Cool Stripes Hat

Note: This pattern has been reviewed and updated on the 6th of November, 2020 to include a picture tutorial to clarify the instructions.

Hello friends! I know it's almost April, but I am still designing and adding to my February Head Wear Series. I would like to thank everyone who made one of the hats and shared that with me on Ravelry, Instagram or via Email. I feel very motivated now, and I still have many ideas to share. 

This hat is very easy to make, I used a simplified version of the brioche pattern (I call it the Pseudo Brioche) to make it. This hat also comes in two sizes (see measurement details below). I hope you give it a try and make it today. stay home and stay safe everyone!

Skill level: Easy

Materials: 

• Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic: (51% acrylic, 49% wool, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 240 m/ 262 yds): Flame Red, color no. 601: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 40 cm/ 16" long, size 6 mm/ US 10.
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Head circumference:

• Size S/M: 54 cm– 57 cm (21.25"– 22.5").
• Size L: 58 cm– 60 cm (22.8"– 23.65").

Gauge: 20 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in simple ribs pattern.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 100– 110 m/ 110– 120 yds.
• Size L: 110– 120 m/ 120– 130 yds.

knitting Terms:

• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.

Instructions:

Cast on 76 (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 the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds.

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

Repeat this row 8 times.

Knit 4 Rows, then work Pseudo Brioche Pattern:

Round 1: k 1, p 1, Repeat to end.

Round 2: *Insert the right needle into the stitch one round below, yarn over to knit the stitch, slide the stitch off the left needle, p 1, Repeat from * to end.

Repeat these 2 rows 7 times.

Knit 4 rounds and repeat Pseudo Brioche Pattern (14 rows) once more.

Decreasing rows:

Round 1: *k2tog, k 17 (19) , repeat from *to end. 72 (80) sts.

Round 2: *k2tog, k 7 (8), repeat from * to end. 64 (72) sts.

Round 3: *k2tog, k 6 (7), repeat from * to end. 56 (64) sts.

Round 4: *k2tog, k 5 (6), repeat from * to end. 48 (56) sts.

Round 5: *k2tog, k 4 (5), repeat from * to end. 40 (48) sts.

Round 6: *k2tog, k 3 (4), repeat from * to end. 32 (40) sts.

Round 7: *k2tog, k 2 (3), repeat from * to end. 24 (32) sts.

Round 8: *k2tog, k 1 (2), repeat from * to end. 16 (24) sts.

Round 8 is the last for S/M size.

Work last round for L size:

Round 9: *k2tog, k 1, repeat from * to end. 16 sts.

Cut yarn after leaving a 15 cm / 6" 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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Follow My Lines Shawl

Hi Everyone! So, A little backstory about this shawl: I had this yarn for more than a year and a half, tried some ideas using it, But none of them were any good, and the yarn went back on my shelf. This month, I am into knitting lines, ribs and stripes, and got inspired by them, so here we are. Just follow my lines to get this shawl. I hope you try it, it is really easy to make if you follow the instructions with patience. Good luck!

Update: I have finished knitting a matching hat for this shawl! Click the link to see the pattern → Follow My Lines Hat

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Happy Baby Soft, 65% acrylic, 35% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 361 yards (330 m): in the color "Orange" 483: 3 skeins.
• Knitting needles, US 7 (size 4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 

• Width: 73" (184 cm), approx.
• Height: 18" (45 cm), approx.

Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 810- 820 yards (740- 750 m).

Knitting Terms:

• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• p1tbl: purl st through back loop.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• p2togtbl: purl 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, pick up 2 sts from one side of rows, and 3 sts from bottom. (8 sts). 

Work next (wrong side row):

Right Diagonal Stitch pattern and increasing rows:


Row 1: k 3, p 2, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, yo, (k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), k 3.

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, yo, (k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), k 4.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, yo, *(k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, yo, *(k2tog but do not drop stitches from left-hand needle, k the first st, slip both together from the needle), repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Repeat these for rows (6 to 9) until work measures 92 cm/ 36.5", or as long as you prefer, and ending with row 7.



