Both of these hats begin with the same ribbing. Hat I is a more simple pattern since the cabling is contained in the repeat area. I would recommend having experience with both knitting in the round and with cabling before attempting Hat II. Because the cabling is across the entire hat, on some rows stitches will need to be shifted between needles to accommodate cable stitches.

Sizes:
Preemie – 10″ circumference
Newborn – 12″ circumference

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 0.6 oz (40 to 50 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Cable needle
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
t3f = twist 3 front – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Purl the next stitch from the left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
t3b = twist 3 back – Slip the next stitch onto cable needle and hold behind work. Knit the next 2 stitchs from left-hand needle, purl the stitch from the cable needle.
c4f = cable 4 front – Slip the next 2 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work. Knit the next 2 stitches from left-hand needle, knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle.
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
* = repeat instructions between *’s across the round. Instructions before a * are for the beginning of the round and instructions after a * are for the last stitches of the round.

Cast on and Ribbing:
Cast on 60 for preemie size or 72 for newborn. Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. For Hat I, divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for newborn size: *k2, p2*

Hat I
Rnd 1: *t3f, p4, t3b, p2*
Rnd 2: *p1, k2, p4, k2, p3*
Rnd 3: *p1, t3f, p2, t3b, p3*
Rnd 4: *p2, k2, p2, k2, p4*
Rnd 5: *p2, t3f, t3b, p4*
Rnd 6: *p3, k4, p5*
Rnd 7: *p3, c4f, p5*
Rnd 8: *p3, k4, p5*
Rnd 9: *p2, t3b, t3f, p4*
Rnd 10: *p2, k2, p2, k2, p4*
Rnd 11: *p1, t3b, p2, t3f, p3*
Rnd 12: *p1, k2, p4, k2, p3*
Rnd 13: *t3b, p4, t3f, p2*
Rnd 14: *k2, p6, k2, p2*
Rnds 15-28: Repeat Rnds 1-14
Rnd 29: *k1, ssk, p4, k2tog, k1, p2*
Rnd 30: *k2, p4, k2, p2*
Rnd 31: *k1, ssk, p2, k2tog, k1, p2*
Rnd 32: *k2, p2, k2, p2*
Rnd 33: *k1, ssk, k2tog, k1, p2*
Rnd 34: *k4, p2*
Rnd 35: *ssk, k2tog, p2*
Rnd 36: *k2, p2*
Rnd 37: *k2tog, p2tog*
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Hat II
Rnd 1: *k2, p2, k2, p6*
Rnd 2: *k2, p2, k2, p6*
Rnd 3: *t3f, t3b, p6*
Rnd 4: *p1, k4, p7*
Rnd 5: *p1, c4f, p7*
Rnd 6: *p1, k4, p7*
Rnd 7: *t3b, t3f, p6*
Rnd 8: *k2, p2, k2, p6*
Rnd 9: k2, *p2, t3f, p4, t3b* (last t3b includes k2 from beginning of round)
Rnd 10: p3, *k2, p4*, k1
Rnd 11: k1, *p4, t3f, p2, t3b* (last t3b includes k1 from beginning of round)
Rnd 12: p5, *k2, p2, k2, p6*, k2, p2, k2
Rnd 13: *p6, t3f, t3b*
Rnd 14: *p7, k4, p1*
Rnd 15: *p7, c4f, p1*
Rnd 16: *p7, k4, p1*
Rnd 17: *p6, t3b, t3f*
Rnd 18: *p6, k2, p2, k2*
Rnd 19: p1, *p4, t3b, p2, t3f* (last t3f includes p1 from beginning of round)
Rnd 20: *p4, k2*, p4, k1
Rnd 21: k1, p3, *t3b, p4, t3f, p2*, t3b, p4, t3f (last t3f includes k1, p1 from beginning of round)
Rnd 22: *p2, k2, p6, k2* p2, k2, p6
Rnd 23: *t3f, t3b, p6*
Rnd 24: *p1, k4, p7*
Rnd 25: *p1, c4f, p7*
Rnd 26: *p1, k4, p7*
Rnd 27: *t3b, t3f, p6*
Rnd 28: *k2, p2, k2, p6*
Rnd 29: k2, *p2, K1, ssk, p4, k2tog, k1*, p2, k1, ssk, p4, move first stitch from prior round to end of this round, k2tog. This stitch is now permanently moved.
Rnd 30: *k1, p2, k2, p4, k1*
Rnd 31: *k1, p2, k1, ssk, p2, k2tog*
Rnd 32: *k1, p2, k2, p2, k1*
Rnd 33: *k1, p2, k1, ssk, k2tog*
Rnd 34: *k1, p2, k3*
Rnd 35: k1, *p2, ssk, k2tog*, p2, ssk, move first stitch from prior round to end of this round, k2tog. This stitch is now permanently moved.
Rnd 36: *p2, k2*
Rnd 37: *p2tog, k2tog*
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:

