twistedBurl Slouchy Hat - Free Pattern

    
       This week's creation was totally one of necessity. I have been struggling through this fall season with only one hat and I had reached my breaking point. I know, I know. I'm supposed to be creating patterns *and* getting holiday gifts done (two birds, one stone & all that) but I just couldn't take it any more. And I am so glad that I used my own desperation as inspiration because this hat turned out great! I wanted a slouchy simple hat that is easy to wear and twistedBurl fits the bill perfectly.

       The slouch on this hat is pretty mild because I don't think I'm quite cool enough to pull off the full slouchy hat. So if you want an extreme slouch you'll need to add more rows before you start the decreases -- I'd recommend one extra loop through the pattern rows 1-10. Oh! One more pattern note, I intentionally worked this pattern on needles that are a little big for the yarn so that the fabric created would be a little floppy. So if you want a chunkier hat then use a bulkier yarn on the same size needles. ;)

This pattern is #5 of the 14 free weekly patterns that I will be posting here on this blog. Check out this post to learn more.


twistedBurl 
  

Yarn: Lion Brand – Nature’s Choice Organic Cotton
Needles: Size 10 circular (16” or 24”), Size 10 dpns  (or needed to obtain gauge)
Gauge: 3.5 sts & 4 rows per inch in Stockinette Stitch

p3tog: purl next 3 sts together
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
ssk: sl1 knit-wise, sl1 knit-wise, slip these 2 sts back to left needle & knit together through back loop.
     

   <the following twists are easily done without a cable needle by using this method>
RT: slip st to cable needle & hold in back of work,
       k off left needle, k st off cable needle.   
LT: slip st to cable needle & hold in front of work,
       k st off left needle, k  off cable needle.

Cast on 65 sts

    Work 6 rows in 3x2 rib (k3, p2 to end)

    Increase row:  k9, m1* to 2 sts from end, k2

    Set-up row: *p2, k6, p2, k2* to end.

Work Pattern:

                Row 1: *p2, RT, k2, LT, p2, k2* to end
                Row 2: *p2, k2, RT, k2, p2, RT* to end
                Row 3: *p2, k6, p2, k2* to end
                Row 4: * p2, k1, RT, LT, k1, p2, k2* to end
                Row 5: *p2, k6, p2, RT* to end
                Row 6: *p2, RT, k2, LT, p2, k2* to end
                Row 7: *p2, k2, LT, k2, p2, k2* to end
                Row 8: *p2, k6, p2, k2* to end
                Row 9: *p2, k1, RT, LT, k1, p2, k2* to end
                Row 10: *p2, k6, p2, k2* to end

                Repeat rows 1-10
                Work rows 1-4 again

Decrease:
       <switch to dpns when needed>

                Row 1: *p2, k6, p2, k2tog* to end   (66 sts)
                Row 2: *p2, RT,k2, LT, p2, k1* to end
                Row 3: p2, *k2, LT, k2, p1, p3tog, p1* to end,
                       the last *p3tog & p1* will use the first two   stitches of the next row. ( 54 sts)
                Row 4: *k6, p3* to end
                Row 5: *k1, RT, LT, k1, p3* to end
                Row 6: *k6, p3* to end
                Row 7: *RT, k2, LT, p3tog* to end  (42 sts)
                Row 8: *k2, RT, k2, p1* to end
                Row 9: *k6, p1* to end
                Row 10: *k1, RT, LT, k1, p1* to end
                Row 11: *k2, k2tog, k2, p1* to end  (36 sts)
                Row 12: *RT, k1, LT, p1* to end
                Row 13: *k5, p1* to end
                Row 14: *k2tog, k1, ssk, p1* to end  (24 sts)
                Row 15: *k3tog, p1* to  end (12 sts)

      Cut yarn, thread through live sts and pull to close. Weave in ends. Enjoy!

trunKate Wrist Warmers - Free Pattern

      

This week's pattern gave me some trouble. I ended up reworking it in several different yarns before I found the perfect fit with Vanna's Choice, in Barley. I am beyond happy with the finished product though. The are a super fast knit (I finished one in about 2 hours) and I think they would make a beautiful present. In fact, I originally planned on giving these away but I fell in love with them so into the 'hat basket' they go. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! 

