Weaved Messy Bun Hat

Hello to you all! This is my first attempt at designing a messy bun hat. I'm using the same weave pattern that I've used previously in my Ginger Basket Shawl. While I kept the making process easy, I still wanted to give this hat an exceptional style, so I paired an easy pattern with a vibrant colored yarn with small flowers sprinkled all over it. I also added a ribbon to the top opening so it can be adjusted to the head size and hair. So grab a skein of your favorite stashed yarn and a ribbon and make this messy bun hat for you or your little ones in just a few hours. I'm preparing another easy to knit project using the same type of yarn, so keep an eye out for it. Have a lovely knitting day!

Skill Level: Easy

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 Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Flower, 94% acrylic, 6% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color "5386" (1 skein for all sizes).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm). For the child size you can use a set of double pointed needles of the same size instead.
• Ribbon, 1" (2.5 cm) wide, 40” (100 cm) long for the child size, 47" (120 cm) long for the adult size.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Child size: head circumference = 18"- 19" (46- 48 cm), height = 6.7" (17 cm).
• Adult size: head circumference = 21"- 22" (53- 56 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).

Yardage: 

• Child size: 107- 110 yards (97- 100 m), approx.
• Adult size: 117- 120 yards (107- 110 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinet stitch.

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:

Cast on 72 (88) 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): 

 

Work as follows:

Note: Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of round 2.

General pattern:

Rounds 1- 4: k 2, p 5, k 1, repeat to end.

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

Rounds 6- 10: p 3, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 1,k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, repeat to end.

Round 12: repeat round 1.

Repeat the general pattern three (four) times, then repeat rounds 1- 10 for the child size and rounds 1- 4 for the adult size.

Bind off all stitches and weave in loose ends. Pass the ribbon through the (yo) eyelets of upper opening of the hat. Gather the two ends of the ribbon to tighten the opening, leaving an adequate space for your hair bun, then make a neat bow. Trim the ribbon ends to stop them from fraying. 

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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Dahlia Beanie

Hello to you all! If you want to make a simple slouchy beanie with a unique design, then I’ve got you covered. With a lovely wavy pattern that gives it volume, this beanie will keep your head warm when walking outside on cold days and nights. I used a burgundy red yarn with specks to knit it, but you can make it in your favorite color using any aran or worsted yarn available to you.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color "5227" (1 skein, for all sizes).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm) and US 10 (6 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), hat height = 9" (22.9 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58 cm), hat height = 9.5" (24 cm).

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 129- 131 yards (118- 120 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 146- 148 yards (133- 135 m), approx.

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

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

With US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 72 (80) 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 six more times. 

Change to US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles while working the last rib round. For size M/L increase one st at the end of the last rib round. [72 (81) sts]

General pattern:

Note: on even numbered rounds, always knit the ssk st through back loop.

Round 1: yo, ssk, k 7, repeat to end.

Round 2 and all even numbered rounds: k to end.

Round 3: yo, k 1, ssk, k 6, repeat to end.

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

Round 7: yo, k 3, ssk, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 9: yo, k 4, ssk, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: yo, k 5, ssk, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 13: yo, k 6, ssk, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 15: yo, k 2, k2tog, yo, k 3, ssk, repeat to end.

Round 17: k 2, k2tog, k 1, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 19: k 1, k2tog, k 2, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 21: k2tog, k 3, yo, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 23: sl st, *k 4, yo, k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 8 sts, k 4, yo, k 3, k the last st and the first sl st (of the same round) together, then put the ring stitch marker after it (the last k2tog st). 

Round 25: k 5, yo, k 2, k2tog, repeat end.

Round 27: k 6, yo, k 1, k2tog, repeat end.

Decreasing Rounds: 

Round 29: k 3, ssk, k 2, yo, k2tog, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Round 31: k 3, ssk, k 3, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts]

Round 33: k 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end. [48 (54) sts]

Change to DPNs and work as follows:

For size S/M:

Round 34: k 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Round 35: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. (32 sts)

Round 36: sl st, *k 2, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, sl the last st and remove the ring st marker, knit the first sl st and the last sl st together through back loops. Put the ring st marker back here. (24 sts)

Round 37: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Round 38: sl st, ssk eight times. (8 sts)

For size M/L:

Round 35: k 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Round 37: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 38: sl st, *k 2, ssk, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 2, sl the last st and remove the ring st marker, knit the first sl st and the last sl st together through back loops. Put the ring st marker back here. (27 sts)

Round 39: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 40: sl st, ssk nine times. (9 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. 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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Mosaic Tiles Hat

Hi to you all! as promised in an earlier post, here is the matching hat to my Mosaic Tiles Skirt. Its pattern is very easy to follow; it is basically two rounds in each color that keep repeating, and you will only need to knit, purl and slip stitch for the most part. The hat is fluffy and can fit a wide range of head sizes. Knitting the set will be a great addition to your new winter collection. 

