Lazy Day Hat

I remember I had a really fun time knitting the Lazy Day Scarf back in the Spring of 2018, with its simple lace pattern and all the beads and tassels I added. When I was diving into my stash a month ago, I found a skein left of the same yarn, and since unofficially I've become a hat maker in 2020, a matching hat idea came to my mind right away. This one comes in many sizes, will take little to no time to make, and if you knit both (the Scarf and Hat) you will have a nice set you can wear in the coming Fall. Stay Safe and Healthy!

Level: Intermediate


Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Baby Color, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 Oz./ 100 g, 394 yds/ 360 m, in color 31373: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 40 cm/ 16" long, size 3 mm (US 3) and 4 mm (US 6).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 120 - 125 meter (130 -135 yards).
• Size M: 140 - 145 meter (153 -158 yards).
• Size L: 155 - 160 meter (170-175 yards).

Gauge: 30 sts and 33 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Garter stitch.

Measurements:

• Size S: head circumference  52 - 53 cm (20.5 - 21"), height 17.75 cm (7").
• Size M: head circumference  54 - 55 cm (21.25 - 21.5"), height 19 cm (7.5").
• Size L: head circumference  56 - 57.5 cm (22 - 22.5"), height 20 cm (8").

knitting Terms:

• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• ss = slip stitch.
• k2tog = knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, knit them through back loops.
• yo = yarn over.
• yot = yarn over twice.

Instructions:

With 3 mm circular needles cast on 120 (132,144) 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:

Round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat this row 8 times. Change to 4 mm circular needles and k one round. Work the pattern as follows: 

Lace Pattern:

Round 1: yo, *ssk, k 2, k2tog, yot, repeat from * to last 6 sts, ssk, k 2, k2tog, yo.

Round 2: k 5, *(k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 4, repeat from * to last yot, (k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 5.

Round 3: k 1, *yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 2, repeat from * to last 5 sts, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k 1.

Round 4: k all sts.

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

Round 6: k all sts.

Round 7: *k 1, k2tog, yot, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 8: *k 2, (k 1, p 1) into the yot, k 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 9:  *k2tog, yo, k2 yo, ssk, repeat from * to end.

Round 10: k all sts.

Round 11: repeat round 3.

Round 12: k all sts.

Repeat the pattern for each size as follows:

Size S: 3 times.

Size M: 3 times and 1-6 rounds once.

Size L: 4 times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k 2, *k2tog, k 4, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k2tog, k 2. (100, 110,120 sts)

Rounds 2 and 3: k all sts.

Round 4: k 2, *k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1. (80, 88, 96 sts)

Rounds 5 and 6: k all sts.

Round 7: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Rounds 8 and 9: k all sts.

Round 10: ss, *k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k 1, k last st and the first ss together. (40, 44, 48 sts)

Rounds 11 and 12: k all sts.

Round 13: ss, k2tog to last st, k last st and the first ss together. (20, 22, 24 sts)

Round 14: k all sts.

Round 15: k2tog to end. (10, 11,12 sts) 

Cut a 15 cm / 6" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends. Make a small pompom and sew it on top, if you like.

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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A Walk Through The Sky Shawlette

Hello friends! Knitting a shawl using one skein of yarn is always an adventure I am willing to undertake, and if you are a constant visitor to my blog you might've noticed that. This time however, the challenge has been doubled for me. Most of my designs have been knitted top-down or vice versa, but this time, I worked from side to side. Designing a shawl by starting from the middle of one side to the tip of the other was a bit hard, and I had to start over more than three times to reach my goal of using most, if not all, of the skein on this design. I still finished with a few yards left, but I am very satisfied with what I made.
I assure you that making this shawlette is very straight forward, and the result, as you see, is a beautiful wrap that can be worn on a chilly night. So grab a skein of your favorite ombre yarn and try it out! 

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Ombre, 100% acrylic, 10 oz (283 g), 482 yards (440 m), in the color “True Blue” 3962: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 40" (100 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Measurements: width =65 inch (165 cm), height = 20.5 inch (52 cm), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 26 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

Yardage: 425 - 435 yards (390 - 400 m) approx.

Knitting Terms 

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

Instructions:

Important note before you start: when you reach this part "Bring the working yarn to the front under the needle, ssk" you will have a yarn over (yo) that crosses over the ssk.

Cast on 97 sts, k one row (wrong side), put the ring sm before last st, then work as follows:

Row 1: k 1, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 2: k2tog, k to end.

Row 3: p to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 4: k2tog, k to sm, p to end.

Row 5: k 1, bring the working yarn to front under the needle, ssk, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 6: repeat row 4.

Row 7: p to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 8: repeat row 4.