12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method
11/13/2018 – corrected wording of parenthetical on rnd 21.

This is a very basic baby hat in several sizes. This is designed for in-the-round knitting.

Sizes:
Preemie – 11″ circumference, 5.5″ high
Newborn – 13″ circumference, 6″ high
12 month – 15.25″ circumference, 7″ high
Toddler – 17.5″ circumference, 7.5″ high
Teen – 19.5″ circumference, 8″ high

Gauge:
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
0.5 to 1 oz (40 to 80 yards) of DK weight baby yarn
Size 6 (4 mm) 40″ circular needle (for magic loop) or set of size 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.

Pattern:
Preemie – Cast on 60
Newborn – Cast on 72
12 month – Cast on 84
Toddler – Cast on 96
Teen – Cast on 108

Join to knit in the round. Divide stitches between double pointed needles or needles for a magic loop. Divide with multiples of 12 on each needle.

Ribbing (6 rounds for preemie size, 8 rounds for other sizes): k2, p2 repeated across round

Knit until the hat measures the desired height for size including the ribbing:
Preemie – 4.25″ high
Newborn – 4.75″ high
12 month – 5.75″ high
Toddler – 6.25″ high
Teen – 6.75″ high

Before starting the crown, there are 60 (72, 84, 96, 108) stitches

Crown:
Repeat across the round
Rnd 1: k4, k2tog, ssk, k4 – 50 (60, 70, 80, 90) stitches
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: k3, k2tog, ssk, k3 – 40 (48, 56, 64, 72) stitches
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: k2, k2tog, ssk, k2 – 30 (36, 42, 48, 54) stitches
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: k1, k2tog, ssk, k1 – 20 (24, 28, 32, 36) stitches
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: k2tog, ssk – 10 (12, 14, 16, 18) stitches
Cut the yarn with several inches to work with. With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

Edits:
11/3/2013 – made adjustments to sizing.
2/19/2014 – added stitch counts to the decreasing rows of the crown.
12/17/2015 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method.
1/26/2017 – added “in-the-round” to description.

This pattern is very simple with just a four row repeat, but creates a very dramatic effect.  It also works well for any weight yarn or even doubling yarn for a quick and thick throw.  The horizontal and diagonal lines make it look like a boardwalk, such as Coney Island. The pattern is actually rippled throughout, but it is only really visible on the lower and upper edges.

This is not designed as a reversible pattern, but the back side is attractive enough that a single column of the pattern makes an excellent scarf.  Two or three repeats can make a table runner or shawl.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”*”]
For sample pictures front and back in different yarn weights with guides for finished widths, amounts of yarn and numbers of cast on stitches, see these pages for yarn weight~
sport~
worsted~
bulky~
doubled worsted~
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The following chart gives gauge and needle size information for the various yarn weights.

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Yarn Weight|Needle Size – US|Needle Size – Metric|Gauge – stitches in 4 inches|Gauge – rows in 4 inches~
Doubled Worsted|15|10mm|10|12~
Bulky|10.5|6.5mm|13|18~
Worsted|9|5.5mm|16|22~
Sport|7|4.5mm|20|26~
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Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip slip knit: Slip two knit-wise. Insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
km1 = knit-make one: Move yarn to back. With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle knit back loop.
pm1 = purl-make one: Move yarn to front. With left needle pick up thread between last and next stitch inserting front to back. With right needle purl back loop.
ws = wrong side

Pattern:

Cast on a multiple of 24 stitches.  The directions for each row should be repeated across the row.

Row 1 (WS): K3, (k1, p1) three times, k6, (p1, k1) three times, k3

Row 2: K3, km1, (p1, k1) twice, p1, k2tog, k4, ssk, (p1, k1) twice, p1, km1, k3

Row 3: K3, (p1, k1) three times, k6, (k1, p1) three times, k3

Row 4: K3, pm1, (k1, p1) twice, k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, (k1, p1) twice, k1, pm1, k3

Row 5: P3, (k1, p1) three times, p6, (p1, k1) three times, p3

Repeat rows 2-5 to desired length. Then do rows 2 through 4 and 1 (cast off on this row).

This blanket has a twist on the traditional ripple blanket. It can be made in a solid color, a variegated yarn, or any number of colors.  It can also be made with most yarn weights or even using two strands for a quick and thick throw.

The example in the photos was made with a size H (5mm) crochet hook and Lion Brand Pound of Love yarn. Color A is Bubble Gum and Color B is Pastel Pink. Color bands are 5 rows tall, and the color A is used for first five rows and last five rows.

Lap Blanket/Baby Blanket:
Finished blanket is 28.5″ by 29.25″
Chain 131
6.5 oz color A
5.2 oz color B

Throw:
Finished blanket is 36.5″ by 48.75″
Chain 167
10.4 oz color A
9.1 oz color B

Size Chart:

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|29|38.67|14.93|950.67~ Small|32.98|43.98|19.32|1229.87~ Medium|36.97|49.29|24.27|1544.96~ Large|40.95|54.61|29.78|1895.96~ Extra Large|44.94|59.92|35.86|2282.85~[/grid]

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
cdc – crossed double crochet –  skip a stitch, dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of skipped stitch and then complete a dc
inc-cdc – increase crossed double crochet –  dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of last stitch (which already has a cdc in it) and then complete a dc
dec-cdc – decrease crossed double crochet – skip two stitches, dc in next stitch, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in front loop of first skipped stitch and then complete a dc

Pattern:

Chain a multiple of 18 plus 5 chain stitches. Chain the following number of stitches for these sizes:

29″ = 131
33″ = 149
37″ = 167
41″ = 185
45″ = 203

Row 1: The first four chain stitches count as a double crochet in a stitch.  Dc in the 7th stitch from hook.  Yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in chain that is two before the chain with the dc and complete a dc (this is a dec-cdc). Work another dec-cdc.  * Going across the chain, make one cdc, four inc-cdc, and four dec-cdc. * Repeat between the * across the row to last 13 chains. Make one cdc, four inc-cdc, two dec-cdc and one dc.

Row 2: Chain 3 and turn (counts as a dc). Dc in the 4th stitch.  Yo, go behind that dc, insert needle in front loop of second stitch and complete a dc (this is a dec-cdc). Work another dec-cdc.  * Going across the chain, make one cdc, four inc-cdc, and four dec-cdc. * Repeat between the * across the row to last 13 stitches. Make one cdc, four inc-cdc, two dec-cdc and one dc which will be in the turning chain of the previous row.

Repeat row 2 until blanket is desired length and finish off. Weave in ends.

If seeing a chart of this would be helpful, I have a chart of two rows of one repeat here. There is also a tutorial video available here.

Edits:
4/7/14 – added link for video

I created this baby hat to coordinate with the crocheted baby blanket Downy-Soft Zig Zags by Carole Prior published in Leisure Arts #2853, Our Best Baby Afghans. It features elongated stitches to mimic the elongated double crochets in the blanket.

This is approximately a twelve month old sized hat.  The hat is 16″ around and 8″ long.

Gauge:
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Yarn:
Red Heart Designer Sport Yarn
Color A – Latte, .6 oz
Color B – Dutch Blue , .11 oz
Color C – Pistachio, .11 oz

Materials:
Size 7 (4.5mm) 40″ circular or 5 double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Yarn needle

Abbreviations:
inc – Increase: knit and purl in same stitch
k – knit
m – make stitch: with left needle, insert needle from front to back under the yarn between the previous and next stitch; knit into the back loop
kw2w – knit with two wraps: insert right needle to knit, but wrap yarn twice and pull through
kw4w – knit with four wraps: insert right needle to knit, but wrap yarn four times and pull through
dws – drop with slip: slip the stitch with the extra wraps purlwise, dropping the extra wraps. There will be a single elongated stitch.
spw – slip purlwise
* – indicates the sections that should be repeated for the round
sts – stitches

Directions:
Cast on 4 and set up to work in the round. I recommend the Magic Cast-On for Toe-Up Socks for the most seamless look.

