CC Knits now in Norwegian

Just a quick one to announce that today I've launched a Norwegian version of my blog called CC strikker (translation: CC Knits). I will update it in the days (and weeks?) to follow with Norwegian translations of my English patterns.

Other news is that I'm working on making my patterns available as pdf's from Ravelry. 

~ Cecilie

2 Hour Baby Bonnet

(link to pattern in Norwegian/mønster på norsk)

This pattern is for a super quick and easy baby bonnet in garter stitch that can literately be knitted up in less than 2 hours (at least for the smaller sizes). Great pattern for using up some scrap yarn or if in need of a very last minute present. Many possibilities for making your own unique design, go nuts with stripes, different types of ties, embroidery, crochet details, buttons, you name it!

My prototypes are size 3 months and 6 months respectively. The gray one I've decorated with chain stitch embroidery and a cute button. I've also crocheted around the front edge and made ties by crocheting 50 chains with yarn held double (probably the quickest and easiest way to make ties). The blue/green bonnet is kept simple, I really like the effect of the variegated yarn in garter stitch. Ties are icords made with my Prym knitting mill. Icords can easily be made without a knitting mill (it only takes a while longer). Here is a good icord tutorial.  

Sizing:

Newborn (3m, 6m, 12m, 2T)

Note that garter stitch is very stretchy and tends to grow with the baby. 

Gauge:

19 st and 18 garter ridges per 10 cm (4in) in garter stitch on the larger needles.

Materials:

Yarn – approximately 70-90 m (75-100 yards) DK weight yarn.

Needles – 4 mm (US6) and 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Other – darning needle.

Pattern:

CO 50 (55, 60, 65, 70) sts on the smaller needles. Knit 6 rows (3 garter ridges). Change to larger needles and increase 5 sts on the next row as follows:

Newborn: k4, kfb, (k9, kfb) x 4, k5 (55 sts on needles)

3 months: k4, kfb, (k10, kfb) x 4, k6 (60 sts on needles)

6 months: k5, kfb, (k11, kfb) x 4, k6 (65 sts on needles)

12 months: k5, kfb, (k12, kfb) x 4, k7 (70 sts on needles)
2T: k6, kfb, (k13, kfb) x 4, k7 (75 sts on needles)

Continue in garter stitch, knitting every row, until piece measures 10 (11, 12, 13, 15) cm from the cast on edge. Make sure to finish on a WS row. 

Next RS row: Decrease 6 (4, 2, 0, 5) sts as follows:

Newborn: (k6, k2tog) x 3, k7, (k6, k2tog) x 3 (49 sts on needles)

3 months: (k6, k2tog) x 2, k28, (k6, k2tog) x 2 (56 sts on needles)

6 months: k6, k2tog, knit to 2 sts remain, k2tog (63 sts on needles)

12 months: knit one row without decreases.
2T: (k6, k2tog) x 3, k35, (k6, k2tog) x 2 (70 sts on needles)

All sizes, knit one row and start crown decreases.

Crown decreases:

Row 1 (RS): * k5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2 (WS): knit

Row 3: * k4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 4: knit

Row 5: * k3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 6: knit

Row 7: * k2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 8: knit

Row 9: * k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 10: knit

Row 11: k2tog to end of row.

Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Seam up the back of the bonnet to approximately 2 cm past the start of the crown shaping. Attach ties or ribbons, approximately 25 cm long, at the corner of the front edge. Weave in loose ends and block lightly.

Abbreviations:

CO – cast on

k – knit

k2tog - knit 2 sts together, 1 st decreased.

kfb - knit into the front of the stitch, then without dropping the stitch off the needle, knit into the back of the stitch. 1 st increased.

RS - right side, outside of bonnet.

st(s) – stitch(es)

WS - wrong side, inside of bonnet. 

HAPPY KNITTING!

If you share your project on Instagram, do tag me @cechalden and #2hourbabybonnet. I'd love to see your FOs! The pattern can also be found on Ravelry, please link to the pattern page if you have a Ravelry profile.

