New Sheep(ish) Pattern: My Guy Hat

Shown in colors: Grey(ish), Gun Metal(ish) and Red(ish)

My Guy Hat

Slouchy Beanie

When designing for guys, I always say simple is best. That's why I love plain ol' beanies. They're a great way for a dude to show a little style without really having to commit to anything crazy. If you go with a stockinette look, I can pretty much guarantee that your man will wear it. Use color and stripe placement to add or subtract his chosen level of funk. The My Guy hat is designed to be a bit longer than average to cover the ears and slouch a bit (a big trend right now), and includes spiral decreases at the crown for an added effect. Make this project now, or bookmark it for this year's holiday gift ideas!

Materials

1 ball each of Stitch.Rock.Love for Caron Sheep(ish) in colors: (A) Grey(ish) and (B) Gun Metal(ish), plus scraps of (C) Red(ish).

Size US 8 (5mm), 16”/41cm circular needles

Size US 8 (5mm) dpns

Tapestry Needle

Sizes

Adult S/M(L/XL)

Finished Measurements

Stretches to fit up to: 23(24)”/58/61cm

Gauge

17 sts x 22 rows = 4”/10cm in Stockinette stitch

Directions

Hat Body:

With Color A, CO 80(84) sts. Join, taking care not to twist.

Rnds 1-8: *K2, p2; rep from * around.

Rnds 9-10: With Color B, knit.

Note: When working in-the-round, stockinette stitch is achieved by knitting every rnd.

Rnds 11-12: With Color A, knit.

Rnds 13-14: With Color B, knit.

Rnd 15: With Color C, knit.

Rnds 16-17: With Color A, knit.

Rnds 18-19: With Color B, knit.

Rnd 20: Rep Rnd 15.

Rnd 21-22: With Color A, knit.

Rnd 23-24: With Color B, knit.

Repeat the last four rounds, maintaing Color A & B stripe pattern and ending with Color B until piece measures 6 1/2(7)”/16(81)cm from edge.

Note: for less slouchy version, work body 1/2”-1”/1-2.5cm shorter.

L/XL size only:

Next Rnd: With Color A, knit around while dec 4 sts (using k2tog) evenly. (80)

Next Rnd: With Color A, knit.

Spiral Decrease for Crown

Both Sizes:

Change to dpns when necessary.

Dec. Round 1: *K8, k2tog* (rep. to end)

Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, & 16: K all sts.

Dec. rnd 3: *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 5: *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 7: *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 9: *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 11: *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 13: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 15: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end.

Dec. rnd 17: *K2tog; rep from * to end.  

Back view: spiral decreases.

Finishing

Thread tapestry needle through remaining sts.  Pull tight and secure.  Weave in ends.

Stitch.Rock.Love,

Vickie

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Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!

xoxo, Vickie

New Pattern: Bestie Scarf for V-Day!

Noelle, modeling her Bestie scarf in color: Hot Pink(ish)

Bestie

Triple-crochet infinity scarf for thrice the love!

My friend Noelle is new to crochet, so I was beyond thrilled when she showed up to our dinner date one night sporting a Sheep(ish) infinity scarf that she'd whipped after teaching herself the triple crochet stitch. It makes a bestie proud! I'd never seen her in hot pink before, and I loved the pop of color this little number brought to her outfit. So simple, but still such a statement piece. 

With Valentine's Day upon us, I thought it'd be nice to write-up a pattern for Noelle's scarf as a reminder that girlfriends + crafting = love. Enjoy! --Vickie

Materials

2 Balls Stitch.Rock.Love Sheep(ish) (30% wool/70% acrylic; 167 yds/153m), in color: Hot Pink(ish)

Size H-8 (5mm) Hook

Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations

ch = chain

tr = triple (treble) crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

Gauge for this project is not important.

Directions

Ch 28.

Row 1: tr in 4th ch from hook, and in ever ch to end. Turn. (25 sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), tr in next tr and to end.

Repeat Row 2, until piece measures 42”/107cm. Tie off.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and yarn, seam together the top and bottom edges to create a loop.

Weave in ends.

Wear is as one long infinity scarf, or double it for a snugger cowl effect!

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