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Knitting for Charity:

5 Free Patterns for Charity

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KNITTING FOR CHARITY: 5 FREE PATTERNS FOR CHARITY

KNITTING

A Knitting Daily eBook edited by

Kathleen Cubley

E D I T O R I A L S T A F F

EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Kathleen Cubley

C R E A T I V E S E R V I C E S

PRODUCTION DESIGNER Janice TapiaPHOTOGRAPHY As noted

ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford

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Contents

Baby Beanie by Kathleen Cubley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 3

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket by Kathleen Cubley . . . . . . PAGE 4

Comfort Shawl by Sandi Wiseheart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 5

Knitted Cuddlies by Louisa Harding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8

Earflap Hats by the Knitscene Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11

Knitting for Charity: 5 Free Patterns for Charity Knitting

THERE ARE SO MANY CHARITIES TO KNIT FOR, AND HERE AT KNITTING DAILY WE LOVE TO CONTRIBUTE OUR KNITTED HANDIWORK TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT!

Whether it’s a shawl, blanket, or baby beanie, we have a knitting project that’s perfect for you and your chosen charity.

Newborns need to keep their precious little heads warm, and the easy Baby Beanie is perfect for that. Knit several and donate them to a hospital in your hometown.

Babies also need blankets, of course. I’ve got a great, easy pattern for you: the Garter Stitch Baby Blanket. It’s basically a giant Granny’s Favorite Washcloth. This is a simple, quick knit to donate to babies who don’t have enough blankets.

People going through chemo or any other medical crisis will love receiving a beautiful, comforting shawl. Make a few Comfort Shawls and contact The American Cancer Society to see which region in the country is in need.

Kids in crisis need something to love and call their own. Louisa Harding’s Knitted Cuddlies are perfect for charity knitting. There are three designs to choose from: a rabbit, a bear, and a kitty.

Teens have needs too, and they love earflap hats. We’ve included a family of hats in three different sizes. You’ll enjoy knitting the easy Earflap Hats and donating them to teens who will get so much use out of them in the cold winter months.

Knitters have a unique ability to contribute to the welfare of society—we can share our craft with others, knitting love and comfort into each stitch.

I hope you enjoy knitting these patterns for your favorite charity.

Cheers,

Kathleen CubleyEditor, KnittingDaily.com

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K A T H L E E N C U B L E Y

Skill Level: EasyFinished Size: 13” circumference and 5½” highYarn: Cascade Fixation (98.3% cotton/1.7% elastic, 100 yd [50 g]) color #9980Needles: Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed needles or 32-inch circular for Magic Loop methodNotions: Stitch markers (m), tapestry needleGauge: 26 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches

Baby Beanie

HAT

Cast on 84 sts. Place marker (pm) and join for working in rounds, being careful not to twist sts.Ribbing rnds: *K2, p2; rep from *.Rep the last rnd until piece measures ¾” from CO.Next rnd: Change to stockinette stitch and knit every rnd until the piece measures 2½ inches from cast-on edge.Decrease rnd 1: *K10, k2tog, pm; rep from *. (Note: After you place all of the markers, you’ll k2tog before each marker on every decrease rnd.)Rnd 2: Knit. Decrease rnd 3: *K9, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 4: Knit. Decrease rnd 5: *K8, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 6: Knit. Decrease rnd 7: *K7, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 8: Knit.

Decrease rnd 9: *K6, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 10: Knit. Decrease rnd 11: *K5, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 12: Knit. Decrease rnd 13: *K4, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 14: Knit. Decrease rnd 15: *K3, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 16: Knit. Decrease rnd 17: *K2, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 18: Knit. Decrease rnd 19: *K1, k2tog; rep from *.Rnd 20: Knit. Decrease rnd 21: *K2tog; rep from *.When you have 7 sts left, place all sts on one double-pointed needle with the work-ing yarn on the left side. Make an I-cord (see Glossary) 2 inches long. Fold the I-cord over to make a loop and use a tapestry needle to thread the tail to the inside of the hat. Secure the tail firmly.

Weave in all ends.

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This is an adorable little hat that’s

just perfect for charity knitting.

