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| ISBN-13: | 9781590124130 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Annie's |
| Publication date: | 12/16/2015 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 32 |
| Sales rank: | 1,008,972 |
| File size: | 4 MB |
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Knit Caps on Circle Looms
10 Toppers for the Whole Family
By Denise Layman
Annie's
Copyright © 2015 Annie'sAll rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59012-413-0
CHAPTER 1
Parisian Flair Beanie
Stylish and feminine, you'll find drop stitches are a breeze when loom knitting while making this beanie.
Sizes
** EASY
X-small (small, medium, large) to fit average infant (child, adult medium, adult large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 14½ (16, 19¼, 24) inches
Height: 6¾ (9¾, 10½, 12¼) inches
Materials
• Patons Classic Wool Roving (chunky weight; 100% wool; 120 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball cherry #709
• Large-gauge Authentic Knitting Board Hat Loom (with extension kit for largest size)
• Knitting tool
Gauge
10 sts and 22 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Knit 2 together (k2tog): A k2tog is a right-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the right to the peg to its left. The loop from the right peg will be on top. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Note: For this project, do not move the sts inward to eliminate empty pegs between sts after decreasing. Keeping the sts where they are will result in elongated sts.
Pattern Stitch
Crisscross (multiple of 4 sts)
Rnds 1 and 3: Knit.
Rnds 2 and 4: Purl.
Rnd 5: E-wrap each peg 4 times and lift the bottom loop up and over all 4 wraps. Each peg will be left with 4 wraps.
Rnd 6: Loosen and drop all 4 wraps and place the elongated loop on the peg. When all sts are dropped, cross the sts in sets of 4 as follows: *take the sts from the first 2 pegs on the right, and place them on pegs 3 and 4, then take the sts from pegs 3 and 4 and place them on pegs 1 and 2; rep from * around, then knit around.
Rep Rnds 2–6 for pat.
Pattern Note
Hat is worked in the round.
Hat
Ribbing
Using the purl cast-on method, cast on 36 (40, 48, 60) sts. Mark beg of rnd and join.
Work 8 (8, 10, 12) rnds in 2x2 rib.
Body
Work Rnds 1–6 of Crisscross pat, then rep [Rnds 2–6] 1 (2, 2, 3) time(s).
Work Rnds 1–4 of pat.
Crown
Knit 4 (4, 5, 5) rnds.
Next rnd: K2tog around — 18 (20, 24,30) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
Using tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts and pull tight.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block hat.
CHAPTER 2Flapper Cloche
This hat will bring you back to the glamorous images of the 1920s flapper life. Wear this to bring some vintage allure to your wardrobe.
Skill Level
** EASY
Sizes
X-small (small, medium, large) to fit average infant (child, adult medium, adult large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 13¼ (16, 18¾, 21¼) inches
Height: 7 (8, 8½, 9) inches
Materials
• Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Saturate (chunky weight; 84% acrylic/16% nylon; 92 yds/50g per ball): 2 (2, 3, 3) balls jasper #5504
• Large-gauge hat loom
• Knitting tool
Gauge
12 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations
Knit 2 together (k2tog): A k2tog is a right-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the right to the peg to its left. The loop from the right peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Slip, slip, knit (ssk): An ssk is a left-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the left to the peg to its right. The loop from the left peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Pattern Notes
Hat is worked as flat pieces that are sewn together. The brim is worked first, then the body is worked as 4 separate wedges.
Brim piece is longer than bottom edge of hat body; when it is sewn to body, one end will overlap and hang down (see photo).
Cloche
Brim
Leaving a 12-inch tail, cast on 12 sts.
Row 1: Sl 1, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k3.
Row 2: Sl 1, k2, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k1.
Slipping first st of every row, rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 16 (20, 22, 24) inches.
Bind off.
Body Wedge
Make 4
Cast on 12 (14, 16, 18) sts.
Slipping first st of every row, work 16 (21, 21, 22) rows in St st or until piece measures approx 3 (3¾, 3¾, 4) inches.
Dec row: Sl 1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 — 10 (12, 14, 16) sts.
Continuing in St st, rep Dec row [every other row] 3 (4, 5, 6) times — 4 sts.
Last row: K1, ssk, k1 — 3 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a 4-inch tail. Using tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts, and pull tight.
Finishing
Sew 4 wedges tog to form body of hat.
Using tapestry needle and cast-on tail, gather the cast-on edge of the brim so that end is rounded.
Hold brim piece so that the edge with 3 knit sts is at the bottom; sew top edge of brim to bottom edge of body, overlapping the bind-off end and joining it to the bottom of the rounded cast-on end (see photo).
Note: The bound-off end of the brim may need to be shortened and a crochet hook used to redo the bind-off.
Weave in all ends.
Block hat.
