even number row: repeat row 2.

Row 5: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (8 sts)

Row 7: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (9 sts)

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

Row 11: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (11 sts)

Row 13: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, (yo, ssk) twice, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (12 sts)

Row 15: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (13 sts)

Row 17: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 1, yo, ssk,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (14 sts)

Row 19: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (15 sts)

Row 21: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,  k2tog, yo,  k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (16 sts)

Row 23: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (17 sts)

Row 25: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 1, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, ssk,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (18 sts)

Row 27: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1. (19 sts)

Row 29: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,  k2tog, yo,  k 1, (yo, ssk) twice,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (20 sts)

Row 31: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1. (21 sts)

Row 33: repeat row 25. (22 sts)

General Pattern:

Row 35: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 2, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 37: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, yo,  k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 39:  sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 41: repeat row 25. 

Row 43: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 45: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, ssk, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k2tog, yo,  k 1, repeat from * to last 7 sts, (yo, ssk) twice,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

Row 47: sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, *yo, ssk, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, yo, ssk, k 1,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

 

Row 49: repeat row 25. 

Row 50: repeat row 2.

Repeat Rows (35-50) twenty one times (or as many as you like), repeat Rows (35-40) once more.

Last rows: 

Row 1:  sl st, k 1, yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo,   k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts,  p 1, ktbl, k 1.

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

I-cord bind off row: 

1. k 2, ssk.
2. slip the 3 knitted sts back to left needle, repeat step 1.

Repeat step 2 until 3 sts are left, knit them together. 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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Rhombus Weave Shawl

Important notice: This written pattern has been reviewed and updated on August 7th, 2021.

Hello knitters! It's getting warmer these days, and summer is knocking at the door, even so, I'm not abandoning my knitting projects any time soon. In fact, I think I can keep myself occupied with knitting all year long as I keep up with my plan to catch up with all the holidays. I am really impressed with Caron's Simply Soft yarn, because it's simply...really soft! Since this is my first design using it, I've chosen a simple (k and p) pattern to get the best look out of its shiny rich color. The final product has a very nice wrinkle to it which I love, so I decided not to block this one. This shawl is easy to make, but be sure not to get lost while counting the right number of stitches to knit or purl, that was the reason for most of my mistakes while making it. Other than that, I hope you enjoy yourselves while you make it!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Update: I made a matching hat! Click here to check it out.

Materials:

• Yarn: Caron, Simply Soft, 100% acrylic, 6 oz (170.1 g), 315 yards (288 m), in the color "Kelly Green" 9769: 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 40" (100 cm) long, Size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Yardage: 960 - 970 yards (880 - 890 m), approx.

Measurements: Width = 67" (170 cm), Height = 33.5" (85 cm) approx.

Gauge:14 sts and 23 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.
• m1 = make one stitch increase.
• kyokrb (porthole eyelet): (k 1, yarn over, k 1) into the same stitch in the row below. For more on how to Knit this, you can watch this tutorial video I made: 

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. Mark the center stitch using a ring stitch marker.

Row 2: k 3, m1, k 1, kyokrb, k 1, m1, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, m1, k 3,  kyokrb, k 3, m1, k 3. (17 sts)

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, m1, k 5, kyokrb, k 5, m1, k 3. (21 sts)

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, m1, k 5, p 2, kyokrb, p 2, k 5, yo, k 3. (25 sts) 

Note: work all odd-numbered rows as follows: k 3, purl the purl and m1 sts, and knit the knit sts to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 10: k 3, m1, k 5, p 4, kyokrb, p 4, k 5, m1, k 3. 

Row 12: k 3, m1, k 5, p 6, kyokrb, p 6, k 5, m1, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, m1, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 5, k 1, kyokrb, k 1, p 5, k 1, p 1, k 5, m1, k 3.

Row 16: k 3, m1, k 5, p 1, k 3, p 3, k 3, kyokrb, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, k 5, m1, k 3.

Row 18: k 3, m1, (k 5, p 1) twice, k 5, kyokrb, (k 5, p 1) twice, k 5, m1, k 3.

Row 20: k 3, m1, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, p 1, k 3, p 2, kyokrb, p 2, k 3, p 1, k 5, p 3, k 3, p 1, k 1, m1, k 3.

Row 22: k 3, m1, k 3, p 1, k 1, p 5, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 4, kyokrb, p 4, k 1, p 1, k 5, p 5, k 1, p 1, k 3, m1, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, m1, k 5, p 7, k 5, p 6, kyokrb, p 6, k 5, p 7, k 5, m1, k 3.

General Pattern:

Row 26: k 3, m1, k 1, *p 1, k 5, p 5, k 1, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 1, *p 5, k 5, p 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 28: k 3, m1, * k 3, p 1, k 5, p 3, k3, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 3, *p 3, k 5, p 1, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 30: k 3, m1, k 5, *p 1, k 5, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 5, * p 1, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 32: k 3, m1, k 5, p 2, *p 1, k 3, p 1, k 5, p 2, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 2, k 5, *p 1, k 3, p 3, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 34: k 3, m1, k 5, p 4, * p 1, k 1, p 1, k 5, p 4, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 4, k 5, *p 1, k 1, p 5, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 36: k 3, m1, k 5, p 6, *p 1, k 5, p 6, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 6, k 5, *p 7, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 38: k 3, m1, k 1, *k 4, p 1, k 1, p 5, k 1, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 1, *p 5, k 1, p 1, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 40: k 3, m1, k 3, *k 2, p 1, k 3, p 3, k 3, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 3, *p 3, k 3, p 1, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 42: k 3, m1, k 5, *p 1, k 5, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, k 5, *p 1, k 5, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 44: k 3, m1, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 2, *p 1, k 5, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 2, k 3, p 1, k 1, *k 4, p 3, k 3, p 1, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 46: k 3, m1, k 3, p 1, k 1, p 4, *p 1, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 4, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, *k 2, p 5, k 1, p 1, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 48: k 3, m1, k 5, p 6, *p 1, k 5, p 6, repeat from * to center st, kyokrb, p 5, *p 1, k 5, p 6, repeat from * to last 3 sts, m1, k 3.