Work next as follows (right side row):

Row 1: k 3, bring yarn to front (as to purl), ss 1, return yarn to back, turn the work and work these 4 sts as follows:

Row 2: ss 1 while yarn in front of work, bring yarn to back, k 3.

Repeat these 2 rows three times.

Left Diagonal stitch and Decreasing rows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k 1, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 2: k 3, *p 1, p1tbl, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2togtbl, p 1, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, yo, ssk, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, *p1tbl, p 1, repeat from * to last 6 sts, p2togtbl, p 1, k 3.

Row 5: k 3, yo, ssk, *switch the next 2 sts on left needle by any method you prefer putting the first st over the second, k these 2 switched sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Repeat rows (3 to 6) until 9 sts left and finishing row 4. work as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, ssk, k 4.

Row 2: k 3, p2togtbl, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, ssk, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, k2tog, k 2.

Work next as follows (right side row):

Row 1: k 3, bring yarn to front (as to purl), ss 1, return yarn to back, turn the work and work these 4 sts as follows:

Row 2: ss 1 while yarn in front of work, bring yarn to back, k 3.

Repeat these 2 rows 3 times more.

Now you can either cast off these 6 sts and sew first 3 with last 3 sts, or you can use the Kitchener method to join them. Weave in loose ends. Block if needed.

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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Carrot Cake Beanie

I thoroughly liked the reversible chevron pattern when I first came upon it, but I have yet to try it in any design I've made. The reason was that I saw it as complete pattern, with little room for me to improve on, or add my own touch. Also, many others have already made several nice designs out of it. So when I tried to make a beanie from this dotted tweed yarn that I had at hand, I decided to give this pattern a try. After several trials, I ended up with a reversible beanie that looks beautiful worn on both sides. It's very simple to make, just follow the (k, p) rounds and add the (k3tog) to carve it up. 

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Borcum Nokta, 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color 5887: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Measurements: One size; A= 12" (30 cm), B= 9.5" (24 cm), approx. 

Gauge: 18 sts and 32 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in (p 1,k 1) ribs pattern and US 4 (3.5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage: 200 - 205 m/ 220- 225 yds.

knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m1: make one st increase.
• s2s1ktog: knit 2 sts together, slip third one knit-wise, pass the knitted st over the slipped one (centered double decrease).

Instructions:

With US 4 (3.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 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.

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

Repeat rib round eight times.

Change to US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles and work the following:

Increasing round: [(p 1, m1, k 1, m1) twice, p 1, (k 1, m1, p 1, m1) twice, k 1], repeat between [ ] to end. (144 sts)

Reversible chevron pattern:

rounds 1 - 4: [(p 2, k 2) twice, p 1, (k 2, p 2) twice, k 1], repeat between [ ] to end.

rounds 5 - 8: p 1, *k 2, p 2, k 2, p 3, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k 2, p 2) twice.

rounds 9 - 12: [(k 2, p 2) twice, k 1, (p 2, k 2) twice, p 1], repeat between [ ] to end.

round 13 - 16: k 1, *p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (p 2, k 2) twice.

Repeat rounds 1 - 12 once.

Decreasing rounds:

round 1: k 1, *p 2, k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to last 17 sts, p 2, k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 2. (128 sts)

rounds 2 to 4: k 1, *p 2, k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to last 15 sts, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 2. (128 sts)

round 5: (p 2, k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 2, k 1), repeat to end. (112 sts)

rounds 6 to 8: (p 2, k 2, p 2, k 1), repeat to end.

round 9: p 1, *k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 3, repeat from * to last 13 sts, k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 2. (96 sts)

round 10: p 1, *k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 3, repeat from * to last 11 sts, k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 2.

round 11: (k 2, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2, p 1), repeat to end. (80 sts)

round 12: (k 2, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2, p 1), repeat to end. 

round 13: k 1, *p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 2. (64 sts)

round 14: k 1, *p 2, k 1, p 2, k 3, repeat from * to last 7 sts, p 2, k 1, p 2, k 2. (64 sts)

round 15: (p 2, s2s1ktog, p 2, k 1), repeat to end. (48 sts)

round 16: (p 2, k 1), Repeat to end.

round 17: p 1, *s2s1ktog, p 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, s2s1ktog, p 2. (32 sts)

round 18: p 1, *k 1, p 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 1, p 2.

round 19: (s2s1ktog, p 1), repeat to end (16 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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Simple Braids Hat

Note: This pattern has been reviewed and updated on the 8th of November, 2020 to include a picture tutorial to clarify the instructions.