CHAPTER 3Downtown Chic Cloche
Enjoy the benefits of colorwork without the extra work with this dramatic color-changing yarn!
Skill Level
* BEGINNER
Sizes
X-small (small, medium, large) to fit average infant (child, adult medium, adult large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 14 (18, 19½, 22) inches
Height: 7 (8, 8½, 9) inches
Materials
• Premier Yarns Boreal (worsted weight; 100% wool; 109 yds/50g per ball): 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s) caribou #2206 (MC)
• Bernat Sheep(ish) (worsted weight; 70% acrylic/30% wool; 167 yds/3 oz per ball): 1 ball espresso(ish) #08 (CC)
• Small-gauge loom with extension kit for larger sizes
• Knitting tool
Gauge
20 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations
Knit 2 together (k2tog): A k2tog is a right-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the right to the peg to its left. The loop from the right peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Slip, slip, knit (ssk): An ssk is a left-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the left to the peg to its right. The loop from the left peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Special Technique
4-St I-Cord: Using purl cast-on method and working from right to left, cast on 4 sts.
*Bring the working yarn from the peg on the left behind the pegs holding the sts and over the top of the first peg on the right. Bring the working yarn around to the front of the right-most peg, and then knit the 4 sts. Rep from * until cord measures desired length.
Pattern Note
Hat is worked flat to the crown, then stitches are split into 4 equal sections; the crown is worked as 4 wedges that are sewn together. Hem is folded in at the purled turning row and sewn to the inside of hat.
Hat
Hem
Using purl cast-on method and MC, cast on 72 (92, 100, 112) sts.
Work 15 (20, 25, 25) rows in St st.
Turning row: Purl.
Body
Work 15 (20, 25, 25) rows in St st.
With CC, work 6 rows in garter st (knit 1 row, purl 1 row).
With MC, work in St st until body measures 5 (5¼, 5½, 5¾) inches from Turning row.
Crown
Leave first 18 (23, 25, 28) sts on the loom; divide rem sts into 3 groups of 18 (23, 25, 28) sts and transfer to separate strands of waste yarn.
Wedge
Knit 2 rows.
Dec row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 — 16 (21, 23, 26) sts.
Rep Dec row [every other row] 6 (9, 10, 11) times — 4 (3, 3, 4) sts.
Using tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts, and pull tight.
*Transfer next set of 18 (23, 25, 28) sts from waste yarn to pegs. Rep wedge.
Rep from * twice more.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Sew back seam. Sew wedge seams to create crown.
Turn hat inside out; fold hem to wrong side along Turning row and invisibly sew cast-on edge to inside body of hat.
I-Cord Bow (Optional)
With CC, work a 4-St I-Cord approx 12 inches long.
Bind off.
Cut yarn and weave in ends; tie into a bow.
Sew bow to hat at CC garter st rows.
CHAPTER 4Modern Color Beanie
A great primer on loom knitting with the brick stitch, this beanie is the perfect choice for a gift or for yourself!
Skill Level
** EASY
Sizes
Small (medium, large) to fit average toddler (child, adult)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 15 (17¾, 21¼) inches (unstretched)
Height: 6 (7, 8) inches
Materials
• Patons Classic Wool Bulky (chunky weight; 100% wool; 78 yds/100g per ball): 1 (2, 2) ball(s) each natural mix #229 (A) and navy #110 (B)
• Large-gauge Authentic Knitting Board Hat Loom (with extension kit for size large)
• Knitting tool
Gauge
9 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in Brick Pat.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations
Knit 2 together (k2tog): A k2tog is a right-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the right to the peg to its left. The loop from the right peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Slip, slip, knit (ssk): An ssk is a left-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the left to the peg to its right. The loop from the left peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Pattern Stitches
Brick Pat (multiple of 4 sts, except for small which has 2 extra sts)
Rnd 1: With B, knit.
Rnd 2: With B, purl.
Rnds 3 and 4: With A, *k3, sl 1; rep from * to last 2 (0, 0) sts, k2 (0, 0).
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, rep Rnds 1 and 2.
Rnds 7 and 8: With A, k1, sl 1, *k3, sl 1; rep from * to last 0 (2, 2) sts, k0 (2, 2).
Rep Rnds 1–8 for pat.
Welt Pat (any number of sts)
Rnd 1: With B, knit.
Rnd 2: With B, purl.
Rnds 3 and 4: With A, knit.
Rep Rnds 1–4 for pat.
Pattern Note
Hat is knit in the round to the crown, then stitches are split into 4 equal sections; the crown is worked as 4 flat wedges that are sewn together.
Hat
Body
Using the purl cast-on method and A, cast on 34 (40, 48) sts.
Ribbing
Rnds 1–10: With A, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 (0, 0) sts, p2 (0, 0).
