One Hat...Three Versions!

It's your choice, knit the hat that suits you, and anyone you adore!

SIZES: Directions are written for size Small (Childs) Changes for Medium (Adult S) and Large
(Adult L) are written in parentheses.

The stitch pattern has a lot of stretch so finished measurements do not equate with head size, and each size can fit a lot of different head measurements.

Approximate head sizes fit: Small: 14-20”, Medium: 16-22”, Large: 18-14”, depending on how tight or loose the wearer likes their hats to be.
YARN: 1 skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted
NEEDLES: 1 set each: # 6 16- inch circular, # 7 16-inch circular,# 7 double pointed
OTHER MATERIALS: tapestry needle, stitch marker

GAUGE: 28 sts to 4” in 4 Row Cable Stitch Pattern un-stretched. Due to the very stretchy nature of this pattern stitch exact gauge is not as crucial as in other stitch patterns. Be sure that your gauge is close to this. If it is off by a lot it can adversely effect the fit of the hat, but if it is close to correct fit should be fine.
STITCHES USED IN THIS PATTERN: Knit (K), purl (p), Knit 2 stitches together (K2tog) and Right Front Cross (RFC)

Right Front Cross (RFC) Worked over 3 stitches as follows:
1 – Insert right needle into the third stitch from the tip of the left needle as to knit. Pull a loop of yarn through, but do not slide any stitches off of the left hand needle.
2 – Insert right needle into the stitch closest to the tip of the left needle, knit, and slide off left needle as usual.
3 – Knit next stitch (originally second from the tip, now closest to the tip) and slide it and the first stitch knit (originally the third stitch from the tip of the left needle) off the left needle.
There is a photo Tutorial for this stitch at the end of this pattern.
4 ROW CABLE STITCH PATTERN:
ROWS 1, 2, and 4: * p1, K3* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 3: * p1, RFC over next 3 sts. * Repeat from * to * across row.
BRIM: CO 84 (96, 108) stitches on #6 16” circular needles. Place marker and, being careful not to twist the stitches, join and knit in the round. Work one of the two brims below as directed:
BRIM #1 (Rolled Brim) – K 7 rows. Switch to #7 16” circular needles and K 3 ROWS, for a total of 10 K rows.
BRIM #2 (Ribbed brim) - *p1, K1* Repeat from * to * across row. Please note that this 1/1 ribbing starts with a p stitch and not a K stitch as usual for ribbing. Work in ribbing for 1.5 inches.
BODY OF HAT: Switch to #7 16-inch circular needle and to 4 Row Cable Stitch Pattern, and work evenly until 4 ½ (5, 5 ½ ) inches from beginning OR 3 inches less than desired length measured from crown of head down to ear. End having just completed a ROW 3 of 4 Row Cable Stitch Pattern.

DECREASES: Decreases are worked in the 4 Row Cable Stitch Pattern. Continue in pattern as written below, switching to dp #7US needles when necessary.
ROW 1 – * Work 10 sts in pattern as established, K2tog,* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 2 - * p1, K3, p1, K3, p1, K2* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 3 - * p1, K3, p1, K3, p1, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row. ROW 4 - *p1, RFC over next 3 sts., p1, RFC over next 3 sts., p1, K1* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 5 - *p1, K3, p1, K3, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 6 - *p1, K3, p1, K4* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 7 - *p1, K3, p1, K2, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 8 - *p1, RFC over next 3 sts, * Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 9 - *p1, K3, p1, K1, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 10 - *p1, K3, p1, K2* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 11 - *p1, K3, p1, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 12 – *p1, RFC across next 3 sts, p1, K1* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 13 - *p1, K3, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 14 - *p1, K2, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 15 - *p1, RFC across next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * across row. ROW 16 - *p1, K1, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 17 - *p1, K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row.
ROW 18 - *K2tog* Repeat from * to * across row. 7 (8, 9) sts remain.
Break yarn and run end through remaining stitches. Pull tight, run end inside and secure.
Weave in ends.

Knit a Throw Rug!...Using a Knitting Board

Knitting home accessories is so rewarding, because all of the knitted projects you do, you see these everyday!


