Winter Whirl Hat, Cowl and Wrist Warmer Set Marilynn Blacketer '12
The Winter Whirl hat, cowl and wrist warmers work well in a wool blend. The hat, cowl or set of wrist warmers take just a few hours to knit. The set can be finished in a weekend or two, and makes a perfect gift or accessory to any outfit.
Finished sizes:
Cowl: 24"circumference x 9" height Adult Hat: 18"circumference x 8" height, Child: 16" circumference x 7" height Wrist Warmers: 7” circumference x 7.5" height
ches = 1"'; US#7 5sts=1" Adjust needle size, and row count to match gauge. Materials: Winter yarn: wool blend in worsted weight Cowl: 217 yards / 3.5 oz (skein) Adult hat: 130 yards / 2.1 oz; Child hat: 95 yards / 1.5 oz Wrist Warmers: 95 yards / 1.5 oz Photo: Winter Whirl Set is knit in BERROCO Vintage; 50%Acrylic/40%Wool/10%Nylon If you are careful, one skein will knit the hat and a set of wrist warmers. The second skein will work wonderfully into the cowl. (If you'd like a taller cowl, or no worries, buy a third skein.)
Needles:
Hat and Cowl : Size US#7 and US#8, 16” circular needles, set size US#8 double pointed needles Wrist Warmers: Size US#7 Use your choice of two 16"'circular needles, set of double pointed needles, or 9" circular needles. (I prefer using the 9" circular needles) Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, kitchen or yarn scale Abbreviations: CO = cast on K = knit k2tog = knit 2 stitches together KFB=knit front&back pm = place marker Rm = remove marker Rnd = round sts= stitches yo = yarn over
Special Stitches: Lace Pattern
Round 1: Remove marker and knit1, place marker, \*k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Round 2: Knit (Helpful hint: Remove the marker, and set it on the table or your knee. Knit the stitch, and place the marker back on the work. This simple, yet important, step causes the eyelet to whirl. Remember to do this every Rnd 1.)
Winter Whirl Hat
Finished sizes:
Adult Hat: 18" x 8", Child: 16" x 7"
Directions:
Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #7, 16" circular needles. Adult: cast on 80 stitches; Child: cast on 70 stitches Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist. Adult: Rounds 1-16: Work in garter stitch as follows: [knit one round, purl one round] 8 times Child: Rounds 1-12: Work in garter stitch as follows: [knit one round, purl one round] 6 times
Lace Pattern:
Change to size #8 needles. Round 1: Remove marker and knit1, place marker, \*k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Round 2: Knit Adult : Work in lace pattern for 32 rounds (7" from CO) Child: Work in lace pattern for 24 rounds (6" from CO)
Crown:
Decrease: Continue to work in modified lace pattern with the decreases worked in the knit roun Rnd 1: Remove marker and k1, place marker,\*k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Rnd 2: Rm and k1, pm, \*k3, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Rnd 3: Rm and k1, pm, \* k2, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Rnd 4: Rm and k1, pm, \*k2, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Rnd 5: Rm and k1, pm, \*k1, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Rnd 6: Rm and k1, pm, \*k1, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Change to double pointed needles Rnds 7... Rm ,\*K2tog; repeat from \* until 3 stitches remain. Finishing: I-cord finial. Knit a 3 stitch I-cord for 10 rounds. (2") Work the I-cord as follows: Knit, do not turn work, and slide to other end of needle. Repeat until cord is the desired length. Bind off, leaving 6" yarn. Fold the I-cord into a loop and secure end to the top of the hat.
Winter Whirl Cowl
Finished sizes: 24"circumference x 9" height Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #7, 16" circular needles. Cast on 110 stitches. Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist. Rounds 1-12: Work in garter stitch as follows: [knit one round, purl one round] 6 times Use the yarn scale to weigh, and make note of knitted binding and #7 needles. Save that much yarn near the end of the lace work to knit a matching binding. (My binding and needles weighed 21grams)
Lace Pattern:
Change to size #8 needles. Round 1: Remove marker and knit1, place marker, \*k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Round 2: Knit Work in lace pattern for about 56 rounds (8" from CO) ending on Rnd 1. Finishing: Starting with the purl round, work in modified garter stitch as follows:[purl one round, knit one round] 6 times. Then bind off loosely, and weave ends to finish.
Winter Whirl Wrist Warmers
Finished sizes: make two 7"'circumference x 7.5" height
Directions:
Use the long-tail cast-on method, with size #7 needles. Cast on 30 stitches. Place marker & join together by knitting first stitch being careful not to twist. Rounds 1-14: Work in garter stitch as follows: [knit one round, purl one round] 7 times Rnd 15: Knit 4, k2tog; repeat from \*to end (25 stitches) Rnd 16: Purl
Lace Pattern:
Round 1: Remove marker and knitl, place marker, \*k3, yo, k2tog; repeat from \* to end Round 2: Knit Work in lace pattern for about 30 rounds, ending on Rnd 1 (6" from CO) Finishing and thumb opening: Starting with the purl round, work in modified garter stitch as follows: Rnd 1: purl one round Rnd 2: \*Knit 4, KFB; repeat from\* to end (30 stitches) Rnds 3-6: work in modified garter stitch: [purl one round, knit one round] 2 times Work the thumb opening over the next two rounds as follows: Rnd 7: purl 3, bind off 3, purl to end. (27 stitches) Rnd 8: Knit 2, (backward loop)CO 3, knit to end (30 stitches) Rnds 9- 16: work in modified garter stitch: [purl one round, knit one round] 4 times Then bind off loosely, and weave ends to finish.
The Winter Whirl pattern set is available on Ravelry
Copyright 2012, Marilynn Blacketer. Al rights reserved. 12/06/12 For pattern support please contact: marilynnblacketer@gmail.com
