Cedric's Slouchy Cashmere Cap

This year, I kept it easy for Christmas presents. And since sometimes a simple knit is best for really beautiful yarns, I decide to create this very plain hat for my friend
Cedric. It has a little bit of slouch, which means it will fit anyone, even the large-headed of us out there. This cashmere ca is easy, but very effective. The only difficult bit might be parting with it when it's finished :)

Materials:
2 balls Schulana 100% Cashmere Trend (58 meters/25grams per ball)
1 40cm/16" circular needle 6 mm/US 10
1 set double pointed needles 6 mm/US 10(you may not need the set of 4, use only if it becomes impossible to continue knitting at top for decreases)

Gauge: 15 sts= 10 cm/4" when lightly stretched open
Abbreviations: k= knit; p= purl; sts= stitches; p2tog= purl 2 together; ssk= slip next two stitches from left to right needle one at a time, insert left tip into front of these two stiches, knit these two stitches together.

To fit 21-24" adult head



Pattern
Cast on 72 sts
Join round and place marker
Round 1: (k3,p3)*, repeat ( )* to end of round
Repeat round 1 until hat measures 8 3/4"/23cm
Decrease Rounds:
Round 1: (k3, p2tog, p1)*, repeat ()* to end of round
Round 2: (k3,p2)*, repeat ( )* to end of round
Round 3: (k3, p2tog)*, repeat ( )* to end of round
Round 4: (k3, p1)*, repeat ( )* to end of round
Round 5: (k2, ssk)*, repeat ( )* to end of round
Round 6: knit
Round 7: (k1, ssk), repeat ( )* to end of round
Round 8: knit

Break yarn, pull through all remaining stitches tightly, fasten, and weave in all ends.

Note: This hat is knit fairly loosely. For a tighter knit, Cast on 78 sts with 5.5 mm/US9 needles. Work on 5.5 mm/US 9 throughout. Work hat until 8.5"/22cm before decreases.

Triple Loop Button Cowl

Want instant gratification? Looking for a quick and easy holiday gift you can knit in less than 2 hours? Try this Triple Loop Button Cowl: (It can also be nice long scarf too, just add a fringe and omit the button)


Materials:

2 Balls Berroco Sundae (Shown in 8715)(Yarn A)
1 Ball Katia Iceberg (Shown in 5557) (Yarn B)

15mm Circular Needle, at least 80 cm/32" long
1 Large Button (Button pictured 2.5"x 1.5")

With Yarn A, Cast on 146 stitches.
Knit 3 rows
Attach Yarn B To opposite end of work to where Yarn A currently hangs, Knit 1 row with Yarn B.
Pick Up Yarn A, and Purl 2 rows with Yarn A.
Pick up Yarn B and Purl 1 row
Going back to the end where Yarn A is currently attached, pick up Yarn A and Purl 2 rows.
Going Back to where Yarn B is currently attached, pick up yarn B and Knit 1 row.
Pick Up Yarn A and Purl 3 rows
Cast off very loosely in Yarn A.

Button Tabs:

Off one short ends of the cowl, pick up and knit 8 stitches
Knit 5 rows
Cast off.

Off other short end of cowl, pick up and knit 8 stitches
Knit 2 rows
Button Hole Row: knit 3, k2tog, yo, knit 3
Knit 2 rows.
Cast off.

Sew button to centre of first tab.

Weave in all ends.
Button.
Cowl should be long enough to Loop at least 3 times around neck.

Abbreviations:
k2tog: knit 2 together
yo: yarn over

New Free Pattern! Cable Cowl

Cable Cowl


Materials:
Long Version: (shown in white)
200 grams (approx. 200 meters) of Baby Alpaca Sport

Short Version:(shown in blue)
100 grams (approx. 160 meters) of Alta-Moda Cashmere

Needles: 1 pair 8mm needles or needle required to obtain Tensions

Buttons: 4 Buttons, 0.5-0.75 " in diameter

Tension: 12 stitches = 4 inches in stocking stitch

Abbreviations:

K= Knit
P= Purl
TBL: insert needle through the back of the loop (stitch)

C20Back= Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.

C20Front: Slip next 10 stitches onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next 10 stitches from left hand needle, knit 10 stitches from cable needle.



Cowl:

With 8 mm needles, cast on 34 stitches

Row 1: Slip 1 TBL, Knit to end of row
Row 2: Slip 1 TBL, Purl to end of row

Repeat rows 1&2 4 times more (10 rows have been worked), these rows set the Stocking stitch pattern with slipped-stitch edge for all non- cable rows.

*Next Row:
Slip 1 TBL, K 1, C20Back, K 12

Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge

Next Row:
Slip 1 TBL, K 11, C20Front, K 2

Work 9 rows in stocking stitch with slipped-stitch edge

Repeat these 20 rows from * until desired length. The short cowl is meant to loop around the neck only once and should measure 25-30". The long cowl is meant to hang long or be looped around twice and should measure at least 56".

Cast off.

Sew 4 buttons evenly spaced to cast on edge. Button to cast off edge.

(Alternatively, the cowl can be sew shut.)

Fun Quick Summer Projects

The Diamond Scarf

Yarn: Punta Cotton- 1ball= 235 yards (worsted weight)

Needles: One pair 5.5 mm

Finished Length: 60"

Abbreviations:

k= knit; p=purl; ssk= slip, slip, insert left needle into front of 2 slipped stitches, knit together; k2tog= knit 2 together; yo= yarn over; S2KP= slip two stitches knitwise, knit 1, pass both stitches over this knit stitch.

Cast on 31 stitches with 5.5 mm needles

Knit 6 rows

Lace pattern:

Row1: K4, *yo,ssk ,k1, k2tog ,yo,k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 2: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row3: K4, *k1, yo, S2KP, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 4: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 5: K4, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k1; repeat from * to last 3 stitches, k3

Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Row 7: K3, k2tog, *yo, k3, yo, S2KP; repeat from * to last 8 stitches, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 8: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.

Continue in Lace Pattern until scarf measures desired length, or until you have enough yarn left to work final border:

Knit 6 rows.

Cast off loosely.

Note: For a longer scarf, use two balls and double the length, working for 90+ inches before the border. For a wider scarf, you can add to the number of cast on stitches in multiples of 6. For example, you could cast on 37 (31=6), 43 (31+12), or 49 (31+18) stitches; however, a wider scarf will also require more yarn.

The Skinny Scarf:

Materials:

Noro Sekku: 1 ball = 420 yards (lace weight)

Needles: 4mm

Finished length: 80-90 inches

With 4 mm needles, cast on 51 stitches

Knit 6 rows

Pattern:

Row 1: Slip 1, k1, *yo,k2tog; repeat from * to last stitch, k1.

Row 2: Slip 1, purl to end of row.

Repeat rows 1&2 until desired length.

Knit 6 rows

Cast off loosely.

Note: This scarf is meant to be soft, and roll in on it's edges; however, if you would like a flat lying scarf, replace row 2 with the following: Slip 1, knit to end of row.

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