Spiralis Scarf

My Spiralis Hat is gaining new life right now (July 2020). Shortly after I posted the pattern in January 2017, I started working on an accompanying scarf pattern. I put the project down for three years, but given the current state of the world, I've gotten back to it and can post the pattern now. :) 

Spiralis Hat Pattern

MATERIALS:

    -Bulky weight yarn

        -Alternatively, two DK weight yarns held together will also work.

    -US 9 circular or straight needles

    -Tapestry needle to weave in ends.

YARN YARDAGE SUGGESTION:

    -Bulky weight yarn: Allow for approx. 175 yds per 30" of scarf

    -Two DKs held together: Allow for approx. 350 yds per 30" of scarf

ABBREVIATIONS:

    -K - knit

    -P - purl

PATTERN:

Cast on 30 stitches

 

Straight Section

Row 1. Knit across. Turn.

Row 2. P2, *K2, P2. Repeat from * to end. Turn.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until straight section measures approximately 3 inches long. End with Row 1.

 

Spiral Section

Row 1. K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * until last stitch. P1 in last stitch. Turn.

Row 2. K across. Turn.

Row 3. K2, *P2, K2. Repeat from * to end. Turn.

Row 4. K across. Turn.

Row 5. P1, *K2, P2. Repeat from * until last stitch. K1 in last stitch. Turn.

Row 6. K across. Turn.

Row 7. P2, *K2, P2. Repeat from * to end. Turn.

Row 8. K across. Turn.

Repeat Spiral Section Rows 1-5 one more time. Spiral Section should measure 1.5-2.0 inches.

 

Repeat Straight Section then Spiral Section as many times as needed to reach desired length. End with a Straight Section and ending this section on Row 1. Break yarn. Secure yarn. Weave in ends.

Cheers!

(Knitted) 1800s Hat-Scarf

Hi everyone!

It has been almost a year since I started this project. In January, I finished the crocheted version (find it here). Now, I have finished the knitted version!

As a refresher, this is my knitted version of a one-piece hat-scarf based on the hat-scarf worn by 19th century Frenchman Charles-Marie-Étienne Champion Dubois de Nansouty (image from Wikipedia). He was a military man turned mountaineer who lived from 1815-1895. I discovered his picture at an event hosted by the National Park Service in Maryland at the Monocacy Civil War Battlefield in Frederick. I immediately knew I had to recreate his hat-scarf.

Ravelry: Knitted 1800s Hat-Scarf pattern link
LoveKnitting/LoveCrafts: Knitted 1800s Hat-Scarf pattern link

Champion Dubois de Nansouty

I used the same yarn as the crocheted version, but much less of it: 
Lion Brand Yarn Fishermen’s Wool, Natural (MC) – 1.25 skeins, 580 yds 
Lion Brand Yarn, Fishermen’s Wool, Brown Heather (CC) – 1 skein, 465 yds

...although any worsted/aran weight yarn would work. And you don't have to stripe it if you don't want to.

I'm going to show the National Park Service ranger, who showed me the picture of Champion Dubois de Nansouty, both hat-scarves (knit and crochet) next weekend at the Monocacy Battlefield. I'm sure he'll be delighted!

Cheers!

Gather at the Pyramid Knit Hat Pattern Review

Hi all!

It's been a while since my last video. I have a new one up today. It's a review of the Gather at the Pyramid knitted hat pattern.

You can find the free pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gather-at-the-pyramid .

Cheers!

Rilee's Hat Knitted Pattern Review

Hi all!

I have a new video up. It's a review of the Rilee's Hat knitted hat pattern.

You can find the free pattern here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rilees-hat-2

Cheers!

Copy.Cat C.C (Colorado Chick) Beanie

I'm knitting more lately than crocheting. One of the latest hats I've made has been the Copy.Cat C.C (Colorado Chick) Beanie by Clementine Knits. It's a fun and easy pattern, especially for beginning knitters.

I modified the pattern somewhat. I originally started out making a different hat, but abandoned that one. Here's what I did:

I used US 6 needles for the K1P1 rim. I also only did this for 2 inches and did not fold it over. I didn't do a provisional cast on so I couldn't do this step. I switched to US 8 needles to do the rest of the hat. Also, instead of doing a K1P1 rib in between the purl only bands, I did a K1P1 seed stitch band.

I think it turned out nice. :)

Spiralis Hat

It's been a pretty dreary day here in Maryland. Sleet and freezing rain has kept me inside all day. But with that time, I was finally able to write up my first original knitted hat pattern. It won 1st place at the Maryland State Fair in the original design category in 2016. The judges liked it. Now the pattern is written up and available for the world to make. (I know I look a little angry in the first photo, but it's the best one I have of me wearing the hat.)

Materials:
-Bulky weight yarn (100-120 yds)
     -Alternatively, two DK weight yarns knitted together also works.
-Size 9 circular needles
-Size 9 double pointed needles
-Stitch marker
-Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations:
-K - knit
-P - purl
-SSK - slip slip knit (decrease)

Pattern:

Cast on 64 stitches.

First Straight Section

1.   *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

2.   K around.

3.   Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until work reaches 3 inches long. End on Round 2.

Start Spiral

4.   K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * until last stitch. K in last stitch.

5.   K around.

6.   *P2, K2. Repeat from * around.

7.   K around.

8.   P1, *K2, P2. Repeat from * until last stitch. P in last stitch.

9.   K around.

10. *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

11. K around.

12-17. Repeat Rounds 4-9.

Back to Straight

18. Repeat Rounds 10 and 11 until this section measures 1.5-2.0 inches. End on Round 10.

Shaping the Crown (switch to double pointed needles when needed)

19. *K6, SSK. Repeat from * around.

20 *K2, P2, K2, P1. Repeat from * around.

21. *K5, SSK. Repeat from * around.

22. *K2, P2, K2. Repeat from * around.

23. *K4, SSK. Repeat from * around.

24. *K2, P2, K1. Repeat from * around.

25. *K3, SSK. Repeat from * around.

26. *K2, P1, K1. Repeat from * around.

27. *K2, SSK. Repeat from * around.

28. K around.

29. *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around.

30. K around.

31. K2tog around.

Break yarn leaving a long end. Draw yarn through remaining stitches to close the top. Secure yarn. Weave in ends.