Argyle Cap

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Materials:
Lion Kool Wool (50% merino wool/50% acrylic, 1.75oz/50g, 60yds/54m - discontinued) two skeins in Navy, less than one skein each in Claret and Charcoal
US10 (6mm) 16in (41cm) circular needle
US10 (6mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
14sts by 20rows = 4in (10cm) in stst

Finished Size:
Child (Adult S, Adult L) = 19 (21, 23)in [48 (53, 58)cm] in circumference

Note: This pattern first creates a navy cap with claret diamonds. Then the diagonal charcoal lines are added with duplicate stitch.

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Pattern:
Cast on 66 (72, 78) sts with Navy on circ. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Rnds 1-5: [k3, p3] around.
Rnds 6-7: knit around.
Rnds 8-9: [k3Navy, k1Claret, k2Navy] around.
Rnds 10-11: [k2N, k3C, k1N] around.
Rnds 12-13: [k1N, k5C] around.
Rnds 14-15: same as Rnds 10-11.
Rnds 16-17: same as Rnds 8-9.
With Navy, knit 1 (2, 3) rnds.
Crown Shaping:
Switch to dpns.
Rnd 1: [k9 (10, 11), k2tog] 6 times – 60 (66, 72) sts.
Rnd 2 & all even rnds: knit even.
Rnd 3: [k8 (9, 10), k2tog] 6 times – 54 (60, 66) sts.
Rnd 5: [k7 (8, 9), k2tog] 6 times – 48 (54, 60) sts.
Continue to dec 6 sts every other rnd until 24 sts rem.
Next rnd: knit even. Next rnd: k2tog around – 12 sts.
Next rnd: knit even. Next rnd: k2tog around – 6 sts.
Cut yarn and thread through rem loops using tapestry needle. Pull tight and tie off. Use tapestry needle and Charcoal yarn to duplicate stitch diagonal lines according to chart. Weave in ends.

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Chunky Cabled Hat

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Materials:
Lion Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (86% acrylic/10% woo/4% rayon, 6oz/170g, 106yds/97m) one skein in Wheat
US13 (9mm) 16in (41cm) circular needle
US13 (9mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
9.5sts by 16rows = 4in (10cm) in cable pattern

Finished Size:
Child (Adult S, Adult L) = 19 (21, 23)in [48 (53, 58)cm] in circumference

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Pattern:
CO 42 (48, 54) sts on circ. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist.
Rnds 1, 2, 3, 5, 6: *p3 (4, 5), k4*; rep between *s around.
Rnd 4: *p3 (4, 5), FC4*; rep between *s around.
Rep Rnds 1-6 once more.
Adult Small Size Only: Repeat Rnds 1-2 once more.
Adult Large Size Only: Repeat Rnds 1-4 once more.
Crown Shaping: (all sizes)
Switch to dpns.
Rnd 1: *p2 (3, 4), k2tog, k3*; rep between *s around - 36 (42, 48) sts.
Rnd 2: *p2 (3, 4), k4 (FC4, k4)*; rep between *s around.
Rnd 3: *p1 (2, 3), k2tog, k3*; rep between *s around - 30 (36, 42) sts.
Rnd 4: *p1 (2, 3), FC4 (k4, k4)*; rep between *s around.
Rnd 5: *p0 (1, 2), k2tog, k3*; rep between *s around - 24 (30, 36) sts.
Rnd 6: *p0 (1, 2), k4 (k4, FC4)*; rep between *s around.
Adult Sizes Only:
Rnd 7: *p_ (0, 1), k2tog, k3*; rep between *s around - _ (24, 30) sts.
Rnd 8: *p_ (0, 1), _ (FC4, k4)*; rep between *s around.
Adult Large Size Only:
Rnd 9: *k2tog, k3*; rep between *s around - _ (_, 24) sts.
Rnd 10: knit even.
All Sizes:
Rnd 11: k2tog 12 times - 12 sts.
Rnd 12: knit even.
Rnd 13: k2tog 6 times - 6 sts.
Rnd 14: knit even.
Cut yarn and thread tail through rem sts using tapestry needle. Pull tight and tie off. Weave in ends.

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Mini Holiday Stockings

Who wouldn't prefer a cute little stocking filled with candy to a boring greeting card? Whether you're a broke college student or have relatives who aren't worth the price of a "real" gift, these little guys are the perfect solution to large family holiday get-togethers where no one should feel left out. Knit one for everyone and fill with half a dozen chocolate kisses. Make a few extra for unexpected guests.

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Materials:
Small amounts of worsted yarn in red, green, white, or your favorite holiday colors
US7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
20sts by 28rows = 4in (10cm) in stst on US7 (4.5mm)

Finished Size:
About 4in (10cm) tall

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Pattern:
Cuff:
With cuff color, CO 18 sts and dist to 3 dpns. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist. Work 3 rnds in seed stitch ([k1, p1] on odd rnds, [p1, k1] on even rnds).
Leg:
Change colors if desired. Do not cut previous color; just carry it along inside stocking until it is needed again. Knit 15 rnds in stst. For striped version, change colors every two rounds.
Heel:
Redistribute sts so that 9 are on one needle for heel.
Row 1: With heel color, k8, turn.
Row 2: yo-b, p7, turn.
Row 3: yo, k6, turn.
Row 4: yo-b, p5, turn.
Row 5: yo, k5, am, k2tog, turn.
Row 6: yo-b, p6, ssp, turn.
Row 7: yo, k7, am2, k3tog, turn.
Row 8: yo-b, p8, sssp, turn.
Foot:
With main color (or stripe pattern), yo, k9, move next yo to next needle & k2tog, k7, move next yo (first st on next needle) to end of current needle & skp. Knit even for 4 rnds. Knit 4 more sts; this is the new beg of each rnd (so the color joggle is on the bottom of the foot). Cut main color.
Toe:
With toe color, knit 1 rnd even.
Next rnd, [k1, k2tog] around (12 sts) - you may have to redistribute sts on needles for the k2tog's.
Knit 1 rnd even.
Next rnd, [k2tog] around (6 sts).
Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread through rem sts using tapestry needle. Pull tight and tie off. Weave in ends.

Fill with candy, potpourri, etc. Add a ribbon loop to the top to use as a tree ornament. Do whatever you want with it!

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