SIZE: One Size
20 inches X 40 inches with fringe [51 cm x 102 cm]
MATERIALS
• 640-112 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick: Raspberry 3 Balls
• 640-132 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick: Lemongrass 2 Balls
• The Knitting Board
• Crochet Hook - Size N-13
• Additional Materials
Knit hook
NOTES:
Knits up quickly with simple color stripes and Stockinette Stitch.
At each color change, tie on new yarn. Cut the working yarn. The tails can be left in the fringe once complete, or tucked into the knitting.
Rug
Cast On 84 stitches in Raspberry.
Lay anchor yarn.
Knit 6 Rows.
Tie on Lemongrass.
Knit 3 rows.
Raspberry 5 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 6 rows.
Raspberry 6 rows.
Lemongrass 4 rows.
Raspberry 7 rows.
Lemongrass 3 rows.
Raspberry 5 rows.
Bind Off with crochet hook with 1 thru 1.
Bind Off at anchor Yarn with pulling 1 loop thru 1 loop.

Fringe:
Cut strands of Lemongrass yarn approx 7 inches [18 cm] long for 3 inches [8 cm] fringe. Insert each strand into edge stitches on both ends of rug for a colorful fun finish.

Sick of Winter...Knit a Beach Bag!

Nothing is better than thinking of spring and summer, while in the clutches of winter's end...this is one cool bag to hold all your hot summer needs!

Materials:
1 ball of each TAHKI STACY CHARLES Cotton Classic in color #3336 Brown (A), #3203 Taupe (B), #3226 Eggshell (C), #3475 Coral (D), #3453 Soft pink (E).
US 7-9 needles

Note
(For bag bottom and handle only) Sl sts purlwise with yarn at RS.

Bag
Bag body
With E, CO 32 sts. Row 1 (RS) With E, knit.

Row 2 With E, purl.

Rows 3 and 4 With B, knit.

Row 5 With A, knit.

Row 6 With A, purl.

Rows 7–14
With C, work 8 rows of Moire St Pat.

Row 15 With B, knit.

Row 16 With B, purl.

Rows 17 and 18 With A, knit.

Rows 19 and 21 With D, knit.
Rows 20 and 22 With D, purl.

Rows 23 and 24 With B, knit.

Rows 25–32 With E, work 8 rows of
Diamond Drop Pat.

Row 33 With C, knit.

Row 34 With C, purl.

Rows 35 and 36 With D, knit.

Row 37 With B, knit.

Row 38 With B, purl.

Rows 39- 52 With A, work 14 rows of Pebble St Pat.

Rows 53 and 54 With E, knit.

Rows 55 and 57 With C, knit.

Rows 56 and 58 With C, purl.

Row 59 With A, knit.

Row 60 With A, knit, inc 1 st—33 sts.
Rows 61–66 With B, work 6 rows of Crocus Buds
Pat. Row 67 With D, knit.

Row 68 With D, purl.
Rows 69 and 70 With C, knit.

Rows 71 and 72 With B, knit.

Rows 73–80 With D, work 8 rows of
Knotted Openwork Pat, dec 1 st on last row—32 sts.

Rep rows 1–80 once more.

With E, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Bind off.

Bag bottom
With D, CO 45 sts. Rows 1 and 2 With D, knit.
Rows 3 and 4 With A k1, *sl 1, k1; rep from *.
Rows 5 and 6 With D, knit. Rows 7 and 8 With
A, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1. Repeat
rows 1–8 two more times. With D, knit 2 rows.
Bind off.

Handle
With E, CO 97 sts. Rows 1 and 2 With E, knit.
Rows 3 and 4 With D, k1, *sl 1, k1; rep from *.
Rows 5 and 6 With A, knit.

Rows 7 and 8 With C, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rows 9 and 10 With B, knit.

Rows 11 and 12 Rep row 3.
Rows 13 and 14 With E, knit.

Rows 15 and 16
Rep row 7.

Rows 17 and 18 With A, knit.

Rows 19 and 20 Rep row 3.

Rows 21 and 22 With B, knit.

Rows 23 and 24 Rep row 7. Work rows 1–4 once more. Bind off.
Rows 61–66 With B, work 6 rows of Crocus Buds
Pat. Row 67 With D, knit.