Body
Change to Brick Pat and work even until hat measures approx 4½ (5½, 5¾) inches, ending with Rnd 4 or 8.
Change to Welt Pat; work 4 rnds and on last rnd, dec 2 (0, 0) sts evenly around — 32 (36, 48) sts.
Crown
Transfer 3 groups of 8 (9, 12) sts to separate strands of waste yarn, leaving 8 (9, 12) sts on loom for first wedge.
Wedge
Maintaining Welt Pat, work 2 rows even.
Dec row: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 — 6 (7, 10) sts.
Maintaining Welt Pat, rep Dec row [every other row] 2 (2, 4) times — 2 (3, 2) sts rem.
Cut yarn, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Using tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts, and pull tight.
*Transfer a set of crown sts from waste yarn to pegs.
Work wedge.
Rep from * twice more.
Finishing
Sew crown seams.
Weave in ends.
Block if desired.
CHAPTER 5Elmhurst Cap
Simple stripes form the body of this classically styled hat!
Skill Level
** EASY
Sizes
X-small (small, medium, large) to fit average infant (child, woman, man)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference (worsted-weight version): 16 (17½, 19¼, 20¾) inches
Circumference (chunky-weight version): 14¾ (16, 18, 20) inches
Height: 6 (7½, 8½, 9½) inches
Materials
• Worsted-weight version: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted (worsted weight; 100% acrylic; 203 yds/4 oz per ball): 1 ball each chocolate #1011 (A) and really red #1007 (B)
• Small-gauge hat loom, with extended kit for larger sizes
• Chunky-weight version: Any chunky-weight yarn that will achieve gauge in 2 colors
• Large-gauge hat loom, with extender kit for larger sizes
• Knitting tool
Gauge
20 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st on small-gauge loom using worsted-weight yarn.
12 sts and 18 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st on large-gauge loom using chunky-weight yarn.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Knit 2 together (k2tog): A k2tog is a right-leaning dec that's worked over 2 pegs as follows: Move the loop from the peg on the right to the peg to its left. The loop from the right peg will be on top. Move the sts inward so there are no empty pegs between sts. Work across the row, being sure to lift the 2 loops up and over tog as they are knit.
Pattern Stitch
2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Row 1: Sl 1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rep Row 1 for pat.
Pattern Notes
Two versions of the pattern are given for different yarn weights.
Hat is knit flat, then seamed.
Slip first stitch and knit last stitch of every row for selvage.
When working stripes, carry color not in use up side of fabric; do not cut.
Smaller sizes may not use entire stripe pattern before beginning crown.
Worsted-Weight Hat
Ribbing
Using purl cast-on method, small-gauge loom and A, cast on 82 (90, 98, 106) sts.
Work 8 (8, 10, 10) rows in 2x2 Rib.
Body
Maintaining slip-st selvage throughout, knit 4 rows A.
Knit 10 rows B.
Knit 4 rows A.
Knit 4 rows B.
Knit 2 rows A.
Knit 2 rows B.
Knit 2 rows A.
Rep last 4 rows until hat measures 3¾ (5, 5¾, 6½) inches.
Cut B and continue with A only.
Crown
Dec row: Sl 1, *k8 (9, 10, 11), k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1 — 74 (82, 90, 98) sts.
Continuing in St st, rep Dec row [every other row] 8 (9, 10, 11) times, working 1 st fewer before each k2tog dec on each succeeding Dec row — 10 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a 14-inch tail.
Using tapestry needle, thread tail through rem sts, and pull tight.
Finishing
Use tail to sew back seam.
Weave in ends.
Chunky-Weight Hat
Ribbing
Using purl cast-on method, large-gauge hat loom and A, cast on 46 (50, 56, 62) sts.
Work 6 (6, 8, 8) rows in 2x2 Rib.
Body
Maintaining slip-st selvage throughout, knit 4 rows A.
Knit 8 rows B.
Knit 4 rows A.
Knit 4 rows B.
Knit 4 rows A.
Knit 2 rows B.
Knit 2 rows A.
Rep last 4 rows until hat measures 4 (5½, 6½, 7½) inches, and on last row, dec 2 (0, 0, 0) sts evenly across — 44 (50, 56, 62) sts.
Crown
Cut B and continue with A only.
Row 1: Sl 1, *k4, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1 — 37 (42, 47, 52) sts.
Row 2 and all even-numbered rows: Sl 1, knit to end.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Pattern Services and Revisions,Parisian Flair Beanie,
Flapper Cloche,
Downtown Chic Cloche,
Modern Color Beanie,
Elmhurst Cap,
Spirited Earflap Hat,
Baby Blue Earflap Hat,
Fido's Hat,
Owl Always Love You Topper,
Spirit of Norway Hat,
General Information,
Introduction,
Tips & Tricks for Gauge & Loom Choices,
Loom Techniques,
Meet the Designer,