Crags and Cusps Hat

A Free Knit Pattern

I have a brand new Knit hat pattern. I was looking for a hat that could be really versatile. I wanted one that could work for male or female and one that would have a lot of stretch and growth with it. The crags and Cusps Hat was my solution. It is a ribbed hat that has tons of stretch and comfort. One of the hats that I made fits both my girls and myself, comfortably.  My youngest is almost six and well my age isn't important other than I'm an adult. Cough cough.  Kids grow so quickly, I really wanted a hat that was going to last through a few growth spurts. 

Could it be one of my patterns without some easy cabling? The cabling is made with Right and Left twist stitches. If you have never worked with those stitches don't worry they are easier than you think, and I think this is a great pattern to practice with. 

Below I have the adult size available for free. If you purchase the PDF version of this pattern I also have a baby size and child size. I have also included a chart to help you out. You Can purchase the PDF from my usual locations. 

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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Yarn Bee: Must Be Merino, yarn weight: light 3, 50% merino wool, 25% acrylic, 25% Nylon, 3.5 oz/100 g., 227 yards/208 meters. 

Needles: 6/ 4.00mm 16 inch circular needles

Notions: Yarn needle for sewing up the hat brim

Gauge: 25 sts + 28 rows = 4 inches

Size:  Large (stretches to fit 20-22 inch circumference).

Stitches used: K, P, RT, LT, k2tog, k2togb ( knit 2 together through the back loop), PM (place marker), SM (slip Marker)

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.

Notes: The RT and the LT both count as 2 stitches.


Copyright Julia Schwartz. 

Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern Instructions


Cast on  120 sts using your favorite cast on using the circular needles, Place a stitch marker. Without twisting the cast on, complete the circle by putting your first stitch into the first cast on stitch).


Rows 1- 8: SM, k1, (p2, k2), repeat (to) to the last 3 sts, p2, k1. (120 sts)


Row 9: SM, (LT, RT), repeat (to) around. (30 LT, 30 RT)


Round 10: SM, P1, (k2, p2), repeat (to) to the last 3 sts, k2, p1. (120 sts)


Round 11: SM, P1, (RT, p2), repeat (to) to the last 3 sts, RT, p1. (30 RT, 30 p)


Round 12: SM, P1, (k2, p2), repeat (to) to the last 3 sts, k2, p1. (120 sts)


Row 13: SM, (RT, LT), repeat (to) around. (30 LT, 30 RT)


Rounds 14-27: Repeat rounds 1-13


Continue repeating row 1 until the hat measures 7 ½ inches.


Crown of hat



Round 1: SM, {k1, (p2, k2) x2, p2tog, k2, p2tog, (k2, p2) x2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (110 sts)


Round 2: SM, {k1, (p2, k2) x2, p1, k2, p1, (k2, p2) x2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (110 sts)


Round 3: SM, {K1, p2, k2, p2, k1, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog, k1, p2, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (100 sts)


Round 4: SM, {K1, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to}4 xs. (100 sts)


Round 5: SM, {K1, p2, k2, p2, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog, p2, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (90 sts)


Round 6: Sm, {K1, p2, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs (90 sts)


Round 7: SM, {K1, p2, k2, p1, p2tog, k2, p2tog, p1, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (80 sts)


Round 8: SM, {K1, p2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (80 sts)


Round 9: SM, {K1, p2, k2, p2tog, k2, p2tog, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (70 sts)


Round 10: SM, {k1, p2, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p2, k1} Repeat {to} 4xs. (70 sts)


Round 11: SM, {K1, p2, k1, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog, k1, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (60 sts)


Round 12: SM, {k1, p2, k6, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (60 sts)


Round 13: SM, {k1, p2, k2tog tbl, k2, k2tog, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (50 sts)


Round 14: SM, {k1, p2, k4, p2, K1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (50 sts)


Round 15: SM, {k1, P1, p2tog, k2, p2tog, p1, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (40 sts)


Round 16: SM, {k1, p2, k2, p2, k1} repeat {to} 4 xs. (40 sts)


Round 17: SM, k2tog 20 xs. (20 sts)


Round 18: SM, k (20 sts)


Round 19: SM, k2tog 10 xs. (10 sts)


Break yarn with a long tail and weave through the stitches left on the needles and pull tight.


