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!

Two Tone Ribbed Winter Hat Pattern and Tutorial

About a month ago, I received an anonymous comment on my original Ribbed Winter Hat pattern asking how one would go about making the brim (the folded up part) a different color than the rest of the hat. I gave a written reply, but I don't know that it was the best I could have done. I decided to make a video tutorial for how to make a two tone Ribbed Winter Hat. 

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn 
• K hook (However, depending on the yarn, sometimes the top of the hat [the part in the round] becomes rather open between stitches. If this occurs, switch to a smaller hook, like an I or H.)

The video below is probably the best way to work this pattern. If you would like an accompanying written pattern, it is below the video.

Feel free to let me know if anything is not clear. I don't mind revisiting the content of the video or the written pattern to clarify things. 

Link to Ravelry

Abbreviations:

• Ch - chain
• Sc - single crochet
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
• BC - brim color
• MC - main color
• BLO - back loops only

Pattern:

Row 1. Chain 10 in BC. Drop BC. Join MC. Ch 26. (36 ch sts total)

Row 2. Using MC, sc in second ch from hook. Sc across to last MC ch. Sc half a stitch (i.e. don't complete the stitch with the last "yarn over and pull through"). Drop MC. Complete the stitch with the BC (i.e. the last yarn over and pull through). Sc to end using BC. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3. Using BC, sc across in BLO to last BC st. Just like in Row 2, sc half a stitch in the last BC st. Drop BC. Complete the stitch using MC. Sc to end in BLO. Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4. Using MC, sc across in BLO to last MC st. Just like in Row 2, sc half a stitch in the last MC st. Drop MC. Complete the stitch using BC. Sc to end in BLO. Ch 1. Turn.

Repeat Rows 3-4 until you have 61 sc rows total. End with ch 1. (Note: check the hat at this point by wrapping it around your head. The ch row should touch the last sc row. You may need more or less rows to accomplish this. Make sure you end on an odd number of sc rows.)

Fold the piece in half so that the first ch row is next to the last row. Slip st together each st of the first row and the last row starting with the BC. When you get to the last BC st of the last sc row, sl st this using the MC. Continue using MC for the remainder of the hat. Ch 1 at the end.

Sc across the top of the piece in every other row. Do not join to ch st or first sc.

*Sc2tog in next 2 st, sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around until there are 12 sts left.

Sc2tog six times.

Fasten off. Weave yarn through last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

1800s Hat-Scarf (Crocheted Version)

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited this is finally done! I've been working on this since July 2018. I'm so happy with how it turned out after doing three versions of it.

I now introduce you to......the crocheted 1800s Hat-Scarf!

This is my 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.

Champion Dubois de Nansouty

The yarn I used is: 
Lion Brand Yarn Fishermen’s Wool, Natural (MC) – 2 skeins, 930 yds 
Lion Brand Yarn, Fishermen’s Wool, Brown Heather (CC) – 1 skein plus about 50 yds of a second skein, ~510 yds

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

You can find the pattern at Ravelry and LoveKnitting. No more Craftsy. They recently changed how patterns are offered on their site and I did not make the cut. 

Cheers!

Double-Crochet Ribbed Winter Hat

Last night, I decided to make a double-crochet version of my ribbed winter hat just out of curiosity for how it would turn out. In the end, I think it turned out okay. As with the single-crochet ribbed hat,  it is easy to alter the pattern to fit different sized heads. Here's the pattern if you'd like to try it:


Pattern (Adult Size):


Materials:
K hook
Worsted weight yarn

1. Chain 37.

2. Dc in third ch from hook. Dc across. Ch 2. Turn.

3. Dc across in back loops only. Ch 2. Turn.

4. Repeat step 3 until you have 29 rows total. End with ch 1.

5. Fold the piece in half so that the first row is next to the last row. Slip st together each st of the first row and the last row. Ch 1 at the end.

6. Sc across the top of the piece in every row. Do not join to ch st or first sc.

7. *Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog in next st, repeat from * around until there are 12 sts left.

8. Sc2tog six times.

9. Fasten off. Weave yarn through last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

Roll up the bottom until it no longer covers the eyes when worn.

2 rows dc, 2 rows sc

As an alternative to strictly using double crochets, you can do two rows of double crochet (using BLO) followed by two rows of single crochet (also using BLO). Repeat this pattern until the desired length.

Ribbed Winter Hat

I love making this pattern. It is so easy and makes an extremely warm, winter hat. Also, the pattern can be easily altered to make a different sized hat or to spice things up and add stripes. 

I like to make this hat using worsted weight yarn and a K hook (but sometimes super bulky yarn with an M hook). However, depending on the yarn, sometimes the top of the hat (i.e. from step 6 on) becomes rather open between stitches. If this occurs, switch to a smaller hook, like an I or H.

Stitch Explanation (from Lion Brand Yarn):

sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) - Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook - 1 st decreased.

Pattern (Adult):

Worsted Weight Yarn Hat

1. Chain 36.

2. Sc in second ch from hook. Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.

3. Sc across in back loops only. Ch 1. Turn.

4. Repeat step 3 until you have 60 rows total. End with ch 1.

5. Fold the piece in half so that the first row is next to the last row. Slip st together each st of the first row and the last row. Ch 1 at the end.

6. Sc across the top of the piece in every other row. Do not join to ch st or first sc.

7. *Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog in next st, repeat from * around until there are 12 st left.

8. Sc2tog six times.

9. Fasten off. Weave yarn through last 6 stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

Super Bulky Yarn Hat

Pattern Using Super Bulky Yarn (Adult):
Use an M hook. Follow the pattern for the worsted yarn hat, but use 21 sts in the base chain and about 41 rows total.

Pattern (Newborn [the orange one]):

1. Using a K hook, chain 26.

2. Sc in second ch from hook. Sc across. Ch 1. Turn.

3. Sc across in back loops only. Ch 1. Turn.

4. Repeat step 3 until you have 37 rows total. End with ch 1.

5. Fold the piece in half so that the first row is next to the last row. Sl st together each st of the first row and the last row. Ch 1 at the end.

6. Switch to an H hook. Sc across the top of the piece in every other row. Do not join to ch st or first sc.

7. Sc around until you are back to the seam. Do not decrease or join. (I'm not sure what this round accomplishes, but that is how I did it.)

8. *Sc in next 3 st, sc2tog in next st, repeat from * until you are back to the seam.

9. *Sc in next 2 st, sc2tog in next st, rep from * until you are back to the seam.

10. *Sc in next 1 st, sc2tog in next st, rep from * until you are back to the seam. At this point, you can fasten off and finish this hat like the adult hat, or you can proceed to the loops.

12. From the last completed sc, ch 20. Sl st into next sc. Do this around in every sc.

Fasten off. Weave yarn through last round of stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends.

For all hats, roll up the bottom until it no longer covers the eyes when worn.


Hope they keep you warm in winter :)