General pattern:

Row 1: k 1, * bring the working yarn to the front under the needle, ssk, repeat from * to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 2: k2tog, k to sm, p to end.

Row 3: p to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Repeat rows (1- 4) pattern 21 times. repeat rows (1-2) once. (97 sts)

Decreasing Rows:

Row 1: bind off 4 sts purlwise, p to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. (94 sts)

Row 2: k2tog, k to sm, p to end. (93 sts)

Row 3: k 1, * bring the working yarn to the front under the needle, ssk, repeat from * to sm, yo, slip sm, k 1 (center st), yo, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. (94 sts)

Row 4: repeat row 2. (93 sts)

Note: 4 sts are decreased in each pattern repetition.

Repeat rows (1- 4) pattern 22 times, remove sm. (9 sts)

Last rows:

Row 1: bind off 3 sts purlwise (p 1 is left before ring sm), (yo, k 1) twice, k 1, k2tog. (7 sts)

Row 2: k2tog, k 3, p 2. (6 sts)

Row 3: k 2, (yo, k 1) twice, k2tog. (7 sts)

Row 4: k2tog, k 2, p 3. (6 sts)

Row 5: bind off the remaining 6 sts purlwise. Cut yarn. 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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Cloudy Sunset Beret

Since mid March, I haven't been able to visit my favorite craft shops downtown as often as I need to, to resupply my yarn stash. So for safety reasons, I opted to go through all the yarn I have at hand and make do. While rummaging around I found the remaining skein from my "Lemon Berry Shawl" (it's crochet not knitting, for your information) and it inspired me to make a hat. If you have been following me for a while, you might have noticed a pattern here, Haha! looking back I can proudly call this year; the year of head wear.
This project is a simple beret that shines with circles the color of sunset. By picking up a multicolored yarn, you can make one in a day time and wear proudly in the upcoming cold Fall nights .
Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy knitting!  

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize sekerim "bebe batik", 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz/ 100 g, 350 yds/ 320 mt, 4006 color - 1 skein.
• Circular Knitting needles, 40 cm/ 16" long, size 3.5 mm/ US 4 and 5 mm/ US 8.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch marker.

Size and measurements:

• Size S/M: head circumference  52 - 53 cm (20.5 - 21"), height 17.5 cm (7").
• Size L: head circumference  56 - 57.5 cm (22 - 22.5"), height 19 cm (7.5").

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch and 5 mm/ US 8 needles.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 130- 135 meters (140 - 145 yards).
• Size L: 150-155 meters (165 -170 yards).

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: k 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them through back loops.
• 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 3.5 mm circular knitting needles cast on 126 (144) 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:

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

Repeat the row 9 times (3 cm/ 1.2"). 

Change to 5 mm knitting needles and knit one round, then work the following:

Round 1: *k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 4, repeat from * to end.

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

Round 3: knit to end.

Round 4: repeat round 2.

Repeat 1-4 rounds six (seven) times then work 1-3 rounds once.

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: *ssk, k 1, k2tog, p 4, repeat from * to end. (98, 112 sts)

Round 2: knit to end.

Round 3: *k 3, p 4, repeat from * to end.

Round 4: *s2s1ktog, k 4, repeat from * to end. (70, 80 sts)

Round 5: *k 1, p 4, repeat from * to end.

Round 6: k 2, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last st, k 1. (56, 64 sts)

Round 7: *k 1, p 3, repeat from * to end.

Round 8: *k 2, k2tog, repeat from * to end. (42, 48 sts)

Round 9: *k 1, p 2, repeat from * to end.

Round 10: *k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to end. (28, 32 sts)

Round 11: *k 1, p 1, repeat from * to end.

Round 12: k2tog to end. (14,16 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends. Make a small pompom and attach it to the top if you like.

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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Leaf Assortment Hat

Hello again! this the third part of my 'Leaf Assortment' crochet collection. I had two thirds of a skein left from making the scarf, so I said to myself "why not make a matching hat or something?" and ended up making a hat and head band. The hat is made by joining three simple to make parts; the head band, one round of the leaf assortment pattern, and a few simple rounds to finish off the top. Have fun making it, and I hope you get to crochet the whole set. Stay safe and healthy!

Level: Intermediate



Click on the picture to see my previous post, "Leaf Assortment scarf", or click on the other one if you would like to make the matching head band.

Leaf Assortment Scarf

Leaf Assortment Head Band

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana classic:(75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds): color no. 5739. 1 Skein.  
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 

• Size S/M: Height:  20.5 cm/ 8", circumference 47 cm/ 18.5" approx. 
• Size L: height: 20.5 cm/ 8", circumference 53.5 cm/ 21" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts x 11 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 115 - 120 meters (125 - 130 yards) approx.