I noticed today that there is a striking resemblance between the trunKate stitch pattern & the Ava Lynne stitch pattern. What can I say? I guess I love me some serpentine eyelets. *shrug* ;) 

This pattern is #4 of the 14 weeks of Free Patterns! 10 to go! 

trunKate Wrist Warmers

Yarn:  Vanna’s Choice - Barley
Needle: size 7 dpns
Gauge:  5sts/inch in St st

K2tog: knit next 2 sts together
p2tog: purl next 2 sts together
p2tbl: purl next 2 sts through back loop
ssk: sl1 knit-wise, sl1 knit-wise, slip these 2 sts back to left needle & knit together through back loop.
C3F: sl3 to cable needle, hold in front, k3, k3 from cable needle
C3B: sl3 to cable needle, hold in back, k3, k3 from cable needle

Cast-on 32 sts

R1: purl
R2: knit
R3: purl
R4: knit
R5: purl
R6: k1, [k2tog, k5, yo, k1] 3 times, k7

R7: p1, [k2tog, k4, yo, k2] 3 times, p1, k6
R8: k1, [k2tog, k3, yo, k3] 3 times, k7
R9: p1, [k2tog, k2, yo, k4] 3 times, p1, k6
R10: k1, [k2tog, k1, yo, k5] 3 times, k7
R11: p1, [k2tog, yo, k6] 3 times, p1, k6
R12: k1, [k1, yo, k5, ssk] 3 times, k1, C3F
R13: p1, [k2, yo, k4, ssk] 3 times, p1, k6
R14: k1, [k3, yo, k3, ssk] 3 times, k7
R15: p1, [k4, yo, k2, ssk] 3 times, p1, k6
R16: k1, [k5, yo, k1, ssk] 3 times, k7
R17: p1, [k6, yo, ssk] 3 times, p1, k6
R18: k1, [k2tog, k5, yo, k1] 3 times, k1, C3F

Repeat rows 7-18
Work rows 7-12 again

Thumb hole:

Move last 3 sts from the 3^rd needle onto the working needle. (this splits the cable around the thumb hole.

1: k3, p1, [k2, yo, k4, ssk] 3 times, p1, k3
Turn work, as if knitting flat. Continuing working back & forth
2 (ws): p4, [p2tbl, p3, yo, p3] 3 times, p4
3 (rs): k3, p1, [k4, yo, k2, ssk] 3 times, p1, k3
4: p4, [p2tbl, p1, yo, p5] 3 times, p4
5: k3, p1 [k6, yo, ssk] 3 times, p1, k3
6: p4, [p1, yo, p5, p2tog] 3 times, p4
7: k3, p1, [k2tog, k4, yo, k2] 3 times, p1, k3
8: p4, [p3, yo, p3, p2tog] 3 times, p4
9: k3, p1, [k2tog, k2, yo, k4] 3 times, p1, k3
10: p4, [p5, yo, p1, p2tog] 3 times, p4
11: k3, p1, [k2tog, yo, k6] 3 times, p1, slip 3sts from 1^st needle to working needle (6 sts on working needle), C3F

Work in the round:

1: Repeat rows 12-18 of the main eyelet stitch
2: purl
3: knit
4: purl

    Bind off all sts & weave in ends.  




    

leloGram Scarf

 
  
  This scarf was completely inspired by the yarn. I fell in love with it on a recent yarn excursion and *had* to have it. I think this pattern is perfect for it. I used size 17 needles so the fabric is soft and chunky but not too thick. leloGram is a perfect gift knit - quick & easy but absolutely beautiful.

  


 This pattern is #3 of the 14 free weekly patterns that I will be posting here on this blog. Check out this post to learn more.

leloGram Scarf

Yarn: Bernat Roving (Low Tide), bulky
Needles: Size 17 straight or circular
Gauge:   not important for this pattern .

ktbl:  knit through back loop
ptbl:  purl through back loop
RTK (right twist w/knit):  slip st to cable needle & hold in back of work,
                                              ktbl off left needle, k st off cable needle.   
RTP (right twist w/purl):  slip st to cable needle & hold in back of work,
                                              ktbl off left needle, p st off cable needle.   
LTK (left twist w/knit):  slip st to cable needle & hold in front of work,
                                              k st off left needle, ktbl  off cable needle.
LTP (left twist w/pulr):  slip st to cable needle & hold in front of work,
                                              p st off left needle, ktbl  off cable needle.

     

  Twist note:  These twists can be done without a cable needle. Here is a tutorial on cabling without a needle.

Seed St:
              Row 1: *k1, p1* to end
                Row 2: *p1, k1* to end

Cast-on 16 sts

Work 4 rows Seed St.

