How to knit fair isle Zodiac Top for XS ( S, M, L, XL, XXL sizes [FREE knitting pattern]

Summer is in full swing! Let’s knit this trendy summer top! It can be knitted with any sign of the zodiac.

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SIZE

XS ( S, M, L, XL, XXL)

Materials you’ll need for this colorwork hat knitting project
– US 8 (5mm) circular needles
– US 6 (4 mm) circular needles or size to obtain gauge

Any aran weight yarn (1 skein is 50g)
White 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6)
Grey – 1

GAUGE:
10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 17 stitches in width and 22
rows/rounds on US 8 (5 mm) in height with stockinette
stitch, after blocking.

Skill: Intermediate

Notes
The top is worked with circular needle, bottom up. Front and back pieces are worked separately. Zodiac sign is on the front side.

STICH GLOSSARY
P = Purl
K = Knit
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Rem =Remain(ing)
st(s) = Stitch(es)
BO=Bind Off

Zodiac sign Top Knitting Pattern

FRONT PIECE:

Brim:
With white color on US 6 (4 mm) needles cast on 84 (92,100, 108, 116, 132) stitches.
REMEMBER the first st is always slip, the last is always knit.
Row 1: sl st, K2, P2, K3, turn work.
Row 2: sl st, P2, K2, P2, K, turn work.
Repeat 1-2 rows for 7 times total (14 rows).

Body:
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 8 (5mm).
Row 15: all knit. On this row decrease 14-16-16-18-18-22 stitches evenly on the row 70-76-84-90-98-110
stitches
Row 16: all purl.
Work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 7-9-11-13-15-17 cm from the cast-on edge, with the next row from the right side.

Start to knit colorwork (chart A).
Row 1: Work stockinette stitch over the next 18-21-25-28-32-38 stitches, work A1 over the next 34 stitches, work stockinette stitch over the last 18-21-25-28-32-38 stitches, reading rows from right to left, turn work.
Row 2: Work stockinette stitch over the next 18-21-25-28-32-38 stitches, work A1 over the next 34 stitches, work stockinette stitch over the last 18-21-25-28-32-38 stitches, reading rows from left to right, turn work.

Continue 1-42 rows and then continue with stocking stitch
Row 43: all knit
Row 44: all purl
Repeat until the piece measures 21-23-24-25-26-26 cm from the cast-on edge, with the next row from the right side.

Armholes decreases:
Cast off 2-2-4-4-6-6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the armholes = 66-72-76-82-86-98 stitches.
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of each row from the right side a total of 12-13-13-15-15-19 times. Continue to decrease for the armholes; you will cast off the neck before you are finished decreasing for the armholes.

Neck decreases:
AT THE SAME TIME, when the piece measures 27-29-30-32-33-35 cm and the next row is from the right side,
cast off the middle 10-12-14-14-16-18 stitches for the neck. The shoulders are finished separately – place the first
stitches on a thread (left shoulder).
Continue to decrease for the armholes and decrease 1 stitch for the neck on each row from the right side 9 times.
When all the decreases for the armhole and neck are finished there are 7-8-9-10-11-12 stitches on the shoulder.
Work until the piece measures 41-43-45-47-49-51 cm. Cast off with knit from the right side.

Left shoulder:
Place the stitches from the thread on circular needle size 5 mm. Start from the wrong side and continue to decrease for the armhole and decrease 1 stitch for the neck on each row from the right side 9 times. When all the decreases
for the armhole and neck are finished there are 7-8-9-10-11-12 stitches on the shoulder. Work until the piece measures 41-43-45-47-49-51 cm. Cast off with knit from the right side.

BACK PIECE:

Brim:
With white color on US 6 (4 mm) needles cast on 84 (92,100, 108, 116, 132) stitches.
REMEMBER the first st is always slip, the last is always knit.
Row 1: sl st, K2, P2, K3, turn work.
Row 2: sl st, P2, K2, P2, K, turn work.
Repeat 1-2 rows for 7 times total (14 rows).

Body:
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch on US 8 (5mm).
Work stockinette stitch until until the piece measures 21-23-24-25-26-26 cm from the cast-on edge, with the next row from the right side.