~ Cecilie

Cute as a Bug Baby Bonnet

A cute and quick to knit baby bonnet with a decorative butterfly (or bug?) stitch pattern. The bonnet comes in two versions, one with ribbed edge and stockinette crown and one with garter edge and garter crown. Both pattern versions can be found below. I've also included two versions of the butterfly pattern; 'big and small butterflies' and 'just big butterflies'. The pattern is made to be mixed and matched as you wish, choose your preferred type of edge, butterflies and crown. Knit it in one colour or use a contrast colour for the edge and/or crown.

Sample #1 knitted with twisted rib, big and small butterflies and stockinette crown.
Ties made with Prym knitting mill.

Sample #2 knitted with garter edge, just big butterflies and garter crown.
Ties knitted by picking up 3 sts at edge corner and knitting garter stitch until desired length.

Sizing:

One size, 0-3 months.

Gauge:

20 st per 10 cm (4in) in stockinette.

Materials:

Yarn – approximately 65m (70 yards) DK weight yarn.

Needles – 4 mm (US6) and 4.5 mm (US 7) needles.

Other – darning needle.

Bonnet version 1 with ribbed edge and stockinette crown:

CO 65 sts on the smaller needles. Knit 1x1 ribbing for 6 rows either in normal rib or twisted rib, both alternatives are given below:

1x1 normal rib

Row 1: k1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: p1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 two more times for a total of 6 edge rows. 

1x1 twisted rib

Row 1: k1tbl, * p1, k1tbl, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2: p1tbl, * k1, p1tbl, repeat from * to end of row.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 two more times for a total of 6 edge rows. 

Change to larger needles. If using a contrast colour for the edge, change colour here. 

Next row (RS): knit.

Next row (WS): purl.

Butterfly pattern:

Choose one of the alternatives for butterfly pattern, big and small butterflies or just big butterflies.

Big and small butterflies

Row 1 and 9: k12, sl5wyif, k13, sl5wyif, k13, sl5wyif, k12.

Row 2 , 4 and 6: purl.

Row 3, 5 and 7: k4, sl3wyif, k5, sl5wyif, k5, sl3wyif, k5, sl5wyif, k5, sl3wyif, k5, sl5wyif, k5, sl3wyif, k4.

Row 8: p5, bfst, (p17, bfst) x 3, p5

Row 10: p14, bfst, (p17, bfst) x 2, p14

Just big butterflies

Row 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9: k5, * sl5wyif, k5, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 2, 4, 6 and 8: purl.

Row 10: p7, bfst, (p9, bfst) x 5, p7

Continue in stockinette until piece measures 11 cm from CO edge. i.e. knit all RS rows and purl all WS rows.

Crown shaping (stockinette):

Row 1: k1, k2tog, k3, * k2tog, k5, repeat from * to 3 sts remain, k3tog.

Row 2: purl.

Row 3: * k4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 4: purl.

Row 5: * k3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 6: purl.

Row 7: * k2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 8: purl.

Row 9: * k1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Row 10: purl.

Row 11: * k2tog, repeat from * to end of row.

Cut yarn and pull through remaining 9 sts. Seam up the back of the bonnet to approximately 1 cm past the start of the crown shaping. Attach ties or ribbons, approximately 20-25 cm long, at the corner of the front edge. Weave in loose ends and block.

Bonnet version 2 with garter edge and crown

CO 60 sts on the smaller needles. Knit 6 rows. 

Change to larger needles. If using a contrast colour for the edge, change colour here. Increase 5 stitches evenly across the next row as follows:

(k9, kfb) x 5, k10 (65 sts).

Purl next row.

Butterfly pattern:

Select one of the butterfly stitch alternatives above. 

After butterfly pattern, continue in stockinette until piece measures 11 cm from CO edge. i.e. knit all RS rows and purl all WS rows.

Crown shaping (garter):

As stockinette crown shaping given above, but even rows (2, 4, 6, 8 and 10) are knitted instead of purled.