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Maxi, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 109 yards (100 m), in the following colors and quantities: yellow 488 (1 skein), and gray 21 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 24" (60 cm) long, sizes US 10 (6 mm), US 11 (8 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 11 (8 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• One Size: head circumference = 20"- 22.2" (50- 57 cm), hat height = 8.5" (21.5 cm). 

Yardage: 80- 82 yards (73- 75 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in rib pattern and 6 mm knitting needles.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch purl-wise.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• 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:

With gray yarn and size US 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 60 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, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round five more times. Change to size US 11 (8 mm) circular needles and yellow yarn, knit the first two rounds of the general pattern as follows:

General pattern:

Round 1: (k 5, sl st 1, k 6), repeat to end.

Round 2 and every even numbered round: p the k sts and slip the slipped sts with yarn to back.

Round 3: with gray yarn, *(sl st, k 1) twice, k 4, (sl st, k 1) twice, repeat from * to end.

Round 5: with yellow yarn, *(k 3, sl st 1) twice, k 4, repeat from * to end.

Round 7: with gray yarn, *sl st 1, k 3, sl st 1 , k 1, repeat from * to end. 

Round 9: with yellow yarn, *k 1, sl st 1, k 7, sl st 1, k 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 11: with gray yarn, *k 2, (sl st, k 1) four times, k 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 13: with yellow yarn, *k 11, sl st 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 15: with gray yarn, repeat round 11.

Round 17: with yellow yarn, repeat round 9.

Round 19: with gray yarn, repeat round 7.

Round 21: with yellow yarn, repeat round 5.

Round 23: with gray yarn, repeat round 3.

Round 24: repeat round 2.

Decreasing rounds with the general pattern:

With yellow yarn repeat the first two rounds of the general pattern.

Round 3: with gray yarn, *(sl st, k 1) twice, s2s1ktog, k 1, (sl st, k 1) twice, repeat from * to end. (50 sts)

Round 5: with yellow yarn, *k 3, (sl st 1, k 1) twice, k 3, repeat from * to end.

Round 7: with gray yarn, *sl st 1, k 2, s2s1ktog, k 2, sl st 1 , k 1, repeat from * to end. (40 sts)

Round 9: with yellow yarn, *(k 1, sl st 2) twice, k 2, repeat from * to end. Cut yellow yarn, and work the remaining rounds with gray yarn.

Round 11: (k 2, s2s1ktog, k 3), repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 12: p to end.

Round 13: (k 1, s2s1ktog, k 2), repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 14: p to end.

Round 15: s2s1ktog, k 1, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. 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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Duckling Granny Square

Hello guys! It’s been a while since I last made an animal themed granny square, and I truly miss making them. I’ve had such a good time coming up with all sorts of cute animal designs, such as the Puppy, Frog, Koala, Chick and all the other ones in my collection. Working on these granny squares is fun and relaxing, and a much-needed break to take while I’m working on other big projects like my knitted shawls. This time, I gathered my bright colored cotton yarn and came up with this adorable and ridiculously silly looking duckling. My little niece says it reminds her of a Pokémon, but I have no clue about that, so I’ll take her word for it. You can use this granny square in a number of awesome projects, like making an animal themed baby blanket, pillow covers, or simply framed and hung on a nursery’s wall. I hope you enjoy making this! Let me know if you have any comments or suggestions for future animal granny squares!

Skill level: Easy

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

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

Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one yellow skein, one blue 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: 60- 62 yards (55- 58 m) approx.

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 yellow yarn, make a magic circle, then work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, 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).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut off yellow yarn and weave in loose ends. With blue yarn make a knot, then at the eighth 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 off blue yarn and weave in loose ends.

Eye (make two): 

With black yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1 and sc 6 into it, sl st into the first ch. Cut yarn, leaving a tail long enough to sew the eye in place.

Beak:

With peach yarn, ch 7 and work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1, hdc into the second ch from hook, hdc into each ch four times, hdc 3 into last ch. Now work on the other side of the chains. hdc into each ch four times, hdc twice into the last ch, sl st into the first ch.

Round 2: ch 1, hdc into each st six times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into each st six times, hdc 3 into st, sl st into the first ch.

Round 3: ch 1, hdc into each st seven times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into each st eight times, hdc 3 into st, hdc into st, sl st into the first ch.

Cut off the yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) tail to sew the beak in place.

Assembly:

Sew the beak on the lower half of the face. Cut four 3" (7.5 cm) long strands of yarn, then fold them together in half and sew them at the top center of the duck's head. Sew eyes in place. 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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