It’s so quick to make! You can

customize it by adding a pom

pom, a knotted I-cord, or just

leave it plain. I love the little

I-cord loop, though.

Kathleen Cubley is the editor of Knitting Daily. She enjoys knitting sweaters, cowls, and shawls—and she does knit daily!

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K A T H L E E N C U B L E Y

Skill Level: EasyFinished Size: 23" × 23" squareYarn: Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Washable (100% merino superwash; 95 yd, [87 meters] 50 g: # 90, Vanilla, or # 92, Wheat, 6 ballsNeedles: Size 7 US (4.5 mm)Notions: Marker (m), tapestry needleGauge: 17 stitches and 33 rows = 4 Inches (10 cm)

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket

BABY BLANKET

Cast on 5 stitches. Row 1: Knit.Row 2: K 2, yo, k 2. Row 3: K 2, yo, k 2. Row 4: K 2, yo, knit to end. Repeat Row 4 until knitting measures 23 inches across.Row 5 (decrease row): K 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end.Repeat Row 5 until 5 stitches remain. Bind off and weave in ends.

This is basically a giant version of the classic

Granny’s Dishcloth; just reinterpreted as a blanket.

It’s knit at a somewhat snug gauge, so it’ll be

cuddly and warm for baby.

Photos by Sucia Dhillon

Kathleen Cubley is the editor of Knitting Daily. She enjoys knitting sweaters, cowls, and shawls—and she does knit daily!

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60" around lower edge and 151⁄2" long from back of neck to lower edge, after blocking.

YARN: Filatura di Crosa Zarina (100% extrafine merino wool; 181 yd (165 m)/ 50 g): #1462 light blue, 3 balls.

NEEDLES: Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS: Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; smooth waste yarn; markers (m); removable markers or safety pins; tapes-try needle.

GAUGE: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.

Stitch Guide:S2kp2: Sl 2 sts tog kwise as if to k2tog, knit the next st, pass both slipped sts over knit st—2 sts dec’d.

Beginning Border: (BB; worked over 7 sts at beg of bothRS and WS rows) Sl 1 as if to purl with yarn in front (pwise wyf), [k1, p1] 2 times, k2.

End Border: (EB; worked over 7 sts at end of both RS and WS rows) K2, p1, k1, p1, k2.

Little Arrowhead Lace: (multiple of 6 sts + 1)

Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, ssk (see box), k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from *.

Rows 2 and 4: (WS) Purl.

Row 3: K2, *yo, s2kp2, yo, k3; rep from *, end last rep k2 instead of k3.

Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.

Comfort Shawldesign by

SANDI WISEHEARTOriginally published on

Knitting Daily, June 2008

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NOTESThe first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise with yarn in front (pwise wyf). This will create an attractive “chain”edge along the sides of your shawl. To ensure an even slipped-stitch edge, keep yarn taut while slipping the first stitch, then move the yarn over the needle from front to back and pull it taut again before knitting the next stitch. Work the decorative bind off very loosely, using a size larger needle to work this row if necessary. ShawlNeckband: With waste yarn and crochet hook, use the crochet chain provisional CO method (see box) to CO 7 sts.

Set-up row: (RS) K2, p1, k1, p1, k2. Work 52 rows as foll: Sl 1 pwise wyf, [k1, p1] 2 times, k2. Next row: (WS) With same side of work facing you, rotate piece so selvedge at end of row just completed is uppermost. Bring yarn to front. Skipping the first slipped selvedge st closest to the needle, *wyf, insert right needle from back to front under both legs of next slipped selvedge st, wrap yarn around needle as if to purl, and draw up a purl st onto right needle; rep from * 25 more times—26 sts picked up and purled from selvedge of piece; 33 sts total. With same side of work still facing you, carefully unzip the provisional CO at base of piece and place 7 live sts onto left needle, correcting st mounts as necessary. Work across these 7 sts as k2, p1, k1, p1, k2—40 sts.

Back and side panels:Row 1: (RS) Work BB (see Stitch Guide) over 7 sts, place marker (pm), knit to last 7 sts, pm, work EB (see Stitch Guide)—40 sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 26 back panel sts in center.