Row 5 (ws): k1, p1, p4, [k1, p1] twice, p4, k1, p1
Row 6 (rs): p1, k1, k4, [p1, k1] twice, k4, p1, k1
Row 7: repeat row 5
Row 8: p1, k1, k2, RTK, LTK, p1, k1, k2, RTK, p1, k1  
Row 9: k1, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1
Row 10: p1, k1, k1, RTP, k1, k1, LTK, k1, k1, RTP, k1, p1, k1
Row 11:   k1, p1, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, ptbl, p2, k1, p1, ptbl, p1, k1, p1
Row 12: p1, k1, RTK, p1, k1, k2, LTK, RTK, [p1, k1] twice
Row 13: [k1, p1] 3 times, p4, [k1, p1] 3 times
Row 14: [p1, k1] 3 times, k4, [p1, k1] 3 times
Row 15: repeat row 13
Row 16: repeat row 14
Row 17: repeat row 13
Row 18: repeat row 14
Row 19: repeat row 13
Row 20: [p1, k1] twice, RTK, LTP, k2, p1, k1, RTK, p1, k1
Row 21: k1, p1, p1, ptbl, k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, p1, ptbl, [k1, p1] twice
Row 22: p1, k1, p1, RTK, k1, p1, LTK, k1, RTK, k1, p1, k1
Row 23: k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, p1, ptbl, k1, p1, p2, ptbl, p1, k1, p1
Row 24: p1, k1, RTK, k2, p1, k1, LTP, RTK, k2, p1, k1
Row 25: repeat row 5
Row 26: repeat row 6
Row 27: repeat row 5
Row 28: repeat row 6

Repeat Rows 5 -28 until scarf is desired length or you are close to running out of yarn.

Work 4 rows seed stitch
Bind off in pattern & weave in ends!

Enjoy!

14 Weeks of Free Patterns!

The Idea:    
     I may be absolutely crazy but I have decided to make a new j_erin knits design available every week through December. I am notorious for waiting until the last minute to finish gifts for my family and I have to believe that I am not the only one. I am always looking for things that can be knit up in weekend (or a few nights) so my focus is going to be on quick and easy knit gifts for the holidays.

The Specifics:
     I will be posting new patterns on this blog every Wednesday or Thursday, without fail! These patterns will also be added to the j_erin knits designer page on Ravelry. There will be patterns available for just about everything. I currently have plans for a few scarves & hats, leg warmers, a chunky blanket, and even a few toys.

Also:
     If things go well and people seem to enjoy my patterns then I will continue to post free knitting patterns weekly for a full year. That's 52 free patterns!! So if you like the patterns and want to see more then comment and let me know!

This week the pattern is a geometric chunky scarf that is yet to be named. It'll be up by Thursday evening at the latest.

Free Zaggity Hat Pattern

    

      I decided I wanted to make a less girly hat to balance the eyeleted Ava Lynne hat, so here it is... Zaggity! I worked this up with sock weight yarn (2 strands held together) and worsted weight. I was able to get the same gauge with both yarn weights and size 5 dpns. The zaggity stitch pattern is basically a purl zig-zag with slip stitch borders.   

Enjoy!  

Zaggity

Gauge: 5st/inch & 7rows/inch in Zaggity Stitch
Needles: Size 5 double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
                                You may also be able to use a circular needle for larger sizes.
Yarn: Debbie Norville, Serenity Garden (2 strands yeld together) or Red Heart Eco Ways
                                Any yarn/needle combo to obtain gauge will work. J

Sizes:  NB (6M, 12M, 2-3, 4-6, 7-10)
Approx Finished Circ: 12” (14”, 15.5”, 17”, 19”, 21”)

Stitches:

M1: pick up the bar between stitches and knit into the back of it.

sl2 wyif: Slip the next 2 stitches, while holding the yarn in front of work. 

              <This creates a bar across the slipped stitches>

2x2 Rib St:
                Row 1: *k2, p2* to end
                Repeat row.

Cast-On:  60 (72, 76, 84, 96, 108)

Work 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) rows in 2x2 Rib.

Set-Up Row: Knit, increasing 0 (0, 2, 0, 0, 0) stitches evenly across row, using m1 to create new stitches  (or whichever increase you prefer).

Zaggity Stitch:

Row 1: *k4, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl2 wyif* to end
Row 2: *k3, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl2 wyif, k1* to end
Row 3: *k2, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl2 wyif, k2* to end
Row 4: *k1, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl2 wyif, k3* to end
Row 5: *sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl2 wyif, k4* to end
Row 6: Repeat Row 4
Row 7: Repeat Row 3
Row 8: Repeat Row 2
Row 9: Repeat Row 1
Row 10: *sl1 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4), sl1 wyif* to end
Row 11: * sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p4 (4, 5, 4, 4, 4)* to end
Row 12: *p1, sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p3 (3, 4, 3, 3, 3)* to end
Row 13: *p2, sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p2 (2, 3, 2, 2, 2)* to end
Row 14: *p3, sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p1 (1, 2, 1, 1, 1)* to end
Row 15: *p4 , sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p0 (0, 1, 0, 0, 0)* to end
Sizes 12M ONLY:  *p5, sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif* to end
Sizes 12M ONLY:  *p4, sl2 wyif, k4, sl2 wyif, p1* to end
Row 16: Repeat Row 14
Row 17: Repeat Row 13
Row 18: Repeat Row 12
Row 19: Repeat Row 11
Row 20: Repeat Row 10

                   Work Zaggity Pattern for 20 (24, 31, 35, 40, 47) total rows.

