Rasta Gift Cowl

With colorful Malabrigo Rasta gifted to me for the holidays, I designed and knit the Rasta Gift Cowl.  

The cowl takes just a few hours to knit, and makes a perfect gift or warm accessory to any outfit.

Finished size: 7” height; 28” circumference; (For a longer cowl, purchase a second skein of yarn.)

Gauge: 9 stitches = 4” (k1,p1 rib)

Materials:

Yarn: Rasta by Malabrigo Yarn Super Bulky 100% Merino 90 yards / 150 grams

Needles: US15 (10mm), 24”circular needles

Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: BO=bind off       CO =cast on      K=knit      P=purl      RS= right side     WS=wrong side       *=repeat      Row/s=row/s       S1=Slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front 

 

Directions: With US15(10mm)needles, Cast on 17sts.

Hem: Rows 1-5: Knit

Cowl pattern:
RS Rows 1, 3: * (K1, p 1), to last st, k1
WS Rows 2, 4: With yarn in front, S1, * (K1, p1), to last st, with yarn in front, S1.

(WS Rows 2, 4: you will not purl the first and last stitch. These stitches will be slipped with the yarn held, or brought to the front. This gives the rows a cleaner edge.)
Rows 5, 6: Knit

As yarn allows, repeat the pattern rows total 14 times. 

 

Finish: Bind off and sew ends together; or
Pick up cast on stitches to 3needle bind off; or
Pick up cast on stitches to work Kitchener Stitch.

 

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com. 

Rasta Gift Cowl pdf available on Ravelry. 

Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 12/26/22

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

 

Warm Waffles Hat

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Warm Waffles Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat is worked with a waffle stitch pattern giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This may be considered an advanced beginner or intermediate pattern because knowledge of stitch and hat construction are helpful. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, making the Warm Waffles Hat perfect for a charity such as Wool-Aid.

Finished size:  

Child: flat 15”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 10” (85grams)

Teen: flat 16”, stretches to 24”circumference, height 11.5” (100grams)

Gauge: 18 stitches, 20 rows = 4” k1,p1 rib

Materials: Yarn: wool in bulky weight; 137yards/100grams total

Photo: size child hat is knit in Knit Picks, Wool of the Andes Bulky; colors: Porcini

Needles: Size US8 (5mm),US9 (5.5mm) 16” circular needles, set size US9, double pointed needles.

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO=cast on       K=knit k2tog=knit 2 stitches together      P=purl       Rnd/s=round/s sts=stitches      BR=beginning round (marker)

Directions: Directions are written for size child, [teen in brackets] (notes in italic) 

Brim: With US8(5mm) needles, CO 60 [72], place BR marker, join to work in the round.

Rnds 1-12 [15]: * K1, p1; repeat from * to end      (2.5”, 3”)
 

Hat: With US9(5.5mm) needles,

Rnds 1, 2: Knit

Rnds 3, 4, 5: * K1, p2; repeat from * to end

Work in pattern 9”[10”] from CO, completing rnd 5.
 

Crown: (Move to double pointed needles when needed.)

(You’ll be moving BR marker one stitch to the left.)

Rnd 1: Remove BR marker, K1, place BR marker, * Knit 12, place marker; repeat from * to end) 

Rnd 2: * Knit to 2sts before marker, k2tog; repeat from * to end

Rnds 3, 4, 5: *P2, k1 to 2sts before marker, k2tog; repeat from *to end

Rnd 6, 7: * Knit to 2sts before marker, k2tog; repeat from * to end

Rnd 8, 9: *P2, k1 to 2sts before marker, k2tog; repeat from *to end

Rnd 10: * P2, k2tog; repeat from * to end

Rnd 11: * K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end

Rnd 12: * K2tog; repeat from * to end

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn, thread through remaining stitches, tie off neatly, and weave in tails for a reversible hat!

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com.

Warm Waffles Hat pattern pdf available on Ravelry.com

Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 6/18/22

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

Waffles!

