This month we show you how to make your own knitted headwear. From a classic Beanie, to a Mohair Beret. Happy Knitting!

Skill level: Easy

Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, Large

Materials: 

150 yds. worsted weight wool, acrylic, or blend
Size 8 (5 mm) circular needle (16” length) & set of four size 8 (5 mm) double-point needles (dpn)(for circular knitting)

OR -  Size 8 (5 mm) straight needles (for flat knitting back and forth)

Gauge:  9 sts = 2" in stockinette stitch

NOTE: If knitting in the round, change to dpn when stitches no longer fit comfortably on circular needle.

Medium size (see instructions for additional sizes at end of pattern)

Cast on 72 sts. If knitting on circular needles in the round, join for circular knitting, making sure that sts are not twisted on needle. Place marker to note beginning of rnds.

If knitting flat, knit in rows back and forth on straight needles.

Ribbing:

Row/Rnds 1-8: *K1, p1, rep from * around (or across)

Hat body:

Continue knitting around (if working circularly), or knit 1 row, purl 1 row for stockinette stitch (if knitting flat).  When hat measures approx. 6.5" from beginning, work top decreases for crown (8-point decrease) as follows:

*K7, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(64 sts)

Knit 1 round plain (if working circularly) - OR - Purl 1 row plain (if knitting flat).

*K6, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(56 sts)

Repeat plain round (or row).

*K5, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(48 sts)

Repeat plain round (or row).

*K4, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(40 sts)

Repeat plain round (or row).

*K3, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(32 sts)

Repeat plain round (or row).

*K2, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(24 sts)

*K1, k2tog, rep from * around (or across)(16 sts)

*K2tog, rep from * around (or across)(8 sts)

Leaving 12" to 18" tail, cut yarn, thread into yarn needle, draw needle through remaining stitches to gather them, fasten off and weave in ends  - OR -  if knitting flat, sew back seam as invisibly as possible.

X-Small size

Work pattern for Medium size but cast on 64 sts and work to only 5.5” before crown decreases.  Begin decreases with *K6, k2tog instruction for Medium size & follow rest of decreases as written.

Small size

Work pattern for Medium size but cast on 68 sts and work to only 6” before crown decreases.  Begin decreases with one round of *K15, k2tog, rep from * around to get to 64 sts.  Knit (or purl) 1 rnd/row. Continue decreases with *K6, k2tog instruction for Medium size & follow rest of decreases as written.

Large size

Work pattern for Medium size but cast on 80 sts and work to 7” before crown decreases. 

Begin decreases with:

*K8, k2tog, rep from * around (across)(72 sts)

Knit 1 round plain (if working circularly) - OR - Purl 1 row plain (if knitting flat).

Continue with *K7, k2tog instruction for Medium size & follow rest of decreases as written.

A scarf hat or hat scarf is the perfect thing to keep your head really warm in the winter months. Because the scarf is attached to the hat, there's no worry that your face or neck are going to get cold.

This somewhat short scarf is long enough to be wrapped around itself and tucked into a coat, or you could make the sides longer to tie and throw over your shoulders if you like.

Materials:

· one hank 8 ply or about 260 yards any light weight 100 percent wool yarn

· one size 7 US circular needle, 16 inch cable

· one set of four size 7 double pointed needles (begin work with circular needle and change to double-points when needed)

· scissors

· yarn needle

Gauge

Twenty stitches and 40 rows per four inches (5 stitches and 10 rows per inch) in stitch knit in the round.

Size

Finished size is 20 inches around, 7.5 inches tall, with scarf pieces 20 inches long. It will fit a small woman unstretched but can easily fit most women's heads when knit in wool.

Instructions for Hat:

1.    Cast on 100 stitches.

2.    Join in the round, without twisting stitches. Place a stitch marker if desired.

3.    Knit in Garter Stitch (knit one row, purl one row in the round) for one inch. Alternatively, you can knit this part flat and seam it later.

4.    Knit in Stockinette Stitch until piece measures 6 inches from end of Garter Stitch.

5.    *Knit 3, knit 2 together. Repeat from * around.

6.    Knit next row.

7.    *Knit 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around.

8.    Knit next round.

9.    *Knit 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around.

10. K2tog around.

11. K2tog around.

12. Cut yarn, thread onto yarn needle and slide stitches onto yarn. Pull tight. Weave in ends.

Instructions for Scarf:

1.    Choose where you want your scarf to hang. I centered my first scarf piece on the tail of the cast-on edge, but you can start anywhere you want.

2.    Pick up and knit 20 stitches along the cast on edge.

3.    Knit in Garter Stitch for 20 inches, or to desired length.

4.    Bind off.

5.    Fold hat in half to determine where the other side of the scarf should start. Pick up and knit 20 stitches as before and knit in Garter Stitch for 20 inches.

6.    Bind off and weave in ends.

Size: Lady 56cm. Man 59cm.
Materials: 80 grms Handspun Croajingolong Mohair.
Needles: No.4.5mm. No.6.5mm.
Quantity of yarn could vary as handspun yarn varies.

Using 4.5mm.needles cast on 90 (98) stitches. Knit 5cm. in K1 P1 rib.  Change to 6.5mm.needles and knit in stocking stitch till work measures 12cm from beginning.

Shape crown:  1st row- K1 * K2 together K9 (K10) Repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
2nd and every alternate, purl
3rd row - K1 * K2 together K8 (9).  Repeat from * to end of row.
5th row - K1 * K2 together K7 (8).  Repeat from * to end of row.
Continue in this manner, decreasing one stitch less betwee each decrease until 26 stitches remain.  Next row P2 together 13 times.  Break off yarn, run end through stitches, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.  Sew up seam with back stitch.  If desired finish top with a pom pom.