Puck Hat and Scarf

Puck 

This is basically the same structure as the Califairisle Hat.  However, it comes out quite differently with the Rowan Kid Classic.  Very soft and feminine.

Hat:

Gauge: 22 sts=4inches

Needles Size 6US circular and dpns

Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic one ball each of lavender and moss

Abbreviations:

c/o= cast on

St(s)=stitch(es)

k= knit

p=purl

k2tog = knit two stitches together (decrease by one)

m1=make 1 by inserting tip of left hand needle front to back into horizontal yarn between stitch on left hand needle and stitch on right hand needle

kfb= knit into the front and back of the stitch (for this pattern, this will be done mainly on the m1)

RS= right side

WS= wrong side

Hat

Ear Flaps:  Make 2

c/o 5 sts moss

Row 1 K2, kfb, k2 (6sts)

Row 2 purl

Row 3 lavender:k3, m1 and k into fb of this st, k3

Row 4 k2, purl to last 2, k2

Continue as above, knitting 1/2 the stitches and making 2 by picking up the thread between and kfb of this st, then k the other 1/2 of the stitches. Repeat until there are 24sts.  

At the same time, switch between moss and lavender every 2 rows.

Last 2 rows: (lavender)

row 1: k2, purl to last 2, k2

row 2: k1 row 

You are now at the end of a right side row:

On first flap, leave tail long enough to c/o 40sts, break yarn and place live sts on scrap yarn or holder

On second flap, leave tail long enough to c/o 10 sts, break yarn and place live sts on scrap yarn or holder.

Using lavender c/o 10 sts onto circulars.

Knit on first ear flap on RS, last stitch will have tail enough to c/o 40 sts.  Using this tail and main yarn c/o 40 sts 

Knit on second ear flap as first, using tail and main yarn to c/o 10 sts

Total 108 sts

Join and k 1 row lavender before starting ribbing.

Ribbing:

 *k1 (moss), p1(lavender) repeat from *across

Continue ribbing for 1 inch

Body of hat:

Knit 9 rounds moss

Knit 9 rounds lavender

knit 9 rounds moss

k 9 rounds lavender

k2 rounds moss

k2 rounds lavender

Begin Decreases as follows:

moss: *k4, k2tog, repeat from * around

moss: k 1 round plain

lavender: *k 2 plain rounds

moss: *k3, k2tog, repeat from* around

moss: k1 round plain

lavender: *k2, k2tog, repeat from * around

Switch to dpns, dividing sts evenly among 3 needles

lavender: k1 round plain

moss: *k1, k2tog, repeat from * around

moss: k 1 round plain 

lavender: k 1 round plain

lavender: k2tog around

lavender and moss held together: k2 tog around

Pull both lengths of yarn through stitches and cinch closed.  Weave in ends.

Finishing:

Attach fringe or braid as desired.

Puck Scarf

Gauge: 10st= 2 inches in k1p1 ribbing

Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic in lavender and moss (you will have enough even after making the hat)

Brown Sheep Co. Lambs Pride worsted in  white

Needles: Size 10

c/o 10 sts in moss

Pattern:

 RS: sl1, * k1, p1, repeat from * across row

 WS: repeat RS

Knit  pattern 12 inches in moss

Knit pattern 12 inches lavender

knit pattern 2 1/2 inches moss

knit pattern 12 inches white

knit pattern 2 1/2 inches moss

knit pattern 12 inches lavender

knit pattern 12 inches moss

bind off, weave in ends.

Wrap around your cute little Puck!

Holly Day Scarf

Holly Day Scarf

A shorter, soft, elegant scarf perfect for the holidays.

Gauge: About 4sts/in

Needles: size 8US

Yarn:  2 Balls Plymouth Yarn Sin City in Jade

c/o 16 sts

Row 1 k

Row 2 k

Row 3: k2, *k1, yo, k2tog , repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2

Row 4: k2, purl to last 2 sts, k2

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until yarn is nearly used up (about 3 feet)

Knit 2 rows and bind off.  Weave in loose ends.

Shark Scarf

Shark Scarf

A very warm, long scarf!

Gauge:  About 3.5sts/inch in stockinette

Needles: Size 10US

Size: about  66inches long/4.5inches wide

Yarn: 1 strand each

Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted Wool

1 Ball each in 3 colors of your choice.  This scarf used: cream, black and teal for the San Jose Sharks

Using one strand of each color cast on 18 stitches
Keeping one strand each color K2 P2 ribbing every row until 66 inches (or desired length)
Bind off.
Weave in ends.

