Crisscross Caps Collection
The Crisscross Caps Collection is now available for purchase as a download, for $10.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog by clicking the buy now button.
Each of the four hat patterns are also available for purchase and download individually for $3.00 each, either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog by scrolling down and clicking the corresponding buy now button .
Fast, fun and unisex, these caps, covered in ribbing and simple to knit, fun to follow cables, make fantastic last minute gifts for friends and family. Easily completed in an evening or two of knitting, this collection of patterns aims to make last minute holiday and gift knitting, at least a little bit, less stressful.
Not just for the winter holidays these hats are great for that very important birthday that managed to sneak up on you this year. Or you could even knit one or two ahead of time and stash them away to reduce last minute panic knitting.
Optimally designed for a 22″ head, these hats will easily stretch and shrink to fit a 21″ to 23″ head without distorting the cable pattern.
Slipped Pillars
Yarn: 150 yards (137 m) of Berroco Vintage or another worsted weight yarn
Needles: 1 set of US size 9 (5.5mm) DPNs
Notions: (optional) 1 cable needle, or spare DPN
(optional) 1 stitch marker
Gauge: 4.5sts/inch; 6 rows/inch on US size 9s, in the round, in stockinette stitch
Size: 22″ diameter (though will stretch to fit a wide variety of head sizes)
Skills Used:
cable cast on
knitting in the round
knitting through the back loop
purling
knitting two stitches together
slip, slip, knit
cabling (with or without a cable needle)
weaving in ends
Standing Pillars
Yarn: 125 yards (114 m) of Berroco Vintage or another worsted weight yarn
Needles: 1 set of US size 9 (5.5mm) DPNs
Notions: (optional) 1 cable needle, or spare DPN
(optional) 1 stitch marker
Gauge: 4.5sts/inch; 6 rows/inch on US size 9s, in the round, in stockinette stitch
Size: 22″ diameter (though will stretch to fit a wide variety of head sizes)
Skills Used:
cable cast on
knitting in the round
knitting and purling
knitting two stitches together
slip, slip, knit
cabling (with or without a cable needle)
weaving in ends
Dancing Pillars
Yarn: 150 yards (137 m) of Berroco Vintage or another worsted weight yarn
Needles: 1 set of US size 9 (5.5mm) DPNs
Notions: (optional) 1 cable needle, or spare DPN
(optional) 1 stitch marker
Gauge: 4.5sts/inch; 6 rows/inch on US size 9s, in the round, in stockinette stitch
Size: 22″ diameter (though will stretch to fit a wide variety of head sizes)
Skills Used:
cable cast on
knitting in the round
knitting and purling
knitting two stitches together
slip, slip, knit
cabling (with or without a cable needle)
weaving in ends
Slipped Pillars
Yarn: 125 yards (114 m) of Berroco Vintage or another worsted weight yarn
Needles: 1 set of US size 9 (5.5mm) DPNs
Notions: (optional) 1 cable needle, or spare DPN
(optional) 1 stitch marker
Gauge: 4.5sts/inch; 6 rows/inch on US size 9s, in the round, in stockinette stitch
Size: 22″ diameter (though will stretch to fit a wide variety of head sizes)
Skills Used:
cable cast on
knitting in the round
knitting and purling
slipping stitches with yarn in front
knitting two stitches together
slip, slip, knit
cabling (with or without a cable needle)
weaving in ends
Birds of a Feather Tam
The Birds of a Feather Tam is now available for purchase as a download, for $4.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog buy clicking the buy now button.
A surprisingly simple knit that combines colorwork and lace, to create a wreath of sitting birds, and a star of feathers. Knit in worsted weight yarn on size 6 needles this hat knits up surprisingly quickly, even with the lace and the colorwork.
Originally knit to be smaller, and simply perch on the head, this pattern includes instructions for a slouchier version as well. The band of ribbing around the edge means that this tam will stretch to fit most head sizes, even though it was originally designed for a 22” head.
This tam has options for a slouchier version, as well as a more fitted version.
This pattern only includes charts, and not written out stitch patterns.
Yarn: 220 yards (201 m) total of Valley Yarns Colrain or another worsted or aran weight yarn
120 yards (110 m) of the main color
100 yards (91 m) of the contrasting color
Needles: 1 set of US size 6 (4.00mm) DPNs
(optional) 1 US size 6 (4.00mm) 16″ circular
(optional 1 set of US size 8 (5.00mm) DPNs
Notions: a dinner plate or pot lid for blocking over
(optional, but recommended) 8 stitch markers
Gauge: 5.5sts/inch; 7 rows/inch on US size 6s, in the round, in stockinette stitch
Size: 22″ diameter (though will stretch to fit a wide variety of head sizes)
Skills Used:
casting on
reading charts
weaving in ends
knitting and purling
color work (either fair isle or intarsia could be used)
working in the round on DPNs
working in the round on circulars (optional)
yarn over
knit two stitches together
slip, slip knit
Baby’s Magic Blankie
Baby’s Magic Blankie is now available for purchase as a download, for $6.00 either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog by clicking this buy now button.
If you like this pattern you may also wish to purchase A Study in Grey, the shawl pattern that inspired this blanket.
You can buy both patterns at the same time for $9.00 total, either on Ravelry, or directly through the blog by clicking this buy now button.
Based on the shawl A Study in Grey, this blanket has the same fundamental elements, but is knit on larger needles with a heavier yarn for a faster knit. This pattern also calls for a machine washable yarn, to make it as household friendly as possible. Available in two sizes, the baby size is perfect for bundling a baby up in, while the adult size is great for pulling around yourself while watching a movie and knitting, or reading a good book.
If you like this pattern you may also wish to purchase A Study in Grey, the shawl pattern that inspired this blanket.
You can buy both patterns at the same time for a reduced price of $9.00.
Yarn: 1000 – 2100 yards (914 – 1920 m) of Knit Picks Stroll, or another fingering weight yarn
Needles: 1 set of US size 5s (3.75mm) circulars, and 2 US size 5 DPNs
Notions: 8 stitch markers
1 row marker
Gauge: 6.5sts/inch; 8.5 rows/inch in stockinette stitch
Blocked Dimensions: baby (37″x37″); adult (37″x74″)
Skills Used:
provisional cast on
knitting and purling
slipping stitches
picking up and knitting stitches
grafting
weaving in ends
blocking lace
knitting 2 and 3 stitches together
yarn over
slip, slip, knit
knit 2 together- through the back loop
slip, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