Weave in your ends.

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A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern

It has been forever since I have shared a Tunisian Crochet pattern. A whole year in fact. I decided I needed to publish a new one stat. I wanted a cowl that was lacy and chunky at the same time. I also gave it a marled look by crochet two colors at the same time. It gives it a striking effect that makes the stitches stand out. I put this pattern at an intermediate level only because it is a Tunisian crochet pattern.  It only uses basic stitches and it is a 3 row repeat, so it is easy to get into a rhythm with it. I hope you enjoy. 

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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport Weight 273 yards/ 100 grams. Two colors used: Avocado and Custard.

Hook: 9mm Tunisian hook, For Edging: G/4mm regular

Notions: Tapestry needle

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 8 by 26 inches

Gauge: 12 stitches from the stitch pattern x 6 rows = 4 inches

Notes: First loop on the hook always counts as a TKS It is not included in the instructions but it is included in the stitch counts.

Special Stitches:

• TPS (Tunisian Purl stitch): (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through. (Return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern.

• TKS (Tunisian Knit stitch): (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.(Return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern.

• TK3tog (Tunisian knit 3 together): (forward pass): working with the yarn behind your work insert your hook through the left vertical loops of the next 3 stitches, yo, pull the yarn through , keep your loop on the hook. (return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern.

• Yo (yarn over): (Forward pass) put the yarn over the hook from back to front, (Return pass): treat this as a loop on the return pass

Instructions

Foundation Row: (Forward pass): With both colors held together, Ch 23, insert hook into each ch and pull up a loop for a total of 23 loops on the hook,

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 1: (Forward pass): TKS in each st for a total of 23 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 2: (Forward pass): {Yo, TK3tog} repeat {to} 6 xs, yo, TKS in the last st. (7 TK3tog, 8 yo, 2 TKS)

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.


Row 3: (Forward pass): {Sk yo, (TPS, TKS, TPS) in the next st}, repeat {to} repeat {to} 6 xs, TKS in the last st. (9 TKS, 14 TPS)

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until you have 1 loop left.


Continue repeating rows 1-3 until your cowl measures 26 inches


Last Row: Repeat row 1.


Finish off with a long tail. Sew the first row to the last row using a wip st. Secure tail with a knot and weave in your ends.

Edging

Round 1: With one stand of color and the G/4mm hook, attach yarn with a sl st into any side st, ch 1, 2 sc in each st around.


Round 2: Ch 1, sc in starting st, {ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in the next st}, Repeat {to}, to the last st, ch 1, sl st into starting st.


Finish off.


Repeat edging on the other side.


Weave in your ends. 

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If you would like to purchase this pattern that is ads free and printer friendly, it is available for Download through my Ravelry Store For $3.00. For the first week you can get it for $1.00 (usd). 

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 A Free Crochet Pattern

Some of the best advice I have gotten in my creative business is, "when you have a creative block go back to what you already know and build off of what you have already done." So for me a lot of the time that looks like re-using a stitch pattern or if I have a hat pattern I will try and make a cowl or gloves to go with the hat. 

This past month has brought a lot of extra stress. My Grandpa passed away after a stroke, there has been some other deaths and sickness from friends, one of my daughter's was having a lot of things going on at school and our little county of 34,000 has a positivity rate of 13% for covid testing. That is all the stress of last month. Traditionally November is my busiest time for my blog. I think that is pretty normal for most fiber arts blogs. All of this resulted in my crashing and burning of creativity. 

So I went back to what I know. I looked through my past patterns and found something that I could recreate into something fresh. I came up with the Winthrop Basket. 

Do you recognize the stitch pattern? It is from the Tree Farm Cowl. I had bought some Lion brand Rewind yarn. I thought it would be like t-shirt yarn that I could use for straps on masks. When it came it was very apparent that it was not t-shirt yarn. But it is very light and soft and when it is worked up it feels like felt. I thought it would be perfect for baskets. I'm pretty sure I am right. 

I hope you enjoy these baskets as much as I do.  I'm going as simple as possible for Christmas this year, brown paper bags for gift wrap and red yarn for ribbon. I'm going to use these baskets too. I think I will have the girl's Christmas jammies in them to open Christmas eve. 

