Wrap Me in Sunshine Shawl

Hello friends! I got to say I was really excited to get my hands on some cotton based yarn this summer. It's been one heat wave after another for the last few weeks, so I was glad when I finally got to work on my Scheepjes whirl that I bought a couple of months ago. It has a beautiful color gradient, so it deserved to be made into an elegant and sophisticated piece. I've enjoyed every minute working on this shawl and the pattern repetitions in different colors came out really nice. It would sure be suitable for a fancy outing on a chilly night. I hope you knit with patience. I'm sure once you start, you will get into a rhythm, and the written pattern will lead you all the way to the finish line. 
Stay safe and healthy, and good luck!

Skill level: Intermediate

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Materials:

• Yarn: Scheepjes, Whirl, 60% cotton, 40% acrylic, 215-225 g, 1000 m, in color Dandelion Munchies, 787: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles 80 cm/ 32" long, size 3.75 mm (US 5) and 4.5 mm (US 7).
• Stitch holder.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width = 112 cm/ 44", length = 153 cm/ 61" Approx.

Yardage: 960- 990 meters (1050- 1080 yards) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 35 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and 3.75 mm needles (blocked).

Knitting Terms 

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

Note 

If you follow the pattern charts for instructions (see the end of the post):

• Pattern charts show the right rows only. 
• Wrong rows are worked as follows: knit the knit stitches and purl the purl and yo stitches.
• In the chart (only): each row, start by knitting (sl st, k 1, yo) and end it with (k 2), as these stitches are not shown.

With 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needles, cast on 7 sts.

Row 1: k 2, p to end.

Row 2: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 2.

Row 3: k 2, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 4: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2.

Row 9: k 3, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 10: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2.

Row 11: repeat row 9.

Row 12: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2.

Row 13: repeat row 9.

Row 14: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.

Row 15: repeat row 9.

Row 16: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.

Row 17: repeat row 3.

Row 18: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.

Row 19: repeat row 3.

Row 20: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.

Row 21: repeat row 3.

Row 22: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.

Row 23: repeat row 3.

Row 24: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.

Row 25: k 2, p 8, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 26: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6.

Row 27: repeat row 25.

Row 28: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5.

Row 29: repeat row 25.

Row 30: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.

Row 31: repeat row 25.

Row 32: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 4.

Row 33: repeat row 3.

Row 34: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 35: repeat row 3.

Row 36: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 37: repeat row 3.

Row 38: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 39: repeat row 3.

Row 40: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2.

Row 41: k 3, p 15, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 42: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2. 

Row 43: repeat row 41.

Row 44: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2. 

Row 45: repeat row 41.

Row 46: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.   

Row 47: repeat row 41.

Row 48: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.

Row 49: repeat row 3.

Row 50: sl st, (k 1, yo) twice, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.

Row 51: repeat row 3.

Row 52: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.

Row 53: repeat row 3.

Row 54: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.

Row 55: repeat row 3.

Row 56: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.

Row 57: k 2, p 8, k 1, p 15, k 1, p to last 2 sts, sl st, p 1.

Row 58: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6. 

Row 59: repeat row 57.

Row 60: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5. 

Row 61: repeat row 57.

Row 62: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.   

Row 63: repeat row 57.

General Pattern

Row 64: sl st, k 1, yo, *k 3, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k 4. 

Row 65: repeat row 3.

Row 66: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 67: repeat row 3.

Row 68: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 69: repeat row 3.

Row 70: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 4 sts, yo, ssk, k 2.

Row 71: repeat row 3.

Row 72: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 2

Row 73: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 6, sl st, p 1.

Row 74: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, repeat from * to last 7 sts, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2.

Row 75: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 7, sl st, p 1.

Row 76: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, repeat from * to last 8 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 2.   

Row 77: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 8, sl st, p 1.

Row 78: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 2.   

Row 79: k 3, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, p 9, sl st, p 1.

Row 80: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 1, sl st next 3 sts to sth in back, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3, repeat from * to last 9 sts, sl st next 3 sts to sth in front, k 3, k 3 from the sth, k 3.

Row 81: repeat row 3.

Row 82: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 13, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 9.

Row 83: repeat row 3.

Row 84: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, ssk, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 4.