Row 68 With D, purl.
Rows 69 and 70 With C, knit.

Rows 71 and 72 With B, knit.

Rows 73–80 With D, work 8 rows of Knotted Openwork Pat, dec 1 st on last row—32 sts.

Rep rows 1–80 once more. With E, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Bind off.
Assemble using photo as guide.

Bag Patterns

knotted openwork pat MULTIPLE OF 3 STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8
Purl. Rows 3 and 7 K2, * yo, k3 (illust. 1),
pass 3rd st on right needle over first 2 k
sts (illust. 2); rep from *, end k1. Row 5
K1, * k3, pass 3rd st on right needle over
first 2 k sts, yo; rep from *, end k2.

crocus buds pat ODD # OF STS
Rows 1 and 5 (RS) K2, * yo, k2; rep
from * to last st, k1. Rows 2 and 6
P2, *p3 (illust. 1), pass 3rd st on right
needle over first 2 p sts (illust. 2); rep
from *, end p1. Row 3 K3, * yo, k2; rep
from * to end. Row 4 P1, * p3, pass 3rd
st on right needle over first 2 p sts; rep
from *, end p2.

pebble stitch pat EVEN # OF STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Row 2 Purl. 3 K1,
* k2tog; rep from *, end k1. Row 4 K1,
* k1, insert left needle from front to
back under strand between last st
worked and first st on left needle, k
this strand through front loop (illusts.
1 and 2); rep from *, end k1. Rows
5–12 Rep rows 1–4 twice. Row 13 and
14 Knit.

diamond drop pat MULTIPLE OF 4 STS
Rows 1, 3, 5 and 7 (RS) Knit. Rows
2 and 6 P1, * yo, p2 (illust. 1), pass yo
over 2 p sts (illust. 2), p2; rep from *,
end last rep p1, instead of p2. Row
4 P3, * yo, p2, pass yo over 2 p sts, p2;
rep from * to last st, p1. Row 8 Knit.

moire stitch pat eVEN # OF STS
Row 1 (RS) Knit. Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8
Purl. Rows 3, 5, and 7 K1, * sl 1, k1,
yo (illust. 1), pass sl st over k1 and yo
(illust. 2); rep from *, end k1.

Pretty (Easy) Ribbed Scarf, But in Cashmere!

Sometimes simple feels sooo good!

One Size-7"wide x 70" long

Materials:

Sinful by Classic Elite 100% cashmere 50 gram hank= approx. 65 yards- 4 hanks
Shown in sinful 20591

Gauge

18 sts=4" ribbed pattern- Take time to save time, check your gauge!

Pattern Stitch

Rib (multiple of 6 sts + 3)

Row 1 : *K3. P3; rep from * across to last 3 sts. K3.

Row 2: *K1, P1; rep from * across to last st, K1.

Rep Rows 1 and 2 for Rib pattern.

Scarf

Cast on 27 sts, work in Rib pattern until piece measures 70" from begininng or desired length.

Bind off all sts. loosely.

Finishing

Block piece lightly to measurements.

Mohair Shoulder Warmer/ Cowl

Still in snow, cold and don't see any sign of spring? This mohair shoulder warmer/ cowl will keep you warm until the buds bloom!


SIZE One Size
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
42" circumference x 11" wide/106.5 x 28cm
MATERIALS
• 1 ball EACH S. Charles Collezione LUNA 71%
kid mohair, 20% silk, 9% lurex (0.88oz/25g;
232yds/212.5m) in colors #23 stormy skies
(A), #25 blue moon (B), #22 champagne fizz
(C), #24 twilight (D) and #26 sunbeam (E)
• One #10 (6 mm) long circular needle
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Yarn needle

GAUGE
12 sts and 16 rows = 4”/10 cm in Open Star
Pattern, using 2 strands of yarn held together TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH
Open Star Pattern (multiple of 3 sts)
Row 1 (WS): K2, *yo, k3, with tip of left-hand needle, pass first st of k3 over last 2 stitches and off needle; repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, *k3, with tip of left-hand needle, pass first stitch of k3 over last 2 stitches and off needle, yo; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: Knit.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Open Star Pattern.