Califairisle Hat

Sawtooth Pattern

Row 1: *k3MC, k1CC repeat from* across

Row2: k1CC, *k1MC, k3CC repeat from *across to last 3 sts: k1MC, k2CC

Row3: k CC across row

Row4: *k3CC, k1MC across

Row 5: k1MC, *k1CC, k3MC repeat from * across to last 3 sts: k1CC, k2MC

Buckle Peerie

Row 1:k3CC, *k1MC, k7CC repeat from * across to last 5 sts: k1MC, k4CC

Row 2: k2CC, *k3MC, k5CC repeat from *across to last 6 sts: k3MC, k3CC

Row3: *k3MC, k1CC repeat from * across

Row 4: repeat row 2

Row 5: repeat row 1

Gauge: 22sts=4in stockinette

Yarn: Nature Spun Worsted: 2 or more colors of your choice (1 ball each) 

Needles: Size 6, 16in circular and dpn or size to obtain gauge

Abbreviations:

MC=main colour

CC=contrasting colour

c/o= cast on

St(s)=stitch(es)

k= knit

p=purl

k2tog = knit two stitches together (decrease by one)

m1=make 1 by inserting tip of left hand needle front to back into horizontal yarn between stitch on left hand needle and stitch on right hand needle

kfb= knit into the front and back of the stitch (for this pattern, this will be done mainly on the m1)

RS= right side

WS= wrong side

Begin with Ear Flaps

First Ear Flap:

On circulars, cast on 5 stitches using long tail cast on

Row 1 (RS): k2, kfb, k2 (6 sts)

Row 2 (WS): purl

Row 3: k3, m1 and kfb this st, k3

Row 4: k2, purl to last 2, k2

Continue as above, knitting 1/2 the stitches and making 2 by picking up the thread between  and knitting into the front and back of this stitch, then knit the other 1/2 of the stitches.  Purl on the wrong side, knitting first and last 2 stitches as in row 4.

Repeat until there are 24 stitches as RS row is finished.

Purl one row as in row 4.

K one row.

Leave tail long enough to cast on 40 stitches, then break yarn.   Place stitches on piece of scrap yarn or holder.

Second Ear Flap

On circulars, cast on 5 stitchs using long tail cast on

Row 1 (RS): k2, kfb, k2 (6 sts)

Row 2 (WS): purl

Row 3: k3, m1 and kfb this st, k3

Row 4: k2, purl to last 2, k2

Continue as above, knitting 1/2 the stitches and making 2 by picking up the thread between  and knitting into the front and back of this stitch, then knit the other 1/2 of the stitches.  Purl on the wrong side, knitting first and last 2 stitches as in row 4.

Repeat until there are 24 stitches as RS row is finished.

Purl one row as in row 4.

K one row.

Leave tail long enough to cast on 10 stitches, then break yarn.   Place stitches on piece of scrap yarn or holder.

Main Hat

On circulars,  cast on 10 stitches using long tail cast on

Knit first ear flap onto needles from RS ear flap (you will begin with stitch without the long tail and end with stitch with long tail)

At the end of the row use the long tail with ball yarn to cast on 40 stitches using long tail cast on

Knit second ear flap onto needles as above, using tail to c/o 10 stitches using long tail cast on method

Join and knit one round.

MC: k1, p1 rib x 1 inch

Rounds 1-3 MC: k 3 rounds plain (k every stitch)

Rounds 4-8 k sawtooth pattern in CC (5 rounds)

 All stitches are knitted.

Rounds 9-11 k 3 rounds plain in MC

Rounds 12-16 k sawtooth  pattern (5 rounds)

You will need to decrease as follows before beginning buckle peerie.  This will slightly decrease the circumference but should not make significant difference in the overall size or appearance of the hat:

Round 17 *k25, k2tog  repeat from *around in MC once (104 sts)

Rounds 18-22 k buckle peerie * (5 rounds)

*Note that colours will be reversed in the buckle peerie with the MC forming the pattern and the CC forming the background.  

Round 23 *k25, m1 around MC once (108sts)

Rounds 24-28 k sawtooth pattern  (5 rounds)

Rounds 29-31 k 3 rounds plain MC

Rounds 32-36 k sawtooth pattern  (5 rounds)

Rounds 37-38 k 2 rounds plain MC

Begin Decreases:

Round 39 (k4, k2tog) around

Round 40 k1 round plain

Round 41 (k3, k2tog) around

Round 42 k1 round plain

Round 43 (k2, k2tog) around

Switch to dpns dividing sts evenly over 3 needles

Round 44 k1 round plain

Round 45 (k1, k2tog) around

Round 46 k2tog around

Pull yarn through stitches and cinch closed

weave in ends.

Finishing

Add braid or fringe to ear flaps.  Add blanket stitch if desired.