A free Knitting Pattern
Somehow it is already February, and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. I have a cute little hat to share with you today. It works the left and right twists to form layered hearts. I love the texture of this hat. The ribbing really adds some stretch and dimension to the design. It has been a while since I have shared a twisted stitch pattern. I'm so glad to have another one to share.
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Pattern Information
Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any aran weight yarn. Model used Red Heart Chic Sheep Yarn, 100% merino wool,
Needles: 7/ 4.5mm
Notions: yarn needle for sewing up the hat
Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
Size: 19 inch circumference (stretches to fit adult head)
Stitches used: SM (slip marker), k , p, RT, LT, wrap and Twist, kbl (knit through the back loop, k2tog (knit 2 stitches together), k2tbl (knit 2 stitches together through the back loop)
Special Stitches:
- Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
- Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
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This is a free Pattern right here on the blog. Just keep scrolling down to find the pattern. If you would like an ads free, printer friendly PDF version I have them for sale in my Ravelry Shop for 3.00 and for sale in my LoveCrafts Shop When you purchase this pattern you will receive the pattern that you see on the Blog post plus the bonus chart and legend to help you complete your hat.
Instructions
Cast on Cast on 96 stitches to a circular needle using a long tail cast on. Place a stitch marker. Without twisting the cast on, complete the circle by putting your first stitch into the first cast on stitch (which will be a purl stitch).
Round 1-10: (P, k) repeat around to marker. (96 sts here through round 46) Row 11: SM, (p, k, p, k, RT, k, LT, k, p, k ) repeat (to) 7 times Row 12: SM, (p, k, p, RT, k3, LT, p, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 13: SM, (p, k, RT, k5, LT, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 14: SM, (p, RT, k7, LT) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 15-17: SM, (p, KBL, k9, KBL) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 18: SM, (p, LT, k, RT, p, LT, k, RT) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 19: SM, (p, k, p, RT, k, p, k, LT, p, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 20: SM, (p, k, RT, p, k, p, k, p, LT, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 21-22: SM, (p, k), repeat (to) 7 times
Row 23: SM, (k, LT, k, p, k, p, k, p, k, RT) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 24: SM, (k2, LT, p, k, p, k, p, RT, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 25: SM, (k3, LT, k, p, k, RT, k2) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 26: SM, (k4, LT, p, RT, k3) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 27-29: SM, (k5, KBL, p, KBL, k4) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 30: SM, (p, LT, k, RT, p, LT, k, RT) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 31: SM, (p, k, LT, p, k, p, k, p, RT, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 32: SM, (p, k, p, LT, k, p, k, RT, p, k) repeat (to) 7 times
Row 33-34: SM, (p, k), repeat (to) 7 times
Row 35- 46: Repeat rounds 11-22
Hat should measure 7 1/2 inches at this point if you need more length
repeat round 34 until you reach your desired length.
Decreasing crown (Switch to double point needles).
Row 47: SM, (p, k, p, k, k2tbl, p, k2tog, k, p, k) repeat (to) 7 times (80 loops) Row 48: SM, (p, k) repeat (to) marker (80 loops)
Row 49: SM, (p, k, p, k2tbl, p, k2tog, p, k) repeat (to) 7 times (64 loops)
Row 50: SM, (p, k) repeat (to) marker (64 loops)
Row 51: SM, (p, k, k2tbl, p, k2tog, k) repeat (to) 7 times (48 loops)
Row 52: SM, (p, k2), repeat (to) marker (48 loops)
Row 53: SM, (p, k2tbl), repeat (to) marker (32 loops)
Row 54: SM, (p, k), repeat (to) marker (32 loops)
Row 55-56: SM, (k2tog) repeat (to) marker (16, then 8 loops)
Row 57: K last 8 sts, cut a long tail and weave it through the last 8 stitches and pull tight.
Secure in a knot and weave in your ends.
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