This hat matches these fingerless mitts. It was also raffled off to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. I love the five-stranded braided cable! Fits like a beanie.

MATERIALS:
1 skein (150 yds) of dk weight yarn (I used Malabrigo Arroyo in 855 Aguas)
16" circular needles, sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4.0 mm)
1 set dpns in size 6 (4.0 mm)
cable needle
tapestry needle
2 stitch markers

PATTERN:
With smaller circular needles, CO 108 sts and join in round
Work in 2x2 rib (k2, p2 around) until work measures 1.25"
Switch to larger circular needles, placing a stitch marker to mark the beg of row
Next row: k12, m1, k8, p4, m1 *(p12, m1), repeat from * until end of row (117 sts)
K 20 sts, pm, purl to end of row
Your cable pattern will be worked over the first 20 sts of the row, between the stitch markers

CABLE PATTERN:
Row 1: C8B, k4, C8F
Rows 2, 3, 4: k20, purl to end
Row 5: K4, C8F, k8
Rows 6, 7, 8: k20, purl to end
Row 9: K8, C8B, k4
Rows 10, 11, 12: k20, purl to end

Work cable pattern 3 times.

DECREASE: cable decreases are in [ ]
Place 6 markers on hat so that stitches are divided as follows: 20, 19, 20, 19, 20, 19.
**Use a different colored marker for the beginning of your row.
Row 1: [C8B, k4, C8F], purl until end of row
Row 2: [k2tog, k16, ssk], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * to end of row
Row 3: [k18], purl until end of row
Row 4: [k3, k2tog, k8, ssk, k3], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * end end of row
Row 5: [k3, place 3 sts onto cn, hold front, k4 from left needle, knit 3 from cn, k6], purl until end of row
Row 6: [k2tog, k3, k2tog, k7, ssk], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * to end of row
Row 7: [k13], purl until end of row
Row 8: [k5, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * to end of row
Row 9: [k4, place 3 sts onto cn, hold front, k2 from left needle, knit 3 from cn, k2], purl until end of row
Row 10: [k2tog, k7, ssk], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * end end of row
Row 11: [k3, k2tog, k2tog, k2], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * end end of row
Row 12: [k2tog, k3, ssk], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * end end of row
Row 13: [k2tog, k1, ssk], *(p2tog, purl to 2 sts before marker, ssp), rpt from * end end of row
Row 14: [sl 1, k2tog, psso], p2tog around until end of row

Rpt p2tog until you have only 3 sts left.
Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.


Be sure to check out my other designs here!

Kylen

MATERIALS:
1 skein (150 yds) of dk weight yarn (I used Malabrigo Arroyo in 855 Aguas)
2 sets dpns in sizes 6 (4.0 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm)
cable needle
tapestry needle
2 stitch markers
crochet hook
scrap yarn


PATTERN:
With crochet hook and larger dpns, do a provisional CO - chain & knit into 24 sts
Begin cable pattern.


CABLE PATTERN:
Row 1: C8B, k4, C8F
Rows 2, 3, 4: k20, purl to end
Row 5: K4, C8F, k8
Rows 6, 7, 8: k20, purl to end
Row 9: K8, C8B, k4
Rows 10, 11, 12: k20, purl to end

Work cable pattern 4 times, ending on row 9 of the 4th repeat.

**It may be helpful to block your cabled work while still on the needles, to make it easier when picking up sts.

With wrong sides facing, use kitchener st to graft two ends of cable together.



With smaller dpns, pick up & knit 42 sts in the round.
Knit four rows.

THUMB GUSSET:
Row 1: k3, pm, k1, m1R, k1, m1L, k1, pm, knit to end of row
Row 2: k all sts
Row 3: k3, sm, k1, m1R, k until 1 st before marker, m1L, k1, sm, knit to end of row
Row 4: k all sts

Rpt rows 3 & 4 until you have a total of 17 sts between the markers.

Next row: k3, remove marker, k1, slip 15 sts onto stitch holder (or scrap yarn), CO 4 sts using backwards loop method, k1, remove marker, knit to end of row.
K all sts until work measures 3" from thumb sts on holder.
Work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for four rows, then bind off in pattern.
Weave yarn through last st and weave in end.

