Beanies 4 Buddies Basic Hat and Matching hat for Beanie Baby
Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn
Size 8 or 9 needles
Yarn Needle
-Cast On 64 Stitches
-Knit Until piece measures 5.5 inches from cast-on edge
-Begin Decreasing:
Decrease Row 1: *Knit 2 Together*, repeat across entire row (There should now be 32 stitches)
Decrease Row 2: Knit every stitch
Decrease Row 3: *Knit 2 Together*, repeat across entire row (There should now be 16 stitches)
Decrease Row 4: Knit every stitch
Decrease Row 5: *Knit 2 Together*, repeat across entire row (There should now be 8 stitches)
-Cut the yarn, leaving a 2 foot tail, and thread onto the yarn needle. Thread it through the last 8 stitches on the needle and tighten it up in a circle. Sew down the back of the piece to close it into a Hat! Weave in the ends.
Beanie Baby Matching Hat:
-Using same yarn and needles, cast on 18 stitches. Knit until piece measures 2 inches
Decrease Row: *Knit 2 Together*, repeat across entire row. (There should now be 9 stitches)
-Cut the yarn, thread it onto the yarn needle, thread it through the last 9 stitches on the needle, tighten it up into a circle, and sew down the back of the piece. Weave in the ends.
1 comment May 3, 2008
Chemo Cap (Both Flat and Circular Knitting Patterns)
Materials:
EDITED TO ADD: Someone asked how to knit this in the round, so here’s the pattern adapted for circular knitting.
Circular Knit Chemo Cap
Materials:
1 ball of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in MC (Teal) and a small amount in CC (Light Blue) for stripes.
US Size 7 and US Size 9 16″ Circular needles. Size 9 DPNs
With MC and size 7 needles, cast on 88 sts. Join in the round. Work in k1 p1 ribbing for about an inch.
Switch to size 9 needles and work in stockinette st for 4 rounds.
Join CC and work 2 rounds in Stockinette sts.
Work 2 rounds of MC
Work 2 rounds of CC
Work 2 rounds of MC
Work 2 rounds of CC. Cut CC.
Work in Stockinette St and MC for 8 more rounds.
Stitch to Double Pointed Needles.
Crown Decreases:
Row 1: *Knit 6, K2tog* to end.
Row 2 (and every odd numbered row): Knit 1 round plain.
Row 3: *Knit 5, K2tog* to end.
Row 5: *Knit 4, K2tog* to end.
Row 7: *Knit 3, K2tog* to end.
Row 9: *Knit 2, K2tog* to end.
Row 11: *Knit 1, K2tog* to end.
Row 13: *K2tog* to end.
Thread yarn needle and draw through remaining sts. Weave in Ends.
4 comments August 2, 2007
Plain Ol’ Hat
All the hats I have knit are fancy (stripes, fair-isle, etc.) and I needed a plain, solid colored hat to wear that matched most everything, so:
Materials: Any Chunky Weight yarn, I used Plymouth Encore Chunky
16″ Circular Needle, Size US 10
One set of Double Pointed Needles in the the same size
Gauge: Approx. 3.5 stitches/inch
Directions:
-Using Circular needle, cast on 64 stitches and join in the round.
-Knit in 2×2 ribbing for about 1.5 inches (Mine was 7 rounds)
-Continue, knitting in Stockinette stitch until piece measures about 5 inches (Maybe just a tad more)
-Start Decrease rounds (Divide your stitches onto your DPNs now):
Round 1: *Knit 6, K2tog* repeat around
Round 2 and all Even Number Rounds: Knit
Round 3: *Knit 5, K2tog* repeat around
Round 5: *Knit 4, K2tog* repeat around
Round 7: *Knit 3, K2tog* repeat around
Round 9: *Knit 2, K2tog* repeat around
Round 11: *Knit 1, K2tog* repeat around
Round 13: K2tog around.
Cut yarn and tread through remaining stitches, pull hole tight and weave in ends.
Add comment February 28, 2007
Thick And Quick Hat
Yarn: Lionbrand Woolease Thick and Quick, 1 skein
Needles: US Size 10.5 16″ Circular and DPNs
Pattern:
Using Circular Needle, cast on 56 Stitches, Join in Round
Work Knit 1 Pur1 1 Ribbing for 24 Rounds
Decrease Round #1: Knit 1, purl 1, [slip 1-k2tog-psso], *purl 1, knit 1, purl 1, [slip 1-k2tog-psso]; rep to last 2 stitches, purl one 1, knit 1.
Next Round: Knit 1, Purl 1 ribbing around
Decrease Round #2: Knit 1, purl 1, [slip 1-k2tog-psso], *purl 1, [slip 1-k2tog-psso]; rep to last 2 stitches, purl one 1, knit 1.
Next Round: Knit 1, purl 1 around
Decrease Round #3: *[Slip 1-k2tog-psso], [slip 1-p2tog-psso]* Across Round
Cut yarn and thread on Yarn needle, thread through remaining stitches to close. Weave In Ends.
1 comment December 3, 2006
Easy Wristwarmers
I use this pattern for almost all the Wristwarmers I make, they make great gifts, and you can make a pair in no time at all.
Yarn: Worsted Weight, about 100 yards. The one in the Picture where made from some Handspun, but I’ve also used Noro Kureyon, and Cascade 220
Needles: US Size 8 Double Pointed Needles, set of 4. One US Size 9 needle (For casting Off)
Directions:
-Cast on 36 Stitches over 3 DPNs (12 per Needle)
-Knit in Knit 2- Purl 2 ribbing, every round, for 5.5 inches.
-Cast off 6 stitches, knit in esablished rib pattern to end of round.