Armholes decreases:
Cast off 2-2-4-4-6-6 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows for the armholes = 66-72-76-82-86-98 stitches.
Decrease 1 stitch on each side of each row from the right side a total of 12-13-13-15-15-19 times. Continue to decrease for the armholes; you will cast off the neck before you are finished decreasing for the armholes.

Neck decreases:
AT THE SAME TIME, when the piece measures 34-36-37-39-40-42 cm and the next row is from the right side,
cast off the middle 18-20-20-20-20-22 stitches for the neck. The shoulders are finished separately – place the first stitches on a thread (right shoulder).
Continue to decrease for the armhole and decrease 1 stitch for the neck on each row from the right side 5-5-6-6-7-7 times. When all the decreases for the armhole and neck are finished there are 7-8-9-10-11-12 stitches on the shoulder. Work until the piece measures 41-43-45-47-49-51 cm. Cast off with knit from the right side.

Right shoulder:
Place the stitches from the thread on circular needle size 5 mm. Start from the wrong side and continue to decrease for the armhole and decrease 1 stitch for the neck on each row from the right side 5-5-6-6-7-7 times. When all the decreases for the armhole and neck are finished there are 7-8-9-10-11-12 stitches on the shoulder. Work until the piece measures 41-43-45-47-49-51 cm. Cast off with knit from the right side.

Assembly:
Sew the shoulder seams. Sew the side seams, leaving a 5 cm split at the bottom.
Sleeve-edges:
Start at the side seam, from the right side. Use circular needle size 4 mm and knit up 76-84-92-96-104-116 stitches around the armhole – number of stitches must be divisible by 4. Work rib in the round (knit 2, purl 2) for 2 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl. Work the other sleeve-edge in the same way.

Neck:
Start at the shoulder seam, from the right side. Use circular needle size 4 mm and knit up 92-100-104-108-112-116 stitches around the neck – number of stitches must be divisible by 4. Work rib in the round (knit 2, purl 2) for 2 cm. Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.

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How To Crochet Mushroom Granny Square Bag [FREE video tutorial]

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Crochet Mushroom Beret [FREE written pattern & video tutorial]

Description: This delightful design features a radiant red beret adorned with whimsical white mushroom spots, creating a cozy and elegant accessory that adds a touch of woodland charm to your style.

Size: One size only. Fits the average adult females head (22-23 in)

Materials Needed:

• Aran / Medium (4) yarn: red (120g), white (30g)
• Crochet hook 5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

ABBREVIATIONS
CH = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
SK=skip
REP=repeat
ST=stitch
sl st = slip stitch
DEC= decrease / may also be called “crochet two together”

Gauge (hook size 5 mm(H): 14 dc and 7 rows = 10 cm in double crochet

Pattern:

Beret

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first st), dc 11 in the circle.
Chain 3 at beginning of each row count as one stitch.
Pull the tail to close the magic circle, join with sl st on top of chain 3. (12st)

Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in the same st, 2dc in each st around, join with sl st. (24 st)

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (36 st)

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 2 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (48 st)

Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 3 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (60 st)

Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 4 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (72 st)

Rnd 7: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 5 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (84 st)

Rnd 8: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 6 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (96 st)

Rnd 9: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 7 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (108 st)

Rnd 10: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next 8 st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (120 st)

Stop here and measure – should be around 30 cm (12in)

Rnd 11: ch 3, dc in each st around, join with sl st. (120 st)

Rnd 12: ch 3, dc in the next 7st, *dc dec, dc in the next 8 st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (108 st)

Rnd 13: ch 3, dc in the next 6st, *dc dec, dc in the next 7 st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (96 st)

Rnd 14: ch 3, dc in the next 5st, *dc dec, dc in the next 6 st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (84 st)

Rnd 15: ch3, dc in the next 4 sts, *dc dec, dc in the next 5 st, rep from* around, join with sl st. (72 st)

Rnd 16: ch3, dc in the next 3 sts, *dc dec, dc in the next 4 st, rep from* around, join with sl st. (60 st)

Stop here and measure – should be around 17 cm (6.5in)

Rnd 17 (change the color): ch, sc in each st around, join with sl st. (60 st)
Cut the yarn and weave in all ends.