Row 2: (WS) BB, sl m, purl to next m, sl m, EB.

Row 3: BB, sl m, yo, *k1, yo; rep from * to m, sl m, EB—67 sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 53 back panel sts.

Row 4: BB, sl m, p11 , pm, p31, pm, p11 , sl m, EB.

Row 5: BB, sl m, *yo, k5, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k5, yo, sl m*, k1, yo, k to 1 st before next m, yo, k1, sl m; rep from * to * once, EB—77 sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 2 sets of 15 side panel sts with marked shoulder st in center, 33 back panel sts.

Even-numbered Rows 6–42: BB, sl m, purl to last m, slm, EB.

Row 7: BB, sl m, *yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knitto m, yo, sl m*, k1, yo, k to 1 st before m, yo, k1, sl m;rep from * to * once, EB—87 sts: 7 border sts at eachside, 2 sets of 19 side panel sts, 35 back panel sts.

Odd-numbered Rows 9–23: Rep Row 7, with individualrow-end stitch counts as foll:

Row 9: 97 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of 23side panel sts, 37 back panel sts.

Row 11: 107 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of27 side panel sts, 39 back panel sts.

Row 13: 11 7 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of31 side panel sts, 41 back panel sts.

Row 15: 127 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of35 side panel sts, 43 back panel sts.

Row 17: 137 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of39 side panel sts, 45 back panel sts.

Row 19: 147 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of43 side panel sts, 47 back panel sts.

Row 21: 157 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of47 side panel sts, 49 back panel sts.

Row 23: 167 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of51 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Odd-numbered Rows 25–33: BB, sl m, *yo, k to m, yo,sl m, k1, sl m, yo, k to m, yo, sl m*, k to m, sl m,rep from * to * once, EB; individual row-end stitchcounts as foll:

Row 25: 175 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of55 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Row 27: 183 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of59 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Row 29: 191 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of63 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Row 31: 199 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of67 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Row 33: 207 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of71 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Row 35: BB, sl m, yo, k to 1 st before center shoulder st,yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered over shoulder st),yo, k to 2 sts before m, k2tog, yo, sl m, k to m, sl m,yo, ssk, k to 1 st before center shoulder st, yo, s2kp2,yo, k to m, yo, sl m, EB—209 sts total, 2 sets of 72

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side panel sts.

Odd-numbered Rows 37–41: Rep Row 35, with individual row-end stitch counts as foll:

Row 37: 211 sts total, 2 sets of 73 side panel sts.

Row 39: 213 sts total, 2 sets of 74 side panel sts.

Row 41: 215 sts total, 2 sets of 75 side panel sts.

Row 43: BB, sl m, yo, k2tog, k to 1 st before centershoulder st, yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered overshoulder st), yo, k to 2 sts before m, k2tog, yo, sl m,k to m, sl m, yo, ssk, k to 1 st before center shoulderst, yo, s2kp2, yo, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, yo, sl m,EB—no change in total st count; 215 sts total, 2 setsof 7 borders sts, 2 sets of 75 side panel sts, 51 backpanel sts.

Row 44: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.

Rep Rows 43 and 44 until shawl measures 13" from neckedge (or desired finished length minus 21⁄2").

Next RS Row: BB, sl m, yo, k2tog, k to 1 st before center shoulder st, yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered over shoulder st), yo, k to 4 sts before m, [k2tog] 2 times, yo, sl m, k to m, sl m, yo, [ssk] 2 times, k to 1 st before center shoulder st, yo, s2kp2, yo, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, yo, sl m, EB—213 sts total, 2 sets of 7 borders sts, 2 sets of 74 side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Next Row: (WS)Rep Row 44, removing all but first and last markers as you come to them. Lower lace border:

Row 1: (RS) BB, sl m, work Row 1 of lace patt over next199 sts, sl m, EB.

Row 2: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.Row 3: BB, sl m, work Row 3 of lace patt over center 199sts, sl m, EB.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more.

Rows 7 and 9: BB, sl m, knit to last m, sl m, EB.

