Introducing the Breezes to Gusts Scarf!

I recently finished a fairly large lace shawl, but while I was working on that I needed a smaller, simpler, more easily transported project for those doctor's waiting rooms and busy places.  I wanted to try KnitPicks Cotton Mist yarn, so I decided to make a scarf.  An open, breezy scarf that could work in all sorts of situations is what I ended up with.  The yarn is lovely too - very soft and easy to work with.

But, this scarf pattern works for any yarn.....in any weight........and it's so simple that you can basically knit it with your eyes closed.  Makes a great, last minute gift or a quick knit accessory for yourself.  Unlike the shawl.....which took a long time to finish!  

Using 210 yards of a cotton blend, worsted weight yarn and size 13 needles I ended up with a scarf that is about 81 inches long and about 6 inches wide.  It can be worn in a variety of ways and the pale yellow hue will go nicely with a lot of different colors.  Imagine all the possibilities of different yarns in different fibers, textures and colors!  Change the size to suit the yarn in your stash too!  Make this a toasty warm scarf by using a bulky wool yarn or an even more delicate accessory using something in a sport or lace weight.  Really, anything goes.  So, go check your stash and get to it.

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Red Heart's "Little Waves Shawl"  knit in It's a Wrap

Breezes to Gusts Scarf

I used one 219 yard skein of KnitPicks Color Mist yarn and size US 13 circular needles.

Cast on 188 stitches

Row 1:  yo, p2tog

Repeat Row 1 until you are almost out of yarn and then bind off all stitches loosely.

That's it!

Use needles that are several sizes larger than what is typically used for the yarn you choose.  The larger the needles, the looser the mesh will be.  The smaller the needles, the tighter the mesh.  There is no right or wrong size......just use what appeals to you and what you have ready to go.  Here's a rough guide:

Lace weight yarn and size 5 needles

Sport weight yarn and size 8 needles

DK weight yarn and size 10.5 needles

Worsted weight yarn and size 13 needles

Chunky yarn and size 19 needles

Super Bulky yarn and size 35 needles

Be sure to cast on in multiples of 2.  

The thicker the yarn, the fewer stitches you need for a 6 to 7 foot scarf.  Again, here is a rough guide:

Lace weight yarn:  cast on 476 stitches

Sport weight yarn:  cast on 330 stitches

DK yarn:  cast on 250 stitches

Worsted weight:  cast on 188 stitches

Chunky weight:  cast on 140 stitches

Super Bulky weight:  cast on 100 stitches

If you want a shorter scarf, don't cast on as many stitches.  Longer, cast on more.

The number of rows you knit will determine how wide the scarf becomes.  It can be anything from super skinny to a really wide, shawl type scarf.  Stripe it if you want.  Use more than one type of yarn.  Have fun with it!

Introducing Sunflower Spark!

Summer is almost over!  Schnapps and I are excited for Fall to get here with cooler temperatures so we can do more fun things outdoors.  We grew sunflowers this year and loved them so much that Schnapps worked a pattern around them.  We hope you like it.

This was knit using KnitPicks CotLin and Comfy yarns, which are 3-weight.  We included directions for other yarn weights as well.  The hat will look much different in a 6-weight yarn, but we think it will still be cute.  Let us know how your version turns out.  You could also knit this in many different color combinations...................there are lots of variations of sunflowers and this pattern will make a colorful, fun hat no matter which 4 colors you choose.

Now is the time to ramp up our heavier weight hats because the colder weather brings an increased demand for chemo caps everywhere.  We will be shipping out hundreds of hats over the next couple of weeks to try to help.  Please knit some for your local center or donate some to us and we will get them to those in need.  If you wish to donate to help us ship hats out to where they are needed, please use the Donate button on the right hand side.  Or purchase some of Schnapps patterns or 

e-books......all proceeds go right back into shipping and supply costs.  

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Our sunflowers were huge!  The leaves were bigger than Schnapps

Sunflower Spark

Abbreviations:

k2tog:  knit 2 stitches together

Using Color A, cast on 108 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim:  Using Color A

Row 1:   knit all stitches

Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 2.5 to 3 inches in length.

Work Body of Hat:   Using Colors A & B :  all stitches are knit stitches.

Row 1:  *2B, 3A, 1B*; repeat around

Row 2:  *1A, 1B, 2A, 2B*; repeat around

Row 3:  *3A, 3B*; repeat around

Row 4:  knit all stitches in Color B

Repeat Row 4 until your work measures 5 - 5.5 inches in length.

Work Crown:  Using Colors C & D:  all stitches are knit.

Rows 1 & 2:   *1C, 1D*; repeat around

Rows 3 & 4:   *1D, 1C*; repeat around

Repeat Rows 1 -4  until piece is about 7.5 - 8 inches in length.  