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: 

• For Basket: Lion Brand Yarn: Rewind Tape Yarn, 5 Bulky, 70% Polyester 30% viscose, 219 yards and 100g.  
• For handles: Lion Brand Yarn: Re-up, 4/ worsted, 100% cotton, 100g. (only 25g needed)

Hook: 

• For Basket: J/10 6mm (I'm a really loose crocheter so you might have to choose a larger hook to get gauge)
• For handles: G/7 4.5mm

Notions: Tapestry needle
Size: 30 inch circumference, 7 inch height 
Gauge: 12 st x 14 rows = 4 inches
Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc), Slip Stitch (sl st), Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc), Double crochet stitch (dc), Front post double treble crochet (fpdtc)
Special stitches:

• fpdtr: yo 3 times, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 5 loops on the hoop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 4 times.

Edited 1/6/21 correction made on row 15 for dc to say st instead. Rows 17 and 18 added for extra clarification. 

Copyright: Julia Schwartz.

Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Purchase this Pattern

This is a free crochet pattern on the blog. Just keep scrolling down to see this pattern. By having it free on the blog I am able to promote the pattern more and share it with more people. I also feel that I bring some trust to my readers who can read through the pattern before they decide if they want to purchase the pattern.

If you would like to purchase this pattern that is ads free and printer friendly, it is available for Download through my Ravelry Store For $3.00. For the first week you can get it for $1.00 (usd). 

I also have the PDF for sale at Love crafts. It is a a little higher price at $3.60. This helps cover the fees that come with posting the pattern on that site. 

Pattern Instructions

Round 1: Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sl st into starting st to complete the round. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in starting st, 2 sc in each stitch, for a total of 16 sc, sl st into starting st. (16 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (24 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (32 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (40 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (48 sts)

Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (56 sts)

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (64 sts)

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to), to the last st. sl st into starting st. (72 sts)

Round 10: Ch 1, (sc in the next 23 sts, 2 sc in the next st), repeat (to) 2x, sl st into starting st. (75 sts)

Round 11-14: Ch 1, sc in each st in the round for a total of 75 sts, sl st into the starting st. (75 sts)

Round 15: Ch 3, *(fpdtr around next sc 2 rows down, dc in next sc) repeat (to) 2 times, sk 3 sts, fpdtr in the next st 2 rows down, sk the st behind the fpdtr just made, {dc in each of the next  4 sts, fpdtr in the st 2 rows below right next to the fpdtr previously made, fpdtr in the next st 2 rows below, skip  2 sts behind the fptdc sts just made} repeat {to}, dc in the next 4 sts, fpdtr in the st 2 rows below right next to the fpdtr previously made, sk st behind the fpdtr just made, dc in the next st,* Repeat *to* 2 times. Sl st into starting st. (Note on last repeat the last dc is not needed) (75 sts) 

Round 16: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each dc, sl st in to first dc. (75 sts)

Round 17: Ch 3, *(fpdtr around the fpdtr, dc in next st) repeat (to) 2 times, sk 3 sts, fpdtr in the next st 2 rows down, sk the st behind the fpdtr just made, {dc in each of the next  4 sts, fpdtr in the st 2 rows below right next to the fpdtr previously made, fpdtr in the next st 2 rows below, skip  2 sts behind the fptdc sts just made} repeat {to}, dc in the next 4 sts, fpdtr in the st 2 rows below right next to the fpdtr previously made, sk st behind the fpdtr just made, dc in the next st,* Repeat *to* 2 times. Sl st into starting st. (Note on last repeat the last dc is not needed) (75 sts) 

Round 18: Ch 3, dc in each dc, sl st in to first dc. (75 sts)

Repeat rounds 17 and 18 5x

Last round: Ch 1, reverse sc in each stitch in the round for a total of 75 sts, sl st into starting st. 

Finish off. 

Handles (Make 2)

5 loop i-cord: Make a slip knot, ch 5, yo and pull through a loop in each ch, (5 loops on the hook), {take the back 4 loops off the hook and put them on the cable needle, (yo and pull through one loop on the hook, take the next st off the cable needle and onto your hook) repeat (to) 4 x}, repeat {to} until you have you have 8 inches of cording. Cut a yarn and pull the tail through the loops to close them up.

Follow the picture and pull the cording through the baskets where you want the handles. Then knot the cording to secure in place.

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