Hat and Scarf Fashion

On December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Crochet, Knitting, Weaving1 Comment

In a Minnesota winter, a hat is a necessary piece of clothing. But that doesn’t mean that it needs to be dull and boring. A hat can be a fashion accessory that helps define your personality. Adding a scarf also helps for warmth and is another way to accessorize your outerwear.

Over the past couple months, I have been busy making several hat and scarf sets. Some of these are listed for sale on this site. But, most have been donated to Minnesota Hats & Mittens organization. I use my own ideas for most of these projects. If you would like to duplicate them, I have included my patterns below each item.

Gradation Hat and Scarf Sets

Hat Pattern: Fingering weight yarn, E crochet hook. R1 – MR, ch2, HDC x9 in ring, join with SS (10 st). R2 – work 2 HDC in each stitch around (20). R3 – DC in first stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (30). R4 – DC in first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (40). R5 – DC in first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (50). R6 – DC in first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (60). R7 – DC in first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (70). R8 – DC in first 6 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (80). R9 – DC in first 7 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (90). R10 – DC in first 8 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (100). R11 – DC in first 9 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (110). R12 – DC in first 10 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (120). R13 – c1, *SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, work 5 shell in next stitch, skip 2 stitches*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (20 shells). R14 – SS over 3 stitches to top of shell, *SC, skip 2 DC (of shell), work 5 shell in next SC, skip 2 DC (of shell)*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (20 shells). R15-32 – Repeat rows 13 and 14 nine more times. R33 – SS over 3 stitches to top of shell, *SC, skip 2 DC (of shell), work 7 shell in next SC, skip 2 DC (of shell)*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (20 shells). Finish off.

Scarf Pattern: 10 dent reed. Warp length – 72″. Warp ends – 50. Structure – even weave. Finished size – 4.25″ x 42″.

Apricot Hygge Hat and Scarf Set

Hat Pattern: Fingering weight yarn, Size 8 circular knitting needle (20″ length). Using one strand Hygge yarn and one strand white cotton yarn together, Cast on 80 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the first row. Work in K1 P1 rib stitch for ten rows. Cut Hygge yarn and join with apricot cotton yarn. Knit around until hat measures 6″. Decrease row 1: K8, K2tog, around. Decrease row 2: K7, K2tog, around. Decrease row 3: K6, K2tog, around. Decrease row 4: K5, K2tog, around. Decrease row 5: K4, K2tog, around. Decrease row 6: K3, K2tog, around. Decrease row 7: K2, K2tog, around. Decrease row 8: K1, K2tog, around. Decrease row 9: K2tog, around. Finish off and draw end through last stitches, tighten to close ring. Bury threads.

Scarf Pattern: 7.5 dent reed. Warp yarn – white cotton fingering weight. Warp length – 72″. Warp ends – 40. Weft yarn – Hygge apricot yarn. Structure – even weave. Finished size – 4.5″ x 41″.

Vibrant Pink Hat and Scarf Set

Hat Pattern: Worsted weight yarn, G crochet hook. R1 – MR, ch2, HDC x7 in ring, join with SS (8 st). R2 – work 2 HDC in each stitch around (16). R3 – DC in first stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (24). R4 – DC in first 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (32). R5 – DC in first 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (40). R6 – DC in first 4 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (48). R7 – DC in first 5 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (56). R8 – DC in first 6 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (64). R9 – DC in first 7 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (72). R10 – DC in first 8 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (80). R11 – DC in first 9 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (88). R12 – DC in first 10 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, repeat around (96). R13 – c1, *SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, work 5 shell in next stitch, skip 2 stitches*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (16 shells). R14 – SS over 3 stitches to top of shell, *SC, skip 2 DC (of shell), work 5 shell in next SC, skip 2 DC (of shell)*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (16 shells). R15-22 – Repeat rows 13 and 14 four more times. R23 – SC in each stitch (96 SC). R24 – HDC in each stitch. R25 – *SC, skip 2 stitches, work 7 shell in next HDC, skip 2 DC*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (16 shells). R26 – SS over 4 stitches to top of shell, *SC, skip 3 DC (of shell), work 7 shell in next SC, skip 3 DC (of shell)*, repeat * around, SS to first stitch (16 shells). R27 – Repeat row 26 one time. Finish off. R28 – attach eyelash yarn, SC in each stitch. Finish off.

