Mountain Sun Hat w/ Brim

Designed by Pat Novak

A hat for any season with 2.5” wide brim.  Optional flower or a button may be added for accent.  Top of hat is worked in single knit on one loom for shaped top.

Loom: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom, with 52 pegs

Yarn:  Lion Brand New Basic, 75% Acrylic/25% Wool, Machine wash, lay flat to dry.

175 yds per skein.  (1) skein Grass,  (¼) skein Olive, accent yarn for flower (any yarn), New yarn of stronger cord of similar color (36”).

Notions:  Loom, knit hook, crochet hook, (6-8) plastic/metal pins for sewing, darning needle

Stitches:  Open chunky Rib, Stockinette in double knit, and ewrap in single knit

Size: Fits adult with 22”-23” head circumference (above ears)

Hat is knit in 2 pieces: main hat, and added brim which is sewn on.

Abbreviations used:  aprox=approximately,        rnd(s)=round(s)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on in double knit with Olive yarn using stockinette cast on.  Lay anchor yarn of thick strong yarn.

Change to Open Rib set up.  (outer loom, move every other loop (L to R) to adjacent peg so that there is an empty peg between the pegs with yarn.  Continue to wrap only the pegs with loops on next circular.  Lift 2 over 2 on each hook over.  On inner loom, you will have 2 loops on each peg;  lift 1 over 1 on the hook over.

Rnds 1-4:  Work in Open Rib Stitch. (chunky rib)

Move one loop from pegs with 2 loops back to empty pegs (R to L) on outer loom.  You will now have one loop on every peg on both looms.  Cut yarn with 3” tail and tie on Grass yarn for remainder of hat.

Rnds 5-19:  Work in Stockinette stitch.  The hat should be aprox 4.5”-5″ including the hat band.

Top of Hat

Change to single knit for top of hat.

Move all inner loops to corresponding pegs on outer loom.  You will have 2 loops on all pegs on outer loom and the inner loom will be empty.  Remove the inner loom and legs.

Work hook over, one over one, so that there is only one loop on each peg on outer loom.

Decrease 1: Think of pegs in groups of 4.  Decrease peg one onto peg two, by moving first loop onto peg two.  Count 3 more pegs for that group.  Move next peg over for decrease and skip 3 pegs.  Decrease  next peg.  Skip 3.  Once you have worked around loom with this decrease, you will have one peg empty, one peg with 2 loops, and 2 pegs with one loop, for each group of 4 pegs.

Group of 4 pegs: one empty, one with 2 loops, 2 pegs with one loop.  Wrap again for one empty, one with 3 wraps, 2 with 2 wraps.  Continue with all pegs.  Ready to hook over.  Lift 2 over 1 and 1 over 1.  Leave all empty pegs empty.

Rnds 20-25:  Work these 5 rounds in ewrap and skip the empty pegs. Work the peg with 2 loops by lifting both loops over new loop. This will be 1.5”.

Decrease 2: Move the 2^nd loop in each group to next (last peg in group of 4) so that you have one loop on every other peg.

Rnds 26-32:  Work these 7 rnds in ewrap, skipping the empty pegs.

To close top of hat, cut working yarn with aprox 15” and place the yarn tail onto darning needle.  Pick up all loops and place them on the working yarn.  You can go around the pegs a 2^nd time so that the gather is very strong.  Remove the hat from the loom and carefully pull yarn to gather the remaining stitches.  Work the gathering process so that the top of hat is completely closed in.  Take the yarn to inside of hat and work some securing stitches.  Weave in ends of yarn and trim ends.

Bind off at anchor yarn with crochet hook, using 2 loop method.  Set hat aside until the brim is ready to attach.

Brim

Add the inner loom into base of loom.  Brim will be worked in double knit in one long piece.  Remember that the outer edge of the brim will be longer than the edge that is attached to hat, so you want to knit it long enough for the outer edge.  We knit aprox 36” for the brim piece.    This will be aprox 180 rows of knit, or 35″-36″. Then the inner edge will be gathered to fit circumference of hat.

Cast on 9 stitches in stockinette stitch.  Use more if a wider brim is desired.  Add anchor yarn.

Work in stockinette until brim is desired length.  It needs to be aprox 10” longer than the base of hat where it will be attached.  Once complete, bind off at both short edges.

Gather one edge of brim so that it is desired length to fit around base of hat.  You will want to gather the long edge of the brim piece with a New yarn.  It needs to be strong and twisted yarn of similar color to hat yarn.  Have New yarn about 25” long.  You may choose to leave it in the hat or remove it, just depends on colors.  Our sample was sewn with a black cord but does not show, so we left it in the hat.

Put yarn onto the darning needle and pick up each stitch on one long side of brim.  Gently pull it in as you go so you can control the ending length.  Once you have it all on the New yarn, measure it to the hat for fit.  If it fits the hat, tie the 2 ends of New yarn together and work the gather so that it is even all around and fits the size of hat band.

Sew the 2 short end of the brim together with hat yarn.

Fit the brim to edge of hat and secure in place with plastic or metal pins.  Be sure the joined short edges are placed at back of hat.

Once you have the edges together evenly, you can turn the edges to inside and sew together with matching yarn color and darning needle.  You can use part of the New yarn (stronger cord).  Try to grab only the edge stitches of both pieces for an invisible seam.  Knot the yarn when complete and weave in all yarn ends.

Working from inside of hat, sew brim to edge of hat grabbing only the edge stitches.  Once secure, remove pins and sew the short edges of brim together at back of hat.  Be sure to sew the brim to hat by stretching the 2 pieces together so the seam is smooth and not too tight. Trim all yarn tails and weave into knit.

Inside of hat after sewing.

Flower or Adornment

This adornment can be a knit or crocheted flower.  Knit a square 6 stitches X 8 rows wide, gather both edges with yarn tails to form a circular piece.  Then create a center with accent yarn of 5-6 loops.  Sew onto the brim.

PIN IT!

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Xs And Os Cable Headband

Designed by Renita Harvey

This headband incorporates decorative elastic for added texture and design! Give a little extra love and warmth with hugs and kisses (“Xs” and “Os” ) and it’s also wide enough to cover ears.

Pattern includes full video tutorials for both the tradition method of loom knitting cables as well as peg sharing method.

LOOM:  KB 32 Peg Loom, total 19 pegs used.

YARN: 75 yds of worsted/4 weight 80% acrylic /20% wool yarn.  Lion Brand Wool-Ease in color Blush Heather used in sample.

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, cable needle, tapestry needle, 1.5 yds ½” decorative fold over elastic, sewing thread, sewing needle

GAUGE:  19 sts x 16 rows = 2.66” in stitch pattern

SIZE:  Adult

LEVEL:  Intermediate/Advanced

ABBREVIATIONS

K – Knit stitch

P – Purl stitch

S – Slip (skip)

C4F – Cable 4 Front

C4B – Cable 4 Back

CO – Cast on

BO – Bind off

St(s) – Stitch(es)

R – row

Rem – Remain

Rep – Repeat

Approx – Approximately

SPECIAL STITCHES 

C4F – Worked over 4 stitches: Skip sts on peg 1 and 2, knit pegs 3 and 4, place sts from pegs 3 and 4 on cable needle and hold to the back, knit pegs 1 and 2, place sts from peg 1 on peg 3 and st on peg 2 on peg 4, place sts held on cable needle on pegs 1 and 2

C4B – Worked over 4 stitches: Place sts on pegs 1 and 2 on cable needle and hold to the back, knit pegs 3 and 4, move st from peg 3 to peg 1 and st from 4 to peg 2, place sts held on cable needle on pegs 3 and 4, knit pegs 3 and 4

INSTRUCTIONS

 CO 19 sts.  Prepare to work a flat panel.

R1:  *P1, K8, rep from * once, P1

R2:  Rep R1

R3: P1, C4B, C4F, P1, C4F, C4B, P1

R4 – 6:  Rep R1

R7:  Rep R3

R8 – 10:  Rep R1

R11:  P1, C4F, C4B, P1 C4B, C4F, P1

R12 – 14:  Rep R1

R15:  Rep R11

R16:  Rep 1

Rep R1 – 16, 8 times

BO

Cut working yarn leaving a yarn tail of approx. 8” to use for seaming.

Block.

ASSEMBLY

Bring the CO and BO edges together without twisting.

Using the long tail from the BO, seam the CO and BO edges together.

Weave in ends.

Cut 2 pieces of decorative elastic 20” long.

Weave the first length of elastic through the holes in the O’s on one side as shown.

Weave the second length of elastic through the other side in the same manner.

Making sure the elastic is not twisted, overlap the ends of one side of elastic by ¼” and sew using the sewing thread and sewing needle.

Repeat sewing the ends of the elastic on the other side.

VIDEO LINKS by Renita Harvey

Peg Sharing Cable Method

 Classic Cable Method

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• Deanna March 23, 2019 at 7:22 pm

  I enjoy your patterns and I have a suggestion. I like the listing of yarns used in the sample but many of these aren’t available where I am able to shop. If there could be a note as to the total yardage needed it would be very helpful in substituting other brands of yarn. Thank you.

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Lacy Shimmer Hat & Cowl (double knit)

Most versatile cowl for any weather! Wear it for warmth, or just as a fashion statement. Knit in fine, lightweight yarn.

LOOM: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom with 60 Peg Loom Toppers for cowl. Both are set up for double knit.

YARN: Lion Brand ‘Shawl in a Ball’, #4 worsted yarn. Cotton and Acrylic blend, machine wash and lay flat to dry. Color, Feng Shui Grey. 1 skein is enough for both cowl and hat.

STITCHES: Rib, Stockinette

NOTIONS: Knit hook, crochet hook, darning needle

SIZE: 12” x 23”, laying flat (doubled) for cowl. Hat fits 22-24” adult head.

GAUGE: 3 sts and 4 rnds=1”

INSTRUCTIONS

COWL Cast on all 60 pegs in Stockinette. Lay anchor yarn around loom to secure stitches.

Round 1: Rib Stitch

Repeat round one until knit is 12” from cast on stitches, or 50 rounds.

Bind off loosely in rib stitch with crochet hook. Remove from loom.
Bind off loosely at anchor yarn with basic bind off working one strand over one . Carefully remove the anchor yarn.
Weave in any yarn tails. Both edges should be very stretchy.
Your cowl should adapt to scrunched or rolled neck piece. It is also wide enough to be pulled up to cover your head.

HAT Matching hat is made with the original 52 peg looms. Fits adult 22-24” head.

Cast on all 52 pegs in Stockinette. Lay anchor yarn around loom.

Rounds 1-6: Rib stitch

Rounds 7-18: Stockinette for fullness around head.

Change to Rib stitch and work until the hat measures approximately 9” from cast on.
Cut yarn with about 12” of yarn tail remaining.
Move inner loops onto outer pegs, so that there are 2 loops on each of the outer pegs and the inner loom is empty.
Place the yarn tail onto darning needle. Go around loom and pick up the loops on each peg and place onto the yarn. Once the loops are all on the yarn, remove hat from loom. Gather the top of hat by pulling gently on yarn. Before pulling tight, go around the stitches again for a strong gathering yarn. Gather snuggly. Knot on inside of hat with some securing stitches. Trim and weave in ends.

Pom-pom: Start wrapping the yarn around fingers or 4” wide cardboard. Wrap approximately 100 rounds with the section of the skein of yarn to reflect the colors desired. Tie the rounds of yarn securely with a double strand of yarn with 4” tails. Once tied, these tails can be used to tie the pompom onto the hat. Cut the loops so that they are single strands.
Cut pompom to desired length and shape. Tie and knot to inside of hat. Weave in yarn tails.

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Hourglass Cable Hat

Designed by Isela Phelps

LOOM:  ‘Premium’ Chunky Round Looms, using 48 peg, 24 peg looms.

YARN:  Approx 120 yds of Super Bulky Acrylic-Wool blend. Shetland Chunky by Patons was used in sample.  75 yards used.  5 weight yarn. 75% acrylic / 25% wool.

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 6.5 sts x 10 rows = 2 inches in stockinette

SIZE:  Fits adults (circumference up to 21”)

LEVEL:  Intermediate-Advanced. Knowledge of cables and chart reading required.

ABBREVIATIONS

bo=bind off

cn=cable needle

co=cast on

k=knit stitch or u-stitch

p=purl stitch

rnd(s)=round(s)

st(s)=stitch(es)

BCP=see notes

FCP=see notes

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 48 sts join to work in the round (recommend the non-loopy e-wrap cast on method).

Link to cast on: https://youtu.be/p5KKwVZGRCc

Rnds 1-5: p1, *k2, p2: rep from * to last peg, p1.

Body

Rnds 6-38: Work Hourglass Stitch Pattern as shown on chart.

Crown

Next 2 rnds: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.

Transfer all the stitches to the 24-peg knitting loom, 2 stitches per peg.

Next 2 rnds: *k1, p1: rep from * to end of rnd.

Thread tapestry needle with yarn and finish with gather bind off method.

Basic Hourglass-multiple of 8sts

 NOTES

Back Cross (BCP): Slip 1 stitch to cn and hold towards the center of the loom (peg is now empty), knit the next peg then move this loop to the emptied peg, place the stitch from the cn on the empty peg then proceed to purl it.

Front Cross (FCP): Slip 1 stitch to cn and hold towards the front of the loom (peg is now empty), purl the next peg then move this loop to the emptied peg, place the peg from the cn on the empty peg, proceed to knit it.

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Striped Hat/Scarf with embellishments (dk)!

Ho, Ho Ho! They will you coming in this one!!  It’s a simple hat and scarf design.  Just sew on your favorite holiday accent to embellish your garment… a fun twist to the classic hat and scarf set!

Designed by Denice Johnson

LOOM: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom, with ’60 peg’ loom topper .

YARN: Caron One Pound,
Worsted weight yarn
Main Color: aprox 264 yards
Contrast Color: aprox 10 yards
White: 80 yards

NOTIONS: knit hook, crochet hook, sewing needle, Christmas accents.

GAUGE: 14 stitches and 12 rows =3″

FINISHED SIZE: Adult
Hat: 22″x 9″
Scarf: 4″ wide x 50″ long

STITCHES
Stockinette and Rib

Rib Stitch with wrapping complete

INSTRUCTIONS

Hat

In main color, cast on all 60 pegs with basic Stockinette stitch working in the round in double knit, lay anchor yarn in contrast color.

Rib Stitch with stitches hooked over

Rows 1-5: work in rib stitch

Row 6: work in stockinette stitch

Cut main color, tie on contrast color.

Row 7: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on white.

Rows 8-17: work in stockinette stitch

Cut white, tie on contrast color.

Row 18: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on main color.

Rows 19-28: work in stockinette stitch

Move the inner loom loops to the outer loom. The inner loom will be empty and the outer loom will have 2 loops on each peg. Lift the bottom loops over the top loops so there are only just 1 loop on each of the pegs. Remove the inner loom topper.

The remainder of the hat will be worked in single knit.

Rows 29-33: work in rib stitch (knit 2, purl 2)

Bind off by using the gather bind off method, weave in all yarn ends. Crochet the cast on edge and remove anchor yarn.

Scarf 

In main color, cast on 19 pegs with basic Stockinette stitch working as a flat panel in double knitting, lay anchor yarn in contrast color.

Rows 1-10: work in stockinette stitch

Cut main color, tie on contrast color.

Row 11: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on white.

Rows 12-31: work in stockinette stitch

Cut white, tie on contrast color.

Row 32: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on main color.

Rows 33-152: work in stockinette stitch

Cut main color, tie on contrast color.

Row 153: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on white.

Rows 154-173: work in stockinette stitch

Cut white, tie on contrast color.

Row 174: work in stockinette stitch

Cut contrast color, tie on main color.

Rows 175-184: work in stockinette stitch

Move the inner loom loops to the outer loom. The inner loom will be empty and the outer loom will have 2 loops on each peg. Lift the bottom loops over the top loops so there are only just 1 loop on each of the pegs. Crochet the loops off in chain fashion. Crochet the cast on edge and remove anchor yarn. Weave in all yarn ends.

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Holidays Slouchy Hat

LOOM: All-n-One Knitting Loom + 1 peg slider.

YARN:  Approx 200 yds of worsted weight merino wool yarn. Chic Sheep by Red Heart was used in sample.  186yds (170m); 3.5oz (100g) in colors: Lace (A), Lipstick(B), Polo (C).

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 11 sts x 18 rows=2”.

SIZE:  Fits up to 20” head circumference.

ABBREVIATIONS  Approx=approximate  k=knit stitch. May substitute with u-stitch. p=purl stitch st(s)=stitch(es)  rnd(s)=round(s)  A=Lace colorway B=Lipstick colorway  C=Polo colorway

INSTRUCTIONS

Set the All-n-One Loom to 80 sts using the 1-peg sliders at each end. Sliders will move inward in pattern.

With A, cast on 80 sts, prepare to work in the round.

Rnd 1-10: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Next rnd: k to end. Cut A, join B.
*Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut B, join C.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut C, join A.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut A, join B. *
Rep from * to *: 1 more time.

Decrease rnd: move sliders in one space inwards; you will decrease by 4 sts. (76sts remain)

*Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut B, join C.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut C, join A.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut A, join B.

Decrease rnd: move sliders in one space inwards; you will decrease by 4 sts. (72sts remain)

*Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut B, join C.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut C, join A.
Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut A, join B.

Decrease rnd: move sliders in one space inwards; you will decrease by 4 sts. (68sts remain)

Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut B, join C.

Decrease rnd: move sliders in one space inwards; you will decrease by 4 sts. (64sts remain)

Next 6 rnds: k to end. Cut C, join A.

Next 6 rnds: (you will decrease by 4 sts each rnd.):
K to end.
Cut A, join B.
(From 64sts down to 40)

Next 6 rnds: (you will decrease by 4 sts each rnd.):
K to end.
Cut B, join C.
(From 40sts down to 16)

Next 2 rnds: (you will decrease by 4 sts each rnd.):
K to end.
Next 2 rnds: k to end.

Bind off with gather bind off.

Weave ends in.

Add a faux fur pom pom to end.

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• layasa December 17, 2018 at 10:59 am

  I can’t wait to try these! They’ll make adorable yet functional hats for a charity group I sew for! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Spiral Splendor Beanie

Designed by Ace Beorchia

LOOM: ‘Premium’ Chunky Round Knitting Looms (Orange), 48 pegs

YARN:  Approx. 75 yds (120g) of size 6 Super Bulky weight yarn evenly divided between two colors. Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in colors Grey Marble (color A) and Metropolis (color B) used in sample.

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 2×2 ribbing unstretched; 2” = 4 sts x 8 rows

ABBREVIATIONS Approx=approximate  k=knit stitch. May substitute with u-stitch.p=purl stitch st(s)=stitch(es)   rnd(s)=round(s)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 48 sts (orange loom), prepare to work in the round.

Rnds 1-7: *p2, k2 in color A; rep from * to end.

Rnds 8-9: *k2 in color A, p2 in color B; rep from * to end

Rnds 10-11: k1 in color A; *p2 in color B, k2 in color A; rep from * 10 times; p2 in color B, k1 in color A.

Rnds 12-13: *p2 in color B, k2 in color A; rep from * to end.

Rnds 14-15: p1 in color B; *k2 in color A, p2 in color B; rep from * 10 times; k2 in color A, p1 in color B.

Rnds 16-23: Rep rnds 8-15.

Rnds 24-25: Rep rnds 8-9.

Rnds 26-31: k in color B to end.

Bind off with gather bind off method.

Weave all ends in.

Attach a pom-pom. (Author recommends a color that contrasts well with color B.)

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• Ronda December 4, 2018 at 4:07 pm

  I’m having a lot of fun looming the spiral spender hat but I’m confused on rounds 16-23 . it says to repeat rounds 8 through 13 but that would stop on row 22 I’m confused on what I knit on rounds 22 and 23 .? Thank you for sharing this fun pattern with all of us .
• Isela December 5, 2018 at 1:04 pm

  Hi Ronda,
  Thank you for pointing this out. It should say, Repeat from 8-15.
• Lydia December 5, 2018 at 10:23 pm

  I really love this pattern! Can it be done with the 3/8 round loom, using a #4 weight yarn?

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Spiral Messy Bun Beanie

Designed by Isela Phelps

LOOM: ‘Premium’ Chunky Knit Round Looms (Orange), 48 pegs

YARN:  Approx 70 yds of Super Bulky weight acrylic yarn. Red Heart Evermore in Marsh was used in sample. 89yds (81m); 100g (3.5 oz).

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 5.5 sts x 8 rows=2”

SIZE:  Hat fits up to 20” circumference head

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx=approximate  k=knit stitch, may substitute with u-stitch.  p=purl stitch st(s)=stitch(es) rnd(s)=round(s)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 48 sts (orange loom), prepare to work in the round.

Rnd 1-8: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Rnd 9: *k3, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 10: k2, p1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rnd 11: k1, p1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Rnd 12: *p1, k3; rep from * to end of rnd.

Rep Rnds 9-12: until item measures approx 6.5 inches from cast on edge.

Remove all stitches to a piece of scrap yarn.

Place all stitches on the 24 peg knitting loom (the smallest one)—2 stitches per peg.

Knit to end of rnd.

Bind off with basic removal method.

Weave all ends in.

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Farrow Hat with versatile brim (Double Knit)

Multi-color hat can be worn with rolled brim, full open brim like a derby, or front brim.  The top fits snugly around the top of the head.  Very warm for cold winter outdoor fun!

LOOM: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom with 60 Peg Looms Toppers.

YARN:  Sample knit with Malabrigo Mecha Chunky, 100% superwash wool.  Approximately 50 yds of each color needed- 3 colors: Lluvias Blue (B), Volcan gold/brown (V), Plomo Gray (G), with 10 yds of white chunky roving for accent.

NOTIONS:  Knit hook, crochet hook, scissors, darning needle

STITCHES:  Stockinette, Ribbing, b/b weave

SIZE:  Large adult (23-25” head circumference)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast On with G yarn in stockinette stitch.  Lay anchor yarn of any #5 yarn.

Round 1-2: Stockinette.

Tie on V yarn to first back peg at peg 1 to begin vertical stripes.

Next 10 rounds: Weave the G yarn on every other peg until you get to beginning arrow.  Lay the G yarn down and continue wrapping the empty pegs with the V yarn.

This will create the 2 colors on every other peg, so you will have the stripes running vertically.  Be sure that the yarn colors always fall on the same color for each peg. Cut both yarns with 2-3″ tails.

Add a loop knot of white yarn.  Tie to the yarn tails. Work one rnd of the white yarn in stockinette. Hook over.  Cut and tie. Add B yarn.

Next 8 rounds: Rib stitch with B yarn. Begin on peg 1. Cut and tie B yarn.

Next round: Change to white yarn, work stockinette stitch. Cut and tie.

Next 12 rounds:  Add V yarn at peg 1, work stockinette stitch. Cut and tie.

Next round: Add white yarn, work stockinette stitch.  Cut and tie.

Add the G yarn for top of hat.

Next 5 rounds: With G yarn, stockinette stitch.

HAT TOP AND DECREASE

Decrease row:  Starting at peg 1, both looms, lift loop over to next peg, peg 2, on right, leaving a peg empty. Count 4 pegs to right, starting with peg with double loops.  Lift next loop and move it to right creating another empty peg.  Then count over to right, 4 pegs starting with peg with double loops, and pick up next loop.  Place it on next peg to right; and continue this shift around the loom.  If it seems easier, you can do this on inner loom and then the outer loom as long as the empty pegs are same stitch, and the same amount of pegs are between the double loops.

Now, you should have 12 less pegs with yarn on them, on each loom.

Work all pegs with yarn in b/b weave.  This means to wrap each stitch front to back, going straight across.  Work all pegs in this manner, skipping the empty pegs.  Hook over all stitches; pick up both loops on the pegs with the extra loop.

Work this process for one additional rnd.  All pegs will have just 2 loops.  Hook over.  Cut yarn leaving approximately 18” of yarn tail attached.

Move the back loops from inner loom to outer loom, being sure to match the pegs of each stitch.

Work the pegs so that you have only one loop on each of the 48 pegs being used.  They should be in groups of 4 pegs.

In each set of 4 loops, move loop 1 onto peg 2.  Move loop 4 onto peg 3.  You now have 2 pegs with 2 loops in each set.

Work the pegs so that you have only one loop on the 2 pegs.  Add the darning needle to your yarn tail.

Carefully, go around the loom picking up all the loops on the pegs.  Lift the hat from the loom.  Go around the loops again with the sewing yarn so that you have a very strong base to use to draw the hat closed.  You are now ready to finish the top of hat.

Slowly draw the yarn snug to close in the top of hat.  Take darning needle into inside of hat to do reinforcement stitches to complete the closure.  Trim any yarn tails and weave into the knit.

FINISHING BRIM WITH CROCHET EDGE

Using crochet hook, insert into first stitch on anchor yarn at any starting point.  Add the V yarn onto hook.  Pull thru loop on hook, and pick up next loop on anchor yarn.  You are creating a crochet chain on all the stitches being careful to pick up each strand separately.  Continue around the brim until you meet the beginning of the crochet.  Connect the first loop to the last so that you have a nice continuous edge.  Pull both ends of V yarn to inside of hat, tie and weave into knit.  Carefully cut the anchor at several points and remove all.  Weave in any yarn tails from the color joints.

You may want to block the hat lightly to desired shape for the brim.

You may want to wear it with front brim turned up with a pretty decorative stick pin, or add a button to keep the brim in place.  However you choose to wear the brim of your hat, it is classy and warm, and fun to wear!

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Chunky Messy Bun Beanie

LOOM: ‘Premium’ Chunky Knit Looms, 48 peg and 24 peg loom used.

YARN:  Approx 80 yds of Super Bulky weight merino wool yarn. Malabrigo Rasta in Solis used in sample. 90yds (82m); 150g (5.29 oz).

NOTIONS:  knitting tool, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 5.5 sts x 8 rows=2 inches

SIZE:  Hat fits up to 20” circumference head

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx=approximate

k=knit stitch. May substitute with u-stitch.

p=purl

stitchst(s)=stitch(es)

rnd(s)=round(s)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 48 sts (orange loom), prepare to work in the round. The modified e-wrap cast on is recommended.

Rnd 1-8: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Rnd 9-13: p to end.

Rnd 14-17: **k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Rep Rounds 9-17: 1 more time.

Remove all stitches to a piece of scrap yarn.Place all stitches on the 24 peg knitting loom (the smallest one)—2 stitches per peg.

Knit to end of rnd. Bind off with basic removal method. Weave all ends in.

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Arland’s Hood

There is something magical that happens when you wear a hood, it is like bringing a fairy tale to life! 

LOOM: 18″ All-n-One Loom

YARN: Approx 420 yds of worsted weight Peruvian wool blend. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed in Prussian Heather was used in sample. 110 yards/50 grams.

NOTIONS: Row counter, knitting tool, tapestry needle. ½” decorative button

GAUGE: 10 sts x 14 rows= 2 inches in stockinette

SIZE: Approx 17 inches in long x 10” wide.

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx=approximate

K=knit

P=purl

St(s)=stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

Hood

(Make 2)

Cast on 86 sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1 (from right to left): k6, *p2, k6; rep from * to end of row.

Row 2: p1, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 5 sts, k4, p1.

Row 3: p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 4: k1, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 5 sts, p4, k1.

Row 5: k2, *p2, k6; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2.

Row 6: k6, *p2, k6; rep from * to end.

Row 7: p1, *k4, p4; rep from * to last 5 sts, k4, p1.

Row 8: p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 9: k1, *p4, k4; rep from * to last 5 sts, p4, k1.

Row 10: k2, *p2, k6; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k2.

Repeat Rows 1-10 until panel measures approximately 7 inches from cast on edge. End on a Row 10 (Approximately 70 rows, 7 repeats of Rows 1-10).

Next 12 rows: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Next row: p to end.

Next 12 rows: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.

Bind off with basic bind off method.

Bottom Ribbed Hem

Cast on 106 sts, prepare to work a flat panel.

Row 1-10: *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2sts, k2.

Row 11:  k2, p2, bind off 2 sts, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 12: k2, p2, cast on 2 sts, p2; *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2

Bind off with basic bind off method.

Assembly

Steam block the 2 hood pieces before assembly. Do not steam block the Bottom Ribbed Hem.

Mattress stitch the top of the two pieces, then down the back side of the hood.

Mattress stitch the Bottom Ribbed Hem to the bottom section of the hood.

Match the buttonhole to the button placement. Sew in a decorative button.

6 Comments

• Gin October 5, 2018 at 8:39 am

  Can this be made in one piece? So no sewing parts
• Gin October 5, 2018 at 8:44 am

  Can this be made as one piece.
• Isela Phelps October 10, 2018 at 11:03 am

  Yes. You will need a knitting loom that has twice the amount of pegs as called for in the pattern.
• Isela Phelps October 10, 2018 at 11:04 am

  Hi Gin, yes, you can. You will need a knitting loom that has twice the amount of pegs as called for in the pattern. You will still need to create the bottom piece separately though as that goes in the opposite direction of the hood.
• Kathy Blosser October 10, 2018 at 2:12 pm

  Hi Isela, love this hood, and would love to make it. But l don’t have the all in one loom. Can it be made on any other loom?
• Isela Phelps October 10, 2018 at 2:23 pm

  Kathy, you can make it on any other loom that is similar gauge to the All-n-One loom. You will need the same amount of pegs too.

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Neon Coral Lace Hat

LOOM:  KB ‘Premium’ Round Loom Set (small gauge), 72 pegs, gray loom.

YARN: any worsted weight aprox. 150 yards

FINISHED SIZE: adult fits up to 22″ wide, 10″ from brim to crown.

NOTIONS: sewing needle, stitch holder, masking tape, faux fur pom pom if desired.

GAUGE: 5 stitches and 6 rows to 1″ of pattern.

Designed By Denice Johnson

ABBREVIATIONS

K= ewrap stitch
P= purl stitch
K2tog= knit two stitches together
Wyif= working yarn in front

INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by marking your loom. Using masking tape, mark the loom in sets of 9 pegs (1-9) all the way around the loom.

Ewrap cast on 72 pegs, prepare to work in the round.

Brim

Row 1: Purl row

Row 2: Ewrap knit row

Repeat rows 1&2 (6x) for 12 rows.

Hat Body

Row 1: ewrap knit row

Row 2: ewrap knit row

Row 3: (k2tog, k2, wyif, k1, wyif, k2, k2tog) See steps below for breakdown.

-place stitch from peg 1 on stitch holder

-move stitch from peg 2 and place on peg 1

-place stitch from holder back on peg 1

-ewrap and knit over both stitches on peg 1 treating them both as one

-move the stitch from peg 3 to peg 2

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 2

-move the stitch from peg 4 to peg 3

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 3

-place the working yarn in front of peg 4

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 5

-place stitch from peg 9 on stitch holder

-move stitch from peg 8 and place on peg 9

-place stitch from holder back on peg 9

-move stitch from peg 7 and place on peg 8

-move stitch from peg 6 and place on peg 7

-place the working yarn in front of peg 6

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 7

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 8

-ewrap and knit over both stitches on peg 9 treating them both as one

Repeat these steps for each set of 9 pegs for remainder of row.

Row 4: ewrap knit row

Row 5: (k1, k2tog, wyif, ew3, wyif, k2tog, ew1)

See steps below for breakdown.

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 1

-place stitch from peg 2 on stitch holder

-move stitch from peg 3 and place on peg 2

-place stitch from holder back on peg 2

-ewrap and knit over both stitches on peg 2 treating them both as one

-place the working yarn in front of peg 3

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 4

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 5

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 6

-place stitch from peg 8 on stitch holder

-move stitch from peg 7 and place on peg 8

-place stitch from holder back on peg 8

-place the working yarn in front of peg 7

-ewrap and knit over both stitches on peg 8 treating them both as one

-ewrap and knit over stitch on peg 9

Repeat these steps for each set of 9 pegs for remainder of row.

Row 6: ewrap knit row

Repeat rows 1-6 (7x) for 42 rows.

Bind off using the gather bind off method to finish from loom, weave in yarn ends.

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Molly Toque

This beautiful toque features lovely, painterly colorwork and a hemmed brim for extra warmth. The optional braids add a touch of fun! Intermediate level pattern.

Designed by Nicole Cox

Loom:  KB All-n-One Loom, using 72 or 84 pegs. Color pattern works in multiples of 12 stitches.

Yarn: (MC) Knit picks Chroma Worsted, #4 weight, 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon, 198/100 g, 1 skein, color # 26552, Avalon. (CC) Lion Brand Wool-Ease, worsted #4 weight, 80% Acrylic, 20% wool, 197 yds/180 m, 3 oz, 1 skein, color #104, Blush Heather. (CC1) Cascade Yarns 220 superwash, 100% Superwash Wool, worsted #4 weight, 100 g/3.5 oz, 220 yds/200 m, 1 skein, color #817, Aran.

Finished Measurements:  19”/48.3 cm around x 8 ½”/21.6 cm high or 22”/55.9 cm around x 8 ½”/21.6 cm, sizes are approximate.

Gauge:  16 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10.2 cm square in stockinette. Please take the time to check gauge for proper width.

Notions: Knitting hook, crochet hook, measuring tape, Tapestry/yarn needle, medium pom-pom maker (optional)

Pattern Notes

• The hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
• A hem is formed after row 24 to form a double thick hat brim for extra warmth around the ears.
• The regular knit stitch is recommended for all colorwork areas of this hat. Carry your floats for a neat appearance inside of hat and neater stitches.
• Use 72 pegs for large child/sm teen or adult. Use 84 pegs adult/teen sizes. It’s best to do a gauge swatch to check for size. Stranded knitting has less stretch and can produce a smaller hat than regular stockinette.
• 2 charts are included, one for the brim and one for the main portion of the hat.

 INSTRUCTIONS

Foundation round:  Chain CO (72) (84) pegs with 1 strand MC; join to work in the round.

HAT BRIM

Rounds 1-24: *[K1 in CC1, k1 in MC] repeat from * to end of rnd. Your total knitting should be 4”/10.2 cm. Add more rows if short. This will give you a 2”/5.1 cm brim once hemmed.

Form hem:  Lift all stitches from the cast on row up onto the loom, one by one, being careful to keep your stitches straight. Do not pull the bottom stitches over the top stitches, knit them together in the next round.

Begin Main Hat

Rounds 1-3: *K12 in CC1, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rounds 4-6: *K6 in CC, k6 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 7: *[K1 in CC, k4 in MC, k1 in CC], rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 8: *K2 in MC, k1 in CC, k6 in MC, k1 in CC, k2 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 9: *K1 in MC, k3 in CC, k4 in MC, k3 in CC, k1 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 10: *K2 in MC, [k3 in CC, k2 in MC] twice, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 11: *K3 in MC, k6 in CC, k3 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Rounds 12-13: *K4 in MC, k4 in CC, k4 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 14: *K3 in MC, k6 in CC, k3 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 15: *K2 in MC, [k3 in CC, k2 in MC] twice, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 16: *K1 in MC, k3 in CC, k4 in MC, k3 in CC, k1 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 17: *K2 in MC, k1 in CC, k6 in MC, k1 in CC, k2 in MC, rep from * to end of rnd.

Round 18: *[K1 in CC, k4 in MC, k1 in CC] twice, rep from * to end of rnd.

Repeat rounds 7-18 until hat measures 7”/17.8 cm. Note: You may adjust this length if you would like a longer slouchier hat. Leave 1 ½”/3.8 cm for the top portion of the hat.

Next round:  Knit in MC.

Repeat the last round until total work measures 8 ½”/21.6 cm or desired length.

Bind off hat using the gather method.

FINISHING Weave in ends and block hat to even out stitches. Make a medium size pom-pom using CC and secure it to the top of the hat. Follow directions for braids below.

Optional Braids (make two)

Cut 9 strands of CC, each measuring 40”/101.6 cm.

Align all strands and knot one end close to ends (this is the top of your braid).

Separate strands into 3 sections of 3 strands and braid to end.

Knot end, leaving 2”/5.1 cm.

Go to the top of your braid and using a yarn/tapestry needle threaded with a strand of CC, sew the strands together just below the knot. Make sure braid is flattened out to keep seam flat.

Sew braid to one side of the hat, inside of hat (about 1 ½”/3.8 cm from edge) hiding the seam.

Repeat above for 2^nd braid.

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Nicole F. Cox is an expert loom knitting pattern designer, author, and professional photographer. Check out her other projects at thismomentisgood.blogspot.com

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6 Comments

• Christine September 15, 2018 at 8:20 am

  Beautiful hat! Thank you for the pattern. When you refer to the “regular knit stitch” do you mean true knit stitch (the one that you do like a purl but pull yarn from above the loop on the peg) and not e-wrap knit stitch?
• CindyB September 15, 2018 at 8:23 pm

  So beautiful ! I love the colors .
• Adele Padley September 15, 2018 at 10:26 pm

  I have been looking for free patterns for quite some time and have been looking for them in the craft stores and can’t find them. I have arthritis in my hand and loom knitting seems to be the only craft I can handle. just looking for some thing different and these patterns look great . Thank you for any help you can give me,
• Nicole F. Cox September 17, 2018 at 9:16 am

  Hello Christine, yes the “true” knit and “regular” knit stitch are the same thing. The e-wrap knit will be written as ewk in my patterns unless otherwise stated in the key.
• Cindy September 29, 2018 at 10:37 am

  In foundation round, it says CO. What is that? Thanks in advance.
• Nicole F. Cox October 4, 2018 at 11:17 am

  Hello Cindy, CO is the abbreviation for cast on. Hope this helps!

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Heart Hat Band

The hat band is like a headband, only wider.  Not quite a hat, as the top is open for the hair to fly free, or to tuck it all in.  Fun to wear, and just enough to keep your ears warm.

LOOM:  ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom, working in round

YARN: Sample uses Lamb’s Pride Bulky, 85% wool,15% Mohair, #5. 125 yds per skein, one skein of Peacock (main) and ½ skein Lt Blue (blue)

STITCHES:  Rib and Stockinette

NOTIONS:  Knit hook, Crochet hook, 5 stitch markers

SIZE:  5.5” wide and 24” circumference

GAUGE:  3 st X 4 rnds=1 inch

Abbreviations:

Rnd(s)=round(s),  St(s)=Stitch(s),

Place a stitch marker on peg 5, 16, 26, 35, 46, counting from beginning peg 1.  The pegs with stitch markers will always be at center of heart.

These pegs will be the bottom point of each heart design. Cast on 52 pegs in double knit to work in the round, using main color.  Lay anchor yarn.  It will be removed.

Rnds 1-8:  Work in Rib stitch

Rnd 9-16 will be the heart design rnds, as numbered 1-8 in the graph.

Rnd 9 (#1 of graph):  Tie on blue yarn at peg 5.  Wrap peg 5, front to back, no twist.  Carry yarn thru center of looms and wrap all 5 stitches, front to back, at stitch markers.  Lay blue yarn down without cutting it.

Pick up main color yarn and work in Rib st on all pegs that are not covered with blue yarn.

Work row on all stitches.

Rnd 10 (#2 of graph):  Work with blue yarn at all stitch markers covering 3 stitches with the stitch marker being the center peg.  This means to wrap sts 4,5,6 on this round and likewise of all the design pegs.  Complete the rnd with the main color in rib stitch.  Work rnd.

Rnd 11 (#3 of graph):  Work with blue yarn at all stitch markers covering 5 stitches (2 on each side of center peg).  Complete rnd with main yarn in rib stitch.  Work rnd.

Rnd 12 (#4 of graph):  Work with blue yarn at all stitch markers covering 7 stitches (3 on each side of center peg)

Complete rnd with main yarn in rib stitch, and work rnd.

Rnd 13 (#5 of graph):  Work with blue yarn at all stitch markers covering 9 stitches (4 on each side of center peg)

Complete rnd with main color, and work rnd.

Rnd 14 (#6 of graph):  Repeat rnd 13.

Rnd 15 (#7 of graph):  Repeat rnd 13 except skip center peg.  (4 on each side of center peg, skip center peg, and 4 on right of center peg.  Complete rnd with main color and be sure to work center peg with main color.  Hook over all pegs.

Rnd 16 (#8 of graph): Work with blue color on 2 sts, skip 3 center pegs, and work 2 pegs on right side of center.  Complete rnd with main color. Hook over all pegs.  Cut blue yarn and tie to main yarn.  Tuck yarn tail into knit.  End of design rnds.  You will have 5 blue heart designs with either 1 or 2 sts between.

Rnds 17-24:  Rib stitch all stitches.

Bind off loom with basic crochet bind off keeping the edge loose.  Once off the loom, bind off at anchor yarn with basic bind off.  Weave in all yarn tails.  Remove the anchor yarn.

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‘Perfect Fit’ Hat on Double Knit Loom

“Can you decrease on the ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom to get a hat with a smooth fitted crown?”  YES!! With a series of decreases you will be able to create a nice flat rounded crown of hat.

The Cuff is knit in separate piece to lay flat. Just a great fitting hat that you’ll love to wear.

Loom:  ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom set for double knit with 52 pegs

Yarn:  Red Heart Colorscape, 100% Acrylic, Color Acapulco, one skein

Stitches:  Stockinette

Notions Needed:  Knit hook, Crochet hook, Darning needle

Size:  10.5” deep X 10” wide laying flat: 9” deep with brim turned up. Head circumference 21-23”

Gauge:  3.5 sts X 5 rows= 1 inch

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 52 stitches in Stockinette.  Lay anchor yarn using #5 or #6 yarn, of contrast color.

Rnds 1-30:  Stockinette

Decrease Rnd #1:  Work 5 decrease stitches by moving one loop to adjacent peg on both looms.  There will be approximately 10 sts between each empty peg, but exact is not necessary.  You can use any stitch marker to note the empty pegs, so they don’t get wrapped.  Hook over and be sure to pick up the 2 loops on peg next to empty.

Blue yarn notes empty peg that has been decreased and has no yarn.

Work one regular rnd with no dec. Skip the empty pegs and keep in stockinette weave.  Work rnd in stockinette weave.

Decrease Rnd #2:  Work 2 decrease stitches between each of the previous or empty pegs, evenly spaced. This will leave different amounts of stitches between the empty pegs.  It will be 2 or 3, but exact is not necessary as long as you decrease by additional 10 stitches.  Work rnd skipping the empty pegs and be sure to hook over both loops on peg next to empty peg.

Work one regular rnd with no decrease. You have 37 loops remaining on the loom.

Decrease Rnd #3:  Decrease an additional 15 stitches by doing one decrease between the empty pegs.  This may leave 1 or 2 stitches between the empty pegs.  This is fine as long as you have just 22 stitches remaining on the loom.  Work row on all stitches.

Work one regular row with no decrease.

As you reduce the amount of stitches, you will be increasing the amount of empty pegs.  You will end with 22 stitches and are ready to bind off of loom.

Bind Off of Loom:  Cut working yarn with 20” of yarn tail.  This will be used later to remove the stitches.  On remaining stitches, move the inner loop onto peg on outer loom.  The inner loom will be empty.  The outer loom will have 2 loops on all remaining pegs.  Hook over the lower loop so that there is just one loop remaining.

Place the darning needle on the yarn tail.  Go around loom picking up the remaining stitches and placing them onto the yarn.  Once they are all on the yarn, you can remove the hat from the loom.  This will be the gathered top of hat.

BAND FOR BRIM (a separate piece)

Cast On 52 stitches in Stockinette.  Lay anchor yarn of contrast color #5 or #6 yarn.  Work 8 rnds in Stockinette stitch.  Bind off loosely with crochet hook.  Remove from loom.

Setting the band:  Lay hat flat and match the band to edge of hat.  They will be same length and both have an anchor yarn.  Cut a piece of yarn 25” long and place on darning needle to sew the pieces together.  Start at any point and pick up the loop on hat anchor yarn and then the loop on the band anchor yarn.  Be careful to not grab the fiber of the anchor yarn.  Keep alternating from hat to band, picking up the next loops.  Go around the entire hat.  Once all the loops are on the yarn, the anchor yarns can be gently pulled out.  Your joined pieces will look like this.

You will see that this creates a ‘hinge’ for which the band will fold over and not look rolled-it will stay in place.  The hat can still always be worn with the band turned down, if desired.

Return to top of hat and turn hat inside out.  Gently gather the 22 stitches with attached yarn for a smooth fitting top of hat.  Sew securely with yarn and darning needle to close in the top opening.  Knot yarn, trim ends, and weave ends into knit.  Trim any remaining yarn tails and weave into knit to complete.

4 Comments

• Norma April 15, 2018 at 8:20 am

  love this loom. been waiting for instructions for decreasing stitches to make the crown of the hat smoother. Can’t wait to try it.
  would like to see a video along with the instructions because I don’t quite understand how to attach the band
• Pat April 16, 2018 at 12:29 pm

  Hi Norma,
  We can do a photo of the 2 pieces so you can see clearly how they lay together and are attached. Will add this to pattern. Check the pattern in a couple days for the addition.
• WILLIAM JACKSON April 19, 2018 at 4:08 am

  KNITTED SOME ‘BEANIE HATS FOR THE PREMATURE BABIES MY FRIEND SAW THEM AND WAS IMPRESSED AND ASKED IF I COULD MAKE SOME LONG SOCKS ,BUT DIDN’T WANT THE HEAL IN AS THEY WERE FOR HER HUSBAND WHO HAS HAD BOTH OF HIS LEGS AMPUTATED AT THE KNEE DUE TO DIABETES I KNITTED SOME ABOUT 15 INCHES LONG AND SHE WAS DELIGHTED MAYBE AN IDEA FOR SOME OF ”OUR FRIENDS ” LEARNING LIKE MYSELF
• Pat May 3, 2018 at 12:55 pm

  Hi William,
  Thank you so much for your inspiring story. I’m sure your gift of socks and the Beannie Hats were much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

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Preemie Loom Knit Hat

Designed by Isela Phelps

Recently, we were contacted by a group who wanted to loom knit preemie hats for a hospital. We realized that we do not have any patterns on our website to fill this need, so we got to work right away and here it is, this size seems to fall right in the middle of the chart. We hope you enjoy the pattern. 

Important guideline when knitting items for babies: cotton is a good option for baby knits, wools may create allergic reactions and/or even asthma. Keep your stitches as tight and small as possible–small enough that little fingers cannot get caught in them. Avoid any sort of extra embellishments–they can fall off and baby can accidentally eat them. Wash all your items with dye-free, deodorant free detergent, do not use a dryer sheet when drying (typically, you will want to lay your items to dry flat to extend the life of the knitwear). After item is dry, check to make sure all the tail ends are still securely woven in. 

Preemies vary in size, some of them have small heads, as big as an apple, others are a little bigger. 

Knitting loom: His and Her Sock Looms, purple sock loom with 64 pegs was used in sample. To make a smaller preemie hat, use the orange sock loom (56 pegs).

Yarn: Approx 70 yds/21g of fingering weight cotton-merino blend. Sample was worked with Viking Bjork Cotton Merino (90% cotton, 10% merino) 50g/164yds in color 520 (pale pink).

Notions: knitting tool

Gauge: 13.5sts x 23= 2 inches in stockinette (with u-stitch).

Size: 9-inch in circumference, 5-inch length. It should fit up to an 11-inch circumference head.

Abbreviations

k=knit stitch. May substitute with u-stitch.

p=purl stitch

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 64 sts, join to work in the round. Sample used the ewrap cast on.

Round 1-10: *k2, p2: repeat from * to end of round.

Round 11: k to end of round.

Repeat Round 11: until item measures approximately 4.5 inches from cast on edge (it will grow to 5 inches once you block and set the stitches).

Next 3 rounds: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of round.

Bind off: Cut a piece of yarn that is approximately 16 inches in length, remove all the purl stitches onto this piece of yarn. Cut a second piece of yarn about 16 inches in length, remove all the knit stitches from the loom. Locate the first piece of yarn and cinch the purl stitches close. Locate the second piece of scrap yarn and cinch it all the knit stitches. Tightly weave all tail ends. Block to set the stitches.

Have questions or comments for Isela?  Feel free to leave a comment below!

1 Comment

• Gin March 31, 2018 at 2:43 pm

  Is there a video for the shawlette from several months ago?

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Visor Beanie

The perfect springtime accessory!

LOOM: Premium Round Loom Set, 72 pegs needed.

YARN: Approx 150 yards of worsted weight yarn. Sample used Stitch Studio Earthtone in Silver Fox approx 150 yards.

NOTIONS: tapestry needle, (2) 1″ accent buttons.

GAUGE: 4 stitches and 6 rows to 1″ of ewrap knit stitch.

SIZE: adult 20″-22″ head circumference

ABBREVIATIONS

Ew= ewrap knit stitch
P= purl stitch

INSTRUCTIONS

Ewrap cast on 72 pegs, prepare to work in the round.

Rows 1-5: ewrap knit row

Work visor using short row shaping on 32 pegs until you have 16 unwrapped pegs. (Pegs 1-8 and 25-32 will be wrapped, Pegs 9-24 will be unwrapped)–SEE NOTES for row-by-row instructions for this short-row section.

Rows 6-11: ewrap knit row

Bring up cast on row and place it back on the pegs. Knit to the end of the row making sure you treat the two loops on the peg as one loop.

Rows 12-15: (p2, ew4) repeat for row.

Rows 16-19: ew2 (p2, ew4) repeat for row, end on ew2.

Rows 20-23: (ew4, p2) repeat for row.

Repeat rows 12-23 three times.

Decrease half the stitches for a tighter bind off. (Move stitch from peg 1 to peg 2 and knit over, move stitch from peg 3 to peg 4 and knit over, move stitch from peg 5 to peg 6 and knit over) repeat for remainder of row until half the stitches remain.

Bind off remaining stitches by using the gather bind off method.

Weave in yarn tails and set aside.

In a contrast yarn create a 9″ strap.

Ewrap cast on 5 pegs, prepare to work as a flat panel. Skip the first stitch in every row to create a nice even edge.

Row 1: purl row

Row 2: ewrap knit row

Repeat rows 1-2 for a total of 9″ in length, bind off.

Weave in ends.

Attach the strap just above the visor using the accent buttons.