Decreases:

Newborn:
                       Row 1: *k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif* to end     (55 sts)
                       Row 2: *k2, sl 2 wyif, p4, sl 2 wyif, k1* to end
                       Row 3: *k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k2*
                       Row 4: *sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1, sl2 wyif, k3*    (50 sts)
                       Row 5: *k1, sl2 wyif, p1, sl2 wyif, k4
                       Row 6: *k2, sl3 wyif, k5

6M:
                       Row 1: *sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k1, k2tog, k1* to end   (66 sts)
                       Row 2: *k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k2* to end
                       Row 3: *k2, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k1* to end
                       Row 4: *k3, sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1, sl2 wyif* to end    (60 sts)
                       Row 5: *k4, sl2 wyif, p1, sl2 wyif, k1*
                       Row 6: *k5, sl3 wyif, k2*

12M:
                       Row 1: *sl1 wyif, k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 wyif, p5, sl1 wyif* to end  (72 sts)
                       Row 2: *sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p5* to end
                       Row 3: *p1, sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p4* to end
                       Row 4: *p2, sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog* to end    (66 sts)
                       Row 5: *p3, sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p1* to end
                       Row 6: *p2 tog, sl2 wyif, k5, sl2 wyif* to end   (60 sts)
                       Row 7: *sl2 wyif, k7, sl1 wyif* to end

2-3Y:
                       Row 1: *p3, sl2 wyif, k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 wyif, p1* to end   (77 sts)
                       Row 2: *p2, sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p2* to end
                       Row 3: *p1, sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p3* to end
                       Row 4: *sl2, wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1* to end    (70 sts)
                       Row 5: *sl1 wyif, k5, sl2 wyif, p1, sl1 wyif* to end
                       Row 6: *k7, sl3 wyif* to end

4-6Y:
                       Row 1: *k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif* to end     (88 sts)
                       Row 2: *k2, sl 2 wyif, p4, sl 2 wyif, k1* to end
                        Row 3: *k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k2*
                        Row 4: *sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1, sl2 wyif, k3*    (80 sts)
                        Row 5: *k1, sl2 wyif, p1, sl2 wyif, k4
                        Row 6: *k2, sl3 wyif, k5

7-11Y:
                         Row 1: *k2tog, k1, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif, k1* to end     (99 sts)
                         Row 2: *k3, sl2 wyif, p4, sl2 wyif* to end
                         Row 3: *sl1 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p4, sl1 wyif* to end
                         Row 4: *sl2 wyif, k3, sl2 wyif, p1, p2tog, p1* to end    (90 sts)
                         Row 5: *sl1 wyif, k5, sl2 wyif, p1, sl1 wyif* to end
                         Row 6: *k7, sl3 wyif* to end

ALL SIZES:

                                Row 1: knit all sts
                                Row 2: *k8, k2tog* to end
                                Row 3: *k7, k2 tog* to end
                                Row 4: *k6, k2tog* to end
                                Row 5: *k5, k2tog* to end
                                Row 6: *k4, k2tog* to end
                                Row 7: *k3, k2tog* to end
                                Row 8: *k2, k2tog* to end
                                Row 9: *k1, k2tog* to end
                                Row 10: *k2tog* to end       5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts remaining

Cut yarn, pull through live stitches to close. Weave in ends. :D

Upcoming Pattern Preview...

     Before I get to the upcoming pattern, I just want to say that I am beyond excited that people seem to be liking my first pattern, Ava Lynne. My goal is to try to get at least 2 free patterns up on this blog per month. I believe that, at its core, knitting is a community activity. We are taught to knit by friends and family; we share technique and patterns with our knitting groups (virtually & in person). Websites like Ravelry and Knitty have both contributed to creating an online community of knitters (the ultimate knitting group). These free patterns are my meager way of trying to give back to this community that I have been in a lurking in for years.

     Whoa! Enough of that. On to pattern details. Soon I will be putting up a pattern for another hat, Ziggity (pictured below). This hat is shown in newborn but I plan to create the pattern for sizes up to older children (preteen). The stitch pattern on this hat is a combination of zig-zagging purls & slipped stitches. I am a big fan and I hope you all are too. ;)

      I am also working on an adult version of Ava Lynne & a scarf worked in an elongated adaptation of the Ava Lynne Eyelet. Keep checking back here for details on upcoming patterns or, for you Ravelers, you can watch the j_erin knits designs page on Ravelry.