Meshy Squishy Toque

Hello everyone! As my followers know, every so often I like to grab scrap yarn from my stash, and make small projects just for fun, also to take a break from long-term projects. So since my theme for February is hats, it's time to make use of that scrap yarn. These two hats are knitted using what's left from my Uniflower baby blanket. The yarn is so fluffy and soft, and the pattern is very simple that you will finish knitting in no time. Remember, Spring is coming, so here I present you with this quick-to-knit, late-winter piece to keep warm until then.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Baby Best, 90% Acrylic, 10% Bamboo, 3.52 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color 189 (1 skein) for size S, and color 185 (1 skein) for size M/L.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" long (40 cm), size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and Head circumference measurements:

• Size S: 21.5 - 22" (54 - 56.5 cm).
• Size M/L: 22.5 - 23.5" (57 - 60 cm).

Gauge: 19 sts and 32 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in k 1 p 1 rib pattern.

Yardage:

• Size S: 100 - 110 yards (90 - 100 m).
• Size M/L: 110- 120 yards (100 -110 m).

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch purl-wise.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: Slip, slip knit-wise, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops. 

Instructions:

Cast on 80 (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): 

 

Put the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

Round: (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Repeat the round six (eight) more times, then work as follows:

Round 1: k 2, *sl st, k 3, repeat from * to last 2 sts, sl st, k 1.

Round 2: repeat round 1.

Round 3: (k 1, p 1, k the sl st, p 1), repeat to end.

Round 4: k to end.

Round 5: (sl st, k 3), repeat to end.

Round 6: repeat round 5.

Round 7: (k the sl st, p 1, k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Round 8: k to end.

Repeat rounds (1- 8) five more times, then work the first four rounds of the pattern for size M/L only.

Decreasing rounds:

Size S:

Round 1: (ssk, sl st, k 1), repeat to end. (60 sts)

Round 2: (k1, sl st, k1), repeat to end.

Round 3: (k 2, p 1), repeat to end.

Round 4: (k2tog, k 1), repeat to end. (40 sts)

Size M/L:

Round 1: (sl st, k2tog, k 1), repeat to end. (66 sts)

Round 2: (sl st, k 2), repeat to end.

Round 3: (k 2, p 1), repeat to end.

Round 4: (ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (44 sts)

Now continue for both sizes:

Rounds 5 and 6: k all sts.

Round 7: k2tog to end. [20 (22) sts]

Rounds 8 and 9: k all sts.

Round 10: k2tog to end. [10 (11) sts]

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long tail. Pull the tail 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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Night Coffee Hat

Hi everyone! February nights are really cold, so wearing hats is a must. This month's theme is hats; right now I'm interested in designing knitted headwear, like beanies or slouchies. For my first hat design, I'm using the seersucker pattern. It's very simple to knit and has a nice baklava pattern, plus, knitting this hat only takes a couple of hours to finish. I made one for my husband and he loved it, and I hope you will like it too!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic, 51% acrylic, 49% wool, 3.53 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color "Flame Red" DUE 903: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Ring stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

Head circumference:

• Size S: 21.25 - 21.85" (54 - 55.5 cm).
• Size M: 22 - 22.65" (56 - 57.5 cm).
• Size L: 22.8 - 23.65" (58 - 60 cm ).

Gauge: 17 sts and 24 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in seersucker pattern.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 110– 120 yards (100– 110 m).
• Size M: 120– 130 yards (110– 120 m).
• Size L: 140– 150 yards (130– 140 m).

knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches 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 72 (80, 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): 

 

Put the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

Ribs Pattern:

Row: (p 1, k 3), repeat to end.

Repeat this row 7 times.

Seersucker Pattern:

Row 1: (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Row 2: repeat row 1.

Row 3: (k 2, p 1, k 1), repeat to end.

Row 4: repeat row 3.

Row 5: (k 1, p 1), repeat to end.

Row 6: repeat row 5.

Row 7: (p 1, k 3), repeat to end.

Row 8: repeat row 7.

Repeat rows (1 - 8) two (three, three) times, then repeat rows (1 - 6) of the pattern once.

Decreasing rows:

Row 1: (p 1, s2s1ktog, p 1, k 3), repeat to end. 54 (60, 66) sts

Row 2: (p 1, k 1, p1, k 3), repeat to end.

Row 3: (p 1, k 1, p 1, s2s1ktog), repeat to end, 36 (40, 44) sts

Rows 4 and 5: (p 1, k 1), repeat to end.

Row 6: k2tog to end. 18 (20, 22) sts

Rows 7 and 8: k to end.

Row 9: k2tog to end. 9 (10, 11) 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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Valentine's Wavy Scarf

Now that Christmas is over, but winter is yet to leave us, I looked up at 2020's calendar for the next event to knit for. Valentine's day is at the door, and since the Brioche stitch is my current favorite, I knitted this scarf, the third and last scarf of this season I knit using this stitch. I made it for my son this time, I hope you like it. I think it would be the perfect handmade gift for a guy that you can make for next month. Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Skill level: Intermediate


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds). Color "Denim" 203: 3 skeins.
• Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm) .
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Measurements: 195 cm x 25 cm / 77" x 10" approx.

Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Brioche Stitch.

Yardage: 560 - 570 m / 615 - 625 yds

Instructions:

Cast on 58 sts using stretchy cast on method, You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe (← Click on the link to see a tutorial):

Row 2: *sl st wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *sl st wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 twenty three more times. in last row insert a ring stitch marker through needle in the center of sts.

Waves Pattern:

Notes:

• When changing the pattern from brioche to simple ribs, knit the knit stitch together with the yo, and purl the purl stitch together with the yo.
• The use of stitch marker is necessary to align the heart to the center of the scarf. 
• each even number row is the repetition of the row before. 

Row 1: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 2 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 3: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 5: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 7: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 14 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 9: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 18 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 11: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 2 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 13: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 6 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 15: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 10 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 17: 12 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 12 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 19: 10 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 10 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 21: 8 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 23 - 37: 6 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 6 sts in brioche pattern.

Row 39: repeat row 21.

Row 41: repeat row 19.

Row 43: repeat row 17.

Row 45: repeat row 15.

Row 47: repeat row 13.

Row 49: repeat row 11.

Row 51: repeat row 9.

Row 53: repeat row 7.

Row 55: repeat row 5.

Rows 57 - 61: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows 5 - 62 eleven times, repeat rows 5 -57 once, repeat row 3 once, then row one once. 

Work brioche pattern row 3 twenty four times, work simple rib pattern one row, cast off all stitches, 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 to see my upcoming projects @wiams_crafts.

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All About Hearts Scarf

Happy New Year everyone!
Gladly posting my first project of 2020. It is inspired by my previous scarf that employed the Brioche stitch, which turned out to be one of my favorite patterns of last year. 
I'm in the process of making a matching hat, which will be posted soon, so stay tuned.

Level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds). Color: Light Cream 62: 3 skeins
• Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm knitting needles.
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker 

Abbreviations:

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• ss: slip stitch.
• wyfw: with yarn forward.

Gauge: 24 sts x 24 rows in Brioche Stitch

Yardage: 570 - 580 m / 620 - 630 yds

Measurements: 178 cm x 25 cm / 70" x 10" approx.

Instructions:

Notes:

• When changing the pattern from brioche to simple ribs, knit the knit stitch together with the yo, and purl the purl stitch together with the yo.
• The use of stitch marker is necessary to align the heart to the center of the scarf. 

Cast on 60 sts using stretchy cast on method, You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 

Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe:

Row 2: *ss wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *ss wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 seventeen more times, in last row, put the ring stitch marker in the middle of the row.

Heart pattern:

Rows 1 and 2: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7 and 8: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 9 and 10: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 11 and 12: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 15-20: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: repeat row 13.

Rows 23 and 24: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 46 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the heart pattern and the brioche rows 5 times, then work the heart pattern one more time. 

Work the inverted heart pattern as follows:

Rows 1 and 2: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7-12: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: repeat row 5.

Rows 15 and 16: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 17 and 18: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 19 and 20: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 23 and 24: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 46 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the inverted heart pattern and the brioche rows 5 times, then work the heart pattern one more time. Work 18 rows in brioche pattern. work one row in simple ribs pattern. Cast off all sts, 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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Granny Square Wreath

This is my second contribution for this year's Christmas season. It is a granny square prototype that can be used by itself as a coaster (with the plastic ring), or you can crochet many (without the plastic ring) and assemble to make a doily, a blanket, or any other Christmas themed home decoration. It is a little bit different than the wreath ornament I've made in the previous post, though they have the same concept. I hope you like it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton, yarn weight: sport. 50 g/ 1.75 oz. 125 m/ 137 yds. one skein of each: White 106, apple green 205, red 115, forest 244
• Crochet Hook: US: E-4, 3.5 mm.
• Plastic ring: 5.5 cm/ 2.25" diameter, 0.7 cm/ 1/4" thickness
• Tapestry needle

Measurements: 5" x 5" / 12.5 cm x 12.5 cm square

Gauge: 28 st x 12 row in dc

Yardage: 80 - 85 m/ 85- 95 yds


Crochet terms

• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• fpdc: front post double crochet
• picot: ch 3, ss in first ch.

