Tuesday, January 31, 2012
LIL PUNKIN CAP
SIZE: 11-14 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
M1 = Make one
Psso = Past slipped stitch over
I Cord
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Round 6: K6 (7), P2. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Repeat round 6 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge.
Larger size only: *K 3, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Larger size only: *K6, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round*K2, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P2. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Change to brown for stem.
Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 1 to 1.5 inches of I Cord.
LEAF:
With green cast on 3 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. (5 sts)
Row 4: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. (7 sts)
Rows 5-9: Knit. (7 sts)
Row 10: K2tog, K3, K2tog. (5 sts)
Row 11: Knit. (5 sts)
Row 12: K2tog, K1, K2tog. (3 sts)
Row 13: Sl1 as if to knit, k2tog, psso.
Fasten off. Weave in end.
Using starting tail sew leaf to hat at stem (I Cord) base.
LIL PUNKIN SLEEP SACK AND CAP
THANK YOU VIRGINIA IN WA FOR TESTING THIS PATTERN AND ALL THE OTHERS YOU HAVE TESTED AS WELL.
SIZES:
16 (unstretched) inch circumference by 17 inch length
(17 inch circumference by 19 inch length)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap
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 point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver color Pumpkin.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Round 7: K8 (9), P2. Repeat around.
Repeat round 7 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K3 (4), yo, K2tog, K3, P2. 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 (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.
LIL PUNKIN CAP
SIZE: 11-14 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 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
M1 = Make one
Psso = Past slipped stitch over
I Cord
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Round 6: K6 (7), P2. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Repeat round 6 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge.
Larger size only: *K 3, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Larger size only: *K6, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog, K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P2. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P2. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Change to brown for stem.
Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 1 to 1.5 inches of I Cord.
LEAF:
With green cast on 3 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Row 3: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1. (5 sts)
Row 4: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. (7 sts)
Rows 5-9: Knit. (7 sts)
Row 10: K2tog, K3, K2tog. (5 sts)
Row 11: Knit. (5 sts)
Row 12: K2tog, K1, K2tog. (3 sts)
Row 13: Sl1 as if to knit, k2tog, psso.
Fasten off. Weave in end.
Using starting tail sew leaf to hat at stem (I Cord) base.
BASKETWEAVE CAP
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in either of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. 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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
WAFFLE CAP
SIZE: 11-14 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn
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 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Rounds 6-7: Knit.
Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.
Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)
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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
WAFFLE SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZES:
18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length
(19 inch circumference by 19 inch length)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Fiesta in pink.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Rounds 7-8: Knit.
Rounds 9-10: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 7-10 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge, ending with round 10.
Next round: K8 (9), *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 (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.
WAFFLE CAP
SIZE: 11-14 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 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Rounds 6-7: Knit.
Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.
Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)
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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
BASKETWEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
SIZES:
SIZES:
21 inch circumference by 17 inch length
(23 inch circumference by 19 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:
16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound Soft Pink.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * around.
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K8 (9), yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: *K2 , P2. Repeat from * 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 (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.
BASKETWEAVE CAP
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. 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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
Friday, January 13, 2012
ACCORDION CAP
ACCORDION CAP
SIZES: 14 and 16 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounce
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounce
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
Set of double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
Set of double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16" needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)
Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Round 6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: Purl.
Rounds 11-14: Knit.
Rounds 15-18: Purl.
Rounds 19-22: Knit.
Rounds 23-26: Purl.
Rounds 27-29: Knit.
Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Larger size only: Knit.
Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. 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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP
ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP
SIZES: Approximately 22 inch circumference by 18 inch length (24 inch by 20 inch)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Sage.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
- If you don’t want to use the picot cast on cast on in any stretchy cast on, then proceed with instructions.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 2 st, transfer st from right needle to left. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 2 until desired number of stitches are on the needle.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 80 (88) sts using picot cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Round 1: Knit
Round 2-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Rounds 7-11: Purl.
Rounds 12-16: Knit.
Repeat rounds 7-16 until you have 7 (8) purl sets.
Sleep sack should measure about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge. Stretch slightly to measure.
Next 5 rounds: Knit.
You will have 10 knit rounds at this point.
Next round: *K 8 (9), yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 5 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 (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.
ACCORDION CAP
SIZES: 14 and 16 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
Worsted weight yarn
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)16 inch circular knitting needle US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)
Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)
Round 6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: Purl.
Rounds 11-14: Knit.
Rounds 15-18: Purl.
Rounds 19-22: Knit.
Rounds 23-26: Purl.
Rounds 27-29: Knit.
Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Larger size only: Knit.
Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. 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 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.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