Excited about knitting and posting hat projects for the Wool-Aid challenge,  WAFFLES FOR KIDS: June 2022, I got hungry and purchased a waffle iron. Earlier this spring, I had seen an equipment review on America's Test Kitchen with the recommendation for the Chefman Anti-Overflow Belgian Waffle Maker.  I looked  through my (silly stack of) notes and ordered the waffle maker!  After I placed the order, I was thinking, YES, we can have waffles for Father's Day!  Friday morning, I took the maker out of the box for a test run, wiped it off as recommended, stirred up some batter (1/2 recipe) and made 4 waffles! I'll freeze the extras and make fresh waffles on Father's Day!

Waffle Recipe:

1 cup flour 

1/8 cup sugar

1tsp baking powder

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

1/4 cup oil 

1/2tsp vanilla

In a bowl, whisk  flour, sugar, baking powder.

In another bowl, whisk egg, milk, oil, vanilla

Add wet to dry ingredients and stir.

The waffle maker user guide will tell you about the details for the cooking!  

 

Wintery Cable Hat

 

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Wintery Cable Hat is designed to create a hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources. The hat can be knit in a weekend, or two, making it a perfect gift, accessory or for charity. This may be considered an advanced beginner level pattern because knowledge of stitch construction is helpful.

Finished sizes:

Child: flat 12”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 9”

Gauge: (size US#8 needles) 4 stitches =1” flat 2x2 ribbing. Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials: Yarn: Wool or wool blend in Bulky weight: 125 yards/3.5 oz; 112meters/100grams

Photo: Wintery Cable Hat is knit in Plymouth Galway Chunky;

color: 142 over-dyed with red food coloring.

Needles: Size US#8(5mm), 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: CO=cast on       k=knit       k2tog=knit 2 stitches together      p=purl     

p2tog=purl 2 stitches together      pm=place marker      Rnd/s = round/s       sts = stitches

*=repeat from * to end       C4f= cable 4 front      M1=make one

Special Stitches:

C4f=cable 4 front: Slip 2sts to cable needle and hold in front, knit2 from left-hand needle, then knit2 from the cable needle.

M1=make one: 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.

 

Directions: Directions are written for size child. (Notes in Italic) The cable detail is worked through 30 stitches. A larger hat can be made by adding groups of 4sts and worked through the k2, p2 rib.

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#8, 16” circular needles, cast on 60 stitches.

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

Brim Rnds 1-12: * Knit 2, purl 2; repeat from * to end

 

Increase /set up Rnds:

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: (K2, p2)3times, pm, (M1,k1, M1,k1, p2, k2,p2)3times, pm, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end                                                                                                                                             (66sts)

Rnd 3: Knit

Rnd 4: (K2, p2)3times (C4F, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end

 

Hat Rnds:

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: (K2, p2)3times, (k4, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 3: Knit

Rnd 4: (K2, p2)3times, (k4, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end

Rnd 5: Knit

Rnd 6: (K2, p2)3times, (C4F, p2, k2, p2)3times, * k2, p2; repeat from * to end

Work hat to 8” and completing Rnd 6.

For a taller hat, or deeper fold-up brim work extra rounds before starting the crown decreases.

 

Crown Decreases: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: (K2, p2tog)3times, (k4, p2tog, k2, p2tog)3times, * k2, p2tog; repeat from * to end

Rnd 3: Knit

Rnd 4: (K2tog, p1)3times, (k2tog, k2tog, p1, k2tog, p1)3times, * k2tog, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 5: Knit

Rnd 6: (K1, p1)3times, (k2tog, p1, k1, p1)3times, * k1, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnd 7: Knit

Rnd 8: K1, * k2tog; repeat from * until 8sts remain.