FINISHING THE THUMB:
With dpns, pick up the 15 sts from holder, 1 st on the side of the thumb, the four CO sts, as well as 1 st on the other side of the thumb (21 sts).
K all sts until thumb measures 1.25" from tip of thumb.
Next row: (k5, k2tog) around (18 sts).
Next row: k all sts
Work 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 3 rows, then bind off in pattern.
Weave yarn through last st and weave in end.




Be sure to check out my other designs here!

Kylen

Sadly I did not create this coat, nor am I the owner, but you can find out more about the person who took it's picture here .

I like pom poms, Kylen likes pom poms, you like poms poms, WE ALL LIKE POMS POMS. Or if you don't you can leave.

On my pinterest craft board I've noticed that over the years I collected a few pom pom related projects or inspiration pieces.  So today, I share them with you. #pompomfansunite

An awesome tutorial for a huge pom pom accessorized throw by Vintage Revivals

No tutorial attached to this one, but I think it's pretty self explanatory, originally found on this foreign blog called Ing Things Brighten Up My Day

A fun and simple tutorial for pom pom napkin rings, by Art Bar

The cutest option for covering up a throwaway diaper ever by Feather's Flights

Welp, thats all for now. Keep calm and pom pom on!

Peace and Blessin's.

This is my Bray sweater (pattern by Jared Flood).
I'm super excited about it because I got 13 skeins of this KnitPicks Swish Worsted yarn for $25 total at Knit One's stash sale in September!!!
All the pieces are done, so all I have left to do are blocking, seaming, and picking up and knitting around the neck.
So far I have one side seamed. Can I just tell you how much I despise seaming? A LOT.

Also, remember my toe-up socks from last week's WIP? Well I have done the heel and am about 3" up the leg! It's the perfect small project to carry in my purse.


What are you working on? Has anyone made Bray before?


*Kylen

I've just started some dk weight toe-up socks in preparation for the toe-up class I'll be teaching this summer. They've got a 6-stitch cable, and two twists. I'm excited to see how they turn out!

MATERIALS:
1 skein bulky weight yarn
(I used Classic Elite Yarns: Wynter in 7613 Black)
size 9 needles
crochet hook
scrap yarn
tapestry needle

GAUGE:
6 sts & 5 rows = 1 inch

PATTERN:
Do a provisional cast on (chain 15 sts).
Knit into first 7 sts, turn.
Row 1(RS): k1, *p1, k1.
Row 2(WS): p1, *k1, p1.

Repeat these two rows for a total of 6 rows.
Cut yarn.

With WS facing, knit into last 7 sts on chain.
Work same as first side, for a total of 6 rows.

Now you will be working over both 7 st sections, joining them together.
Row 7 (RS): (k1, p1) 3 times, kfb, k1, (p1, k1) 3 times.
Row 8 (WS): Work in rib patt (k the knits & p the purls).
Row 9 (RS): Work over 7 sts in rib patt, m1R, p1, m1L, work last 7 sts in rib patt.
Row 10 (WS): Same as row 8.
Row 11 (RS): Work over 6 sts, kfb, k1, p1, kfb, work over last 7 sts.
Row 12 (WS): Same as rows 8 & 10.
**You now have a total of 19 sts.

Continue in rib patt until headband measures 15.75," ending on a WS row.

Next row (RS): Work 8 sts in rib patt, k2tog, p1, ssk, work 8 sts.
(WS): Work in rib patt (k the knits & p the purls).
(RS): Work 6 sts, k2tog, p1, ssk, work 6 sts.
(WS): Work in rib patt (k the knits & p the purls).

You will now be dividing the headband into separate pieces, so that it looks the same as the cast-on edge.
(RS): Work 6 sts, k2tog, work 7 sts.
(WS): Work 7 sts, turn.
Row 1(RS): k1, *p1, k1.
Row 2(WS): p1, *k1, p1.

Work for a total of 6 rows, ending with a RS row.
Cut yarn and move to other side, starting on a WS row.
Work for a total of 6 rows, ending with a RS row.
Kitchener these two ends together.

Now take one of the sides at the cast-on edge and put it through the hole at the end of the headband. Loop the symmetrical side around and kitchener them shut. Weave in ends. Ta-da!