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Nifty Gifty Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Nifty Gifty Cowl – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet an Easy, Reversible Cowl – A Perfect Gift Pattern

While it may only be August while I type this up, a crafter knows that the time from August to December 25 flies.  Many a knitter and crocheter know the mad-dash feeling of mid-December when all the gifts you had hoped to finish are likely going to end up in the “finish for next Christmas” pile.

With a fresh resolution to not wait until the last minute, I’ve been starting my giftable knitting and crocheting nice and early this year, and I think you should, too!  So, what I’ve got for you today is the “Nifty Gifty Cowl,” which is a super-easy, fast and fun crochet pattern.  It is a perfect gift item because it is versatile, one-size-fits-all, and works up in a flash.

I personally love the look of this cowl with the “knit-look” stitches on the outside, but the texture of the other side is just as lovely, so it is truly reversible, and it works for just about anyone on your gift list (heck-you may even want to make one or two for yourself)!

What’s the fandom inspiration?  Well, there really isn’t one.  This is a fandom knitting and crochet blog, but sometimes, I just make stuff that is neutral and classic.  So, here we are.  The name, however, is fandom-inspired.  My favorite comedy series of all time is the American version of The Office, and there is an episode where Michael Scott hands out “Nifty Gifties” to his new employees, so there you have it.  I couldn’t truly go without any fandom references, now could I?

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Materials:
Gauge:

While gauge is not important for this project, my gauge was approximately 5 stitches and 5 rows = 4″

Finished Size:

Approximately 16.5″ wide by 10.5″ tall, unstretched

Instructions:

Chain 42.

Half-double crochet (hdc) in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each across.  Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.  (*Note – you will have a small gap at the bottom of your first round.  You can sew that up with the tail from the beginning of your starting chain when you are done.)

Chain 1.  Hdc in the 3rd loop around.  Join with a slip stitch. (*Note – the 3rd loop is the loop right under/behind the back loop of your stitch.  See the image.)

Repeat the last round 10 more times.

Fasten off.  Weave in loose ends with the yarn needle, attaching the bottom of the first round with the tail from your starting chain.

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Crochet Pattern: Wizard School Spirit Beanie

Hogwarts house colors hat crochet pattern

Hogwarts-inspired Hat Crochet Pattern

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Harry Potter hat crochet pattern

Recently, I shared a free knitting pattern for the Wizard School Spirit Beanie.  It went over well, so, by popular demand, here’s a crochet version.  It is a bit different – this version is a little “slouchier,” which I think works nicely with the crochet stitches.  It retains the same Hogwarts Houses inspired design, this time worked up in Slytherin and Ravenclaw colors.

One tip as you are working on this – you don’t need to cut yarn on the color changes.  You can just carry the strands up with you.  Those strands will only show on the inside, and it will be all good from the outside and save you time weaving in unnecessary ends.

The pattern is a pretty easy one to work up, but you will need to know now to crochet in the back loops and the third loops.  If you aren’t familiar you can check out the tutorials I have linked here:

Crochet Wizard School Spirit Beanie (2)

The Pattern: Crochet Wizard School Spirit Beanie

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The samples I made are in the child (Slytherin colors) and adult sizes (Ravenclaw colors).  After working with the Heartland yarn, I decided to modify the recommended yarns to all Heartland, so the pictured Slytherin beanie isn’t in Heartland, but I assure you, it will look fabulous worked up in the Heartland shades.

Sizes:

To fit: 0-6 Months (6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult)

Materials:

Lion Brand Heartland Yarn in Main Color and Contrast Color

For the Hogwarts-inspired house colors, I recommend:

  • Ravenclaw: Glacier Bay or Lake Clark with Mammoth Cave
  • Slytherin: Kings Canyon and Mount Rainier
  • Hufflepuff: Yellowstone and Black Canyon
  • Gryffindor: Redwood and Yellowstone

Size H-8 Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Gauge:

Approximately 15 stitches and 7 rows = 4″ in HDC

Abbreviations and Terms:

  • MC – Main color
  • CC – Contrast color
  • St – stitch
  • Ch – chain
  • HDC – half-double crochet
  • Back loop – work only through the back loop rather than the front and back loop of that stitch.
  • Third loop – work in the loop directly behind (and slightly below) the back loop.
  • ss – slip stitch
  • tog – together
Harry Potter Crochet Hat Pattern

Instructions:

Instructions are written for the smallest size with the larger sizes in the parentheses.

Band:

With MC, chain 8.

Row 1: HDC in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.  Turn.

Row 2: HDC in the back loop of each HDC across.  Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until the band measures 14 (16, 18, 19, 20) inches from the beginning.

Join the band with slip stitches to work in the round.

Hat ‘Body’:

Round 1: Working with the yarn still connected from the joining, you’ll now be working around the top edge of the band.  Chain 2.  Work HDC stitches evenly around the band.  You’ll want approximately 40 (48, 56, 64, 72) HDC stitches (or another multiple of 4 around there).  Join with ss.

Round 2: Ch 2. Work HDC in each HDC around.

Repeat Round 2 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) more times.

* Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work HDC through the third loops of each HDC around. Join with ss.

*Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work 1 round HDC through the third loop of each HDC around.  Join with ss.

Work 1 (1, 2, 2, 3) rounds of HDC through both loops as in normal HDC, joining rounds with ss.

* Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work HDC through the third loops of each HDC around. Join with ss.

*Switch to CC

Work through the third loops of each HDC for 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) rounds, joining with a ss at the end of each round.

*Switch to MC

Work 1 round HDC through the third loop of each HDC around.  Join with ss.

Work 0 (0, 0, 1, 2) rounds of HDC through both loops as in normal HDC, joining rounds with ss.

Decrease for Crown:

Round 1: (HDC 2, HDC 2tog) around.