I continued by using a 40″ circular needle beginning with 2 stitches on each needle, but the hat can also be made by moving each stitch to a double pointed needle. This is a good tutorial for knitting in-the-round on a long circular needle.

Rnd 1: inc in each (8 sts)
Rnd 2: k
Rnd 3: inc in each (16 sts)
Rnd 4: k
Rnd 5: *k, m, k2, m, k* (24 sts)
Rnd 6: k
Rnd 7: *k, m, k4, m, k* (32 sts)
Rnd 8: k
Rnd 9: *k, m, k6, m, k* (40 sts)
Rnd 10:k
Rnd 11: *k, m, k8, m, k* (48 sts)
Rnd 12: k
Rnd 13: *k, m, k10, m, k* (56 sts)
Rnd 14: k
Rnd 15: *k, m, k12, m, k* (64 sts)
Rnd 16: k
Rnd 17: *k, m, k14, m, k* (72 sts)
Rnd 18: k
Rnd 19: *k, m, k16, m, k* (80 sts)
Rnd 20: k
Rnd 21: *k2, kw2w, k4, kw4w, k2*
Rnd 22: color b *k2, dws, k2*
Rnd 23: *k2, spw, k2*
Rnd 24: *k7, spw, k2*
Rnd 25: repeat 24
Rnd 26: k
Rnd 27: *k2, kw2w, k4, kw4w, k2*
Rnd 28: color c *k2, dws, k2*
Rnd 29: *k2, spw, k2*
Rnd 30: *k7, spw, k2*
Rnd 31: repeat 30
Rnd 32: k
Rnd 33: *k2, kw2w, k4, kw4w, k2*
Rnd 34: color a *k2, dws, k2*
Rnd 35: *k2, spw, k2*
Rnd 36: *k7, spw, k2*
Rnd 37: repeat 36
Rnd 38: k

Knit 6 additional rounds.

Complete 12 rounds of k2, p2 ribbing.

Cast off.  I recommend using a yarn needle with the knit-two-purl-two-ribbing cast off method for the neatest looking finish.

Edits:
12/17/15 – replaced a broken link for Magic Loop method

Making lap blankets for the elderly and infirmed is an amazing way for stitchers to contribute charitably in an enjoyable and fulfilling way.  Charitable lap blankets are usually designed to fit in the lap of the wheelchair bound.  Since they are so much smaller than a full throw, they are quick to make.

This blanket is reversible. The sample is 32 inches square and made from 100% Acrylic worsted weight yarn with a Size I (5.5mm) crochet hook. The sample took approximately 17 ounces or 760 yards of yarn. The pattern can be worked in a single color, or if desired, color changes can be made between sections.

The pattern can be easily modified to make any size blanket.  Begin with a multiple of six plus three chain stitches.

Gauge:
14 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches in single crochet

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
tr = triple (treble) crochet

Directions:

Chain 111.

Ridges

Row 1: Sc in second chain and in each of the following chains to the end (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc. (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Rows 3-8: Repeat row 2 six times.

Diamond knobs

Row 9: (Now working in front loops) sc in first sc and in each stitch across row (110 sc). Ch1, turn.

Row 10: Repeat row 9.

Row 11: Sc in first two sc.  (Tr in the next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the back of the work, sc in next two sc, tr in next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the front of the work, sc in next two sc) across to the end of the row (36 tr, 74 sc). Ch1, turn.

Rows 12 and 13: Repeat row 9 twice.

Row 14: Sc in first two sc.  (Tr in the next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the front of the work, sc in next two sc, tr in next sc and push the middle of the stitch to the back of the work, sc in next two sc) across to the end of the row (36 tr, 74 sc).  The tr stitches will go to the opposite side of the tr stitches on the row three rows below. Ch1, turn.

Rows 15 and 16: Repeat row 9 twice.