 

Instructions:

With white yarn, make a magic ring, or ch 4 and ss to first ch:

Round 1: ch 3, dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in first st, dc 2 in each st around, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends. (24 sts)

Round 3: with apple green yarn, make a standing dc in any st with the plastic ring inside the dc, dc in the same st, dc 2 in next st and all around, ss to first dc. (48 sts)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in the same st and every st around, ss to first sc, cut yarn. (48 sts)

Round 5: with forest green yarn, sc in any st, *make a picot, sc in next st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with the previous sc, sc in next st, repeat from * to last st, make a picot, st in last st, fpdc in the dc of round 3 aligned with this last st, ss to first sc, cut yarn.

Note: in next round, work in the back two loops of each fpdc only.

Round 6: with white yarn, make a standing tr in any fpdc, ch 2, tr in the same fpdc, *ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, (tr, ch 2, tr) in next fpdc, repeat from * to shape three sides of the square, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, sc in next fpdc, ch 2, hdc in next fpdc, ch 2, dc in next fpdc, ch 2, ss to first tr.

Round 7: ch 3 in tr, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in tr, repeat from * three times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in tr, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in sc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in hdc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc, dc 2 in ch 2 space, ss to third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn.

Round 8: with red yarn, make a standing dc in any ch 2 space, (dc, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, *dc in dc to next ch 2 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, repeat from * three times, dc in dc to end, ss in third ch of first ch 3, cut yarn, weave in loose ends, block, enjoy.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.


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Christmas Wreath Ornament

Hello friends! Though Christmas ornaments are not really my main specialty, I like to come up with something new each year. Last Christmas' project did not go so well and I ended up tossing all the materials away. This year, I loved what I did; an elegant wreath ornament, so I decided to share it with you all. Also, I am going to share a granny square design I've made using the same concept, so stay tuned. Merry Christmas and Happy holidays!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Check out my other crochet Christmas projects:

Christmas Hat and Tree Granny Squares

Christmas Cherry Granny Square

Santa Club Coaster

Christmas Stocking Granny Square

Materials:

• Yarn: Schachenmayer, Catania, 100% cotton (yarn weight: sport). 1.75 oz. (50 g),137 yards (125 m), one skein of each of the following colors: Apple green 205, Red 115 and Forest 244.
• Crochet Hook, size US E-4 (3.5 mm).
• One plastic ring, 2" (5 cm) in diameter, 1/4" (0.7 cm) thick.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Ornament diameter: 4" (10 cm). 
• Cord length: 9" (22 cm). 

Yardage: 65- 70 yards (60- 65 m), approx. 

Gauge: 28 st and 12 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• fpdc: front post double crochet.
• picot: ch 3, sl st in first ch.
• popcorn st: Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch. Drop the loop from your hook. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch. One front-popping popcorn is complete.

Instructions:

With apple green yarn, work as follows:

Round 1: make a standing dc around the ring as shown in photos, dc 48, sl st into first dc.

 

Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st to end, sl st into first sc. Cut yarn.

Round 3: with red yarn, sc in any st, *skip st, ch 2, make a popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat from * to last 3 sts, skip st, ch 2, make popcorn st in next st, skip st, ch 2, sl st into first sc, cut yarn.

Round 4: with forest green yarn, in the right ch 2 space of any popcorn st, *(sc, hdc, dc) in the ch 2 space, make 1 picot, (dc, hdc, sc) in next ch 2 space, fpdc in dc of round 1 aligned with sc of round 3, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, cut yarn. Weave in loose ends.

Making the Small Bow:

With red yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

(ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, sc) twice to make the the left and right sides of the bow. Pull and tighten the magic ring end of the yarn. Wrap the other end of the yarn around the center 6 times. Cut yarn, leaving a two inches (5 cm) long yarn tail. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Even out the length of the two strands if needed. Insert the two strands into any dc of the first round under fpdc, then secure them tightly.

Making the cord:

With red yarn, make a 9" (22 cm) Romanian Cord, leaving out a 3" (7.5 cm) yarn tail at the beginning. Leave out another 3" of yarn before you cut it. Make an overhand knot using the two ends of the yarn. Insert the two strands of yarn in the back of the round 3 sc right above the bow, then tie them 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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