Introducing Step by Step!

Schnapps finished his latest design while he is resting.  We are taking extra good care of him and watching his health issues closely.  He wanted me to be sure to get this pattern up for everyone to share.  Don't be intimidated!  This is super simple..........truly.  Thank you Marcella for the name!  

We used Knit Picks Comfy and Shine sport weight yarn for this......it's what we had in our stash and it is so soft and great to work with.  This pattern is a great stash buster......use as many or as few colors as you'd like.  Instructions for all yarn weights are included.  Experiment and have some fun with it.

Schnapps is taking his medicine and getting LOTS of love.

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Step by Step

Abbreviations:

k2tog:  knit 2 stitches together

s1wyib: slip 1 stitch purlwise, holding yarn to the back

Using Color A, cast on 92 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim:  Using Color A

Row 1:   knit all stitches

Row 2:    purl all stitches

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

Work Body of Hat:   Using Colors A & B & C  

Row 1:   Color A:  knit all

Rows 2, 3 & 4:  Color B:  *k3, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 5:   Color B:  knit all

Rows 6, 7 & 8:  Color C:    *k3, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 9:  Color C:  knit all 

Rows 10, 11 & 12:  Color B:  *k3, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 13:  Color B:  knit all

Rows 14, 15 & 16:  Color A:    *k3, s1wyib*; repeat around

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

Crown Decrease:  use dpn’s when needed:  Use the next color in the pattern.

Row 1:   *k3, s1wyib *; repeat around

Row 2:   *k2tog, k1, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 3:   *k2, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 4:   *k2tog, k1*; repeat around

Row 5:    knit all

Row 6:   *k2tog*; repeat around

Repeat Row 6 if desired.

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.

Pattern can be done in just 2 colors:  

Row 1:  Color A:  knit all

Rows 2, 3 & 4:  Color B:  *k3, s1wyib*; repeat around

Row 5:  Color B:  knit all

Rows 6, 7 & 8:  k3, s1wyib

Repeat Rows 1-8

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.  

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

The pattern is worked over 4 stitches.

Introducing For a Bibliophile!

It's a week until Christmas and we're just about ready.  Presents are wrapped, the house is decorated and next week we'll be baking up a storm.  We needed a small gift for a friend who loves to read.......so Schnapps came up with this bookmark.  It's knit using KnitPicks Shine Sport yarn and size 5 needles, but you could use any yarn and needles really.......it will just change the size of the finished item.  Since many of our friends are looking for last minute gift ideas too, we thought we'd share.

I wouldn't use 5 or 6 weight yarn because it would be too large and thick, but that's just my opinion.  This one is about 11 inches long and about 2 inches wide.  It's super simple and a fast knit.  While you are at it, make an extra one for your local librarian............I'm sure they would love it.

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We welcome everyone to join us.  Stop by and say hello.  

You can always reach me at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org too!

For a Bibliophile

This used just a small amount of 3 weight yarn and size 5 needles.

Abbreviations:

k2tog:  knit 2 stitches together as one
yo:  yarn over
skpsso:  slip 1 stitch, knit the next, then pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch
sl:  slip 1 stitch
psso:  pass slipped stitch over

Cast on 53 stitches

Work Edge

Knit every stitch for 2 rows

**Every row will start and end with 2 knit stitches.  These stitches are NOT included in the pattern.  Place markers to remind yourself to knit those stitches for an even, flat edge.**

Row 1:  k4, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skpsso, k7*; repeat from * to * to last 9; k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skpsso, k4

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 & 10: purl all

Row 3:  k3, *k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skpsso, k5*; repeat from * to *  to last 10; k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skpsso, k3

Row 5:  k2, *k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skpsso, k3* repeat from * to *  to last 11, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skpsso, k2

Row 7:  k1, *k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skpsso, k1*; repeat from * to * to end

Row 9:  k2tog, yo, k9, *yo, sl, k2tog, psso, yo, k9* repeat from * to *  to last 2, yo, skpsso 

Work Edge Again

Knit every stitch for2 rows

Finish: Bind off all stitches knit wise.