Crown Decrease:  use dpn’s when needed:  Colors C & D

Row 1:   *k2togC, k2tog,D, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1D*; repeat around

Row 2:   *1C, 1D*; repeat around

Row 3:   *k2togD, k2togC, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1C, 1D, 1C *; repeat around

Row 4:   *k2togC, k2togD*; repeat around

Row 5:    *1C, 1D*; repeat around

Row 6:   *k2togD, k2togC*; repeat around

Row 7:    *1D, 1C*; repeat around

Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.  Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure.  Weave in ends and share.

If using 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 48.  

If using 5-weight yarn, use size 10 needles and cast on 72 stitches.

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 8 needles and cast on 96.  

The pattern is worked over 6 stitches, but adjust in multiples of 12 for the crown decrease to stay the same.

Quadratic Hope & Creativity by Schnapps!

Schnapps is keeping busy, staying cool, taking his medicine and feeling good!

A new e-book is ready! "Creativity by Schnapps"is the only place to find Quadratic Hope.

There are 8 other PDFs included.....all shown in the collage photo.

The e-book is only $5 - which is a great bargain, if we do say so ourselves. All patterns include information for using all yarn weights and how to adjust the size.  Please support us! 

Schnapps is feeling well and we want to celebrate that.....so from now until midnight on July 16, if you purchase "Creativity by Schnapps" for $5 and use Coupon Code "We Love Schnapps" you will get 25% off all other pattern purchases from our store. 

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or just purchase a copy from the link on the right.

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Introducing Pink subLime!

It is super hot right now in Delaware and Schnapps and I are hiding in the air conditioned house just waiting for it to break so we can go outside and garden.  He knit up this cute hat and wanted to share the pattern with everyone.  Thank you Corinne for the name suggestion!  I usually keep the colors out of the name, but couldn't resist this adorable name.

This was knit using KnitPicks Comfy sport yarn, which is super soft and lovely to work with.  We included instructions for other yarn weights, but using a bulky or super bulky with this pattern will probably mean only one repeat of the design will fit on a hat.  Try it - you might love it!  Try all sorts of color combinations too.  This could work equally as well for a man in more neutral colors.  You could do team colors, school colors............so many possibilities!

The pattern is worked over 18 stitches, which means the brim pattern might have to be adjusted depending on how many stitches you cast on.  Work a knit/purl ribbing of some sort.....just check your math before you start if you have changed the cast on number to avoid any headaches later.  So, if your cast on number is divisible by 4, do K2, P2.  Divisible by 3, do K2, P1.  And so on. 

Schnapps is doing well on his medication, but he does hate the heat!

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Pink subLime

Abbreviations:

k2tog:  knit 2 stitches together

Using Color B, cast on 90 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim:  Using Color B

Row 1:   *k3, p2*; repeat around

Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 2 - 2.5 inches in length.  Note that the brim will change if your stitch count changes.

Work Body of Hat:   Using Colors A & B:  knit all, changing colors as written 

Row 1:   *3a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 2b, 1a*; repeat around

Row 2:   *4a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 4a, 2b*; repeat around

Row 3:   *1b, 4a, 3b, 3a, 2b, 4a, 1b*; repeat around


Row 4:    *2b, 3a, 2b, 4a, 3b, 4a*; repeat around

Row 5:    *1a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 3a*; repeat around

Row 6:    *2a, 3b, 4a, 2b, 3a, 2b, 2a*; repeat around

Row 7:     *2a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 3b, 1a*; repeat around

Row 8:    *1a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 1a, 2b*; repeat around

Row 9:     *2b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 3a, 1b*; repeat around

Row 10:   *2b, 3a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 1b*; repeat around

Row 11:    *1a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 2b*; repeat around

Row 12:  *2a, 3b, 4a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 1a*; repeat around

Row 13:   *3a, 2b, 3a, 2b, 4a, 3b, 1a*; repeat around

Row 14:    *4a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 1a, 2b*; repeat around

Row 15:     *1b, 4a, 3b, 4a, 2b, 3a, 1b*; repeat around

Row 16:     *2b, 4a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a*; repeat around

Row 17:     *1a, 2b, 4a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 1a, 2b, 3a*; repeat around

Row 18:     *2a, 2b, 4a, 3b, 3a, 2b, 2a*; repeat around 

Repeat Rows 1 -18 until piece is about 8 - 8.5 inches in length.  

Crown Decrease:  use dpn’s when needed:  Color B

Foundation Row:  knit all

Row 1:   *k7, k2tog *; repeat around

Row 2:   *k6, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 3:   *k5, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 4:   *k4, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 5:    *k3, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 6:   *k2, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 7:    *k1, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 8:    *k2tog*; repeat around 

Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.  Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure.  Weave in ends and share.

If using 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 54.  Brim pattern should be k2, p1.  There should only be room for one pattern repeat 

If using 5-weight yarn, use size 10 needles and cast on 72 stitches.  Brim pattern should be k2, p2. 

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 90.  This will make the hat slightly larger than if using 3 weight yarn and size 6 needles.

The pattern is worked over 18 stitches.  The brim will need to be adjusted based on your cast on number of stitches.  

Introducing Shades of Pac-man!

