Wheat Ears Cowl

Hi everyone! It seems that winter this is going to be very cold this year, so we’re all in need of something to keep our heads and necks warm and cozy. This cowl is so cute and very easy to make, I even made a tutorial video that you can follow to knit this pattern. It is a four-round pattern with few repetitions, and that is all you'll need to knit it. I wish you all to be healthy, and happy knitting!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here or on Ravelry: 

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color (287): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 16" (40 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch holder. 

Measurements: height = 6.3" (16 cm), circumference (narrow/upper edge) = 21.25" (45 cm), circumference (wide/lower edge) = 26" (66 cm), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 22 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage: 156- 158 yards (143- 145 m), approx.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k3tog: knit 3 sts together.
• k3togtbl: knit 3 sts together through back loops.
• sh: stitch holder.

Instructions:

Cast on 99 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, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, (k 3, p 1) twice, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times, then work the pattern as follows:

Round 1: k to end.

Round 2: p 2, k 2, (k 1, yo, k 1) into st, sl st 1, (k 1, yo, k 1) into st, k 2, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 3: k 4, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1), k 1, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1), k 4, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 2, slip the next 2 sts into the sh and keep them to the back, k3tog, slip the 2 sts back to needle and knit them, k 1, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1) into the sh and keep them in the front, k 2, slip the (k 1, yo, k 1) back to the needle and k3togtbl, p 2, repeat to end. 

Repeat the pattern 7 times, k one round, repeat the rib round 4 times. Bind off all stitches. Weave in loose ends.

Check out this tutorial video I made for this cowl:

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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Year of the Tiger Granny Square

Hello everyone! Wow, how time flies by! 2022 is here, and January is almost over. So it must be time to add a new granny square to my collection. It's the year of the tiger this time around, and let me tell you, it was a real challenge for me to make this one. I spent so many days researching both real, and crocheted tigers trying to come up with a good design. What I found more intriguing and charming was the white tiger rather than the orange one; they are quite majestic looking, their cubs are super cute, and to be honest with you, their color scheme can be interpreted somehow easier than the more known orange tigers. I hope I've caught your interest with this year's zodiac granny square of mine. Wish you all happy and warm days!

Skill level: Easy

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Koala | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny | Ox | Duckling

Are you a beginner in Crocheting? Check out AllFreeCrochet's  Ultimate Beginner Guide of Tutorials and Patterns: 

Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one white skein, one brown skein, a few yards (meters) of peach and black yarn. Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
• Crochet hooks, sizes D/3 (3 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 64- 66 yards (58- 60 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.

Instructions:

Granny square base: 

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the white yarn, make a magic circle, then work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1, sc 7 into the magic circle, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Note: the next 2 rounds are worked using white and black yarn.

Round 5: with white yarn, ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, dc 2 in st, dc in st twice. Bind on black yarn. * With black yarn, dc 2 in st. With white yarn, dc in st twice*, repeat between ** one more time. With white yarn dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat between ** three times. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat between ** twice. With white yarn, dc 2 in stitch, dc in st twice, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: with white yarn, ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, *with black yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st once. With white yarn, dc in st twice*, repeat between ** one more time. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat between ** three times. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat between ** twice. With white yarn, dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut white and black yarn and weave in loose ends. With brown yarn make a knot and in the fifth st after the end of last round, work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8: ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut brown yarn and weave in loose ends.

 

Ear (make 2):

With peach yarn, make a knot and ch 3.

Row 1: hdc, dc 2, tr, dc 2, hdc into the third ch from hook. Cut peach yarn leaving enough for sewing, turn.

Row 2: Bind on white yarn. ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 2 in each st to end, cut white yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew ear in place. 

 

Muzzle: 

With white yarn, make a knot and ch 7.

Round 1: hdc into the third ch from hook, dc 2 in next 3 chs, hdc 3 in last ch, dc 2 in other side of the next 3 chs, sl st to second ch of first st of the round.

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 2 in next three sts, dc in st, dc 2 in next 2 sts, dc in dc, dc 2 in next five sts, dc in st, dc 2 in st, sl st in the third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn leaving enough yarn to sew in place.

 

Eye (make 2): 

With black yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1 and sc 5 into it, sl st in the first ch, cut yarn leaving enough yarn to sew eye in place. 

 

Nose:

With peach yarn make a knot and ch 5.

Row 1: hdc 2 into the third ch from hook, hdc in ch, hdc 2 into the last ch, cut yarn leaving enough for sewing in place, don't turn.

Row 2: with white yarn and in the right side of work, ch 4 and tr 4 together into each st of first row, cut yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew nose in place.  

 

Assembly:

• Sew muzzle, ears, eyes and nose in place as shown in the picture at the beginning of the post.
• Embroider the mouth with peach yarn.
• 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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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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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

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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.

(Click to enlarge)

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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