Knitting with Schnapps: knit hat patterns

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Monday, December 12, 2016

Introducing Amethyst Array!

Schnapps has been powering his little paws through lots of yarn! He has been busy helping me get ready for Christmas also. We've shipped out so many hats lately, but there is still such a need for more..........so, he grabs some yarn and whips up hats whenever he gets a chance to rest!

This is a very busy time of year for many, but please try to take some time to do something for someone else. And make sure, if you are using our patterns, that you make at least a couple of hats to donate to those in need.

This hat is knit using Lion Brand Hometown USA, but instructions are included for other yarn weights as well. Various color combinations would work well as would just a single color.

Schnapps also designed two other hats this weekend. These patterns will be shared later......and all the PDF's will be shared in a fund raising e-book.

Schnapps in his new sweater that was made with Wool Ease Thick and Quick yarn!

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!

You can see where our hats go by visiting our website: www.delawareheadhuggers.org

Amethyst Array

You will need 2 different colors of 6-weight yarn and size US 13 circular needles or some other combination listed below.

Abbreviations:
s1: slip one stitch, holding yarn at back of work
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together

Using Color A, cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim: Using Color A
Row 1:   *k2, p2*; repeat around
Repeat Row 1 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer. The brim can be folded over as above or left longer as on the next page.

Work Body of Hat:
Color A: knit one row
Switch to Color B
Row 1:   *s1, k1*; repeat around
Row 2:   *s1, p1*; repeat
Row 3:   *k1, s1*; repeat around
Row 4:   *p1, s1*; repeat around

Repeat Rows 1 -4 until piece is about 6 to 6.5 inches in length. End on a Row 2 or 4 and then knit one row still using Color B.

Work Crown:
Switch back to Color A
Row 1:    knit all stitches
Repeat Row 1 until piece is about 7 inches in length.

Crown Decrease: use dpn’s when needed
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 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 64.

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 88.

If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.

The pattern is worked over 2 stitches, but the crown decrease is worked over 8 stitches.

Feel free to use just 1 color.

Experiment and enjoy!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Introducing Crossroads!

Two new patterns today! Schnapps has been busy....it's been so hot here that he's been hiding in the cool house playing with yarn. Here is his original plan and this time he made sure to double check his math! :) Made with Lion Brand Hometown USA, this hat knits up super fast and is just a one row pattern! I really like the way the crown decrease looks. Other yarn weight instructions are included also.

It starts out like this:

and with just a few steps is finished!

Balance Beam utilizes a similar design for the brim and is also posted on this blog with info about all yarn weights.

All costs are paid for out of our pocket and shipping costs have sky rocketed lately. We want to keep posting patterns for free to help the most amount of people possible, but some patterns will be purchase only to help defray our costs. There is a donate now button on the right hand side of this page. All pattern sales are also really donations, since 100% of pattern prices go directly back into the charities. Purchasing from our Etsy store is another way to help us cover shipping and supply costs. Whether you donate hats or blankets, send us good thoughts, tell people about us or donate financially, you are greatly appreciated!!

Hats can be sent directly to:

DEHH

202 Acorn Forest Drive

Felton, DE 19943


It's STILL hot!

Crossroads

You will need 6-weight yarn and size US 13 needles or some combination listed below.

Abbreviations:

ktbl: knit through the back loop
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together as one
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together as one
k2togtbl: knit 2 stitches together as one through the back loop

Cast on 50 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Pattern:
Row 1: *p3, k2tbl*, repeat around

Repeat Row 1 until piece measures 7.5 to 8.5 inches in length.

Decrease Crown: use dpn’s when needed
Row 1: *p1, p2tog, k2tbl*; repeat around
Row 2: *p2tog, k2togtbl*; repeat around
Row 3: *k2togtbl*; 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 give it to someone special!

Cinching: Cut an 8 inch piece of yarn, either matching or contrasting for a different look and thread it through a yarn needle. At about halfway up the length of the hat, bring the yarn needle up on the outer side of one knit section and then down on the outer side of the next knit section. Wrap the yarn three times around, cinching the 2 knit sections together. Take care not to cinch too tightly since that could distort the fit of the hat. Tie off the yarn on the inside of the hat and weave in end. Repeat for every 2 knit sections around the hat.

If using 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 70.

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 90.

If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 110.

If making a child’s hat, use 4 weight yarn, size 8 needles and cast on 70 stitches. Adjust in increments of 10.

The pattern is worked over 10 stitches.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Introducing Inspired Hope - the e-book!

Schnapps has been hard at work designing hats that were inspired by Spring! What better time to release the patterns than on the first day of Summer!

This e-book contains 8 patterns. Six are never before published patterns with information about all yarn weights and sizing changes. Two are the latest patterns published here, but in PDF form. The new patterns are also sold separately. The book is $15, which is only $2.50 for each new pattern. Individual patterns will sell for $4 each. The PDFs of the two free patterns posted here will also be sold separately on Craftsy for $1.50 each.

Many people ask us why we don't start a Go Fund Me page or pay to become a non-profit. We do this because we love to do it and we are uncomfortable asking people to give us money for nothing in return. I have a very few, special people who do donate regularly. The Fabulous Lynn covers the cost of shipping at least 2 big boxes of hats each month. Some others send a few dollars when they can. ALL is appreciated. However, Schnapps and I feel more comfortable offering some patterns for sale instead of starting a fund raising page.

We hope you enjoy the patterns and are willing to support us. Schnapps worked long and hard on these patterns and pushed his little paws to create fun, interesting hats. Just think of all the color combinations that are possible!

"Happy Summer Everyone!"

The patterns and the e-book can be found in our Craftsy and Ravelry stores - the links are also on the right hand side of this page. There is also a "buy now" button for Inspired Hope on the right hand side as well.

Here are the patterns included: