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Festive Fair Isle Beanie – Free Pattern

November 17, 2020 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Who’s ready to get a head start on their holiday gift knitting? I have a new festive pattern for you in collaboration with my friends at Michaels – the Festive Fair Isle Beanie!

One of my favorite things about the holiday season is gifting something handknit that I know will be treasured. If you are short on time, whip up this cozy Festive Fair Isle Beanie for your loved ones this season!

All you need are a few supplies, which can be found at your local Michaels! I used 5 different colors of Lion Brand Wool-Ease, and I just love how they complement each other. Michaels has a wide range of colors available, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content! I used the colors Antler, Tawny Port, Thrush, Nightshade, and Umber.

Head over to my IGTV to check out the full step-by-step video tutorial and see just how easy it is to make your own Festive Fair Isle Beanie!

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Yarn
Lion Brand Wool-Ease 80% acrylic/20% wool in Antler (A), Tawny Port (B), Thrush (C), Nightshade (D), and Umber (E)

Needles
US 8/5 mm 16 in/40.5 cm circular knitting needles
*or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Clover XL pom pom maker

Gauge
20 sts and 22 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in pattern

Sizes
Adult – to fit 21-23 in/53.5-58.5 cm head circumference

Abbreviations
C – color
CO – cast on
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 sts together
p – purl
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern

With CA (color A), CO 96 sts using the long tail method.

Work in k1, p1 rib for 9 rounds.

Colorwork: See chart, or follow written instructions below.

Row 1: with CB, knit one round.

Row 2: (k1 CC, k5 CD, k1 CE, k5 CD) x 8

Row 3: (k5 CD, k1 CE, k1 CB, k1 CE, k4 CD) x 8

Row 4: (k4 CD, k1 CE, k3 CB, k1 CE, k3 CD) x 8

Row 5: (k3 CD, k1 CE, k5 CB, k1 CE, k2 CD) x 8

Row 6: (k2 CD, k1 CE, k7 CB, k1 CE, k1 CD) x 8

Row 7: (k1 CD, k1 CE, k9 CB, k1 CE) x 8

Row 8: (k1 CE, k5 CB, k1 CE, k5 CB) x 8

Row 9: (k1 CD, k1 CE, k9 CB, k1 CE) x 8

Row 10: (k2 CD, k1 CE, k7 CB, k1 CE, k1 CD) x 8

Row 11: (k3 CD, k1 CE, k5 CB, k1 CE, k2 CD) x 8

Row 12: (k4 CD, k1 CE, k3 CB, k1 CE, k3 CD) x 8

Row 13: (k5 CD, k1 CE, k1 CB, k1 CE, k4 CD) x 8

Row 14: (k1 CC, k5 CD, k1 CE, k5 CD) x 8

Row 15: with CC, knit one round.

Row 16: (k1 CB, k5 CA, k1 CB, k5 CA) x 8

Row 17: (k5 CA, k1 CB, k1 CE, k1 CB, k4 CA) x 8

Row 18: (k4 CA, k1 CB, k3 CE, k1 CB, k3 CA) x 8

Row 19: (k3 CA, k1 CB, k5 CE, k1 CB, k2 CA) x 8

Row 20: (k2 CA, k1 CB, k7 CE, k1 CB, k1 CA) x 8

Row 21: (k1 CA, k1 CB, k9 CE, k1 CB) x 8

Row 22: (k1 CB, k5 CE, k1 CB, k5 CE) x 8

Row 23: (k1 CA, k1 CB, k9 CE, k1 CB) x 8

Row 24: (k2 CA, k1 CB, k7 CE, k1 CB, k1 CA) x 8

Row 25: (k3 CA, k1 CB, k5 CE, k1 CB, k2 CA) x 8

Row 26: (k4 CA, k1 CB, k3 CE, k1 CB, k3 CA) x 8

Row 27: (k5 CA, k1 CB, k1 CE, k1 CB, k4 CA) x 8

Row 28: (k1 CB, k5 CA, k1 CB, k5 CA) x 8

Row 29: with CC, knit one round.

Row 30: (k1 CD, k5 CE, k1 CD, k5 CE) x 8

Row 31: (k5 CE, k1 CD, k1 CA, k1 CD, k4 CE) x 8

Row 32: (k4 CE, k1 CD, k3 CA, k1 CD, k3 CE) x 8

Row 33: (k3 CE, k1 CD, k5 CA, k1 CD, k2 CE) x 8

Row 34: (k2 CE, k1 CD, k7 CA, k1 CD, k1 CE) x 8

Row 35: (k1 CE, k1 CD, k9 CA, k1 CD) x 8

Row 36: (k1 CD, k5 CA, k1 CD, k5 CA) x 8

Row 37: (k1 CE, k1 CD, k9 CA, k1 CD) x 8

Row 38: (k2 CE, k1 CD, k7 CA, k1 CD, k1 CE) x 8

Row 39: (k3 CE, k1 CD, k5 CA, k1 CD, k2tog) x 8 [8 sts decreased]