Row 8: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.

Row 10: BB, sl m, p98, p2tog, p to last m, sl m, EB—212 sts total, 7 border sts each side, 198 sts in center section.Lower edging:

Row 1: (RS) BB, sl m, *k1, p1; rep from * to m, sl m, EB.

Row 2: BB, sl m, *p1, k1; rep from * to m, sl m, EB.

Rows 3–8: Rep Rows 1 and 2 three more times—8 rowstotal in seed st for lower edging.

Bind-off row: (RS) Working loosely (see Notes), *k2togthrough the back loops, return st just worked to leftneedle; rep from * until 1 st rem. Fasten off last st.

Finishing:With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, weave in looseends. Soak gently in no-rinse wool wash for 15 minutes,then roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Spreadshawl on blocking board or towels, block to finishedmeasurements, and let dry completely. -

SANDI WISEHEART, is the founding editor of Knitting Daily. She lives, blogs, spins, and knits in Toronto.

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Finished Size: Rabbit: 11" (28 cm); Cat: 83⁄4" (22 cm); Teddy Bear: 11" (28 cm).

Yarn: Cat (As shown here): Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton Comfort (20% organic cot-ton, 80% fine wool; 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz): #6-S silver (MC) and #6-SM storm (dark grey, CC), 1 skein each; Light DK weight: about 80 yd (73 m) MC and 55 yd (50 m) CC.Rabbit (As shown here): Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #82 nut (brown, MC), 1 ball; #81 sand (light tan, CC), 1 ball; dark brown wool yarn, 1–2 yd (1–2 m) for embroidery on face. Worsted weight: about 75 yd (69 m) MC, 40 yd (37 m) CC, and 1–2 yd (1–2 m) of a second contrasting color for embroidery on face.Teddy Bear (As shown here): Vreseis Fox Fibre Chenille (100% cotton; 1000 yd [914 m]/1 lb): brown (MC), less than 1 cone; white cotton yarn (CC), about 10 yd (9 m) for scarf and face embroidery. Worsted weight: about 95 yd (87 m) MC and 10 yd (9 m) CC.

Needles: Cat: U.S. size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Rabbit and Teddy Bear: U.S. size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; about 3½ oz (100 g) environmentally friendly stuffing; small crochet hook for attaching fringe to teddy bear’s scarf (optional).

Gauge: Cat: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st. Rabbit and Teddy Bear: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.

Knitted Cuddliesdesign by Louisa Harding

Excerpted from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms (Interweave, 2006)

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This really is the easiest pattern ever written for a knitted toy animal, but once you assemble the simple knitted rectangles and add distinguishing features, it will become a favorite mem-ber of the family. In our house, we have Mr. Pickles the Teddy, Sparks the Cat, and Florence the Rabbit, each with a huge personality of its own.

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Skill Level: Intermediate.

STITCH GUIDEStriped stockinette stitch:Rows 1 and 3: (RS) Knit in MC.Rows 2 and 4: Purl in MC.Row 5: Knit in CC.Row 6: Purl in CC.Rep Rows 1-6 for pattern.

CAT Body: With MC, CO 30 sts. Work 50 rows in striped St st (see Stitch Guide). Break yarn, leaving a 20" (51-cm) tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew side edges together, leaving CO edge open. Arms: With MC, CO 16 sts. Work 18 rows in striped St st. Break yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5-cm) tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew side edges together, leaving CO edge open. Legs: With MC, CO 18 sts. Work 28 rows in striped St st. Break yarn, leaving a 14" (35.5-cm) tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew side edges together, leaving CO edge open. Tail: With CC, CO 14 sts. Working in St st, *work 4 rows CC, then 2 rows MC; rep from * 3 more times, then work 4 more rows CC. Break yarn, leaving a 14" (35.5-cm) tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew side edges together, leaving CO edge open.

RABBIT Body, Arms, and Legs: Work as for cat body, arms, and legs, working in MC throughout. Ears: With CC, CO 6 sts.Work 36 rows in garter st.Row 37: (dec row) Kii, k2tog tbl, k2tog, kii—4 sts rem.Row 38: Knit.Row 39: (dec row) K2tog tbl, k2tog—2 sts rem.Row 40: Knit.Row 41: (dec row) K2tog—ii st rem.Fasten off last st.

