West Coast Wave Hat and Scarf

4-29-2013  Taking inspiration from our view of the North Oregon Coast, I developed the West Coast Wave Hat and Scarf Set.  The set was developed with "LITTLE WAVES" from 4oo knitting stitches, by Potter Craft, p201, but I modified the wave with an additional knit1 for ease of counting.  I also modified the pattern with yarn over twice, dropping the second yarn over in the next round.  This created larger lace openings and peaks/waves.  If West Coast Wave Hat and Scarf Set is knit in  a cotton blend, perfect for cool spring and summer evenings.  If knit in blended wool, great for the blustery winter.

West Coast Wave Hat and Scarf Set

Marilynn Blacketer '13

 The West Coast Wave works well in a cotton or wool blend.

The West Coast Wave has a fun lace pattern, and can be knit in just a few hours making it the perfect gift or accessory.

Finished size:

hat: adult: brim 16”flat, stretch 22”, circumference, height 10”

scarf: width 6", length 60” 

Gauge: 4.5stitches = 1” Adjust needle size, and row count to match gauge.

Materials:Yarn: Cotton or wool blend in worsted weight

          Photo: Yarnia shop blend, Silverton; 41% cotton/ 34% bamboo/ 20% acrylic/ 5% lurex;   360 yards/ 8oz cone

          West Coast Wave adult size hat 180 yards/ 4oz;  and scarf 180 yards/ 4oz.  (possibly 400yds for total project)

Needles: Size US#7, 16”, Size US#8, 16” or 24” circular needles, size US#8 set double pointed needles

Notions:  Stitch markers, tapestry needle, crochet hook

Abbreviations: CO=cast on      k = knit      p= purl      k2tog=knit 2 together     Rnd/s=round/s    

 M1= make one stitch     sts=stitches       yo2= yarn over twice, drop the second yo in the next round 
 pm=place marker           S1=slip one stitch knitwise            RS=right side                       WS=wrong side

(Helpful hint: I prefer the M1 (m1tbp): place point of working (right-hand) needle behind other needle, inserting needle from the top through the purl stitch below next stitch, and knit, then knit the stitch above.)

Special Stitches: Wave  (working in the round)

Rnd 1: Knit (dropping second yarn overs as you knit)

Rnds 2, 3: Knit

Rnd 4: *(K2tog)4times, (yo2, k1)4times; repeat from * to end

West Coast Wave Hat

Directions:

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#7, 16” circular needles. Cast on 80 stitches.

Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist.

Rib Rounds 1- 10: *Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 11: With size US#8, 16”or 24”circular needles, *M1, k1, m1, k3; repeat from * to end         120sts

Rnd 12: Follow round 4 of wave pattern one time, place markers after 12 stitches.

*(K2tog)4times, (yo2,k1)4times, pm; repeat from * to end

Hat:

Complete wave pattern rounds 1-4 ten times.

Rnds 1-3: Knit

Rnd 4: *(K2tog)4times, (yo2, k1)4times; repeat from * to end

After working wave pattern rounds 1-4 ten times, set up for crown decreases                             8” from CO

Crown Decreases:

Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Rnds 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11: Knit

Rnd 2: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * to end                                   100sts

Rnd 4: *(K2tog)4times, (yo2,k1)twice; repeat from * to end       80sts

Rnd 6: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end                                    60sts

Rnd 8: *(K2tog)twice, yo2, k2tog; repeat from * to end            40sts

Rnd 10: *K2tog; repeat from*to end                                          20sts

Rnd 12: *K2tog; repeat from*to end                                          10sts

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining 10 stitches. Pull together, and tie off neatly.

This pattern is available on MarilynnsGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2013, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved.4 -29-13

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

West Coast Wave Scarf

The West Coast Wave Scarf is designed as a companion, but not a perfect match to the hat. The garter stitch binding works well for attaching fringe, and garter stitch ridges add interest to the field. The scarf is knit back and forth, requiring rows of purl, and the wave yo2 pattern arrives in a different row order. I like the flow and wave of the scarf. I really like the fringe.

Special Stitches: Wave  (with edging and working flat)

RS Row  3: S1, k1, p1, [(k2tog)4times, (yo2,k1)4times] twice, p1, k2

WS Row 4: S1, p (dropping 2nd yarn overs as you purl)

RS Row  5: S1, k1, p1, k24, p1, k2

WS Row 6: S1, p to end

 

Directions:

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#8 , 16” circular needles. Cast on 30 stitches. Do not join, turn, and work.

RS Row  1: Knit 3, pm, k12, pm, k12, pm, k3

WS Row 2: Knit

RS Row  3: S1, k1, p1, [(k2tog)4times, (yo2,k1)4times]twice, p1, k2

WS Row 4: S1, purl (dropping 2nd yarn overs as you purl)

RS Row  5: S1, k1, p1, k24, p1, k2
WS Row 6: S1, purl to end

Work rows 3-6 wave pattern ten times, then knit 4 rows to create garter stitch ridges.

Rows 7-10: knit

Repeat the Row 3-10 wave and ridges sequence six times ending on a row 9.                    60”

Finishing: Bind off loosely in knit (for a neater finish, k2tog last 2sts, bind off), and add fringe.

Fringe: Cut 12” strands of yarn. Hold about 2 strands together and fold in half. With a crochet hook draw fold through edge of scarf, forming a loop. Pull ends of fringe through loop and tighten. Place fringe evenly along the short ends of scarf.

This pattern is available on MarilynnsGardenKnitDesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2013, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 4-29-13

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

 West Coast Wave Hat, Cowl, Mitts, and Scarf Set pdf is
available on Ravelry (login needed).