Sock it to Me Cap – Knitting a Hat from Sock Yarn

I picked up the pattern for this hat at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. It was a freebie sitting in front of the Sensations Soles & More sock yarn.

I had sock yarn in my stash, Deborah Norville Collection: Serenity to be exact, and decided to use it. This hat is made with one skein of Thyme DN104-01. I used number 2 needles (circular and double-pointed). I altered the pattern for the decreases at the top. The pattern suggested a knit row between every decrease row. I did that only half way through the reduction process. Additionally, I changed up the pattern on the ear flaps. After 4 rows of seed stitch, I moved to straight knit stitch for the decrease rows.

I think this is a very fun hat. I have another skein of this yarn and I think I’ll make a skinny scarf to match. There is a pattern for a scarf along with the hat pattern, but I’ll likely change it up, like I do everything else.

I doubt I’ll ever knit another hat with sock yarn as it takes a long time to knit, but I do like the patterning that the yarn provides.

One more thing, “It ain’t easy being the model and the photographer.” One can’t do it without feeling like a complete nerd.

Knitting – Hippie Scarf

I have actually knitted something for myself. I wanted something fun to wear with t-shirts and jeans. This long, thin scarf is constructed with two yarns – Berroco Monet (color 3393: dye lot 20775 – now discontinued) and Patons Lacette (color 30128 – now discontinued).

I used size 15 needles (10 stitches cast on) and knitted the entire scarf in garter stitch (both yarns together).

I made extra long and uneven fringe and added a few silver and clear glass beads.

I can’t wait to wear it.

Five Adorable Knitting Patterns

• Henri, the Knitted Bear
• Cat Hoodie (see dog hoodie below)
• Mary Jane Booties
• Toad Stool Baby Rattle
• Dog Hoodie (now you can make a matching set for your cat and dog)

Knitting – Wayward Waves Scarf

As seen in the Examiner – Christmas Scarf Wall.

I finally finished this scarf! I don’t know why it took me so long. Perhaps, it’s because I actually had to pay attention to what I was doing.

I’m providing the pattern in case you’d like a knitting project that you can’t do while watching something interesting on TV.

Notice that the front and back of the scarf have very different patterns. I don’t know which I like better. It’s because the patterns are so rich that I decided to use a light-colored yarn. Also, I like how the last row segments the scarf into blocks.

Yarn used: Bernat Satin (color 03010)

Needles: size 9

Cast on 28 stitches. Work the pattern below until the scarf is the length you desire.

Pattern (consists of 24 rows):

Row 1: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 2: Pearl the knit stitches and knit the pearl stitches. DO THIS FOR ALL EVEN ROWS, EXCEPT FOR ROW 24.

Row 3: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 5: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 7: K3, *P6, K2; repeat from *, end with P6, K3.

Row 9: K3, *P6, K2; repeat from *, end with P6, K3.

Row 11: K3, *P6, K2; repeat from *, end with P6, K3.

Row 13: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 15: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 17: K3, *P2,  K2: repeat from *, end with P2, K3.

Row 19: K3, P2, *K2, P6; repeat from *, end with K2, P2, K3.

Row 21: K3, P2, *K2, P6; repeat from *, end with K2, P2, K3.

Row 23: K3, P2, *K2, P6; repeat from *, end with K2, P2, K3.

Row 24: Repeat row 23 – this is what makes the pattern blocks.

DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN IN PDF FORMAT.

Front of Wayward Waves Scarf

Back of Wayward Waves Scarf

Harry Potter’s Magically Knitted Scarf

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Knitting – Tuxedo Jacket

This is a very groovy knitting project!

I think this free knitting pattern, adapted from “Twinkle’s Big City Knits” by Wenlan Chia, is something you’ll want to grab. You can email the article to your inbox. Perfect.

Serious Knitting – The Chair Cozy

This is a project done completely out of love. I don’t know if I would have the stamina. Get construction details at The Knitted Chairs.

Knitting – Tween’s Pine Beanie

This beanie was made with less than one skein of Debbie Mumm Pine Needle Traditions yarn (each skein is 148.73 yards). It’s very soft (75% acrylic, 23% wool, and 2% other); you should not hear complaints about itching. This yarn can be purchased at Jo-Ann stores.

I made this pattern up as I knitted. It’s pretty basic.

Needles:
Size 8 circular needles (16-inches long) and size 8 double-pointed needles

Pattern:

Cast on 88 stitches, join in circle. Do not twist stitches. Place a marker at start of round.

Row 1: knit across
Row 2: pearl across
Row 3: knit across
Row 4: pearl across
Row 5 : knit across
Rows (middle): Create K2 P2 ribbing. Use this pattern for about 6-7 inches.
Rows (decreasing for top of hat):
- knit 9 stitches, then k2tog, repeat across row. (end with 72 stitches)
- knit 7 stitches, then k2tog, repeat across row. (end with 56 stitches)
- knit 5 stitches, then k2tog, repeat across row. (end with 40 stitches) – it may be at this point that you need to switch
to double-pointed needles
- knit 3 stitches, then k2tog, repeat across row.
(end with 24 stitches)
- knit 1 stitch, then k2tog, repeat across row. (end with 8 stitches)
- k2tog across round (end with 4 stitches)
- Cut the yarn leaving at least an 8-inch strand. Run the yarn through a tapestry needle and then draw the needle through the 4 remaining stitches.  Pull the yarn gently to close up the top of the hat. Run the yarn to the inside of the hat and run it through the seams and knot if necessary.

Knitting – Simple, Elegant Shawl

This shawl is perfect to wear with summer dresses.

I’m so happy to have completed this project, and I’m quite pleased with how this simple shawl turned out. I found the pattern in Knitbook: The Basics & Beyond (page 117-118). It’s very easy to make using both knit and purl stitches. The book also shows how to do interwoven knotting. I highly recommend the book for beginning knitters.

I used Classic Elite – Premiere – Color #5222, Lot# 0912. The yarn is yummy and very soft (50% Tencel and 50% Cotton).

One more Christmas gift complete. Yay!

Knitting and Crochet Projects for Harry Potter Fans

There are many sites with knitting projects for fans of Harry Potter. If you’re as eager as I am to see the new film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, then you might want to mark the occasion by creating a memento or something to wear. I’ve scoured several sites and have selected the projects I like best.

Knitting:

• Dobby Style House SockMark
• Harry Potter Bookscarf
• Golden Snitch Hat
• Dobby Hat
• Dark Mark Illusion Scarf
• Weasley Cell Cozy
• HP House Fair Isle Pouch Bag
• Quidditch Sweater
• Errol the Owl (owl belonging to the Weasleys)
• Harry Potter Wizard Scarf (pattern available for every house)
• Weasley Sweater
• Hermoine’s Cable and Bobble Hat
• The HiP scarf (a narrow, bias version of the Harry Potter striped school scarf)
• The Golden Snitch
• Professor Lupin’s Scarf
• Hermoine’s Cable and Eyelet Hat
• Harry Potter Uniform Sweater

Crochet:

• Luna Lovegood’s Cardigan
• Harry Potter Amigurumi: Hagrid’s Pets Norbert, Buckbeak & Fluffy
• Harry Potter and Hedwig Amigurumi
• Dobby Afghan
• Mini Hedwig Amigurumi
• Luna Lovegood’s Skinny Scarf
• Mini Molly Weasley Sweater

Related post: Harry Potter’s Magically Knitted Scarf