Patterns : Interweave Knits, Hat, Intermediate

Èze Shawlette and Beret

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:13:33 GMT

Designer Joyce Fassbender
Finished Size Beret—20" brim circumference and 11" diameter; Shawlette—41" wide and 18" deep.
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): dried rose, 1 skein for each item.
Needles Beret brim—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Beret body—size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Shawlette—Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge Beret—20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle. Shawlette—16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; 13 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt.

Knit a lace beret and matching shawlette in worsted weight yarn.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

Snow Time Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:13 GMT

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 12¾ (14½, 16½)" circumference and 6½ (7, 7¼)" tall. Hat shown measures 16½".
Yarn Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection Petals Sock (50% superwash merino, 20% angora, 30% nylon; 462 yd [420 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #602 alpine strawberry, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 41 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Child’s hat with cables and pom poms.

Later Gator Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:09:59 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size 22" head circumference.
Yarn Berroco Comfort DK (50% nylon, 50% acrylic; 178 yd [165 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2740 seedling (green; MC), #2700 chalk (white; A), #2751 true red (B), and #2731 kidz orange (C), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; two ⅜" black buttons for alligator eyes; one ⅝" button for strap.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Child’s hat shaped to look like an alligator.

Little Mary Anning Set

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:09:43 GMT

Designer Mary Ann Cunningham-Kim
Finished Size Cardigan: 22 (24½, 26, 28½, 31, 33½)" chest circumference, buttoned, to fit 6 mo (12 mo, 18 mo, 2 yr, 4 yr, 5 yr). Cardigan shown measures 26". Bonnet: 10¾ (11½, 12½, 13¾)" from lower front edge over forehead to lower front edge (framing face), to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Bonnet shown measures 12½". Booties: 2½ (3, 4, 4½)" foot length, to fit 6 (12, 18, 24) mo. Booties shown measure 4".
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% superwash wool; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #859 Lake Chelan heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins for cardigan, ½ skein for bonnet, ½ skein for booties; #862 walnut heather (CC), 3 yd for cardigan, 1 yd each for bonnet and booties.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders for cardigan; tapestry needle; spare needle in size 6 (4 mm) or smaller for three-needle BO on booties; seven ½" buttons for cardigan; seven ½" backing buttons for cardigan; 1 yd of ¼" ribbon in a complementary color for cardigan (optional), 20" (or more) for bonnet, 1 yd for booties; sewing needle and thread in ribbon color; 1 self-adhesive Velcro dot for bonnet.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt, after blocking.

Baby cardigan, hat, and booties set with lace pattern.

Peppermint Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:01:54 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 17 (19, 21)" circumference and 6¾ (7½, 8½)" long. Hat shown measures 21" circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5317 sangria (MC) and #5306 straw (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles.

Classic hat with stripes and stranded colorwork techniques.

Shadow Tuque

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:39:50 GMT

Shadow Tuque
Lee Juvan

A simple, but interesting to knit, cabled hat. Perfect for gift-giving.

Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference (will stretch to 23" head circumference) and 7¼ (8¼)" tall. Hat shown in smaller size.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Toboggan (70% merino, 30% superfine baby alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6715 leaf, 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 10½ (6.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Watercolor Beret

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:38:06 GMT

Watercolor Beret
Carol J. Sulcoski

Knit in a colorful yarn, this simple beret with an all-over stitch pattern makes a quick gift to knit.

Finished Size 16½" brim circumference, to fit 18–20" head.
Yarn Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [409 m]/100 g): color #1872, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt st on largest needles.

Peace Street Hat

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:55:39 GMT

Peace Street Hat
Grace Akhrem

Knit this fast, slouchy, hat starting with the brim; then pick up stitches for the crown. Bright buttons add a personal touch.

Finished Size 20" brim circumference and 11½" length.
Yarn Shibui Knits Merino Alpaca (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory, 2 hanks.
Needles Brim—Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Body—Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions One removable marker (m); five ½" vintage buttons; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in brim pattern on smaller needles; 17 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Wedge Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:12:12 GMT

This simple hat is knit flat, relying on short-row shaping to do all the work. When the knitting is finished, the edges are grafted together to form a circular shape without knitting in the round.

Designer Betty Monroe
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8½" tall; to fit a 21–22" head.
Yarn Wisdom Yarns Ballad (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #31706 blue/brown variegated, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 30 rows = 4" in garter st.

Paprika Hat and Mittens

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:08:17 GMT

A stylish linen stitch cloche hat and a set of matching mittens are the perfect accessories to give as a gift, or make for yourself. The slipped-stitch colorwork creates the perfect opportunity to use your favorite colors in an easy colorwork pattern.

Designer Michelle Heaney
Finished Size Cloche 22 (24½)" head circumference. Sample shown measures 22". Mittens: 8" circumference and 9½ (10½)" from cuff to tip. Sample shown in shorter length.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3808 peat (MC) and #3847 copper (CC).
Hat requires 1 skein of each color; mittens require 1 skein of each color (you’ll need 2 skeins of each color to make both hat and mittens).
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle, waste yarn.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 44 rows = 4" in linen st.

Soft Ridge Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:49:40 GMT

A soft, luxurious yarn makes this simple knit beret extra appealing. The slouchy hat silhouette and easy eyelet stripe pattern is attractive and engaging to knit.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 16¾ (19¼, 21½)" brim circumference, to fit 18–20 (22, 24)" head. Hat shown measures 19¼".
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Angel (70% angora, 30% wool; 50 yd [46 m]/14 g): fjord, 3 (3, 4) skeins
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Wild Olive Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:32:40 GMT

This beret features a simple lace repeat. Knit the hat in the round and block out for the perfect fit.

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size 17" circumference, unblocked. Brim may be blocked up to 24".
Yarn Cascade Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #7101 beige, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and dpn. Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 10 markers (m); tapestry needle; balloon for blocking.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" slightly stretched in lace patt on smallest needles.

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Bohus-Inspired Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:19:41 GMT

A simple slipped stitch colorwork repeat evokes thoughts of the Bohus sweaters. This intermediate hat receives an added buckle embellishment.

Designer Mary Keenan
Finished Size 21 (22½)" circumference, to fit a woman (man). Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% rayon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #175 cinnamon (MC), 1 (2) ball(s); #167 maritime (CC1) and #157 camel (CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Buckle with a 1" tall interior opening and a total exterior width of about 1" (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 26 sts and 46 rows = 4" in stripe patt on smaller needles.