Scarf Pattern: 7.5 dent reed. Warp yarn – pink worsted weight. Warp length – 72″. Warp ends – 40. Weft yarn – pink eyelash yarn. Structure – even weave. Finished size – 4″ x 45″.

Box Pleat Hats

Hat Pattern: Worsted weight yarn, Size 6 and 8 circular knitting needles (20″ length). Cast on 100 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the first row. Work in K1 P1 rib stitch for 2″. Change to size 8 needles and knit around until hat measures 9″. Transfer half of stitches to a separate needle. Seam by knitting one stitch from each needle together with cast off stitch. Tack down the tips of the hat to create the box pleat. Bury threads.

Varied Stitch Knit Hat and Scarf Set

Hat Pattern: Worsted weight yarn, Size 8 circular knitting needles (20″ length). Cast on 80 stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the first row. Work in K2 P2 rib stitch for 16 rows. *Knit 2 rows. Purl 8 rows. Knit 2 rows. K2 P2 for 8 rows.* Repeat * * once. Decrease row 1: K8, K2tog, around. Decrease row 2: K7, K2tog, around. Decrease row 3: K6, K2tog, around. Decrease row 4: K5, K2tog, around. Decrease row 5: K4, K2tog, around. Decrease row 6: K3, K2tog, around. Decrease row 7: K2, K2tog, around. Decrease row 8: K1, K2tog, around. Decrease row 9: K2tog, around. Finish off and draw end through last stitches, tighten to close ring. Bury threads.

Additional Crochet Hats

Additional Knit Hats

Crochet Baby Hat and Linen Stitch Knit Scarf Set

And even an Octopus Hat (pattern purchased on Etsy)

Happy Crafting.

River Valley Project Explore

On October 14, 2021October 14, 2023 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Crochet, Knitting, Quilting, Weaving1 Comment

This Saturday, October 16th, I will be selling some bed quilts, seasonal table runners, hat/scarf sets and various other crafts at the Project Explore Craft Fair on Saturday. The craft fair supports District 196 programs for special needs adults. Please come by and see what crafts are available.

I will also be participating in the Maple Grove Women of Today Fall Craft Show on Saturday, October 23, 2021. It will be held at Osseo Middle School.

All profits from my sales will go to support various non-profit organizations (Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Hats & Mittens Minnesota, Project Explore and World Vision).

Papillon/Butterfly

On March 1, 2020 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Applique, Fabric Dyeing, Fused glass, Knitting, Scarf, Yard ArtLeave a comment

I love butterflies. They are colorful, graceful, almost ethereal. Because I like them, I have used them in my craft projects, such as:

Quilting:

Fabric Dyeing:

76c2f-backing — Images from backing of Butterfly Art Quilt

and Fused Glass:

Recently, an email from a yarn store featured several new patterns. The Butterfly/Papillon shawl pattern by Marin Melchoir caught my eye. Later that same week, while shopping a a local yarn store (Three Kittens, Mendota Heights, MN), the owner was wearing the shawl. Written for fingering weight yarn, this was the weight of yarn she had used for her shawl. I really liked the pattern, so I purchased it. However, I wanted the shawl to have more “movement”. So, instead, I knit the shawl in lace weight yarn, using the indicated needle size. This created a softer, lighter version of the shawl, but the same size as the pattern.

I really like how the shawl turned out. However, I’m not sure whether I will make another. This shawl took about 40 hours to complete!