Crochet terms

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• dtr: double treble crochet.
• trtr: triple treble crochet.
• quad-tr: quadruple treble crochet.
• sctbl: single stitch through back loop.
• dc3tog: double crochet 3 together.

Instructions

Head Band

Make a knot and chain 10, sc into the second ch from hook, sc into each ch, turn. (9 sts)

Head band row: sctbl into each st, turn.

Repeat the row 84 (96) times, ss the band ends together, don't cut yarn.



"Leaves band" rounds 

Note: You can can view my previous post "Leaf Assortment Scarf" for a detailed tutorial with pictures on how to make the leaf pattern (click here).

Round 1: ch 1, sc into each row end six times, skip 2 row ends, ch 12,  sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, ch 2, *sc into each row end twelve times, skip 2 row ends, ch 12,  sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, ch 2, repeat from * 6 (7) times, sc into each row end four times, ss into the first sc.

Round 2:

1. ch 1, sc into each sc six times.
2. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, (trtr into sc, ch 1) twice, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc.
3. skip ch 2, sc into sc ten times skip ch 2.
4. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, trtr into ch, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, (trtr into sc, ch 1) twice, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc. 
5. Repeat 3-4 rows 5 (6) times. work last leaf as follows: 
6. skip ch 2, sc into sc ten times, skip ch 2.
7. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, trtr into ch, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of the first leaf blade of the round, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc.
8. skip ch 2, sc into sc four times, ss into first sc of the round. Cut yarn.

Round 3: at any ch 3 of last round, bind yarn, ch 1, *sc 3, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous round leaf blades (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven (eight) times, ss into the first sc.



Top of the Hat

Round 4: ch 1, *sc into sc 3 times, ch 7, repeat from * 7( 8) times, ss into first sc.

Round 5: ch 2 and dc2tog into next 3 sc, dc 7 into ch 7 space, *dc3tog, dc 7 into ch 7 space, repeat from * end, ss into the first dc. 56 (64) dc.

Round 6: ch 2 and dc together, dc 6, *dc2tog, dc 6, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 49 (56) dc.

Round 7: ch 2 and dc together, dc 5, *dc2tog, dc 5, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 42 (48) dc.

Round 8: ch 2 and dc together, dc 4, *dc2tog, dc 4, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 35 (40) dc.

Round 9: ch 2 and dc together, dc 3, *dc2tog, dc 3, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 28 (32) dc.

Round 10: ch 2 and dc together, *dc2tog, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 14 (16) dc.

Round 11: ch 2 and dc 6 (&) together, dc 7 (8) together. 

Cut 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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Leaf Assortment Head Band

Hello fellow crocheters! I had some yarn left after finishing my Leaf Assortment scarf, which I posted last week, so I made two matching head wear using the same leafy pattern. In this post you'll find the instructions for making the head band. The band can be crocheted in different color combos depending on what part of skein you have left, because it only requires about 80 meters (90 yards) of thread. You are, of course, free to make it as a stand alone piece, or even make it with a sold color yarn, though i think a multi-colored yarn can really make the leafy shapes stand out. So grab your hook and start working! you will be done in less than one hour.

Level: Intermediate

Click on the picture to see my previous post, "Leaf Assortment scarf", or click on the other one if you would like to make the matching hat.

Leaf Assortment Scarf

Leaf Assortment Hat

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana classic (75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds, color no. 5739: 1 Skein.  
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width: 12 cm/ 4.5", circumference: 53.5 cm/ 21" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts and 11 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm/ 4"x 4" in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 75 - 80 meters (82 - 87 yards) approx.

Crochet terms

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• dtr: double treble crochet.
• trtr: triple treble crochet.
• quad-tr: quadruple treble crochet.

Instructions

Note: The pattern is a repetition of two rows that shape the leaves: 

1. First row makes the midrib, 
2. The second makes the leaf blade.
3. Between the leaves we make stems which are worked in both rows.

Row 1: make a knot and chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, * ch 21, sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, repeat from * twice, turn, ss into each sc nine times.

Row 2:

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch, sc into ch. 
2. sc into ch eleven times.
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous two leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
4. repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 1, *sc in ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc in each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc in the last ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, turn, ss into each sc nine times.



Row 4: 

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
2. sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row,  sc into dc, sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row. 
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
4. repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, ch 1, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Repeat 3-4 rows five times, to bind with first row work as follows:

Row 5: ch 1, *ss 3 between ch 3 space and first midrib of first row, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blade row, ch 5, repeat from * twice, ss 3 between ch 3 space and last mid rib of first row.

Cut 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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