It's almost June already, but the temperatures here in Delaware are unseasonably cool still.  But, we know that the heat will be here at some point and we want to have some light weight hats ready to go when it arrives.  We ordered a nice stash of cotton blend yarns from Knit Picks and Schnapps is having fun coming up with new designs in between taking rides around the block in his new stroller.  He can't get too much exercise now, but he does love to be outside and he loves going for rides!

This one reminded several of us of Pac-man..........it is knit using KnitPicks Cot-Lin yarn, a blend of cotton and linen that is crisp and cool and knits up nicely.  Feel free to experiment with all sorts of color combinations and have fun with it.  The pattern is worked over 8 stitches, so adjust your cast on accordingly if you want to change the size.  Suggestions for all yarn weights are included, but realize that if you are using 6-weight yarn you will barely get one pattern repeat done before you need to end your hat.  But, try different things and see how you like them!

Schnapps A/K/A "King of the Road"

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Shades of Pac-man

You will need 3-weight yarn in 2 different colors and size US 6 needles

Abbreviations:

s1: slip 1 stitch purlwise, holding yarn to the back 

k2tog:  knit 2 stitches together

Using Color B, cast on 96 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim:  Using Color B

Row 1:   knit all stitches

Row 2:    purl all stitches

Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until your work measures 2 to 2.5 inches in length.

Work Body of Hat:   Using Colors A & B   

Rows 1 & 2:   Color A: *k4, s1, k3*; repeat around

Rows 3 & 4:  Color B:  *k3, s1, k1, s1, k1, s1*; repeat around

Rows 5 & 6:  Color A:  *s1, k1, s1, k1, s1, k3*; repeat around

Rows 7 & 8:  Color B:    *k3, s1, k4*; repeat around

Rows 9 & 10:  Color A:  *s1, k7*; repeat around

Rows 11 & 12:  Color B: *k1, s1, k1, s1, k3, s1*; repeat around

Rows 13 & 14:  Color A:  *s1, k3, s1, k1, s1, k1*; repeat around

Rows 15 & 16:  Color B:    *k7, s1*; repeat around

Repeat Rows 1 -16 until piece is about 7.5 to 8 inches in length.  

Crown Decrease:  use dpn’s when needed:  Color B

Row 1:   *k6, k2tog *; repeat around

Row 2:   *k5, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 3:   *k4, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 4:   *k3, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 5:    *k2, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 6:   *k1, k2tog*; repeat around

Row 7:    *k2tog*; repeat around

Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.  Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure.  Weave in ends and share.

If using 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 48.  

If using 5-weight yarn, use size 10 needles and cast on 64 stitches.

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 8 needles and cast on 80.  

The pattern is worked over 8 stitches.

Experiment and enjoy!

Introducing the Smooth Sailing Scarf! It works with any yarn!

Schnapps made me a light-weight cotton and line blend scarf to help cover my neck when I'm out in the sun.  This is such a simple scarf......and can easily be made with any type of yarn.  The lacy design gives it some texture and interest, but it's just all garter stitch, similar to the Shawl for All, which was his inspiration.  Once you cast on, there is no counting, no worrying about which row you are on, absolutely no problems at all.  Smooth sailing from cast on to cast off!

You could make one of these to match the Beach Day hat.  You'll be protected, face and neck from the sun.  You could also make this in a super bulky yarn and have a cute winter accessory.  Or use lace weight yarn and make a delicate scarf to dress up any outfit.  Your choice of needle will be what makes this scarf light and airy, no matter what yarn you use.

We used CotLin yarn from Knit Picks for this model.  It's a 3-weight yarn that is cool and comfy and easy to care for.  This scarf used less than one 123 yard skein.  Depending on what yarn you use and how wide you want to make it, your yardage will change.  Experiment with it and see what you come up with.  Add stripes if you like.... customize it and have fun.

Schnapps reminds everyone to wear sunscreen and wear protective clothing!

 If you're not a fan of Delaware Head Huggers yet, stop by and "Like" our Facebook page.  Help us name the patterns and see all the beautiful hats that are donated.  Stop by Kozy Kovers for Kids Facebook page too!  We welcome everyone to join us.  Stop by and say hello.  You can always reach Schnapps or me at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org too!

Smooth Sailing Scarf

You will need 3 weight yarn and size US 13 circular needles.  Scarf is knit flat, but the circulars are needed to accommodate the large number of stitches.   

This scarf is about 9 feet long and about 3 inches wide.....which was what we wanted.  If you want a shorter scarf, cast on fewer stitches......I doubt you'd want a longer one, but if you do, cast on more stitches.  Just be sure to use a needle that is several sizes larger than your yarn calls for.

Cast on 227 stitches.

Knit every row until you like the width.

Cast off knit-wise.

That's it! 

 

If you are using different yarn, adjust accordingly.  

For 1-weight  or 2-weight, use size 8 or 9 needles. 

For 4-weight yarn, use size 17 needles. 

For 5-weight yarn, use size 35 needles.

For 6-weight yarn, use size 50 needles.

Cast on depending on how long you want your scarf to be. 

Nothing is exact.........experiment and have fun!