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

 

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

The pattern pdf is available on Ravelry.com

Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 5/6/22

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

 

Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat

Taking inspiration from the mission and guidelines of Wool-Aid, Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat is designed to create a warm woolen hat for a child who lives in the coldest climate and has the least access to resources.  Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat works well in wool. The hat is worked in diagonal left & right stitches (400 knitting stitches, p30, 31) giving the knitter something interesting to do, but keeping the texture simple enough for either gender. This hat takes just a few hours to knit, and makes the Simply Chevron (Chunky) Hat perfect for gifts or charity.

Finished sizes:

Adult/Teen: flat 16”, stretches to 22”circumference, height 10”

Child/Toddler: flat 12”, stretches to 20”circumference, height 8”

Gauge: 4 stitches = 1” Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Materials:

Yarn: wool in chunky or bulky weight

Adult/Teen: 100 yards / 3.5 oz; Child/Toddler: 75 yards /1.75oz

Photo: (child) Chevron (Chunky) Hat is knit in Plymouth Yarn, Galway Chunky; 100% pure wool; color: 145 green  (Two Toddler hats could be made from one skein of yarn.)

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

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

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

Special Stitches: Chevron (these 24 stitches and 12 rounds create the chevron pattern)

Rnds 1, 2: p1, k5, p1, k10, p1, k5, p1

Rnds 3, 4: k1, p1, k5, p1, k8, p1, k5, p1, k1

Rnds 5, 6: k2, p1, k5, p1, k6, p1, k5, p1, k2

Rnds 7, 8: k3, p1, k5, p1, k4, p1, k5, p1, k3

Rnds 9, 10: k4, p1, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, p1, k4

Rnds 11, 12: k5, p1, k5, p2, k5, p1, k5

 

Directions: Directions are written for adult/teen size. [child/toddler directions are in brackets]  

(Notes in italic)

Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size US#8, 16” circular needles. Cast on 72 [48] stitches.

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

Brim: Rnds 1-15[12]: * Knit 1, purl 1; repeat from * to end  (3", [2.5"])

Hat: Continue with size US#8 needles, (place maker after 24sts for repeats)

Rnds 1, 2: * P1, k5, p1, k10, p1, k5, p1; repeat from * to end

Rnds 3, 4: * K1, p1, k5, p1, k8, p1, k5, p1, k1; repeat from * to end

Rnds 5, 6: * K2, p1, k5, p1, k6, p1, k5, p1, k2; repeat from * to end

Rnds 7, 8: * K3, p1, k5, p1, k4, p1, k5, p1, k3; repeat from * to end

Rnds 9, 10: * K4, p1, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, p1, k4; repeat from * to end

Rnds 11, 12: * K5, p1, k5, p2, k5, p1, k5; repeat from * to end

Work the hat in pattern for 9” [7"] from CO ending on rnd 12.

For a taller hat, or fold-up brim work extra rounds of the pattern before starting the crown decreases.

 

Crown decrease: Change to double pointed needles when needed.

Rnd 1: Knit

Rnd 2: * K3, k2tog, (K6, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end

Rnd 3: * K2, k2tog, (K5, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end

Rnd 4: * K1, k2tog, (K4, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end

Rnd 5: * K2tog, (K3, k2tog)twice, k3; repeat from * to end

Rnd 6: * K2tog; repeat from * until 9,[6] sts remain.

Finishing: Cut 12” yarn and thread end through remaining stitches.

Pull together, and tie off neatly.

Today is 02-22-2022!  Let's see if I can post this at 2:22pm!

This pattern is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 02-22-2022

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com

 

Happy NEW Year! Time To Hug (worsted weight) Shawl

Marilynn Blacketer ‘22

This Happy NEW Year version of Time to Hug Shawl is worked in worsted weight yarn!  With the wonderful Concentric yarn Coco gave (me/aka) Grams for Christmas, I'm off to a great start on the Time to Hug (worsted weight) Shawl . 
**Modifications:** The yarn is worsted weight.  I'm working on US9 needles.  So far so good! For this blog post, I'll make the modifications/updates for working with worsted weight yarn as I get to them.   Share your progress in your Ravelry Project notes for Time to Hug Shawl. I'll see your "Modifications"for worsted weight yarn!