TEDDY BEAR Body, Arms, and Legs: Work as for cat body, arms, and legs, working in MC throughout. Scarf: With CC, CO 4 sts.Work 100 rows in garter st. BO all sts.

FINISHINGWeave in loose ends. Using an environmentally friendly stuffing, stuff the body. Hold the body so that the seam lies at the back. Sew the CO end together into a flat seam from right to left, with the back seam at center back. Cut a 20" (51-cm) length of yarn. Shape the head by wrapping the length of yarn several times around the stuffed body about one-third down from the CO edge. Tighten the yarn and secure. Stuff the arms and legs and sew the CO end together as for body. Sew the CO ends of legs on each side of the body about 1" (2.5 cm) up from base. Sew the CO ends of arms on each side of the body about 1" (2.5 cm) down from neck. Cat: Stuff the tail and sew the CO end together as for body. Sew the CO end of tail on the back of the body

Rabbit Cat Teddy BearHeight

11" 83⁄4" 11"28 cm 22 cm 28 cm

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about 1½" (3.8 cm) up from base on seam. Cat and Teddy Bear: With MC threaded on a tapestry needle, sew diagonally across the top of the head to define the ears, then complete face embroi-dery using CC as shown in illus-tration. Teddy Bear: Cut 8 pieces of CC, each 3" (7.5 cm) long, for fringe. Attach 4 pieces of fringe to each end of scarf by folding fringe in half, pulling fold through end of scarf to form a loop, then pulling ends of fringe through this loop and tightening. (A cro-chet hook can be helpful for this.)

Secure scarf tightly around teddy bear’s neck. Rabbit: Sew ears to top of head. With CC, make a 2" (5-cm) pom-pom (see page 14) for tail and sew to body about 1½" (3.8 cm) up from base on seam at back. With small amount of contrasting yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, embroider face as shown in illus-tration. o

LOUISA HARDING is the author of Natural Knits for Babies and Moms. (Interweave, 2006). Visit her online at louisaharding.co.uk.

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Discover knitwear designs that will capture your imagination. You don’t have to be a designer or a knitting pro to make beautiful knitted garments and accessories, and you don’t have to hunt all over for inspiring designs.From cover to cover, Interweave Knits magazine gives you great projects, from the beginner to the advanced. Every issue is packed full of captivating smart designs, step-by-step instructions, easy-to-understand illustrations, plus well-written, lively articles sure to inspire.

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Design by Knitscene Design Team

Earflap Hats

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These three fun hats with optional pom-poms are guaranteed to make you as happy as your ears are warm! Patterns are included for both children and adults.

FINISHED SIZE:22" (56 cm) circumference (men and women). 20" (51 cm) circumference. (children).

YARN:Men: Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m/100 g): #124 dune, 2 skeins. Women: Tahki Bunny Print (25% alpaca, 25% acrylic; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g): #023 pink multi, 2 skeins. Children: Classic Elite Beatrice (100% merino; 63 yd [57 m] /50 g): #3253 sugar maple, 2 skeins.

NEEDLES: Men: Size 13 (9 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Women: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Children: Size 10 (6 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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NOTIONS:Markers (m); safety pins or removable markers; stitch holder; tapestry needle; pom-pom maker (optional).

GAUGE:Men: 4.5 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st in the rnd. Women: 8 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st worked in the rnd. Children: 7 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st worked in the rnd.

SKILL LEVEL:Easy.

MEN’S HAT IN BLACK FOREST NATURWOLLE

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rnd begins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1 (see box), pm; rep from *

to end of rnd; do not place an additional marker after the last rep because the end-of-rnd marker is already in place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker (sl m); rep

from * to end of rnd—18 sts. Rnd 4: Knit. Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this manner, working 1 more st before the M1 in each subsequent inc rnd 5 more times—48 sts. Change to cir needle, and cont working even in rnds (without any more incs) until piece measures 8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or about 1" (2.5 cm) less than total desired depth.