Row 85: repeat row 3.

Row 86: sl st, k 1, yo, k 3, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 1, ssk, yo, k 4, repeat from * to last 12 sts, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3.

Row 87: repeat row 3.

Row 88: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 14 sts, ssk, yo, k 1, p 1, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.

Row 89: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 8 sts, p 6, sl st, p 1.

Row 90: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 7, repeat from * to last 15 sts, ssk, yo, k 2, p 1, k 2, yo, k2tog, k 6. 

Row 91: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 9 sts, p 7, sl st, p 1.

Row 92: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5, repeat from * to last 16 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, p 1, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 5. 

Row 93: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 10 sts, p 8, sl st, p 1.

Row 94: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last 17 sts, ssk, yo, k 4, p 1, k 4, yo, k2tog, k 4.

Row 95: k 2, p 8, k 1, *p 15, k 1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, p 9, sl st, p 1.

Repeat the general pattern (64-95 rows) twelve times, then repeat (64-81 rows) once, change to 4.5 mm circular needles and work (82-87 rows) once.

Edging Lace Rows:

Row 1: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 14 sts, ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 2.

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

Row 3: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 7, repeat from * to last 15 sts, (ssk, yo) twice, k 1, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 6.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *(ssk, yo) twice, k 3, (yo, k2tog) twice, k 5, repeat from * to end.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, yo, s2s1ktog, yo, ssk, yo, k 1, yo, k2tog, k 3, repeat from * to last st, k 1

Row 8: repeat row 2.

Row 9: sl st, k 1, yo, k 2, *ssk, yo, k 3, yo, k2tog, k 1, repeat from * to last st, k 1.

Row 10: repeat row 2.

Row 11: sl st, k 1, yo, k 1, *yo, s2s1ktog, yo, k 1, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 12: repeat row 2.

Bind off all sts in a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose ends and block well.

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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Windows Shawl

Note: Written instructions have been updated and a chart has been added on March 1st, 2021.

Hello fellow crocheters! This piece was my contribution to AllFreeCrochet's 10th Birthday Celebration back in June (thank you AllFreeCrochet.com for the Invitation!). This shawl is pretty to wear and easy to make. It features a simple window pattern, and is surprisingly asymmetrical. I added fringes to give it a sharper shape, and I am very happy with the final look. I hope that you all will like and make this shawl yourselves. Stay safe and healthy and happy crocheting! 

Skill level: Easy

Get printable PDF for this pattern:  or 

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Senet (75% premium acrylic, 25% wool), 3.53 oz. (100 g), 295 yards (270 m), in the color 569: 6 Skeins.  
• Crochet Hook: Size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width: 63.5" (176 cm), height: 42" (106 cm), approx.

Yardage: 1530- 1585 yards (1400- 1450 m) approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet stitch.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• dc: double crochet.

Are you a beginner in Crocheting? Check out AllFreeCrochet's Ultimate Beginner Guide of Tutorials and Patterns: 

Instructions:

Make a knot and ch 5, sl st in first ch to make a circle, ch 18, then work as follows:

Row 1: sl st in fifth ch from hook, ch 2, dc in each ch 13 times (between the two ch 5 circles), ch 2, turn.

Row 2: dc in dc four times, (skip 2 dc, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: dc in dc four times, (skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, ch 14, turn.

Row 4: sl st in fifth ch from hook, ch 2, dc in each ch nine times, dc in dc four times, (dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, ch 2, turn.

Row 5: dc in dc four times, *(skip 2 dc, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ch 2, turn.

Row 6: dc in dc four times, *(skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ch 14, turn.

Row 7: sl st in fifth ch from hook, ch 2, dc in each ch 9 times, dc in dc four times, *(dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows (5-7) thirty-six times, then repeat row 5 once. Work last two rows as follow:

Row 6.1: dc in dc four times, *(skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ch 7, turn.

Row 7.1: sl st in fifth ch from hook, dc in dc four times, *(dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook, cut yarn.

Weave in loose ends. Block.

To make fringes, cut yarn into 14" (36 cm) strands. Pass a bundle of 8 strands through each one of the five ch circles on each side of the shawl. Trim loose ends to measure 6" (15 cm).

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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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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