Round 2: (HDC, HDC2 tog) around.

Round 3: HDC 2tog around.

Round 4: HDC 2tog around.

Finishing:

Fasten off.  Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.  Draw through the remaining stitches to close and secure the top of the hat.  Weave in all loose ends.

That’s it! You have yourself a lovely Crochet Wizard School Spirit Beanie! Now go ahead and make one in each house color. 🙂

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15 Fantastic Fandom Patterns to Knit & Crochet

Free pattern round-up of fandom-inspired projects to knit and crochet.

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Here at Fandom Knitting and Crochet, we love all things Fandom.  I find so much inspiration in the work of the talented knitting and crochet designers that also embrace the fandom-life.  This is a round-up of 15 of my favorite fandom-inspired free patterns, both for knitting and crochet.  Some of them are intricate and take some intermediate skills, while some are super quick and simple to complete.

Some of these patterns are very literal fandom patterns, while others are more loosely inspired by the source.  Whichever interpretation you prefer, there’s something for your fandom-loving heart on this list.  (Personally, I’ll take a little of both!)

I’ve provided the designer info and a link to accessing the free pattern.  If you don’t already have a Ravelry account, you’ll want to sign up for one.  It’s free and it is amazing.  I have way more projects saved in Ravelry than I could knit and crochet in hundreds of lifetimes, but it is a wonderful place to find, share, discuss, and document your knitting and crochet.

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Wizard School Spirit Beanie – Knitting Pattern

Make these house pride beanies to show off your Wizard School Spirit.

Hogwarts-inspired Knit Hat Pattern

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Here, we are nothing if not proud representatives of our Hogwarts houses! I am a Ravenclaw, of course, while my husband is a Gryffindor.  I have two boys, and I would like to think they follow in our footsteps, but they are a Slytherin and a Hufflepuff.  It’s just undeniable.

So, Ravenclaw or not, I really like the Gryffindor house colors, so that is the one I started with for this pattern.  The maroon and gold look great together, and they are usually a pretty good indication of a Potterhead.  I decided to work up the Hufflepuff next, because that used the same gold from the Gryffindor.  So, those are the lovelies in the photos.

Of course, you can make any size in any color combo you’d like.  The pattern is a classic beanie – not too fitted, not too slouchy, worked in stockinette stitch as an homage to the Prisoner of Azkaban-era house scarves from the films.  (I am not in any way affiliated with the books or films.  I am just a fan.  So, these are not “official” in any capacity.) Officially awesome, though.  Haha.

So, these are a fun, quick knit with a little striping.  You can work them in the round (like I did) or flat and seam them.  Just be aware that if you work flat, you’ll need to knit the “right side” and purl the “wrong side,” as is the case with stockinette stitch (which is knitting each round if in the round).  

Also, because of the stripes, you’ll want to make sure your seaming game is strong if you are working flat because you’ll want the stripes to line up.  Seaming isn’t bad at all, though.  I like this method: Mattress Stitch.

Wizard School Spirit Hat Knitting Pattern
Beanies in house colors – knit.

Pattern: Wizard School Spirit Beanie – 5 Sizes

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Materials:

Worsted Weight Yarn (Medium 4 Weight) in two colors.  I recommend these combinations of Vanna’s Choice Yarn:

  • Gryffindor-inspired: Cranberry + Mustard
  • Hufflepuff-inspired: Mustard + Black
  • Slytherin-inspired: Kelly Green + Silver Grey
  • Ravenclaw-inspired: Navy + Taupe

Circular 16-inch (41cm) Size US 8 Knitting Needles. *If you are making the smallest size beanie, you may want to use a longer circular needle to work the magic loop or work it flat.

Yarn Needle

Pattern Sizes:

To fit sizes 0-6 Months (6-12 Months, Toddler, Child, Adult)

Gauge:

Approximately 15 stitches and 18 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

K – knit

P – purl

st – stitch

R – round

tog – together

M1 – make 1 by knitting into the front and back of the stitch

Stripe Pattern:

Begin stripe pattern 4 (4, 6, 8, 10) rounds after the increase row after completing the ribbing.

With Contrast Color: Work 2 rounds

With Main Color: Work 2 rounds

With Contrast Color: Work 2 rounds

With Main Color: Work 4 (4, 6, 8, 10) rounds

With Contrast Color: Work 2 rounds

With Main Color: Work 2 rounds

With Contrast Color: Work 2 rounds

Work the rest with the Main Color

Striped house colors beanie knitting pattern.
Stripe pattern for house pride beanies.

Instructions:

Cast on 48 (52, 56, 60, 68) stitches.  Join to work in the round.

Work (K2, P2) ribbing for 1.5 (2, 2, 2.5, 3 inches).

Increase round: Increase to 52 (56, 64, 68, 76) stitches by adding 4 (4, 8, 8, 8) stitches evenly on this round.  Do this by completing a M1 every 12 (13, 7, 7-8, 8-9) stitches in the round.  (It doesn’t have to be perfectly evenly distributed, just try to space out the M1 stitches.)

Work the Stripe Pattern (given above) in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 5.75 (6, 6.5, 7, 9) inches.

Decrease to shape the crown:

Round 1: (K2, K2tog) around. 39 (42, 48, 51, 57) stitches.

Rounds 2-3: Knit.

Round 4: (K1, K2tog) around. 26 (28, 32, 34, 38) stitches.

Rounds 5-6: Knit.

Round 7: (K2tog) around. 13 (14, 16, 17, 19) stitches.

Finishing:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.  Draw the yarn through the remaining stitches using your yarn needle.  Secure.

Weave in all loose ends.

That’s it! Now make another one in a different house color or size!

Knitting Pattern Harry Potter Hat

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