Greetings my fellow Knitters! this is the third project in my February head wear series, and it incorporates the simple braid pattern. I made it available in three different sizes (see measurements below), and experienced knitting it in multiple colors to show how the pattern would look. So, I hope you will find a combination that will suit you. 

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Size S: Alize Lanagold Classic, 51% acrylic, 49% wool, 3.53 oz (100 g), 262 yards (240 m), in the color "Flame Red" 903: 1 skein. 
  • Size M: Nako Vizon, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color "Mallard Green" 181: 1 skein. 
  • Size L: Nako Vizon, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color "White" 208: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and head circumference measurements:

• Size S: 21.5” - 22” (54 - 56 cm).
• Size M: 22.5” - 23” (57 - 58.5 cm).
• Size L: 23.25” - 24” (59 - 61 cm).

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

Yardage:

• Size S: 100 - 110 yards (90 - 100 m).
• Size M: 110 - 120 yards (100 -110 m).
• Size L: 125 - 135 yards (115 - 125 m).

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• p2tog: purl 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 75 (80, 85) 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 3, p 2, repeat from * to end.

Repeat the round 8 times. 

Work the main pattern:

Round 1: *k 2, sl st, p 2, repeat from * to last end.

Rounds 2 and 3: repeat round 1.

 

Round 4: *k the sl st without dropping it, k 2, slide the sl st off the needle, p 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 5: *k 3, p 2, repeat from * to end.

Repeat rounds (1- 5) six (six, seven) times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: *k 2, sl st, p2tog, repeat from * to end. 60 (64, 68) sts

Rounds 2 and 3: *k 2, sl st, p 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 4: *k the sl st without dropping it, k 2, slide the knitted sl st off the needle, p 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 5: *k 1, k2tog, p 1, repeat from * to end. 45 (48, 51) sts

Rounds 6 and 7: *k 2, p 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 8: *k2tog, p 1, repeat from * to end. 30 (32, 34) sts

Rounds 9 and 10: *k 1, p 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 11: k2tog, repeat to end. 15 (16, 17) sts

Cut 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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All About Hearts Beanie

Hello everyone! this is the promised accompanying piece to my All About Hearts Scarf, and the last post of this year's February Head wear series. I had a lot of fun this month designing different kinds of hats, and the response to them has been more than amazing, so thank you all! Please tune in for next month's projects.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vison, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color Light Cream (62): 1 skein.
• Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

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

Yardage: 160 - 170 m / 175 - 185 yds.

Measurements (one size):

• A= 26 cm/ 10"
• B= 22 cm/ 8.5"

Knitting terms:

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

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: *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 six 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 4 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the heart pattern and the brioche rows twice, 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 4 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the inverted heart pattern and the brioche rows twice, then work the heart pattern one more time. Work 8 rows in brioche pattern. work one row in simple ribs pattern. Cast off all sts.

Sewing the beanie:

Fold the rectangular piece in half (along the row between the two inverted hearts). Sew the first row and the last row together using the mattress stitch. Weave in loose ends.

Making the cord:

Using the same yarn, make a 60" (100 cm) I-cord rope and weave in any loose ends. 

Closing the top:

Leaving about 0.5" (1.25 cm) from the sewing line, Insert the cord between the first and second brioche ribs at one edge, *leave about 2" (5 cm) from that point, then pull the cord out. reinsert the cord after a distance of 1" (2.5 cm)*. repeat between ** about five times, until you circle back to the sewing line. Pull out the cord about 0.5" (1.25 cm) from the sewing line. Scrunch the top shut by pulling the two ends of the cord tightly, then tie them into a bow.   

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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