Sports (make a few different sizes spots)

Rnd 1: Magic circle, ch 3 (counts as first st), dc 11 in the circle. (12st)

Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in the same st, 2dc in each st around, join with sl st. (24 st)

Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in the next st, 2dc in the next st, repeat from* around, join with sl st. (36 st)

Place spots as you like and sew them.

ENLOY!

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Choose your favorite colors!

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So go ahead and enjoy your lavender hat!

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I didn’t even need inspiration to design this hat. One look at this majestic bird is enough to want to capture it.

First I knitted Cardinal hat on stranded colorwork techniques.  If you’ve knit colorwork find the pattern here

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How To Knit Fair Isle Hat With Labrador Retriever Dog [FREE video tutorial&Written pattern]

Do you want to make a thoughtful gift for the owner of a Labrador dog?

Follow this free video instruction, knit, and enjoy!

For this Fair Isle stranded colorwork hat I used US 4 (3.5mm) circular knitting needles. I used Drops Nepal yarn. You can also use any Aran weight yarn.

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HERE’S THE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR THIS LAB TYPE HAT KNITTING PATTERN

SIZE

One size to fit adult
Head circumference: 55–60 cm (22–24 inch)

Materials you’ll need for this colorwork hat knitting project

• 16 inch (40 cm) US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needles or US 4 (3.5 mm) double pointed needles.
• Yarn Drops Nepal (65% wool, 35% alpaca) 82 yds/1.75oz (75 m/50 g or any aran weight yarn.
  COLORS:
  Black 8903 – 1 skein ;
  Light blue 8913 – 1 skein;
  Goldenrod 2923 -1 skein;
  Fog 8907 – 1 skein.

STICH GLOSSARY

K = Knit
Inc = Increase M1
M1 = make one
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitchestogether
P = Purl
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Rem =Remain(ing)
st(s) = Stitch(es)

Skill: Intermediate

Notes:

The hat is worked in the round with circular needle, bottom up. Change to
double pointed needles when necessary.
First work rib 1/1, then work stripes in stockinette stitch.
A pom pom is attached to the top.

GAUGE:

10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inch = 20 stitches in width and 26 rows/rounds in height with stockinette stitch, after blocking

Cute Lab Type Hat Knitting Pattern

BRIM:
With Light blue color cast on 96 stitches. Join in round, making sure not to twist stitches, place marker to indicate beginning of round.
1st rnd: Work 1×1 rib (k1, p1) around.
Work 1×1 ribbing for 40 rnds or near 5,5” (14-15 cm), inc 12 sts (M1) evenly across last rnd = 108 sts.
Then start to knit in stockinette stitch Body of hat (A 1).

BODY OF HAT:
Knit rnds 1 to 36 of A 1, reading rows from right to left, noting 36-st rep will be worked 3 times.

SHAPE TOP:
Knit rnds 1 to 14 of A2, reading rows from right to left, noting 9-st rep will be worked 12 times.
1st rnd: * K7. K2tog. Rep from * around. 96 sts.
2nd rnd: Work even in pattern.
3rd rnd: *K6. K2tog. Rep from * around. 84 sts.
4th rnd: Work even in pattern.
5th rnd: *K5. K2tog. Rep from * around. 72 sts.
6th rnd: Work even in pattern.
7th rnd: *K4. K2tog. Rep from * around. 60 sts.
8th rnd: Work even in pattern.
9th rnd: * K3. K2tog. Rep from * around. 48 sts.
10th rnd: Work even in pattern.
11th rnd: *K2. K2tog. K2. Rep from * around. 36 sts.
12th rnd: Work even in pattern.
13th rnd: *K. K2tog. Rep from * around. 24 sts.
14th rnd: Work even in pattern.
Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread end through rem sts and draw up tightly. Fasten securely.

POM POM:
Make one pom pom with Black color (or any other, if you like) and a diameter of approx 7-8cm.
Sew the pom pom to the top of the hat.

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