Net Weave Toque

 

Hello everyone! Now that spring is near, it's time to start working with lighter weight yarns and choose from the multitude of colors that fit the season. I'm working on many projects these days, most of which are finished and scheduled to be posted soon. This toque design is the first of a two-piece set that includes it and a nice scarf. The pattern is a very simple; an "eight stitches by eight rounds" lace square pattern, that could be worked into many different designs, and I will be showing you one way of incorporating it in this post. This toque comes in two sizes, Size S for toddlers and Size M/L for adults. It can fit most heads owing to the ribs that add stretchiness to it. I hope you all enjoy making it, and I wish you the warmest of days.

Skill level: Intermediate

Check out the matching scarf I made: Net Weave Scarf

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% Bamboo, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color: yellow 250 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 6 (4 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S (toddler size): head circumference = 18"- 19" (46- 48 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M/L (adult size): head circumference = 21"- 22" (53- 56 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in rib stitch.

Yardage: 

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

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, then knit the two slipped sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

With size 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 80 (96) 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 7 more times. Switch to size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles while repeating the rib round one more time, then work as follows:

General Pattern:

Round 1: *(k2tog, yo) four times, (k 2, p 2) twice, repeat from * to end.

Round 2: *k 8, (k 2, p 2) twice, repeat from * to end.

Round 3: *(yo, ssk) four times, (k 2, p 2) twice, repeat from * to end.

Round 4: repeat round 2.

Rounds 5-8: repeat rounds 1-4 once.

Round 9: *(k 2, p 2) twice, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * to end.

Round 10: *(k 2, p 2) twice, k 8, repeat from * to end.

Round 11: *(k 2, p 2) twice, (yo, ssk) four times, repeat from * to end.

Round 12: repeat round 10.

Rounds 13-16: repeat rounds 9-12.

Repeat rounds 1- 8 one more time, then repeat rib round eight times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k 2, p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, k 2, p 2, k 2, p 2, repeat to end. (70, 84 sts)

Rounds 2-3: k the knit sts and o the purl sts.

Round 4: k 2, p 1, k 2, p 1, k 2, p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, repeat to end. (60, 72 sts)

Rounds 5-6: repeat round 2.

Round 7: k2tog, p 1, repeat to end. (40, 48 sts)

Round 8-9: repeat round 2.

Change to DPNs set.

Round 10: sl st, *k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k the last st with the first sl st together. (20, 24 sts)

Round 11: k2tog, repeat to end. (10, 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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Branch High Hat

Hi everyone! One of my favorite things to do while browsing the internet, is finding ways of converting certain patterns to fit into a hat, shawl, cowl or any other project of mine. Once a pattern is chosen, it goes into a long process of trial and error. Sometimes, even after days of experimenting, nothing satisfactory comes out of it, and I frog the whole thing and move on to another pattern. In this hat though, I watched a video of this pattern that was worked back and forth, which I thought made it look somewhat difficult to knit. And that’s when an idea came to my mind that this pattern would be much easier if worked in rounds, and thus this hat was born. It looks very nice and is really fun to make! It can be made in two sizes; for the little ones to wear in the upcoming breezy spring days, and for adults it can look very elegant and warm. Hope you enjoy knitting it!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: 
• Size S (child size): gray (21), 1 skein, and yellow (216),1 skein. 
• Size M/L (adult size): red (106), 1 skein and white (55), 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S (child size): head circumference = 18- 19" (45- 48 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm). 
• Size M/L (adult size): head circumference = 21- 23" (53- 58 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).

Yardage: 

• Size S (child size): 115- 120 yards (105- 110 m).
• Size M/L (adult size): 152- 155 yards (140- 143 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rounds = 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, then knit 2 sts through back loops.

Instructions:

Size S:

With gray yarn and size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 72 sts. Join in the round. Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, knit one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 4, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round three times, bind on yellow yarn and repeat rib round twice, cut yellow yarn. With gray yarn repeat rib round 3 times. Switch to size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles while working the first round of the general pattern:

General pattern: 

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

Round 3: p 4, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one in front, and k them, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one to the back, and k them, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 3, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 5: p 2, k2tog, yo, p 1, k 2, p 1, yo, ssk, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 6: p 1, k2tog, yo, p 2, k 2, p 2, yo, ssk, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the general pattern 3 more times, then repeat round 1 once.

Check out this tutorial video I made for the general pattern: 

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: p 4, k2tog, k 1, p 5, repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 2: p 4, k 1, ssk, p 4, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 3: p 4, k 2, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 3, k2tog, k 1, p 4, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 5: p 3, k 1, ssk, p 3, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 6: p 3, k 2, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 7: p 2, k2tog, k 1, p3, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 8: p 2, k 1, ssk, p 2, repeat to end. (36 sts)

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

Round 10: p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 11: p 1, k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 12: k2tog, ssk, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

With red and white yarn, make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom and fix it tight on top.

Size M/L:

With red yarn and size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 84 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:

Rib round: k 1, p 4, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round four times, bind on white yarn and repeat rib round twice, cut white yarn. With red yarn repeat rib round 4 times. Switch to size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles while working the first round of the general pattern:

General pattern: 

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

Round 3: p 4, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one in front, and k them, switch the next 2 sts, placing the second one to the back, and k them, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 3, k2tog, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 5: p 2, k2tog, yo, p 1, k 2, p 1, yo, ssk, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 6: p 1, k2tog, yo, p 2, k 2, p 2, yo, ssk, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the general pattern 3 more times, then repeat round 1 once.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: p 4, k2tog, k 1, p 5, repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 2: p 4, k 2, p 5, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 4, k 1, ssk, p 4, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 4: p 4, k 2, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 5: p 3, k2tog, k 1, p 4, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 6: p 3, k 2, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 7: p 3, k 1, ssk, p 3, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 8: p 3, k 2, p 3, repeat to end.

