Introduction: Sideways Knitted Beanie - Using Short Rows
A bobble hat / beanie knitted sideways using 'short rows'. Bobble is always optional
Step by step image instructions for short rows included
Step 1: You Will Need
100g of Aran / Worsted Yarn
1 pair of 5mm / UK6 / US8 needles
Bobble maker (optional) - See here for other ways to make bobbles without a bobble maker
A knowledge of cast on and off, garter stitch (knit every row) and short rows (here in this Instructable if you are not certain.)
Abbreviations:
- K = Knit
- RS = Right side
- WS = Wrong side
- rpt = Repeat
- st(s) = Stitches
- w&t = (Wrap & Turn) Slip the next st purlwise onto your right needle, bring yarn forward, slip st back to the left needle, turn your work and continue with next row - See the YouTube video of simple instructions I have found and linked in the next step for you
Step 2: Short Rows How to (video Not Made by Me)
What are short rows? Short rows are partial rows of knitting that are used to shape or curve sections
I have found this YouTube video for you, which I did not make, but shows how simple they can be.
Step 3: The Pattern
Cast on 33 [34, 35] sts
- Row 1: Knit all sts
- Row 2: K32 [33, 34] w&t - See images (A) & (B)
- Row 3: Knit to end
- Row 4: K31 [32, 33] w&t - See image (B)
- Row 5: Knit to end
- Row 6: K30 [31, 32] w&t - See image (B)
- Row 7: Knit to end
- Row 8: K29 [30, 31] w&t - See image (B)
- Row 9: Knit to end
- Row 10: K28 [29, 30] w&t - See image (B)
- Row 11: Knit to end
Keep following in the manner above until there are 9 [10, 11] slipped or wrapped stitches on the right hand needle (see image (C) top photo)
Next row: Knit across all sts picking up all the slipped / wrapped sts along the way (see image (C) bottom photo)
This on one panel ... continue ...
Step 4: Repeat Panel 5 More Times
Start again from row 1 and repeat another 5 times (in total, 6 panels for a finished hat) and cast off
Step 5: Sew Up Side Seam
Sew up the side seam, turn right side out and add your bobble (optional)
Here are some good instructions by Hobbycraftfor making pom poms in a variety of ways
Step 6: Roll Up a Cuff and Wear
Roll up the bottom of your hat for a cuff if you wish