Sunday, March 18, 2012
BERIBBONED CAP
BERIBBONED CAP
SIZE: Kid’s about 15-16 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.5 ounces
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
Ribbon, 3 pieces 27 inches each
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Read instructions all the way through before beginning cap.
- When you tie the ribbons either tie in knots or use a needle and matching thread to sew through the knot of the bow so they don’t come untied.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 60 sts. Join and place marker to denote beginning of round.
Knit until cap measures about 2 inches from cast on edge. (60 sts)
Next round: *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Next 6 rounds: Knit. (60 sts)
Next round: K1, yo, K2tog. *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. End with K3. (60 sts)
Next 6 rounds: Knit. (60 sts)
Next round: *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Knit until cap measures about 6.5 inches from cast on edge. (60 sts)
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec round 1: *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
Dec round 2: K.
Dec round 3: *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48sts)
Dec round 4: K. (48sts)
Dec round 5: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Dec round 6: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Dec round 7: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Dec round 8: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Dec round 9: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Dec round 8: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Dec round 10: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
Weave ribbons in and out the eyelets and tie in bows.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
COZY IN CABLES CAP
Many thanks to Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.5 ounces
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles
Cable needle or one of the above double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning sleep sack.
2. This cap matches the sleep sack here.
3. 3/17/12 Now that I have made several of these caps, I think I like the K1, P1 ribbing better. Give it a go and decide which you like best.
2. This cap matches the sleep sack here.
3. 3/17/12 Now that I have made several of these caps, I think I like the K1, P1 ribbing better. Give it a go and decide which you like best.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
C4B: Slip next 2 sts purl wise to cable needle (or double point needle) and hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Switch to cable pattern.
Rounds 6-7: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Round 8: *C4B, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Rounds 9-11: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Repeat rounds 6-11, until cap is approximately 5 inches from cast on edge. Try to end with round 11.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1: *K4, P2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (40 sts)
Dec Round 2: *K4, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (40 sts)
Dec Round 3: *place 2 sts on cable needle as if to C4B, K2 , K2tog off cable needle. P1. Repeat from * around to marker. (32 sts)
Dec Round 4: *K3, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (32 sts)
Dec Round 5: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (24 sts)
Dec Round 6: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (16 sts)
Dec Round 7: *K2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (8 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 8 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
COZY IN CABLES SLEEP SACK
Many thinks to Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
The decreases on the sleep sack have been changed to match the cap. I will post a different photo once I get a second sleep sack knit.
SIZE:
14 inch circumference by 20 inch length relaxed, 20 by 20 stretched.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5-6 ounces
1/4-1/2 inch wide ribbon about 10 inches.
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for closed end option
Cable needle or one of the above double point needles
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook for drawstring option
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning sleep sack.
3. Sleep sack in photo was knit with some Red Heart Super Saver, it is a discontinued color, but very close to Aruba Sea.
4. Cap pattern posted here.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
C4B: Slip next 2 sts purl wise to cable needle (or double point needle) and hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 86 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Row 1: *K2, P2. Repeat from * across. (86 sts)
Row 2: *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. (86 sts)
Repeat rows 1and 2 for 5 inches, ending with round 2.
Remainder of sleep sack is worked in rounds.
Round 1(RS): Without turning, P2 tog, P to last stitch, P last stitch together with first stitch of round. (84 sts)
Round 2: K2 , P2, place marker to denote beginning of round. Marker should be 4 sts left of center. *K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (84 sts)
Switch to cable pattern.
Rounds 3-4: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (84 sts)
Round 5: *C4B, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (84 sts)
Rounds 6-8: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (84 sts)
Repeat rounds 3-8 until sleep sack measures about 17 or 19 inches from cast on edge, depending upon if you want a closed bottom or a open bottom with drawstring.