Change to DPNs needles.

Round 9: p 2, k2tog, k 1, p3, repeat to end. (42 sts)

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

Round 11: p 2, k 1, ssk, p 2, repeat to end. (36 sts)

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

Round 13: p 1, k2tog, ssk, p 1, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 14: p 1, k 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 15: k2tog, ssk, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

With red and white 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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Powder Stripes Shawl

Hello guys! I’m glad to be back and working after I inevitably got infected with Omicron a couple of weeks ago and had my fair share of all its symptoms. I feel much better now and hope to regain my full strength soon! And that’s why, due to my health state, this shawl took a relatively long time to finish, though it’s here at last! I think my saving grace was that it was an easy knit, the yarn colors are also very easy on the (tired) eyes and didn’t give me a hard time during my illness. As it is a quick work, it could be a great gift for the coming spring weeks with all its lovely occasions. The pattern is simple and consists of 20 rows that are worked using each yarn color alternately. I hope you enjoy making this beautiful shawl, and I wish you all a very healthy spring!

Skill level: Easy

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Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Yarn A: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 2 skeins.
  • Yarn B: Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color Powder (390): 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). 
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 55" (140 cm), height = 35.5" (90 cm), approx.

Yardage:

• Yarn A: 558- 563 yards (510- 515 m), approx.
• Yarn B: 460- 465 yards (420- 425 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 26 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.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

With Yarn A 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 numbered row: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. (7 sts)

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 3. (8 sts)

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 4. (9 sts)

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (10 sts)

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (11 sts)

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

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (13 sts)

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (14 sts)

Row 19: repeat row 3, bind on Yarn B and work next row as follows:

Note: starting from the next right side row, always knit the first (k 1) using both yarns.

Row 20: repeat row 4. (15 sts)

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 3. (16 sts)

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 8, k2tog, yo, k 4. (17 sts)

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 3. (18 sts)

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4. (19 sts)

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 3. (20 sts)

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 4. (21 sts)

Row 34: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 3. (22 sts)

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 4. (23 sts)

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. (24 sts)

Row 39: repeat row 3, change to other yarn. 

General pattern:

Note: switch to the other yarn each time you repeat the general pattern.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 8, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *k 7, k2tog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, *k 6, (k2tog, yo) twice, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, k 1, *k 5, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 50: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice,*k 4, (k2tog, yo) three times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) twice, k 1, *k 3, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, *k 2, (k2tog, yo) four times, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.  

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) three times, k 1, *k 1, (k2tog, yo) four times, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, (k2tog, yo) repeat to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 59: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1, change to the other yarn.

Repeat the general pattern sixteen more times. With Yarn B, work the last rows as follows:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k to end. 

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

Repeat these two rows once more, then bind off all sts loosely. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends. Block If you like and 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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Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret

 

Hello everyone! It's not usual for me to knit for Valentine’s Day, but I got inspired this year, and thought, why not make a heart themed item that can be a quick gift for a loved one. So, this beret is what I bring you for this year's Valentine’s. I’ve knitted two versions with different yarn weights, as you will see in the rest of this post. For version A, I worked with worsted yarn and used 5 and 6 mm needles, which produced a hat that turned out very big with a loose fit. As for version B I switched to a multi colored, sport weight yarn, which I knitted using 4 and 4.5 mm needles. The resulting hat was more fitted this time. I personally think that both versions have their own charm, so it is up to you to decide which one to make based on what fit you prefer. Hope you all have a love filled Valentine’s Day!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Version A

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: white (55): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version A

 

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), height = 9.5" (24 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58.5 cm), height = 10" (25.5 cm).

Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S/M: 168- 170 yards (153- 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 190- 192 yards (173- 175 m), approx.

Version B

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby Mini Batik, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color Variegated (32463): 1 skein. Alize Baby Best, 90% acrylic, 10% bamboo, 3.35 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color cherry (390): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles: 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm). 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: One Size: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50-53 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm). 

Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 150- 153 yards (137- 140 m) approx.

Heart of Hearts Valentines Beret - Version B

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m 1: make one st increase.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.

Instructions:

Notes for version B:

• Use knitting needles size US 6 (4 mm) when you cast on, then switch to size US 8 (5 mm) when the instructions say to.
• To get Version B in the measurements I specified in the measurements section, work the pattern by following the red numbers written between (). If you work following the black numbers, you will get a smaller sized hat for which measurements are not yet determined, because I have not tested it. 

With white yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 75 (84) 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 2, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 times. Switch to size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows:

First increasing round: k 3 (4), m 1, repeat to end. 100 (105) sts

Knit 1 (2) round(s), then work as follows: 

Second increasing round: k 5 (7), m 1, repeat to end. (120 sts)

Knit 1 (2) round(s). Bind the red yarn, then work according to the chart below. Cut red yarn and knit 1 (2) round(s).

Decreasing pattern:

Decreasing round 1: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. (100 sts)

Knit 4 rounds.

Decreasing round 2: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. (80 sts)

Knit 3 rounds.

Decreasing round 3: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60 sts)

Knit 2 rounds.

Decreasing round 4: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Knit 2 round.

Decreasing round 5: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 6: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Knit 1 round.

Decreasing round 7: k2tog, 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.

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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