Cut yarn and pull through remaining 9 sts. Seam up the back of the bonnet to approximately 1 cm past the start of the crown shaping. Attach ties or ribbons, approximately 20-25 cm long, at the corner of the front edge. Weave in loose ends and block.

Abbreviations:

bfst - butterfly stitch, insert needle through the loose strands below next stitch and purl them together with the next stitch. Link to Youtube tutorial.

CO - cast on

k - knit

k1tbl - knit 1 st through the back loop to create a twisted st.

kfb - knit into the front of the stitch, then without dropping the stitch off the needle, knit into the back of the stitch. 1 st increased. 

p - purl

p1tbl - purl 1 st through the back loop to create a twisted st.

RS: right side (outside of the bonnet)

sl3wyif - slip 3 sts purlwise with yarn in front

sl5wyif - slip 5 sts purlwise with yarn in front

st(s) - stitch(es)

WS: wrong side (inside of the bonnet)

HAPPY KNITTING!

If you share your project on Instagram, do tag me @cechalden and #cuteasabugbabybonnet. I'd love to see your FOs!

Textured Headband for Mum and Mini

A wide headband with a nice texture pattern for some added interest. Super quick knit if in need of a last minute gift or if you like me found yourself on holiday and needed something to wear due to a sudden change in weather (lucky I never travel without yarn). Great for using up scraps, I used only 65 yards for my adult prototype. Only basic knitting skills needed, if you can cast on, bind of, knit and purl, then you can make this.

Sizing:

The pattern comes in two sizes, Child (Adult). If you wish to make a smaller or larger size, the number of CO sts needs to be a multiple of 4. The headbands are really super stretchy, these two sizes should fit most women and children.

Materials:

Yarn – approximately 60 (70) yards aran weight yarn.

Needles – 4.5 mm (US 7) 40 cm (16in) circular needle.

Other – 1 stitch marker and a darning needle.

Pattern:

CO 68 (80) sts. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Work k2, p2 ribbing around for 6 (8) rounds. If using a contrast colour for the edge, change colour now.

Texture pattern:

Round 1: knit all sts.

Round 2: purl all sts.

Round 3 and 4: * k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat the 4 rounds of the texture pattern 3 (4) times in total, then repeat rounds 1 and 2 once more. If using a contrast colour for the edge, change colour now. Knit one more round before starting the top rib section.

Finish off the headband by working k2, p2 ribbing around for 6 (8) rounds. Bind off loosely in established pattern. Weave in ends and block.

I added some really cute crochet flowers and buttons to my child size prototypes. This will greatly increase the likelihood of my girls wanting to wear these.

Abbreviations:

CO – cast on

k – knit

p – purl

PM – place marker

st(s) – stitch(es)

HAPPY KNITTING!

If you share your project on Instagram, do tag me @cechalden and #texturedheadband. I'd love to see your FOs!

Notes on yarn:

I made my adult prototype in aran weight yarn and my first child prototype, the pink one below, in DK weight yarn. The pattern works well for both yarn weights, but I suggest adding 4 sts if using a thinner yarn than aran.

Hourglass Winter Hat (or My First Published Knitting Pattern)

For quite some time I have wanted to publish some of my knitting patterns, so here comes the first one! I'd appreciate any feedback on how this pattern reads, any typos or lack of clarity and I would love to see your finished hats. 

HOURGLASS WINTER HAT PATTERN

A stylish warm winter hat with a decorative hourglass pattern created by strategically placed slipped stitches. Simple cabling is involved. Suitable as a first cable project.

Sizing: 
The pattern comes in two sizes, Youth/Women's Small (Woman's Medium). It is close fitting and long enough to be pulled well down over the ears for those cold windy days. If you wish to make a smaller or larger size, the number of CO sts needs to be a multiple of 8.

Materials:

Yarn – approximately 110-150 m (120-160 yards) worsted or aran weight yarn.

