A hat pattern fit for a kid (or a grown-up!)

When children are small, they love the idea of being able to match a favorite person. A hat just like Mom's or Dad's or Aunt Sue's or even big sister, is a fun way for a child to feel connected. (I remember wearing a lot of hand-me-downs as a kid, but I don't think it's the same thing AT ALL.)

This pattern comes in two sizes and is quick to knit--partially because it's a hat, and hats are fast, partially because working the twisted stitch patterns is all at takes to make the cute "carousel" design, the bulk of the project being stockinette stitch in the round!

My thinking is this: Wouldn't this make for an adorable Mommy/Child project for Mother's Day? Two matching hats gifted for a wee one and mommy, or even a fun project for a mother and child (grown or otherwise) to make as a knit-a-long. Cute, right?

Well I have good news and better news; I just can't decide which is which!  I'll call them News A and News B.

News A: I'll be teaching the techniques to make this hat in class on Saturday, April 30 from 2-4 pm in North Charleston.

News B: The pattern is a free download from Red Heart Yarns.

Also, pompoms are super cute on top!

Spring Classes and Events (Knitting and Indigo)

You guys, I'll be honest with you: I love teaching! And knitting! And indigo!

So here are a few of the things planned for the next few weeks, in case you would like to take advantage of my loves...

💐 Upcoming Classes & events! 🌺

April 30: Carousel Hat Class 2-4pm

May 3: Monday Morning Knitters 10-11:30am

May 7: Charleston Indigo Scarf Class 9:30-11:30am

May 14:  Indigo Demo 11-3 @Georgetown Museum

May 21: Knitted Bobbles Class 2-4

June 6: Monday Morning Knitters 10-11:30am

June 11: Coosaw Cowl Class 2-4

June 18: Charleston Knit in Public Day 9:30-11:30 am @ RiverFront Park, N. Chas.

More details here, as well as on our Facebook page (where you can subscribe to events so you won't miss them!)

The Dagney (and a sale!)

I am delighted to announce that the Dagney Hat is now available in my Ravelry shop! In celebration of this momentous event, I am offering discounted pricing on it and all my other patterns, too for this weekend only, March 21-April 3, using promo code: DAGNEY.

Did I mention that the sale is 50% off?

Yes, this sale includes the hugely popular TARDIS sock pattern...as well as all the others :)

Free Pattern Friday--the latest for the Red Scarf Project--Take the Trolley

Well it's finally here! I prefer to have my latest Red Scarf Project pattern completed earlier in the year, but it's still just March and above all else I LOVE how it turned out!

I love how the bobble ridges run the length of it, like trolley tracks.

This pic shows the back side as well--no bobbles to show off but still looks quite presentable!

Ready to knit your own? Here is the pattern or you can get a free pdf download from Ravelry here.

Take the Trolley by Tamara Goff

Materials
US size 8 (5 mm) needles
KnitPIcks Brava Worsted 100% Premium Acrylic (218 yds/100 gr), 2 balls in colorway Paprika.

Notes:
(for videos showing these techniques, see:
http://www.knitoasis.com/blog/2016/3/new-video-tutorials-bobble-ktbl-ptbl )
Mb= make bobble: k1, p1, k1 all in the same stitch, then pass one stitch at a time over the first stitch.
tbl= through the back loop

CO 39 sts
Work 4 rows seed stitch for border
Row 1(RS): (k1, p1) twice, k1, p2, Mb, p4, k1tbl, p2, k9, p2, k1tbl, p4, Mb, p2, (k1, p1) twice, k1
Row 2 (& all even numbered rows): (k1, p1) twice, k3, p1tbl, k4, p1tbl, k13, p1tbl, k4, p1tbl, k3, (p1, k1) twice.
Row 3: (k1, p1) twice, k1, p2, k1tbl, p4, k1tbl, p2, k9, p2, k1tbl, p4, k1tbl, p2, (k1, p1) twice, k1
Row 5: (k1, p1) twice, k1, p2, k1tbl, p4, Mb, p2, k9, p2, Mb, p4, k1tbl, p2, (k1, p1) twice, k1
Row 7: as row 3
Row 8: as row 2

Repeat these 8 rows until piece measures almost 60”. Knit 4 rows seed stitch for border. Bind off loosely.

There you have it--a scarf for the awesome kids helped by Foster Care to Success or anyone else you deem knitworthy. Let me know what you think and don't forget to post your pics on Ravelry linked to the pattern, in our Ravelry group, on our Facebook page or anywhere else you show off your knits with #knitoasis so I'll be able to find it!

Looking for other Red Scarf Project ideas? Check out my Free Patterns page for the last 3 patterns I designed plus a few other things as well.