-When you get back to the place where you casted off, Cast back on 6 stitches using Backward Loop Method, knit in established rib pattern to end of row.
-Knit 2 inches in ribbing.
-Bind off using a US Size 9 needle.
7 comments December 1, 2006
Super Secret Legwarmers
These are so comfy, and no one can see them while you wear them because your pants cover them. I know they look kinda dumb, but I love mine. If you live somewhere really cold, you might want to make them a bit longer.
Materials:
-Manos Del Uruguay Varigated Wool, 1 skein (You might need 2 if you want to make them longer.)
-US Size 8 DPNs, set of 4
-1 US Size 10.5 needle (for casting off)
Directions:
-Cast one 36 Stitches onto 3 needles (12 on each).
-Work in 2×1 ribbing (Knit 2, purl 1) for 40 rounds (or more for longer legwarmers).
-Cast off in ribbing, using larger needle.
-Weave in ends, be warm.
2 comments September 21, 2006
The Inside-Out Hat
Yarn: Chunky Weight, 2 colors. I used Encore Chunky (Black) and Knitpicks Sierra (Blue) Needles: US Size 10.5 DPNs, set of 4
Guage: 3.5 Stitches per Inch in Stockinette Stitch
This hat is knit so that the side that shows when you wear it is in Reverse Stockinette. But,
when I was designing it, I didn’t want to have to purl that much, so I made it so you knit it, then turn it inside out to wear.
Now, you know when you do a long-tail cast on, technically the first row is knitted for you when you cast on? Then when you start your first row (after the cast-on), you purl that row? Well, since you turn the hat inside out to wear, there’s a different Cast-on. The Purl Long-tail cast on. If what I said didn’t make any sence to you at all, don’t worry about it, just do as I say, haha.
This Website has a good tutorial for the Purl Long-tail cast on, the pictures are a little small, but you can click on them to make them bigger.
DIRECTIONS: Using the Special Cast-on, CO 60 stitches using the Main Color (Black). Divide onto 3 needles (20 stitches each).
Knit in Knit 1, Purl 2 ribbing for 6 rounds.
Join the second color (blue) and start the 2-round striping. So, you knit 2 rows with blue, then 2 with the Black, and so on and so forth. When changing from one color to the next, just carry the yarn up. That way, there aren’t a million ends to work in.
Knit (In stripe pattern) until the peice measures 5.5 inches from Cast-on.
DECREASE ROUNDS: (Still Striping)
Decrease Round (DR) #1: Knit 8, K2tog (54 Sts Remain)
DR #2: Knit 7, K2tog (48 Sts Remain)
DR #3: Knit 6, K2tog (42 Sts Remain)
DR #4: Knit 5, K2tog (36 Sts Remain)
DR #5: Knit 4, K2tog (30 Sts Remain)
DR #6: Knit 3, K2tog (24 Sts Remain)
DR #7: Knit 2, K2tog (18 Sts Remain)
DR #8: K2tog around (9 stitches remain) Cut yarn, and run it through the remaining Stitches to close the hole up. Weave in the ends on the Stockinette Side. Turn inside out and Wear!
This is a picture of the Side that is towards you while knitting. This will become the inside while your wearing it.
Add comment August 16, 2006
Headbangers
Rock out in cool headgear. Good for keeping the Bangs out of your eyes or showing them off, heehee. These patterns can be knit with any wieght yarn or needles, because you just work until it’s long enough, you can make it any width. Okay:
Headbanger, Knit Version:
Yarn: Cascade 220
Needles: Size 8
Measure around your head where you want the headband to sit, then subtract 2 inches from that measurement to see how long to make your headband (If your head is, say, 20 inches, then you would would make yout headband 18″ long).
CO 14 Stitches
Row 1: Purl
Row 2: K1, *YO, K2tog*, repeat to last stitch, K1
Repeat the last two rows until the headband is the same number of inches as your previous measurement.
Purl one round.
Cast Off, sew seams together. Weave in Ends.
Headbanger, Crochet Version:
Yarn: Lamb’s Pride Worsted
Hook: Size H8
Ch 13
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd Ch from hook, *Ch 1, Skip 1 chain st, and Hdc in next* Repeat to end, Chain 2, turn.
Row 2: *Hdc in 1st stitch, ch1, skip 1 st, and Hdc in next* repeat to end. Ch2, turn.
Repeat Row 2 until proper length. Sew up seam.
Okay, that’s it. Any questions, let me know!
7 comments April 17, 2006
Homespun Slippers
If this doesnt make any sense or if you need help, let me know.
Homespun Slippers
Materials:Lion Brand Homespun, One Skein ( I didnt use even half of it!) and a little in Contrasting color ( you could use the same color i suppose)
Needles: US size 10 straight needles and a set of size 10 Double Pointed Needles.
Crochet Hook, Size H
Size:for a woman’s foot (for a smaller size, do less rows in both the foot and toe section)
Slipper (Make 2):-CO 22 sts and work in Stockinette St for 26 rows (starting with a purl row).
-Join in round with Double Pointed Needles (8 stitches on first needle, 6 on the second, and 8 on the third) and knit 12 rows
-Next row: K2tog, *K 1, K2tog* until two sts remain, K2tog
-Next Row: Knit all sts-Next Row: *K 2 tog 3 times, K1* repeat around
-Next row: K2tog around
Finishing:Cut yarn and thread onto a yarn needles. Thread yarn through the sts and pull tight to close the hole. Turn inside out and sew up the seam at the back for the heel.Turn right side out, Join contrasting color and work I round of single crochets around the hole.
For strap: Chain 14 sts, single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each across. sew strap on to slipper.
12 comments January 2, 2006