Hats/Scarf Sets and Reindeer Brookies

On December 15, 2019 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Baking, Cookies, Holidays, Knitting, WeavingLeave a comment

Again this year, my dental office participated in the collection for the Hats & Mittens Organization. The boxes of donated items were picked up on Thursday. About 150 items were donated at our three offices.

Like last year, I knit several items to donate. New this year, several of the scarves that I included in the sets were woven. The hats and scarves were combined with purchased gloves to make winter sets. Hopefully these sets will keep the children and teens who receive them nice and warm this winter.

Linen Stitch Scarf and Swirl Knit Hat

Ombre Teal to Brown Knit Scarf and Hat

Dotty Stitch Hat and Cowl

Woven Scarf with Cable Knit

Woven Scarf with Swirl Knit Hat

Woven Scarf / Ribbed Knit Hat

Rib Knit Hat and Cashmere Scarf

Dotty Stitch Hat and Striped Scarf

Boa Yarn Knit Scarf and Hat

As a special treat, I am including the recipe for the Reindeer Brookies I made today. Kinda fun and very tasty!

Reindeer Brookies (makes 36, plus scraps from cutting triangles)
Cookie Base
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup granular sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup flour
1 cup chocolate chips (I used Andes Candies chips)

Brownie Layer
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup granular sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup Triple Cocoa Blend
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour

Chocolate Frosting and Decorations
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup Triple Cocoa Blend
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Pretzels, broken
Mini M & Ms, red and brown
Sugar eyes

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add vanilla and egg and mix until creamy. Whisk together flour, salt and baking soda. Gradually mix dry ingredients into batter. Stir in chips. Spread dough into bottom of the pan.

Beat together butter and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and egg and mix until creamy. Whisk together flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder. Gradually mix dry ingredients into batter. Spread batter evenly over the cookie dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool completely. Once cooled, cut into 3″ x 1 1/2″ triangles.

Beat together butter, cocoa, milk and vanilla until creamy. Add powdered sugar slowly, beating slowly at first until incorporated, then beat at medium high speed until frosting is smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Spread over cooled brookies. Place pretzel pieces to look like antlers. Add sugar eyes and noses to complete the decorating of the reindeer.

Black / Red Hat & Scarf Set

On February 8, 2019 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Knitting, ScarfLeave a comment

While organizing my craft room, I recently came across some left over yarn from one of the scarves I posted about last year. Many of the scarves I have made were done to use up yarn that has been in my craft room for years. Since I really don’t need any more scarves, this past year I have been putting together matching winter wear sets to donate.

Having found a small bit of the black boa yarn, I looked on-line to see if I could find the red that I had used when making the scarf last February. I was fortunate to find some on eBay. With shipping, it was less than $5 for the skein that I needed. So, I ordered the yarn and made a hat to match the scarf. I will be adding a pair of black waterproof gloves to the set before I donate them.

Since the yarn had lots of texture, these were easy to make – simply just knit stitches. If you want to make a set for your self, I would suggest knitting the hat first. This will minimize the amount of yarn left over. Because the yarn is very slippery, I would recommend plastic needles rather than metal. In my experience, the metal needles allow the stitches to slip off the needle too easily.

Materials
1 skein black boa yarn
3 skeins red yarn
Size 9 circular knitting needles (24” length)
Blunt-end Tapestry needle

Gauge: 14 sts and 17 rows = 4”

Hat:

Using black yarn, cast on 76 stitches and knit 17 rows. Switch to red yarn and knit one row. At the end of the row, making sure that the black section is not twisted, continue knitting in a circular fashion. Knit a total of 45 rows with the red yarn. Cast off, leaving a long tail of yarn. Using the tapestry needle, thread the yarn through each of the cast off stitches. Gather up the knitting to form the crown of the hat and tie off. Using the black yarn tail at the beginning of the knitting, join the edges of the black band.