Open Star Stripe Sequence
*Working in Open Star Pattern, and using 2 strands of yarn held together, work 2 rows each in A, B, C, D, then E; repeat from * for number of stripes indicated.

NOTE: Two strands of yarn are held together throughout. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

COWL
With A, cast on 108 sts loosely.
Begin Open Star Pattern and Stripe Sequence in rows until piece measures 11" from beginning (total 5 Stripe Sequences).
Bind off loosely in pattern.

FINISHING
With wrong sides facing, sew short ends of piece
together. Weave in ends.

Mosaic Scarves for You and Him!

Last weekend I took a knitting class at Hill Country Weavers on Mosaic Knitting. What fun! So in honor of my fellow classmates, here is a great scarf pattern to continue on past that washcloth we made!

MATERIALS
Naturally Caron.com Country
75% Microdenier acrylic, 25% Merino wool; 3 oz/100 g, 185 yds/170 m ball):
Shown in (Hers): #09 Renaissance Rose (MC) and #08 Silver Service (CC), 1.5oz/43g each
Shown in (His): #17 Claret (MC) and #15 Deep Taupe (CC), 2.5oz/64g each
One pair size U.S. 8(5 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

SIZES: Hers (His)
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Width 6 (8)"/15 (20.5cm
Length 36 (42)"/91.5 (106.5)cm

GAUGE
In Mosaic pattern, 22sts and 32 rows = 4"/10 cm

STITCHES USED
Garter stitch (Garter st)

NOTES
On all RS rows, slip all slip stitches with yarn in back. On all WS rows, slip all slip stitches with yarn in front.
Slip all stitches as if to purl.
When changing colors at right edge on RS, bring new color up from under the previous color.

SCARF
Using MC, CO 35 (45) sts.
Row 1 and 2: Knit with MC.
Row 3 and 4: Change to CC, knit.
Rep Rows 1-3, 0 (1) times, ending with a WS row.
Place markers (pm) 1 (3) sts in from each edge and keep sts outside markers in garter st as est, changing colors according
to pattern st.

Est Pattern
Row 1 (RS): With MC, k to marker, slip marker (sm), k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 2: K to marker, sm, k2, *(sl 1, p1) twice, sl 1, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 3: With CC, k to marker, sm, k3, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; rep from * to marker, sm, k to end.
Row 4: K to marker, sm, k3, * sl 1, p1, sl 1, k3; rep from * to marker, sm, k to end.
Row 5: With MC, k to marker, sm, k4, *sl 1, k5; rep from * to 5 sts before marker, sl 1, k4, sm, k to end.
Row 6: K to marker, sm, p4, *sl 1, p5; rep from * to 5 sts before marker, sl 1, p4, sm, k to end.
Row 7: With CC, k to marker, sm, k1, * sl 1, k5; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, sl 1, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 8: K to marker, sm, k1, * sl 1, k2, p1, k2; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, sl 1, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 9: With MC, k to marker, sm, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 10: K to marker, sm, p2, *(sl 1, k1) twice, sl 1, p1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, p1, sm, k to end.
Row 11: With CC, k to marker, sm, k1, * sl 1, k5; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, sl 1, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 12: K to marker, sm, k1, * sl 1, k2, p1, k2; rep from * to 2 sts before marker, sl 1, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 13: With MC, k to marker, sm, k4, *sl 1, k5; rep from * to 5 sts before marker, sl 1, k4, sm, k to end.
Row 14: K to marker, sm, p4, *sl 1, p5; rep from * to 5 sts before marker, sl 1, p4, sm, k to end.
Row 15: With CC, k to marker, sm, k3, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; rep from * to marker, sm, k to end.
Row 16: K to marker, sm, k3, * sl 1, p1, sl 1, k3; rep from * to marker, sm k to end.
Row 17 (RS): With MC, k to marker, sm, k2, *sl 1, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, k1, sm, k to end.
Row 18: K to marker, sm k2, *(sl 1, p1) twice, sl 1, k1; rep from * to 1 st before marker, k1, k to end.
Row 19: With CC, k to end.
Row 20: K to end.
Rep Rows 1-20 until piece measures approx 36 (41)” from beg, ending with Row 20.
For Hers: Change to MC, k 1 row. BO in pattern
For His: Change to MC, k 2 rows. Change to CC, k 2 rows. Change to MC, k1 row. BO.

FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements.
Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

Valentine's Day Winged Pillows

For you and your valentine...a soft place to lay your heads...pleasant dreams!

SIZE: One Size
Heart at widest part 15in.[38cm]
Wingspan approx 34in.[86.5cm]

MATERIALS
• 570-170 Lion Brand Festive Fur-Gold
3 Balls
• 990-150 Lion Brand Glitterspun: Silver
5 Balls
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Lion Brand Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Additional Materials
Fiberfill for pillow Alternate colorway: 570-113 Red Festive Fur 990-170 Gold Giltterspun

GAUGE:
22 sts and 16 rows to 4in.[10cm] over St st using larger needles and Festive Fur. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
The Gathered Rib Stitch
(multiple of 4 sts plus 4)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS) P1, *k2, p2; rep from *, end k2, p1.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS) K1, *p2, k2; rep from *, end p2, k1.
Row 5 P1, *inc 1, k1, p2; rep from *end inc 1, k1, p1.
Rows 6 and 8 K1, *p3, k2; rep from *, end p3, k1.
Row 7 P1, *k3, p2; rep from *, end k3, p1.
Row 9 P1, *[inc 1] twice, k1, p2; rep from *, end [inc 1] twice, k1, p1.
Row 10 K1, *p5, k2; rep from *, end p5, k1.
Row 11 P1, *SKP, k1, k2tog, p2; rep from *, end SKP, k1, k2tog, p1. Row 12 K1, *p3, k2; rep from *, end p3, k1.
Row 13 P1, *SK2P, p2; rep from *, end SK2P, p1.
Row 14 K1, *inc 1, k2; rep from *, end inc 1, k1.
Repeat rows 1–14 for gathered rib.

WINGS
Piece 1 (make 2)
With smaller needles and Glitterspun, cast on 32 sts. Work rows 1-14 of gathered rib. Next row (RS) Cast on 4 sts, work Row 1 of gathered rib to end.
Cont until rows 1–14 have been worked a total of 4 times, casting on 4 sts at the beg of each row 1—44 sts. Bind off.

Piece 2 (make 2)
With smaller needles and Glitterspun, cast on 32 sts. Work rows 1-14 of gathered rib. Work row 1 of gathered rib.
Next row (WS) Cast on 4 sts, work row 2 of gathered rib to end.
Cont until rows 1–14 have been worked a total of 4 times, and cast on 4 sts at the beg of each row 2—44 sts. Bind off.

HEART (make 2)
With larger needles and Festive Fur, cast on 2 sts.
Knit one row, purl one row. Cont in St st, inc 1 in first st of every row 28 times—30 sts. Next (inc) row (RS) [Inc 1]
twice, work to last 2 sts, [inc 1] twice—34 sts.
Purl one row. Cont to work inc every RS row 3 times more—46 sts.
Next (inc) row (RS) Inc 1, work to last st, inc 1—48 sts. Work 3 rows even.
Rep these last 4 rows 1 time more—52 sts. Work 4 rows even.

SHAPE TOP OF HEART
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, SKP, k19, k2tog, k1, sl rem 25 sts to holder. Cont to work decs every RS row twice more—19 sts. Purl one row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, SKP, k3, SKP, k3, k2tog, k3, k2tog, k1—15 sts. Purl one row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, SKP, k2, SKP, k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1—11 sts. Purl one row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, SKP, k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1—8 sts. Purl one row.
Next (dec) row (RS) [SKP] twice, [k2tog] twice—4 sts. Next (dec) row (WS) P2tog twice—2 sts. Bind off. Sl 25 sts from holder and work as above.

FINISHING
For each wing, sew Piece 1 to Piece 2, leaving short, straight side edge open. Stuff and sew edge closed.
Sew 2 pieces of heart together, leaving opening on one side for stuffing. Stuff pillow, sew opening closed. Sew wings to back side of heart.