Row 49: k 3, purl the purl and m1 sts, and knit the knit sts to last 3 sts, k 3.
Repeat rows 26-49 six times, Repeat rows 26-37 once.

Stretchy bind off row: k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, *k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, repeat from * to end. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose ends. Block if you like. Personally, I prefer the look without blocking. 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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Snow Queen Braid Shawl

Hello everyone! I'm back again with another knitting project using Bernat Pop. Working with this yarn is always fun, its fluffiness and shiny colors made the knitting process go smoothly and I found myself finishing this shawl in a timely manner. It's been a while since I've made a classic triangular shawl, because I've spent almost a year focusing on asymmetrical shawl designs. It was a successful period for me that included projects like "A Walk Through The Sky Shawlette" and "Wrap Me In Sunshine Shawl", among others. As for this shawl, it is a simple, yet tricky design. The first part, the main piece/body, is straight up knitting which you can make in no time. The second part is where the challenge lies; attaching the braid cable that gives the shawl (with the tassels) its distinctive look. I really hope you give making it a try, and I am sure you will love knitting it. Stay safe and healthy!

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Bernat pop, 5 oz. (140 g), 280 yards (256 m) approx. 100% acrylic, in the color 'Snow Queen' (84013): 3 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 40" (100 cm) long, Size US 10 (6 mm).
• Knitting needles, Size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Stitch holder.

Yardage: 745 - 750 yards (680 - 685 m), approx.

Measurements: Width = 61" (155 cm), Height = 30" (75 cm) approx.

Gauge:15 sts x 27 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Garter stitch.

Knitting Terms: 

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• yo = yarn over.
• k2tog = k 2 stitches together.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them together through back loops.

Instructions:

Notes: the first skein I used began with a few yards of one color, so I cut that and started knitting from the next color in the skein to get equal stripes of each color. I also kept the same color sequence when I started to knit the next skein, and so on.

With circular knitting needles, 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 all sts.

Row 2: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 1 (put here a stitch marker, this is the center st), yo, k 1, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: k3, yo, k to center st , yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Repeat rows 4-5 until you have 140 sts on each side of the center st (281 sts in total), cut  6" (15 cm) yarn, don't cast off.

Braid Cable:

With the straight knitting needles, cast on 2 sts. Work as follows:

Note: always purl the yo in a twisted way to avoid getting a hole.

Row 1: p all sts.

Row 2: k 1, m 1, k 1, m 1. (4 sts)

Row 3: repeat row 1

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

Row 5: sl st purlwise, purl to end.

Row 6: sl st, yo, k 4, yo, k 1. (8 sts)

Row 7: repeat row 5

Row 8: sl st, yo, k 6, yo, k 1. (10 sts)

Row 9: repeat row 5.

Row 10: sl st, yo, k 8, yo, k 1. (12 sts)

Row 11: repeat row 5.

Row 12: k all sts.

Attaching the braid cable to the shawl:

Row 13 (wrong side): p to last st, p the last st of the braid cable and the first st of the shawl from wrong side together, turn.

Note: from now one, you will be using one straight needle, and one side of the circular needles.

Row 14: slip the first 4 sts into a stitch holder in front, k 4, slip the 4 sts back to left needle and k them, k 4.

Row 15: p 11 sts, p2tog, turn. 

Note: p2tog are the last st of  the braid cable and the next st from the main piece, (this applies to every even number row).

Row 16: k to end.

Row 17: p 11, p2tog, turn.

Row 18: k 4, slip 4 sts into the st holder in back, k 4, slip the 4 sts back to left needle and knit them.

Row 19: p 11, p2tog, turn.

Row 20: k to end.

Row 21: p 11, p2tog, turn.

Repeat rows 14-21 of the attached braid cable pattern until you reach the the center stitch of the shawl and row 21 of the braid cable pattern. before working row 21, work the following short rows to shape the bottom tip of the shawl:

Row 1: p 10, put yarn to back, slip stitch, bring yarn  back to front, slip the stitch back to left needle, turn.

Row 2: k to end.

Row 3: p 8, put yarn to back, slip stitch, bring yarn back to front, slip the stitch back to left needle, turn.

Row 4: k to end.

Row 5: p 6, put yarn to back, slip stitch, bring yarn back to front, slip the stitch back to left needle, turn.

Row 6: k to end.

Row 7: p 4, put yarn to back, slip stitch, bring yarn back to front, slip the stitch back to left needle, turn.

Row 8: k to end.

Row 9: p 2, put yarn to back, slip stitch, bring yarn back to front, slip the stitch back to left needle, turn.

Row 10: k all 12 sts.

Then work row 21.

Repeat rows 14-21 of the attached braid pattern to end of the shawl and finishing the row 21 pattern.

Last rows of the braids cable:

Row 1: k to end.

Row 2: p to end.

Row 3: ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 4: p to end.

Repeat Rows 3-4 to last 2 sts, k2tog, cut yarn, make two tassels with matching yarn color for every braid cable end. 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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