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12 Comments

• Penny March 4, 2018 at 12:56 pm

  I just love the look of this visor beanie and am certainly going to give it a go as soon as I can get the right looms which I hope are not too far away. 🙂
• Holly March 4, 2018 at 8:04 pm

  I can’t wait to make this hat! The design is very trendy and modern. Much cuter than anything store bought! Hats are my favorite things to loom!
• Linda Shrack March 5, 2018 at 2:18 pm

  Thank you so much for this pattern! I love visor beanies and this is adorable! As soon as i saw your pattern I started making it for my daughter, her birthday is in April. Thank you also for the notes on short rowing, i have never done them before and they are the greatest help to me. Thank you so much for sharing your pattern! I will post a pic when i have finished it. 🙂
• caroline hill March 6, 2018 at 6:08 pm

  Thank-you for pattern. I will give it a try . Love my rotating loom.
• RockyMtGal March 9, 2018 at 9:04 am

  Sorry, but instructions are extremely confusing. Wish there was a video for this one. You have “Rows 1-5 (see notes for row by row instruction).” That section is 30 rows. Then you go back to Row 6. Do you make the 30 Rows, then go back to Row 6? There are many other instructions that are difficult to understand as well. “Pick up the wraps and the stitch together.” What are you doing exactly? Are you knitting 2 bottom stitches over a top stitch? There is no instruction to knit, it just says “pick up.” That doesn’t give me any further instruction. After I pick them up, what am I doing with them?
• Denice Johnson March 9, 2018 at 9:17 am

  You first work the ewrap cast on and then the 5 ewrap knit rows. You then work the visor. This does not count toward the row count since it is short row shaping. Once the short row shaping is done you then work in the round. Once that is complete you bring up the cast on edge as you would to make any other brim. There is now 2 loops on each peg. You ewrap the row and knit both loops over the top loop treating them as one.
• Linda Shrack March 15, 2018 at 5:46 pm

  I want to thank you so, so much for the step by step instructions on the short rowing. I am new to them. I just finished all of the short rowing and it was so easy with your instructions and the visual aid of watching what was happening with my stitches, it has given me great confidence to tackle short rowing in the future. I really appreciate designers such as yourself giving freely to everyone. I would have gladly paid for the pattern. It is awesome! Can’t wait for it to be finished, but i am taking my time, so as not to make any mistakes. I just wanted to say again, Thank you very much! <3
• Diane McClung March 18, 2018 at 10:56 am

  I guess I am one of those that also need the video…I did the cast on, did the 5 rows, started the visor…the visor is curling…I do not understand what I have done wrong, used worsted yarn…maybe too thin…I just don’t know.
• Denice Johnson March 18, 2018 at 11:00 am

  Your work will curl but once you bring up the cast on row and place on the pegs it will not.
• Diane McClung March 18, 2018 at 12:21 pm

  Thank you…I think and hope I have it!!!
• Maria Daley March 21, 2018 at 5:14 am

  Denise Johnson. What does W&T mean?
• Denice Johnson March 21, 2018 at 5:36 am

  W&T is wrap and turn. The same technique you use for socks.

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‘Stripes’ Hat

Lots of stripes, all ways – vertical and horizontal!  This is a fun hat for any level of knitter.  Choose your favorite color combination, and let the stripes begin!

Loom: ‘Rotating’ Double Knit Loom

Yarn:  Two different yarns used in sample, both #5 Chunky. Premier Serenity Chunky, Smoke Heather, 1 skein. Red Heart Soft Essentials, Greyhound, 1 skein.  Both yarns are 100% Acrylic and machine washable.

Stitches:  Stockinette and Figure 8

Notions:  Knit Hook, Crochet Hook, Darning Needle

Size:  Adult, 10” deep

Gauge:  5 rounds=1 inch

Abbreviations:  Rnd (s)=Round(s),  Aprox=approximately   Lt gray yarn=yarn 1  dark gray heather=yarn 2

Vertical stripes:  These rnds are worked with both yarns, always covering the same pegs with each yarn.  To cast on the loom, create a separate slip knot with each yarn.  Place first yarn slip knot on beginning peg. Wrap around loom with first color. Then with second round, attach the second color on first peg on inner loom (opposite the loop knot with first color). Wrap around loom, covering pegs skipped in first round.

Each round will end with one yarn coming from the outer loom, and one yarn coming from the inner loom. Repeat process covering all pegs with 2nd loop (see photo). Then hook over the bottom loop over top loop.

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast On 52 stitches in Stockinette with both yarns to create the vertical stripes.  Lay anchor yarn.

Rnds 1- 8:  Work in Stockinette with both yarns in vertical stripes.

Rnds 9-11:  Lay yarn 2 aside and work with yarn 1 in Stockinette. (3 rnds)

Rnds 12-14:  Lay yarn 1 aside and work with yarn 2 in Stockinette.  (3 rnds)

Double Vertical Stripes:  Rnds 15-19 (5 rnds) will be in Figure 8 stitch.  Lay yarn 2 aside and work full rnd with yarn 1, on every other 2 stitches.  Wrap front to back of same stitch working 2 stitches, skip 2 pegs, and work next 2 pegs. Wrap each stitch in direction like the number 8. Keep this process going until you have a full rnd and are back to beginning.  Lay yarn 1 aside and work the round covering the skipped stitches, front to back, in Figure 8 with yarn 2.

Rnds 20-22:  Cut yarn 1 and tie off with yarn 2.  Work 3 rnds in Stockinette with yarn 2.

Rnds 23-25:  Place a new loop knot of yarn 1 on beginning peg and work in Stockinette for 3 rnds.

Next 12 rnds:  With both yarns attached and on beginning pegs, repeat the vertical stripes as in the first 8 rnds.

Rnd 38:  Lay yarn 2 aside and work one rnd with yarn 1 in Stockinette.  Cut yarn 1 with 2-3” tail.

Rnd 39-44:  Knot yarn 2 with yarn 1 tail.  Work in stockinette with yarn 2 for 6 rnds.

Hat should measure 9.5”-10” high and you are ready to bind off, and close up the hat crown.

Bind Off:  Cut yarn 2 with aprox 20” yarn tail.  Gently pull stitches snug on pegs.  Move the loops from inner loom to same stitch on outer loom, so that the inner loom is empty.  Hook over each stitch, so that you have just one loop on each peg on outer loom.

Place the yarn tail on large darning needle.  You will be transferring the loops onto the yarn for the gather bind off.

Moving from R to L, insert the needle thru the loop from underneath and allow it to slide onto the yarn.  Remove it from the loom.  Pick up next loop and allow it to slide onto the yarn and remove it from the loom.  Continue around the loom lifting each loop and transferring it to the yarn, until all loops are on the yarn.  The hat is now free of the loom and it can be lifted up and off the loom.

Finishing:  Leave the yarn on the darning needle.  Gently, gather the top edge of the hat by pulling the yarn and drawing the top of hat together.  Once the opening is small, you can take the yarn to inside of hat and use the darning needle to sew the hat closed.  Knot securely.  Leave the yarn tail attached to use to sew on the pompom.

Work a single crochet bind off of cast on stitches using the crochet hook.  Be sure to work towards the yarn tail, so that you end the bind off at the yarn tail. Once you have worked all the stitches on the anchor yarn, there will be only the one loop on the crochet hook. Pull the yarn tail thru the last loop to knot.  Gently remove the anchor yarn.

Weave in all yarn tails that may remain, or pull to inside of hat and trim.  This is best done with the crochet hook.

Pompom:  You will make a crochet chain of each color yarn that is aprox 40” long with the crochet hook. Start with a loop knot, pulled so that it is about the size of a pencil. Insert the crochet hook into the loop, grab the yarn and pull it thru the loop so that you have a new loop.  Grab the yarn again, and keep going in this manner to create the chain.  Once you have aprox 40” of crochet chain, knot the last loop.  Trim ends to about ½”.  Repeat the process with the other yarn.

Once you have both yarn chains complete, roll them together as if making a Christmas bow.  Tie in center and knot.  If you would rather, you can make a traditional pompom or tassels.  Just have fun with the adornment!

Sew securely to top of hat using the yarn tail and darning needle.  Cut end of yarn after sewing is complete and weave in yarn tail into the knit, or pull to inside of hat.

8 Comments

• Nicole F. Cox February 15, 2018 at 7:54 am

  I love everything about this hat, the color, stripes, the top…so good! Great post!
• Gin February 18, 2018 at 12:53 pm

  Is there a stitchology for February?
• Virginia February 18, 2018 at 1:22 pm

  Is there a stitcholgy for February?
• Isela Phelps February 21, 2018 at 9:10 am

  Stitchology has been canceled. Our lovely designer has other wonderful opportunities that she is pursuing.
• Isela Phelps February 21, 2018 at 9:11 am

  Stitchology has been canceled. Our lovely designer has other wonderful opportunities that she is pursuing.
• Gin February 21, 2018 at 9:18 am

  Sorry to hear stitcholgy has been discontinued
• Jean Blackley February 22, 2018 at 4:14 am

  Can this hat be made with #4 weight yarn?
• Pat March 15, 2018 at 6:03 pm

  Hi Jean,
  The hat could be done in #4 yarn but the result would be thinner and the change of color may show a bit between the stripes. Also, the hat will be a little smaller but will fit head circumference of about 20-21″. The sample hat fits looser or up to head circumference of 23″.