Rows 17-22: Repeat rows 11-16.

Ridges

Rows 23-29: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 30: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc (110 sc). Ch3, turn.

Clusters

Row 31: (Now working in front loops) in second sc work cluster as follows: (yo, insert hook and draw up loop) three times, yo and pull through 6 loops, yo and pull through remaining 2 loops. (Ch1, skip sc, cluster in next sc) across to end of row (55 clusters). Ch3, turn.

Row 32: In first ch1 space work cluster, ch1, (cluster in next ch1 space, ch1) across to end of row. Cluster in turning chain (55 clusters). Ch3, turn.

Row 33: Repeat row 32.

Row 34: In first ch1 space work cluster, ch1, (cluster in next ch1 space, ch1) across to end of row. Cluster in turning chain (55 clusters). Ch1, turn.

Ridges

Row 35: Sc in the back loop of the first cluster.  sc in the back loop of each of the following chains and clusters to end of row. sc in turning chain. (110 sc). ch1, turn.

Rows 36-42: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Crossed doubles

Row 43: Now working in the front loops, in the second and third sc work a crossed stitch as follows: skip a sc, dc in next sc, yo, go behind that dc, insert needle through front loop of skipped sc and then complete a dc.  Make crossed stitches across the row and dc in last sc  (54 crossed stitches). Ch1, turn.

Row 44: Working in front loops, sc in first stitch and in each stitch across row, sc in turning chain (110 sc). Ch3, turn.

Rows 45-52: Repeat rows 43 and 44 four times.

Row 53: Repeat row 43.

Row 54: Working in front loops, sc in first stitch and in each stitch across row, sc in turning chain (110 sc). Ch1, turn.

Ridges

Rows 55-61: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 62: Repeat row 30.

Clusters

Rows 63-66: Repeat rows 31-34.

Ridges

Rows 67-74: Repeat rows 35-42.

Diamond knobs

Rows 75-88: Repeat rows 9-22.

Ridges

Rows 89-95: Repeat row 2 seven times.

Row 96: Sc in the back loop of the first sc.  sc in the back loop of each of the following sc. (110 sc). Finish off and weave in end.

Edits:
4/13/15 – changed sc to stitch in row 9 so that it works for when it is repeated later.
4/24/17 – corrected row 42 to repeat row 2 instead of row 30.

This is a twist on the old standard Feather and Fan.  Slipped stitches provide the strands that are later picked up to form the sides of the windows.

The afghan can be made with most yarns and appropriate needles for yarn.  The example is made with Caron Simply Soft yarn and size 8 (5mm) needles.

Example is a 37 inch square lap blanket, but pattern can be easily modified to make any size.

In the example I used about 7 oz of Black and around 3.5 oz each of Red, Iris, Berry Blue and Limelight.

Any corrections I have discussed in the comments have been incorporated in the pattern.

Techniques:

Slipped stitches – hold yarn in front or back of work as indicated.  Slip the indicated number of stitches by inserting needle to the front, as you would to purl.  It is very important to leave adequate slack in this trailed yarn before working the next stitches.  Accomplish this by fully extending the work in section of dropped stitches.

Picking up trailing yarn strands – on row with stitches indicated pick up the trailing yarn strands by first inserting needle under the trailing strands then through stitch to knit.  Pull knit loop through back below the strands.  The strands will be behind the completed stitch.  Do this for 5 stitches.  The strands will be on the wrong side for the length of these five stitches.

Color:

The effect of the pattern is most striking when using at least two colors.  A primary color forms the frames for the little stained glass pieces.  The sections worked in a secondary color can all be worked in a single color, in a repeat of several colors, or even in different colors  for each section, perhaps from scrap yarn.

Pattern:

Multiple of 18 plus 5.  Change number cast on to change width.

Cast on 167 with primary color.

Rows 1 and 2:  Knit.

Row 3: K3, p2, *with yarn in front, slip 13 purlwise, p5* repeat between * to last 5 stitches, p2, k3.

Row4: K5 *with yarn in back, slip 13 purlwise, k5* repeat between * across.

Row 5: Change to secondary color. K3 *(yo, k1) twice, yo, k2tog three times, k1, k2tog three times, (yo, k1) three times* repeat between * across to last 2 stitches, k2.