Row 40: (k4 CE, k1 CD, k3 CA, k1 CD, k2 CE) x 8

Row 41: (k5 CE, k1 CD, k1 CA, k1 CD, k1 CE, k2tog) x 8 [8 sts decreased]

Row 42: (k1 CD, k5 CE, k1 CD, k3 CE) x 8

Row 43: (k8 CB, k2tog) x 8 [8 sts decreased]

Cut yarn and draw through remaining 72 sts. Weave in ends and block. Use the pom pom maker and CB to make a large pom and attach.

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Seed Stitch Mittens – Free Pattern

September 23, 2020 By Destiny Leave a Comment

Happy #wipwednesday, friends! I’m so excited to share a new pattern and tutorial with you today, in collaboration with my friends at Michaels! Meet the Seed Stitch Mittens!

These mittens are so quick and easy to make! They’re the perfect complement to the seed stitch hat and cowl patterns I published a few years ago, which you can find here.

You’ll just need:

1 x skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick
1 x pair of US 11/8 mm Clover bamboo 32″ circular needles
1 x set of Jumbo Locking Stitch Markers
1 x Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle Set

You can find the full free tutorial right on Michaels Youtube channel here!

Click here for the $3 ad-free PDF

These mittens are knit in the round using the magic loop method. Increases are made for the thumb gusset, then the thumb stitches are set aside while the hand of the mitten is knitted. Later, the thumb stitches are placed back on the needles and worked in the round. You are welcome to use double pointed needles if you prefer, just remember to evenly divide the stitches over four needles.

Gauge

8.5 sts and 18 rounds = 4 in/10 cm in seed stitch

Sizes

One – Women’s medium:
8.5 in/22 cm finished circumference, unstretched

Abbreviations

CO – cast on
K – knit
K2tog – knit 2 together
M1L – make 1 left leaning increase
M1R – make 1 right leaning increase
P – purl
PM – place marker
rnd – round
SM – slip marker
Ssk – slip, slip, knit slipped sts together
st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern

Cuff:

Please note: Double pointed needles may also be used by dividing stitches evenly over 4 needles.

Using the magic loop method, CO 18 sts with the long tail method and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place a locking stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 rounds.

Begin working in seed st (the next 2 rounds establish seed st pattern):

1^st rnd: *P1, K1. Repeat from * around.

2^nd rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rnds 1-2 once more.

Thumb Gusset:

1^st rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, PM, M1R, P1, M1L, PM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

2^nd rnd: [K1, P1] 4 times, SM, P1, K1, P1, SM, [P1, K1] 4 times, P1.

3^rd rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, SM, M1R, K1, P1, K1, M1L, SM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

4^th rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

5^th rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, SM, M1R, [P1, K1] 2 times, P1, M1L, SM, [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (2 sts increased)

6^th rnd: [K1, P1] 4 times, SM, [P1, K1] 3 times, P1, SM, [P1, K1] 4 times, P1.

Separate thumb sts:

Next rnd: [P1, K1] 4 times, remove marker, place 7 gusset sts onto scrap yarn. Remove next marker. Cast on 1 st using the backwards loop cast on (9 sts should be on each needle). Place a locking st marker in the CO st. [K1, P1] 4 times, K1. (18 sts)

Continue working in established seed st pattern, beginning with a rnd 2 repeat, until mitten measures 8.5 in/22 cm from CO edge, ending after a rnd 1 repeat.

Decreases:

1^st rnd: Ssk, [K1, P1] 2 times, K1, K2tog, Ssk, [P1, K1] 2 times, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

2^nd rnd: Ssk, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, Ssk, P1, K1, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

3^rd rnd: Ssk, K1, K2tog, Ssk, P1, K2tog. (4 sts decreased)

Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and draw to close top of mitten.

Thumb:

Place 7 sts from scrap yarn onto needles. Pick up and knit 1 st from the cast on st with the locking st marker. Rnd 1 begins after the picked up st.

1^st rnd: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.

2^nd rnd: *P1, K1. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rnds 1-2 three times more.

Next rnd: *Ssk, K2tog. Repeat from * once more. (4 sts decreased)

Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining 4 sts and draw to close top of thumb.

Turn mitten inside out, weave in all ends, and use the end from the picked up st to close the gap near the base of the thumb.

Repeat all steps for the second mitten.

I hope you love your new mittens! Feel free to share this pattern by pinning the image below!

Caron x Pantone Fair Isle Beanie – Free Pattern

August 17, 2018 By Destiny 14 Comments

*This post contains sponsored content. All opinions are my own.