Scarf (approximately 72″):

Using a full skein of the red yarn, cast on 250 stitches. Working in circular fashion, knit until the entire skein is used. Switch to the black yarn left over from knitting the hat and knit until that skein is used up. Switch to the other full skein of red yarn and knit until about 250 inches of yarn remains. Cast off. Weave in all ends of the yarn.

If you do make a hat and/or scarf with the pattern, please post a picture of your results in the comments – I would love to see what you make.

Hat and Scarf Sets

On November 29, 2018 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Crochet, Knitting, Volunteer2 Comments

Each year, my dental office works with a local charity to collect and donate items to children in need. Whether it be “Toys for Tots” or “Hats and Mittens”, our doctors, staff and patient families actively participate.

This year, I decided to combine my love for crafts with this donation opportunity. Having knit and crocheted several scarves earlier in the year, I decided to make some hats to go with the scarves. I have tried making mittens and gloves but without much success. So, I purchased a pair of waterproof gloves to go with each set.

Queen Anne’s Lace Scarf, Crochet hat

Variegated Yarn Infinity Scarf and Headband

Lace Knit Infinity Scarf and Hat

Islet Crochet Scarf and Rib Knit Hat

Swirl Knit Scarf and Crocheted Hat

Ripple Crochet Scarf and Wavy Knit Hat

I hope these are enjoyed by the person who receives them.

Swirl Scarf and Flowered Shells Hat

On October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Crochet, Flowers, Knitting, Scarf1 Comment

Several years ago, my mother made a lovely swirl scarf for me. The scarf was one that she made without using a written pattern. At the time, I asked her to describe the pattern. It’s fairly simple, just remember to relax to keep your yarn tension very loose.

Knit Swirl Scarf

Materials:
Color A: Tan Worsted Weight Yarn, 100 yards
Color B: Variegated Worsted Weight Yarn, 50 yards
Color C: Fur style Yarn, 50 yards
US Size 9 circular knitting needle
US Size H crochet hook
Pattern:
Using color A, cast on 100 stitches.
Row 1: Knit across, keeping tension very loose.
Row 2: Knit two in each stitch, keeping tension very loose (200 stitches).
Row 3: Knit two in each stitch, keeping tension very loose (400 stitches).
Row 4: Knit two in each stitch, keeping tension very loose (800 stitches).
Row 5: Knit two in each stitch, keeping tension very loose (1600 stitches).
Row 6: Attach color B and knit across (1600 stitches). Cast off all stitches.
Edging: Attach color C with slip stitch. Sc in each stitch along edges of the scarf. Weave in all yarn ends.

Yesterday, I decided to make a hat to match the scarf. The pattern I used was one I have had in my pattern collection for a while. However, I revised the pattern by removing two of the 5Shell rows in the white section of the pattern and completing the the final SC row with fur style yarn. Shell Hat

Pattern: Flowered Shells Hat

Designer: Melissa Frank

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flowered-shells-hat

Together with the scarf, it makes a nice set.

Hat & Scarf

Two weeks in three trips = four scarves

On February 25, 2018February 25, 2018 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Crochet, Knitting, Scarf, Travel1 Comment

Living in Minnesota, the thought of hopping a plane on the weekend to go someplace warm is very inviting. This year, I planned two trips to get away to warmer weather. These trips, one to Clearwater Beach, Florida and one the San Francisco, were on two consecutive weekends. Then a few days after the planned second trip, I had to make an unexpected trip to Houston. So, that meant that in fifteen days I had three trips, including seven flights (totaling almost 2,000 miles) and numerous hours in airplanes and airports.

For me, this was a bit more travel than I would prefer. To pass the time, I brought along some knitting and crocheting. As a result, I was able to completed four scarves to donate.

