Snowdrop Winter Hat, Knitted in the Round

 

Skills needed

Long-tail CO or other stretchy cast-on of your choice.
Knitting in the round.

knit, k2tog

purl, psso

Needles

One 4.5mm circular needle

Notions

Darning needle

Scissors to snip yarn

Yarn

Caron Simply Soft 60z/170.1 g, I skein of each of the following.

Berry Blue - (using less than half)

Pistachio - (using less than 30g)

White - (using less than 15g)

Gauge

9sts to 4cm

Size

Adult. Fits head circumference 48-58 cm

Abbreviations

CO = cast on

k = knit

k2tog = knit 2 together

LHN - left hand needle

m1 = make one sts by inserting RHN tip into yarn loop before next st, lift it on LHN, knit it through the back

p = purl

psso2 = pass slipped st over next 2 sts

RHN = right hand needle

Rnd = round

rpt = repeat

sl = slip

sts = stiches

st-st = stocking stitch

yo = yarn over

WS = wrong side

[] = instructions to be repeated

Cuff

Using green yarn CO 90 sts, using long-tail CO. Join in the round, taking care not to twist the sts.

Rnd 1: [k1, p1] rpt all around

Rnds 2-8: as rnd 1

Body

Rnd 1: [k2, m1, k1] rpt all around (120sts)

Rnd 2: k

Textures of grass

Rnd 1: [yo, sl1, k2, psso2] rpt to end

Rnd 2: [work the next 2 sts as though to k2tog but do not slip the second of the 2 sts off the LHN, work the sts left behind with the next st in the same way] rpt to last st, sl last loop onto RHN
Rnds 3-6: [Rpt rnds 11 and 12] twice

Chart:

Work the chart in st-st (k) 4 times around

Shaping the crown:

Continue in blue yarn only.

Rnd 1: [ssk, k26, k2tog] 4 times

Rnd 2: [ssk, k24, k2tog] 4 times

Rnd 3: [ssk, k22, k2tog] 4 times

Continue this way, kitting 2 sts less between the decreases, until you have 16 sts

Rnd 14: [ssk, k2tog] 4 times

Cut yarn, leaving a 20cm tail. Thread darning needle and gather the remaining sts and pull closed. Secure on the WS. Weave in ends.

© Heather Haigh

Easy Knit Scarf with Double Pockets, Sensory Texture and Cabling Detail

Why settle for a plain scarf when you can knit one with built-in pockets and an interesting texture? 

I wanted a scarf that could keep my hands warm, carry my bits and bobs, and be fun to make as well as to wear.  There is a little cabling on the patch pockets, which can be omitted if you really don’t fancy it – but it’s an easy one to do. (Just substitute plain knits for the cable stitches if you prefer).

No need to worry too much about gauge or sizing, but I wanted mine to have nice deep pockets and to fall roughly where my hands are. Once you have knitted enough to make the first fold-over pocket, plus a little more to work with comfortably, I suggest you fold over and sew the first pocket. Then you can keep knitting and check the length as you go.

Needles: 1 pair 5mm (US Size 8)

Cable needle
Plus a tapestry or darning needle
Yarn: Any Aran/Worsted of choice – approx 260g / 390y / 357m

Notions: 2 large buttons

Abbreviations:

k = knit

p = purl

st(s) = stitch(es)

() pattern repeat or comment

[] instruction repeat

c9 = place next 3 sts on cable needle and hold at back of work, k1, then k3 from the cable needle, k1, place next 1 st on cable needle and hold at front of work, k3 then k1 from cable needle.

Method:

Cast on 34 stitches

Row 1: (k2, p2) to last 2 sts, K2
Row 2: (p2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2
Row 3: (p2, k2) to last 2 sts, p2
Row 4: (k2,p2) to last 2 sts, k2

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] twice more (12 rows)

Row 13: k1, p1, k1, p1, k26, p1, k1, p1, k1
Row 14: p1, k1, p1, k1, k26, k1, p1, k1, p1
Row 15: p1, k1, p1, k1, k26, k1, p1, k1, p1
Row 16: k1, p1, k1, p1, k26, p1, k1, p1, k1

[Repeat rows 13 to 16] 9 times (56 rows)

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] 3 times (68 rows)

Row 69: knit (fold line) 

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] 3 times (81 rows)

Continue working rows 13 to 16 until the carf is approx 2.5” (6.5cm) shorter than required with first end folded and sewn (see notes in introduction on folding and sewing while working).

Reset row counter.

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] 3 times (12 rows)

Row 13: knit (fold line)

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] 3 times (25 rows)

[Repeat rows 13 to 16] 10 times (65 rows)

[Repeat rows 1 to 4) 3 times (77 rows)

Cast off.

Fold over and sew second pocket.

Patch pockets (make 2)

Cast on 29 sts

Row 1: k3, p1, k3, p3, k9, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 2: p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p9, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p3
Row 3: k3, p1, k3, p3, c9, p3, k3, p1, k3
Row 4; p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p9, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p3

[Repeat rows 1 to 4] 6 times (28 rows)

Row 29: k3, p1, k3, p3, k2, cast of 5 sts, k2, p3, k3, p1, k3

Row 30: p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p2, turn work and cast on 5 sts, turn work again, p2, k3, p1, k1, p1, k1, p3
Row 31: Repeat row 1
Row 32: Repeat row 2

Cast off.

(Note if you prefer to use smaller buttons you can cast off, and back on 3 sts instead of 5.)

Sew the patch pockets onto the centre of the folded pockets.
Sew on the buttons to match the button holes.

© Heather Haigh