Caron x Pantone

Hello knitters! I’m popping in today with a new free pattern for you, and to tell you about this gorgeous yarn I received from Yarnspirations!

I was thrilled when Yarnspirations reached out to see if I’d like to try their newest yarn: Caron x Pantone. Of course I said heck yes!

This yarn is a collaboration between Caron and Pantone (hence the name!), and it’s just perfect for color work. The color combinations are out of this world, from gradient blues to intense pops of color.

See all of the colorways offered here. Play around with Yarnspirations new Color Play Tool! You can take any Caron x Pantone pattern and click around to see how it would look in different color combinations to find the perfect one for you.

I chose the Moody Pumpkins colorway – it’s perfect for fall with that pop of pumpkin. I decided to knit my hat in the same order the hank came in, though you can mix and match and find what works for you!

Each 100 gram hank is made up of 5 individual links, or mini skeins. You simply separate the links, and wind them into balls.

The yarn is 60% acrylic, 20% merino wool and 20% nylon. It is incredibly soft and has so much drape. You can purchase it in-store or online at Michaels or Yarnspirations.

Watch this video from The Crochet Crowd to see just how easy it is to take apart and wind the hanks!

There are 20 free patterns on Yarnspirations.com created just for this yarn, which you can find here!

On to the pattern

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Here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn

2 hanks of Caron x Pantone in Moody Pumpkins (bulky weight no. 5):
41 yds/38 m Coffee Bean
14 yds/13 m Dress Blues

14 yds/13 m Lyons Blue
14 yds/13 m Lapis
46 yds/42 m Pumpkin Spice

Needles

US 9/5.5 mm 16 in circular needle
US 10/6.0 mm 16 in circular needle
US 10/6.0 mm double pointed needles
(or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

Stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pom Pom Maker – Clover large 3 ⅜ in

Gauge

16 sts and 19 rounds = 4in/10cm in Stockinette st with larger needles

Size

Adult – to fit 21-23 in head circumference

Abbreviations

CC1 – contrasting color 1
CC2 – contrasting color 2
CC3 – contrasting color 3
CC4 – contrasting color 4
CO – cast on
k – knit

k2tog – knit 2 together
MC – main color
p – purl
pm – place marker
st(s) – stitch(es)
St st – Stockinette stitch

Pattern

Brim:

With MC and US size 9/5.5 mm circular needle, CO 72 sts. Pm and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 8 rounds.

Body:

Switch to US size 10/6.0 mm circular needle. See colorwork chart, or follow written directions below:

Round 1 of colorwork pattern: *k1 with MC, k1 with CC1. Repeat from * end of round.
Round 2: *k1 CC1, k1 MC. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: k around with CC1.
Round 4: *k1 CC1, k1 CC2. Repeat from * end of round.
Round 5: *k1 CC2, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 6: k around with CC2.
Round 7: *k1 CC2, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 8: *k1 CC3, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 9: k around with CC3.
Round 10: *k1 CC3, k1 CC4. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 11: *k1 CC4, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 12: k around with CC4.
Round 13: *k1 CC4, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 14: *k1 CC3, k1 CC4. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 15: k around with CC3.

Round 16: *k1 CC3, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 17: *k1 CC2, k1 CC3. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 18: k around with CC2.
Round 19: *k1 CC2, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 20: *k1 CC1, k1 CC2. Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 21: k around with CC1.
Round 22: *k1 CC1, k1 MC. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 23: *k1 MC, k1 CC1. Repeat from * to end of round.

Decreases:

Switch to dpns when stitches become too tight on circulars. This section is worked entirely with MC.

Round 1: *k7, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round (8 sts decreased).
Round 2: k around.
Round 3: *k6, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: k around.
Round 5: *k5, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 6: k around.

Round 7: *k4, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 8: k around.
Round 9: *k3, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 10: k around.
Round 11: *k2, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 12: k around.
Round 13: *k1, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.

Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining 16 sts and draw to close top of hat. Weave in ends and block, if desired.

Pom:

Using a 3 ⅜ in pom pom maker (Clover large), wrap CC4 yarn neatly around both arches of the pom pom maker until full. Insert scissors into space between arches and cut yarn.

Tie a long strand of yarn tightly through the pom pom maker. Remove pom pom maker, and trim pom. Attach pom to top of hat, weave ends back through pom and trim ends.

Thanks to Michaels and Yarnspirations for sponsoring and collaborating on this project! I can’t wait to see what color combinations you come up with. Please feel free to share this pattern with your friends, pin the image below!

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You can find the full free tutorial right on Michaels Youtube channel here!

Caron x Pantone

On to the pattern

Yarn

Needles

Notions

Gauge

Size

Abbreviations

Pattern

Brim:

Body:

Decreases:

Pom:

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