Free Pattern: Rikke Hat. Free Pattern: Rikke Hat Posted by Jessa on January 31, 2011 / 66 Comments We are very excited to release our first Happy Knits free pattern, designed by Sarah herself.
Introducing the Rikke Hat: Downlaod The Rikke Hat pattern by clicking HERE. This hat was designed for DK weight yarn, and both of the photographed samples were knit out of Madelinetosh’s new Tosh Merino DK. For those of you wondering, Rikke is a wonderful globe-trotting customer of ours who was the first one to test knit the silver sample for Sarah, and the hat is named in her honor.
Slouchy & Rasta. AZURE KNITS BLOG: Free Pattern! Quick Cable Slouch Hat//Hat constructions. This is a pattern I had made to teach my student how to make her first cabled hat, so I made sure it was not intimidating.
Very quick to knit, so great for gifts. I have used a bulky alpaca yarn so it had a fair drape and a pom-pom was too heavy, but it may work better if you use wool. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++*Note*I have originally posted and recommended size #10 needles for the body, but it seems like many people have been getting a less slouchy result. If you want to get a slouchy hat for sure, it might be better to use size #11 for the body. I don't have a specific gauge, but the fabric for the main body should be somewhat loose and have a bit of a drape. Materials Needed: US7 or 8 for Brim US10 or 11 for Body (NOTE : I had used #8 and #11, and the body was pretty big so I felted down a little. For either, DPN, fixed 16" Circular, Using 32"+ needles to work in Magic loop is your choice. I used Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky. Directions: Waffel hat. NeedlesSmall circular and DP needles US 8 Yarn100 g Abuelita Merino Worsted and one ball Pickles Silk Mohair Gauge22 stitches = 4" Cast on 112 stitches on the circular needles.Knit rib, K2, P2, over the 5 next rounds.
Knit the pattern like this over the next round:Use an extra needle to work the pattern.* Slip 6 stitches (2 knit stitches, 2 purl stitches, 2 knit stitches) on to the extra needles. PLace the needle in front of your work. Keep knitting like this: Knit a rib, K2 , P2 over the 5 next rounds.K2, P 2(The new round will start here. Continue until the work is 7". Start decreasing right after a round of the pattern.
He Sows, She Sews: Clara Cowl. This pattern is more of a guide to make a reversible, seamless braided cowl. It can be adapted in several different ways and with different yarn. If you put the effort forth to hand-knitting an item from this guide and hope to sell it, by all means sell it. Please link this pattern to your listing if you do choose to sell from it. If you are feeling especially nice, charge more for yours on Etsy than I will ;) You will need: Approximately 110 yds of chunky yarn, preferably a wool or wool mix. A foot or 2 of yarn of any size, color, or weight to be used in the CO.
Size US 13 needles. Large crochet hook to use as a stitch holder when doing cables 1 yarn/darning needle 4 chunky double pointed knitting needles. Kmart coupons may apply for some knitting supplies, so always look online before you shop. For instance, this standard pattern will CO 36 stitches which will divide into 3 sections of 12 to make the braid. ***Terms*** K = Knit P= Purl 1x1 rib = (K1, P1) repeat across. FSM Hat.