CLOSED BOTTOM:
Repeat rounds 3-8 until sleep sack is approximately 17 inches from cast on edge. Try to end with round 8.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1: *K4, P2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (70 sts)
Dec Round 2: *K4, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (70 sts)
Dec Round 3: *place 2 sts on cable needle as if to C4B, K2 , K2tog off cable needle. P1. Repeat from * around to marker. (56 sts)
Dec Round 4: *K3, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (56 sts)
Dec Round 5: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (42 sts)
Dec Round 6: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (28 sts)
Dec Round 7: *K2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (14 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 14 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
OPEN BOTTOM WITH DRAWSTRING:
Repeat rounds 2-5 until sleep sack is approximately 19 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K8 , yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Bind off knit wise. FINISHING:
Weave in any remaining ends.
Pull the ribbon through the ribbing at the join and tie a bow. I like to use a needle and thread to sew a couple stitches through the bow so it doesn’t come untied.
Monday, March 12, 2012
COLLARED SLEEP SACK
COLLARED SLEEP SACK
Many thanks to Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
20 inch circumference by 20 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5-6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
1/4-1/2 inch wide ribbon about 10 inches.
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for closed end option
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook for drawstring option
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 82 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Row 1: *K2, P2. Repeat from * across. (82 sts)
Row 2: *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. (82 sts)
Repeat rows 1and 2 for 5 inches, ending with round 2.
Remainder of sleep sack is worked in rounds.
Round 1(RS): Without turning, P2 tog, P to last stitch, P last stitch together with first stitch of round. (80 sts)
If your join looks a little loose don’t worry about it, we will solve that with a little piece of ribbon.
Place marker.
Round 2: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (80 sts)
Round 3: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (80 sts)
Round 4: *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. (80 sts)
Round 5: *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. (80 sts)
Repeat rounds 2-5 until sleep sack measures about 17 or 19 inches from cast on edge, depending upon if you want a closed bottom or a open bottom with drawstring.
CLOSED BOTTOM:
Repeat rounds 1-4 until sleep sack is approximately 17 inches from cast on edge.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1: *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (72 stitches)
Dec Round 2: *K. Repeat from * around. (72 stitches)
Dec Round 3: *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (64 stitches)
Dec Round 4: *K. Repeat from * around. (64 stitches)
Dec Round 5: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (56 stitches)
Dec Round 6: *K. Repeat from * around. (56 stitches)
Dec Round 7: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 stitches)
Dec Round 8: *K. Repeat from * around. (48 stitches)
Dec Round 9: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 stitches)
Dec Round 10: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 stitches)
Dec Round 11: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 stitches)
Dec Round 12: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (16 stitches)
Dec Round 14: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 stitches)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 8 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
OPEN BOTTOM WITH DRAWSTRING:
Repeat rounds 2-5 until sleep sack is approximately 19 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K8 , yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Bind off knitwise.
FINISHING:
Weave in any remaining ends.
Pull the ribbon through the ribbing at the join and tie a bow. I like to use a needle and thread to sew a couple stitches through the bow so it doesn’t come untied.
Friday, March 09, 2012
BASKET WEAVE CAP
BASKET WEAVE CAP
MATERIALS:
Bulky weight yarn (5) approximately 3 ounces
K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE: 5 hdc = 2 inches
SIZES: Medium 19 (Large 21) inches
NOTES:
- Read through all instructions before beginning.
- Cap in photo was crocheted using JoAnn Sensations Rainbow Classic (aqua).
- Flower instructions are 6 Petal Flower.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Hdc = half double crochet
Fbhdc = Front post Half double crochet
Bphdc = Back post half double crochet
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 9 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (9 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (18 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (27 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (36 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (45 sts)
Round 6 Medium only: Ch 2, *hdc in 14 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (48 sts)
Round 6 Large only: Ch 2, *hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (54 sts)
Rounds 7-8: Ch 2 (counts as the first fphdc), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. *Fphdc around next 3 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (48, 54 sts)
Rounds 9-10: Ch 2 (counts as the first bphdc), bphdc around next 2 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. *Bphdc around next 3 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (48, 54 sts)
Repeat rounds 7-10 once.
Repeat rounds 7 and 8 once more.
Cuff:
Rounds 1-3: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (48, 54 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
6 PETAL FLOWER
6 PETAL FLOWER
MATERIALS:
2 colors of yarn (any weight) small amount
Hook in size appropriate for yarn
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. I used an I ( 5.5 mm) hook and JoAnn Sensations Rainbow Boucle and Red Heart Super Saver for the flower in the photo.