Row 6: K3, purl across to last three stitches, k3.

Row 7: Knit.

Row 8: Repeat row 6.

Rows 9 and 10: Repeat rows 5 and 6.

Row 11: Change to primary color. *K9, k5 by inserting needle under the two loose strands before into stitch to knit, k4* across to last 5 stitches, k5.

Row 12: Knit.

Rows 13 and 14: Repeat rows 3 and 4.

Repeat rows 5 to 14 until afghan is desired length.  On last repeat do not work rows 13 and 14.  Cast off while knitting an additional row.

This pattern gives the impression of carnival tents. The example is a 32 inch square lapghan, but instructions for given for five sizes, and the pattern can be easily adjusted to make any size desired. Row is a multiple of 18 plus 3 stitches.

This example was made using Caron Simply Soft yarn, an acrylic worsted weight, and size 8 (5mm) needles.

Size: The blanket can be made any size you like. Five sizes are given in the directions.

[grid width=”600″ cols=”100,*,100,*,*”] Size|Width (Inches)|Length (Inches)|Ounces of yarn|Yards of yarn~ Extra Small|32|42.67|17.27|906.5~ Small|35.92|47.89|21.75|1142.09~ Medium|39.84|53.12|26.76|1404.87~ Large|43.76|58.34|32.28|1694.83~ Extra Large|47.67|63.56|38.32|2011.97~[/grid]

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn, see chart above for amounts.
Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit two together
ssk = slip one knitwise, slip one knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit.
S2KP2 – slip2 (together, knitwise), k1, pass 2 slipped stitches over

Instructions:

The number of cast on stitches should be a multiple of 18 plus 3.

Cast on these number of stitches for these widths:
32″ = 147
36″ = 165
39.75″ = 183
43.75″ = 201
47.75″ = 219

Row 1: k3, * yo, k6, S2KP2, k6, yo, k3, repeat from *

Row 2: k3, p1, (p1, k1) 6 times, * p6, (p1, k1) 6 times, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p2, k3

Row 3: k4, yo, k5, S2KP2, k5, yo, * k5, yo, k5, S2KP2, k5, yo, repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4

Row 4: k3, p2, (p1, k1) 2 times, p3, (k1, p1) 2 times, * p7, (p1, k1) 2 times, p3, (k1, p1) 2 times, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p2, k3

Row 5: k3, p2, yo, k4, S2KP2, k4, yo, * p7, yo, k4, S2KP2, k4, yo, repeat from * to last 5 stitches, p2, k3

Row 6: k6,  (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, * k9, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1,  repeat from * to last 6 stitches, k6

Row 7: k3, p3, yo, k3, S2KP2, k3, yo,* p9, yo, k3, S2KP2, k3, yo, repeat from * to last 6 stitches, p3, k3

Row 8: k3, p5, k1, p3, k1, * p13, k1, p3, k1, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, p5, k3

Row 9: k7, yo, k2, S2KP2, k2, yo,* k11, yo, k2, S2KP2, k2, yo, repeat from * to last 7 stitches, k7

Row 10: k3, p6, k1, p1, k1, * p15, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to last 9 stitches, p6, k3

Row 11: k8, yo, k1, S2KP2, k1, yo,* k13, yo, k1, S2KP2, k1, yo, repeat from * to last 8 stitches, k8

Row 12: k9, p3, * k15, p3 repeat from * to last 9 stitches, k9

Row 13: k3, p6, yo, S2KP2, yo, * p15, yo, S2KP2, yo, repeat from * to last 9 stitches,  p6, k3

Row 14: knit

Continue by repeating these 14 rows until desired length is reached.  Pattern can be made in a single color or color changes can be made between repeats if desired.

On the last repeat, work the 13th row as follows:

Row 13: k9, yo, S2KP2, yo, * k15, yo, S2KP2, yo, repeat from * to last 9 stitches,  k9

Cast off while working row 14.

The traditional crocheted Navajo afghan is crocheted across with each row having the beginning and ending yarn as fringe. To avoid having fringe on a lap blanket, this is designed to be crocheted in the round so that the affect of having the crochet stitches all facing the same side are preserved without having to start and stop for each row.