Needles – 4 mm (US 6) and 5 mm (US 8) 40 cm (16in) circular needle and 5 mm (US 8) double pointed needles or longer circular needles for magic loop for knitting the crown of the hat.

Other – 1 stitch marker and a darning needle.

Gauge: 
Due to the nature of the hourglass pattern, the gauge will vary from row to row. An average should be approximately 15 st per 10 cm after blocking. This will give a hat with a circumference of 53 (58) cm approximately. 

Pattern:

Using smaller needles, CO 80 (88) sts. PM and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Work k1, p1 ribbing around until the work measures 4 (5) cm from the CO edge. Change to larger needles.

Hourglass pattern:

The hourglass pattern is worked in a multiple of 8 sts and 20 rounds repeat. All slipped stitches are slipped purlwise with yarn held to the back.

Round 1: * p3, k2, p3; repeat from * to last st.

Round 2: * p3, sl 2, p3; repeat from * to last st.
Round 3: * p3, k2, p3; repeat from * to last st.
Round 4: * p3, sl 2, p3; repeat from * to last st.
Round 5: * p2, RS, LS, p2; repeat from * to last st.
Round 6: * p2, sl 1, p2, sl 1, p2; repeat from * to last st.
Round 7: * p1, RS, p2, LS, p1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 8: * p1, sl 1, p4, sl 1, p1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 9: * RS, p4, LS; repeat from * to last st.
Round 10: * sl 1, p6, sl 1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 11: * k1, p6, k1; rep repeat * to last st.
Round 12: * sl 1, p6, sl 1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 13: * k1, p6, k1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 14: * sl 1, p6, sl 1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 15: * LS, p4, RS; repeat from * to last st.
Round 16: * p1, sl 1, p4, sl 1, p1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 17: * p1, LS, p2, RS, p1; repeat from * to last st.
Round 18: * p2, sl 1, p2, sl 1, p2; repeat from * to last st.
Round 19: * p2, LS, RS, p2; repeat from * to last st.
Round 20: * p3, sl 2, p3; repeat from * to last st.

Repeat rounds 1 to 20 once more, then repeat round 1 once more. The hat should now measure approximately 18 (19) cm from the cast on edge.

Crown:
Knit one round, purl one round, then start decreases. Switch to double pointed needles or magic loop when you have too few stitches to work comfortably on circular needles. 

Round 1: * k6, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.
Round 2: purl all sts.

Round 3: * k5, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Round 4: purl all sts.

Round 5: * k4, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Round 6: purl all sts.

Round 7: * k3, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Round 8: purl all sts.

Round 9: * k2, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Round 10: purl all sts.

Round 11: * k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Round 12: purl all sts.

Round 11: * k2tog; repeat from * to last st.

Finishing:

Cut yarn and pull the tail through the last sts left on the needles. Pull firmly to close the top of the hat. Weave in ends and block.

I added a pompom to my prototype since they seem to be all the rage at the moment.

Abbreviations:

CO – cast on

k – knit

k2tog – knit two together

LS – left slip; Drop (knitted) slipped stitch off needle to front of work, purl 1, pick up dropped stitch and knit it. Alternatively, use a cable needle. Slip 1 knit st to cable needle held to the front of the work. Purl one st, knit the st held on cable needle.

p – purl

PM – place marker

RS – right slip; Slip 1 purl stitch with yarn in back, drop next (knitted) slip stitch off needle to front of work, slip same purl stitch back to the left-hand needle, pick up dropped stitch and knit it, purl 1. Alternatively, use a cable needle. Slip 1 purl stitch to cable needle held to the back of the work. Knit one st, purl the st held on cable needle.

sl – slip stitch purlwise with yarn held to the back

st(s) – stitch(es)

HAPPY KNITTING!

If you share your project on Instagram, do tag me @cechalden and #hourglasswinterhat. I'd love to see your FOs! 

Ravelry pattern page here.

Courtesy of Ania of skaeri.pl, the pattern is now available in Polish! Thanks a lot, I'm flattered!