BACK PETALS:
Ch 4, join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring
Round 1: Ch 1, *sc in the ring, ch 3. Repeat from * five times. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc.
Round 2: Slipstitch in ch 3 space, ch 1, sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc. *Sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sc in next ch 3 space. Repeat from * four times. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc.
Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to sew flower to item.
Attach yarn with a sc in any sp between petals. (Ch 3, sc in side of sc, ch 3, sc in same sp). * Ch 3, sc in next sp, (ch 3, sc in side of sc, ch 3, sc in same sp). Repeat from * around. End with ch 3, fasten off and use the tapestry needle to join in the first sc.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
TOWEL RING
TOWEL RING
Copyright 2004 Suzetta Williams
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn ½ ounce of white, 10 yards contrast
H crochet hook
2 inch Cabone ring
Row 1: With white (or color of your choice) crochet 9 sc around ring. Ch 3, turn. (Turning chain 3 counts as a double crochet in the remainder of this pattern)
Row 2: Dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 3 sc, dc in 3 sc. Ch 3, turn. (9 sts)
Row 3: Dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc)
Row 4: Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc over ch 2 space, dc in remaining 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)
Row 5-12: Dc in each dc, ch 3, turn. (10 dc)
Row 13: Sc in first dc, *ch 2, sc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (10 chain 2 loops)
Row 14: 6 dc in each ch 2 loop. Fasten off. Don’t turn.
Row 15: Starting on the right, attach contrasting yarn with a sc in top of ch 3 on the right side, *ch 2, sc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
To use place ring through cupboard or oven handle from the bottom and pull ruffle through hole. Hang towel on the plastic ring.
Monday, February 13, 2012
DOUBLE TAKE CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color
(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot: Cut one of the strands of yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run that end through the live stitches on the needles. DO NOT remove stitches from the needles. Using the remain strand of yarn: k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
DOUBLE TAKE SLEEP SACK AND CAP
SIZES:
18 (relaxed) inch circumference by 17 inch length
(20 inch circumference by 19 inch length)
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 5 ounces of each color
(10 ounces total) for larger sleep sack and cap
US size 13 (9.0 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular knitting needle
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
3 sts = 1 inch (but not important)
NOTES:
- Sleep sack and cap are worked with two strands held as one. Set in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver color Primary and Lion Brand Pound of Love color White.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
- I leave crocheting the drawstring until the last, to be sure I have enough yarn for the cap. There was only about 3 yards of the Super Saver left after knitting the larger set.
- (2/15/12) I just finished a set using Red Heart Kid's and Lion Brand Pound of Love. The 4 ounce skein of the RHK was enough to make the smaller sleep sack and the cap.
Cast on 54 (60) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Round 6: Knit
Round 7: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6 and 7 until sleep sack is about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
Small size next round: *(K5, yo, K2tog), 3 times, K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Larger size next round: *K6, yo, K2tog, K5, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 4 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRING:
Using one strand of yarn, leaving a 5 inch tail, with an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
DOUBLE TAKE CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color
(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot: Cut one of the strands of yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run that end through the live stitches on the needles. DO NOT remove stitches from the needles. Using the remain strand of yarn: k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )
Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.
Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.
Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.
Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
SPIRALING PURLS SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
This is a stitch combination I’ve used on the cuff of socks and caps when my sons were young. I’ve always like it because it adds a little interest to a project without getting to fancy.
The instructions for this sleep sack look more complicated than they are. Once you get going on rounds 7-19 you can see where the spiraling purls are worked and the sleep sack shapes up quickly.
SIZE:
21 inch circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Rose.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 78 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: *K8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 8: K7, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 9: K6, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 10: K5, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 11: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, with end k4.
Round 12: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k5.
Round 13: K2, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k6.
Round 14: K1, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k7.
Round 15: *P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around.
Round 16: K1, p1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k8, p1.
Round 17: P1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1.
Round 18: K1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1.
Round 19: P1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 7-19 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: Knit.
Next round: *(K8, yo, k2tog) 3 times, k7, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.
Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )
Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.
Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.
Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.
Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