BRIM:*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim measures 1" (2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd. Earflaps: BO 6 sts, p10, BO 16 sts, p10, BO rem 6 sts—10 sts rem for each earflap. Place sts for one earflap on a holder. Work other earflap back and forth in garter st (knit all sts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5 cm). Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk (see box), work to last 4 sts, k2tog,

k2—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rows once more, ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row: (RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. With WS facing, BO all sts. Repeat for second earflap.

FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make four 21⁄2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms (see box) and attach 2 to each earflap.

WOMEN’S HAT IN TAHKI BUNNY PRINT

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rnd begins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1 (see box), pm; rep from *

to end of rnd; do not place an additional marker after the last rep because the end-of-rnd marker is already in place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker (sl m); rep

from * to end of rnd—18 sts. Rnd 4: Knit. Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this manner, working 1 more st before the M1 in each subsequent inc rnd 12 more times—90 sts. Change to cir needle, and cont working even in rnds (without any more incs) until piece measures 8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or about 1" (2.5 cm) less than total desired depth.

BRIM:*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim measures 1" (2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd. Earflaps: BO 9 sts, p18, BO 36 sts, p17, BO rem 9 sts—18 sts rem for each earflap. Place sts for one earflap on a holder. Work other earflap back and forth in garter st (knit all sts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5 cm). Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rows 5 more times, ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row: (RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. With WS facing, BO all sts. Repeat for second earflap.

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FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make two 21⁄2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms (see box) and attach 1 to each earflap. Make one 2" (5-cm) pom-pom and attach it to top of crown.

CHILD’S HAT IN CLASSIC ELITE BEATRICE

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join for working in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rnd begins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1, pm; rep from * to end of rnd;

do not place an additional marker after the last rep because the end-of-rnd marker is already in place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker

(sl m); rep from * to end of rnd—18 sts. Rnd 4: Knit. Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this manner, working 1 more st before the M1 in each subsequent inc rnd 8 more times—66 sts. Change to cir needle, and cont working even in rnds (without any more incs) until piece measures 8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or about 1" (2.5 cm) less than total desired depth.

BRIM:*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim measures 1" (2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd. Earflaps: BO 6 sts, p14, BO 26 sts, p14, BO rem 6 sts—14 sts rem for each earflap. Place sts for one earflap on a holder. Work other earflap back and forth in garter st (knit all sts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5 cm). Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk (see box), work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times, ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row: (RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. Next row: P2tog, p1, p2tog—3 sts rem.

TIES:Work rem 3 sts in 3-st I-cord (see box) until tie measures about 12" (30.5 cm). BO all sts. Repeat steps for earflap & tie for second earflap.

FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make two 21⁄2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms and attach 1 to each earflap tie. -

The Knitscene Design team loves frosty margaritas, rosy sunsets, and large skeins of gorgeous yarn.

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Making Pom-Pom:Cut two circles of cardboard, each 1⁄2” (1.3 cm) larger than desired finished pom-pom width. Cut a small circle out of the center and a small edge out of the side of each circle (Figure 1). Tie a strand of yarn between the circles, hold circles together and wrap with yarn—the more wraps, the thicker the pom-pom. Cut between the circles and knot the tie strand tightly (Figure 2). Place pom-pom between two smaller cardboard circles held together with a needle and trim the edges (Figure 3). This technique comes from Nicky Epstein’s Knitted Embellishments, Interweave Press, 1999. Figure 2 Figure 3Figure 1

Raised (M1) Increases

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the back (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Left Slant (M1L)

Figure 2

Right Slant (M1R)

Figure 1 Figure 2

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the front (Figure 2).

I-CordWith dpn, CO desired number of sts. *With-out turning the needle, slide sts to other end of needle, pull yarn around back, and knit the sts as usual; rep from * for desired length.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Slip, Slip Knit (SSK):Slip two stitches individually knitwise, one at a time (1). Insert tip of left needle into front of these two slipped stitches and use right needle to knit them together through their back loops (2). (Some knitters like to slip the second stitch purlwise to make a more prominent decrease line.)