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Aria Messy Bun Beanie

Let’s start the year off by going back to basics with a twist! This beanie incorporates the ewrap knit stitch, as well as the knit stitch and the purl stitch. Want to be more chic, skip the cinching of the top and create a messy bun beanie! 

LOOM:  White Hat Loom (72 pegs) from Premium Round Loom Set.

YARN:  Approx 130  yds of worsted weight merino wool. Red Heart Chic Sheep in Poolside was used in sample (3.5oz/100 grams | 186 yds/170m)

NOTIONS:  Knitting tool, tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 9 sts x 16 rows= 2 inches

SIZE:  Fits head up to 21” in circumference.

ABBREVIATIONS

Ek=ewrap knit

K=knit stitch

P=purl stitch

Rnd(s)=Round(s)

Approx=Approximately

INSTRUCTIONS

Cast on 72 sts, join to work in the rnd.

Rnd 1-10: *ek1, p1; rep from * to end.

Rnd 11: p to end of rnd.

Rnd 12-21: *ek1, p1; rep from * to end.

Rnd 22: Pick up cast on row and place the stitches back on the loom. K to end of rnd.

Rnd 23: *k3, p1; rep from * to end.

Rnd 24: k2, p1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rnd 25: k1, p1, *k3, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Rnd 26:  *p1, k3; rep from * to end.

Repeat Rnds 23-26 until item measures desired length (approx 7 inches from cast on edge).

To create a regular beanie (top closed): Move every loop from every odd numbered peg to its neighbor (1 to 2, 3 to 4, etc.). Once every other peg has 2 loops on it, bind off with basic bind off method.

To create a Messy Bun Beanie (top open): Remove all the stitches from the loom onto a piece of contrasting color yarn. Single crochet close the opening by grabbing three stitches each time all the way around. Follow this link to a video demonstrating this step.

Weave all ends in, block if necessary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYZJ6gkuaVU

4 Comments

• KATHY BOURAS January 15, 2018 at 3:36 pm

  What is the gauge of the loom being used in this pattern
• KB Designer January 15, 2018 at 5:06 pm

  The sample used the white loom from the Premium set–some would consider it regular gauge or small gauge.
• Michelle January 18, 2018 at 4:06 pm

  Were all knit stitches e-wrapped?
• KB Designer January 18, 2018 at 4:09 pm

  No, only the ones on the brim. The pattern has these as “ek”. I believe Rounds 1-21.

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Double Knit Bear Beanie

Designed by Bethany A Dailey

Stay cozy this winter with a double knit hat that evokes a little woodland charm! Knit this hat’s bear in white and it looks like a polar bear, in brown and it takes on the feel of an evergreen forest creature.

LOOM: Rotating Double Knit Loom

YARN: approx. 275 yards super bulky yarn. Sample used approx. 200 yrds MC and 75 yrds CC of Knit Picks Brava Bulky (blue/white sample), 136 yrds, 100% acrylic, in white and denim, and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky (cream/brown sample) 137 yrds, 100% wool, in white and chocolate.

NOTIONS: loom tool, yarn needle, removable stitch marker, crochet hook, scissors, yarn bobbins (optional)

GAUGE: 6 sts x 11 rows = 2 inches in double knit stockinette

SIZE: junior/sm adult. (18″ circumference (but stretches to wider width) x 8.5” height

ABBREVIATIONS

Approx=approximately

MC=main color

CC=contrast color

k=knit stitch

dks=double knit stockinette

dkr=double knit ribbing

CO=cast on

BO=bind off

KO=knit off

WY=working yarn

st(s)=stitch(es)

rnd(s)=round(s)

PATTERN NOTES

One strand held throughout.

It might be helpful to use masking tape around the outside of the loom to temporarily number the pegs so that the colorwork chart can be more easily followed.

In the colorwork chart, there are color sections that are separated by more than one stitch during the course of a row. In these instances, it is recommended to use a separate yarn ball to switch colors. This helps the colorwork stand out with the most clarity.  Small little balls can be wound from the main skeins, or by using some sort of yarn bobbin for ease of use. There will be need for 2 extra little balls of each color during the working of the chart, plus both skeins of MC and 1 of CC.

The samples were cast on in a counterclockwise direction, but the colorwork chart’s stitches were still followed from right to left.  This resulted in a mirror image of the bear pattern.  If an exact replica of the chart is desired, simply cast on going in a clockwise direction and follow the chart from right to left.

For Instructions on how to create the Double Knit Ribbing and Stockinette Stitches on the Rotating Double Knit Loom, see the following tutorial:  http://blog.knittingboard.com/archives/8174

COLORWORK CHART
(Click on the chart to view it larger)

INSTRUCTIONS 

Using MC, CO to all 52 pegs to work in the round using the Double Knit Ribbing method (dkr). Use an anchor yarn after all pegs have been wrapped once.

Rounds 1-6:  MC, dkr all pegs.

Round 7:  MC, wrap using Double Knit Stockinette (dks) method across every other peg, beginning with the 1^st front peg, during the first wrapping round. CO CC and dks on all remaining pegs during the second wrapping round. KO all pegs.

Round 8: CC, dks across every other peg, beginning with the 1^st front peg, during the first wrapping round. Pick up MC and dks on all remaining pegs during the second wrapping round. KO all pegs.

Round 9: MC, dks on all pegs.

Rounds 10-24: Follow colorwork chart to create bear design. At each place where a new yarn color will be added (*see Pattern Notes), twist yarns so that the new color to be used is coming up through the “hole” of the last wrap of the current color.  Turn and wrap current color back to the beginning of that color’s smaller section.  Pick up the next color in line and repeat this wrapping process.  Continue in this method until the round is complete and all colors designated by the chart have been wrapped and KO.

Round 25: MC, dks on all pegs.

Rounds 26 & 27: repeat Rounds 7 & 8.

Rounds 28-38: repeat Rounds 1-6.

FINISHING

Wrap WY around loom 2 times and cut at this point.  Work a modified Drawstring BO, or Flat Drawstring CO following the steps below:

-Place yarn needle on yarn tail and sew through all inner loom’s stitches in the same direction as knitting.

-Place a removable stitch marker at this point of the yarn tail (can be as simple as a piece of tied on scrap yarn).

-Sew through all the front loom’s stitches.

-Remove hat from loom.

-Cinch in securely all the inner loom’s stitches by pulling the yarn tail at the place before the stitch marker.

-While holding all the inner loom’s stitches secure, cinch in all the outer loom’s stitches. Remove the stitch marker at the last moment and tighten all stitches at once.

-Pull yarn needle to the inside of the hat, give one more careful pull to tighten all stitches, and knot securely in place.

If desired, an eye for the bear can be placed at the stitch indicated on the chart either by using a duplicate stitch, or by pulling a length of yarn from the inside of the hat to the outside, making a knot, and then pulling back through to the inside.

If desired, create pompom using both colors of yarn, and attach at the top of the hat.

Weave in all ends and trim close to work.

Below is a Playlist to view this design being worked in its entirety. Come and loom along with me! 🙂

Have questions or comments for Bethany?  Feel free to leave a comment below! 🙂 

4 Comments

• Kathy December 31, 2017 at 6:56 am

  love the hat Bethany for the optional pom pom what is the size of it? Don’t want one too big or one to small thanks
• Bethany Dailey December 31, 2017 at 11:13 am

  Hi Kathy! 🙂

  It is really up to your own preference what size pom pom you create. I just spotted a Bear Beanie knit by someone who used a pom pom that was a little bit smaller than the one I used and it also looked really cute! I will tell you that I used the box of a specialty chocolate bar (Ghirardelli, I think) to make my pom pom wraps, so anything goes, I think, haha! 😉
• Heather January 13, 2018 at 1:33 pm

  Is it possible to do this beanie using the 28 ” loom?
• Bethany Dailey February 2, 2018 at 7:07 pm

  Hi Heather 🙂

  Yes, you could do this beanie on the 28″ loom, but because the Rotating DK Loom is the only loom that is capable of working in double knit in the round, you would need to adjust the pattern to work every row as a flat panel and then seam up the side after the hat was removed from the loom. Also, slight adjustments may need to be made to account for differences in gauge between the two looms.

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