This pattern is written using four colors, but the blanket can be done in any number of colors and numbers of rows per color.

SC – single crochet – all single crochets are worked in the back loop.

DC* – double crochet – in this blanket all double crochets are worked in the front loop of stitch two rows down.

CC – corner cluster – SC, chain, SC in corner chain

REC – round end corner – SC in corner chain, chain, slip stitch in first SC of round, chain one, SC in previous chain.

CEC – color end corner – SC in corner chain, chain, slip stitch in first SC, finish off. With next color SC in previous chain.

Example and measurements are based on worsted weight acrylic yarn and size I crochet hook, but other weight yarns can be used with appropriate size hook.  Finished blanket measures 30 inches.

With color A ch 2

Round 1 – in second chain from hook, (SC , ch  1) four times, slip stitch in first SC of round, chain one, SC in previous chain

Round 2 – (SC in next SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next SC, REC

Round 3 – (SC in next 3 SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 3 SC, REC

Round 4 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC in next 2 SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC in next 2 SC, CEC from color A to color B

Round 5 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 6 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 7 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color B to color C

Round 8 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 9 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 9SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 9SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 10 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color C to color D

Round 11 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 12 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 13 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color D to color A

Round 14 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color A to color D

Round 15 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 16 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 17 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color D to color C

Round 18 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 19 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 3 times, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 3 times, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 20 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color C to color B

Round 21 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 22 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 23 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color B to color A

Round 24 – (SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 19SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color A to color B

Round 25 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC] twice, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC] twice, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 26 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC] twice, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC] twice, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 27 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC] twice, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC] twice, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color B to color C

Round 28 – (SC in next 2 SC,[ DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC] twice, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC] twice, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 29 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 5 times, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 5 times, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 30 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC] twice, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC] twice, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color C to color D

Round 31 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC] twice, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC] twice, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 32 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC] twice, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC] twice, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 33 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC] twice, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC] twice, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color D to color A

Round 34 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 19SC] 3 times, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 19SC] 3 times, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color A to color D

Round 35 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, SC, DC*,17SC] 3 times, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, SC, DC*, 17SC] 3 times, DC*, SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 36 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 3SC, DC*,15SC] 3 times, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 3SC, DC*, 15SC] 3 times, DC*, 3SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 37 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC] 3 times, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 5SC, DC*, 13SC] 3 times, DC*, 5SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color D to color C

Round 38 – (SC in next 2 SC,[ DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC] 3 times, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 7SC, DC*, 11SC] 3 times, DC*, 7SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 39 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 7 times, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 9SC] 7 times, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 40 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC] 3 times, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 11SC, DC*, 7SC] 3 times, DC*, 11SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color C to color B

Round 41 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC] 3 times, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 13SC, DC*, 5SC] 3 times, DC*, 13SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 42 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC] 3 times, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 15SC, DC*, 3SC] 3 times, DC*, 15SC, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 43 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC] 3 times, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 17SC, DC*, SC] 3 times, DC*, 17SC, DC*, 2SC, CEC from color B to color A

Round 44 – (SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 19SC] 9 times, DC*, 2SC, CC) 3 times, SC in next 2 SC, [DC*, 19SC] 9 times, DC*, 2SC, REC

Round 45 – (SC in each SC of the side, CC) 3 times, SC in each SC of the side, REC

Round 46 – (SC in each SC of the side, CC) 3 times, SC in each SC of the side, SC in corner chain, chain one, slip stitch in first SC of round.  Finish off and weave in end.

Row 2: Insert the hook through the back loop of the prior row sc. Also insert the hook into the loop below it that is in the chain row. Sc.

Sc the rest of the row in this fashion, inserting the hook through both loops. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 3: Insert the hook through the back loop of the prior row sc. Also insert the hook into the loop below it that is in the first sc row. Sc.

Sc the rest of the row in this fashion, inserting the hook through both loops. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 4-42: Insert hook in back of prior row sc and in loop below from the other row of sc. Sc across row in similar manner. (25 sc).

Ch 1. Turn.

Row 43: Insert hook in back of prior row sc and in loop below from the other row of sc. Sl st. Sl st in a similar manner across. (25 sl st). Finish off.