Taking inspiration from looking forward to seeing family again, I have developed the Time to Hug Shawl.  If knit in blended wool, great for the blustery winter. The shawl is worked with 2 increases on beginning Right Side. The eyelet and mesh edging will be worked on the Wrong Side, along with 1 decrease, creating an asymmetrical shawl. This might be considered an advance beginner pattern because knowledge of stitch and shawl construction are helpful. The shawl takes a few evenings or weekends to complete, making the Time to Hug (worsted weight) Shawl a perfect gift or accessory.

Shawl finished size: ~400meters/200grams: 16” depth, 76”wing; blocking: 22”depth, 76” wing

Gauge: 4 stitches & 4 ridges = 1” to create loose soft fabric. Adjust needle size.

Materials: Yarn: wool blend in worsted weight; ~400meters/200grams

Photos: Time to Hug (worsted weight) Shawl is knit in

Concentric by  HiKoo® by skacel, Worsted 100% Alpaca, 437 yards/200 grams;  color 1025, Patel Pop

Needles: Size US#9(5.5mm), 40” circular needles

Notions: hanging stitch markers, tapestry needle

Abbreviations: k = knit      Kfb= knit front&back       k2tog=knit 2 stitches together

k2togbl= knit 2 stitches together through the back loop      RS=right side      WS=wrong side sts=stitches       yo=yarn over      S1=slip one stitch      EBO=elastic bind off

Slip one Stitch: With yarn in front, slip one stitch purlwise, then move yarn to the back of work between needle tips ready to work the next stitch.

Elastic Bind Off: (Cast on, Bind Off, Cap Sease, p123 variation)

Sl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from * (this will EBO one stitch)

Directions: (Notes in italic.)

While working with two 100g coordinating yarns, alternate Color A & B at the beginning of RS rows.

RS: Carry A&B up the RS by holding and knitting the two strands together for the first knit stitch.

WS: (last stitch) k2tog those two strands.

Directions: Cast on 6sts, WS: Knit (Notes in italic.)

Eyelet Rows

RS Rows 1, 3, 5, 7: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end

WS Rows 2, 4, 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end

WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Work Eyelet rows 1- 8, total 16 times.

(WS Row 8 stitch counts:10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 70)

Mesh Edging Rows

RS Rows 1, 3: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end

WS Row 2: S1, k2tog, knit to end

WS Row 4: S1, k2tog, (yo, k2tog)16times, knit to end

RS Rows 5, 7: K1, Kfb, yo, knit to end

WS Row 6: S1, k2tog, knit to end

WS Row 8: S1, k2tog, * yo, k2tog; repeat from * to last 4sts, k4

Work Mesh Edging rows 1- 8, total 16 times.

(WS Row 8 stitch counts: 74, 78, 82, 86, 90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126, 130, 134)

Jan1, 2022: I am here, 118 sts and just 50grams of yarn remaining.... Let's see if the shawl is completed at 130,134 sts!) (Save 10 yards/5g for EBO)

Jan2, 2022: Finished!  Row 8:130sts, then Rows 1,2,3 so 133sts. WS: Elastic Bind Off

Elastic Bind Off: Sl, * k1, insert left needle into the front of both stitches on right needle from left to right, and k2togbl; repeat from * to last 2sts, k2tog, EBO. Pull tail through to tie off.

Finshing: Weave in the tails. Block loosely. 

Finished size: 16” depth, 76”wing; blocking: 22”depth, 76” wing

 Happy NEW Year! Time To Hug  (worsted weight) Shawl is available on marilynnsgardenknitdesign.blogspot.com

Time to Hug Shawl is available on Ravelry.

Copyright 2022, Marilynn Blacketer. All rights reserved. 1-1-22

For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com