Scarf One – Queen Anne’s Lace Crochet Scarf

Trip One – Clearwater Beach, Florida

Scarf Two – Eyelash Yarn Knit Scarf

Trip Two – San Francisco

Scarf Three – Cashmere Knit Scarf

Trip Three – Houston

Houston

Scarf Four – Varigated Yarn Knit Scarf

I am looking forward to a few weeks with no need to travel!

Knit Lace Infinity Scarf Pattern

On May 5, 2016September 10, 2017 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn Knitting, ScarfLeave a comment

A while ago, I had an idea for a knit infinity scarf. The lace pattern idea I thought would look nice. And, since I live in Minnesota, we have plenty of days when scarves are needed.

Close up of Scarf #1

Materials:
Paton Lace Yarn, color Porcelain (35129), 2 skeins
Needles: US Size 3 circular needle
Gauge: 24 stitches and 38 rows/4 inches in stockinette stitch
Cast on 560 stitches and knit 38 rows following the pattern below.

Since I was using my own pattern, I wasn’t sure how the scarf would turn out. As I was finishing, the completed scarf appeared that it would measure 5″ x 100″. As I was binding off the stitches, I realized that this was too long for an infinity scarf. So, before binding off the entire scarf, I dropped some stitches in two areas to allow me to unravel a few sections. I then cut the unraveled sections into two pieces, 22″ and 72″. The longer piece was made into a scarf by tying knots at the edge of the knitting at each end. The ends of the shorter section were sewn together and lined with polar fleece to make a headband.

On a recent trip to New York City, I decided to try this pattern again with another skein of yarn, but using fewer stitches to be able to create a true infinity scarf.

Materials:
Yarn Bee Lace Yarn, color Meadows (100), 1 skeins
Needles: US Size 3 circular needle
Gauge: 24 stitches and 34 rows/4 inches in stockinette stitch

The completed scarf measured 5″ x 62″.

Directions:

Cast on 400 stitches and join for working in rounds. Make sure that the stitches do not twist when joining the first row.
Rows 1-8. Work ribbing, K1, P1 across each row.
Odd Rows 9 to 33. Knit across.
Row 10. (K2, K2Tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K3, K2tog, yo, K4) repeat 25 times.
Row 12. (K1, K2Tog, yo, K3, yo, SSK, K1, K2tog, yo, K5) repeat 25 times.
Row 14. (K2Tog, yo, K5, yo, SSK, K1, K2tog, yo, K4) repeat 25 times.
Row 16. (K1, K2Tog, yo, K3, yo, SSK, K1, K2tog, yo, K5) repeat 25 times.
Row 18. (K2, K2Tog, yo, K1, yo, SSK, K3, K2tog, yo, K4) repeat 25 times.
Row 20. (K3, yo, slip 1, K2Tog, psso, yo, K3, K2tog, yo, K5) repeat 25 times.
Repeat Rows 9 -18, ending with an odd row (knit across).
Rows 34-41. Work ribbing, K1, P1 across each row.

It’s hard to see the lace pattern on this yarn.

But the infinity scarf is lovely!

Entrelac Knitting

On April 11, 2016October 21, 2016 By Erickson's HeirloomsIn KnittingLeave a comment

While on vacation with my family, I tried a new knitting technique – Entrelac Knitting.

The technique for entrelac is different from that of other types of knitting. Entrelac is composed of tiers of blocks that are set on their points, forming diamonds. Each block is worked individually and joined to the adjacent block as it is knit.

The resulting knit item looks like woven knitted strips but is actually knitted in one piece. Long repeat self striping yarn adds to the beauty, creating distinct squares of color without having to change the skein of yarn. The technique looks more difficult than it is!

Free instructions can be found at:
http://www.knittingpatternsgalore.com/the-basic-entrelac-scarf-3533.html

Materials:
Noro Silk Gardent, color S421 (2 skeins)
Yarn Requirements: 440 yards
Needles: US Size 8
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows/4 inches in stockinette stitch

Cast on 24 stitches and work in blocks of 8 stitches.

Finished size 7.5″ x 62″