Zipline as a snood

Zipline

Lindsay Lewchuk 2017 New Releases, Cowls, Head, Men, Patterns

Whether careening down black diamonds, shredding fresh powder on a snowboard, zipping over moguls on downhill skis, creating your own trail backcountry on cross country skis, or enjoying the fastest way down via zipline, Zipline is your go-to accessory! From sun up to sun down, this extreme winter sports inspired design keeps you covered from a snood in the early am, to a cowl when the sun shines off the white snow, to an emergency hat for one last run when the sun is setting the temperatures are going with it. $6.75 The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written directions and a chart of the textured pattern repeat. Finished Measurements:25”/ 63.5cm around by 12”/ 30.5cm wide. Adjusts down …

5678

5678 Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns, Puddles

Five sections, six stitch cables, US 7 and US 8 knitting needles combine to make one Great Dane approved dance happy cowl! Need I say more? The tech edited easy level pattern is fully written. $6.50 Finished Measurements:20”/ 51cm circumference by 10.5”/ 26.5cm tall. One size, but easily customizable. Materials:2 skeins MC & 1 skein CC Pakucho Organic Cotton WorstedShown in undyed natural vegan colors – Forest Green (MC), Natural (CC).Single skein info: 100% organic cotton; 88 yds/ 80m per 50g/ 1.76ozUS 7/ 4.5mm circular needlesUS 8/ 5mm circular needlesCable needle1 Stitch MarkerYarn needle Gauge:20 sts and 28 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch using smaller needles. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations may …

The bandit Pitch Cowl

Pitch Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, How-to Videos, Men, Patterns

Triangles and parallelograms transform leftover linen yarn into a uniquely constructed shape shifting cowl that keeps the little grey cells engaged while actually being a simple knit. Pitch Cowl harkens to baseball stripes, geometry love, and bias construction, with just a touch of elegance in the top running edging. The tech edited & test knit pattern includes written directions and a work flow schematic. Also, on You Tube, there is a demo for Triangle 2. $6.50 Finished Measurements:24”/ 61cm (48”/ 122cm, 60”/ 152.5cm) around by 9.5”/ 24cm tall. Materials:1 (1, 2) skeins each color Eco-Stitch Sport Shown in Royal Purple (MC)Shown in Dusk (CC)Skein info: Hand dyed 100% linen Sport268yds/ 245m per 100g/ 3.53ozUS 4/ 3.5mm circular needles (for flexibilty)US …

Swatchers Cowl photo

Swatchers Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns

Do you dread swatching? What about the agony of swatching in the round? Pure waste of precious knitting time, right? Not with this design! With the aim of upcycling, I designed this cowl from the prerequisite in the round swatch of an upcoming sweater design. The large section of St st and Design Pattern enable accurate gauge gathering, while the unique tie transforms the swatch in the round to a unique wearable cowl! With transformative design, swatching need no longer be a drudgery, but rather a reason to exclaim “happy knitting”! The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written directions and a chart. $6.50 Finished Measurements:24”/ 61cm around by 8”/ 20.5cm tall. Width is adjustable with I-cord tie up …

Thermal Lift worn long

Thermal Lift

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns

Soar on the wings of an eagle! As I watched the eagles soar in the vast expanse between the two mountain peaks outside my window, I reflected on Isaiah 40. Using cables and color work, Thermal Lift cowl mirrors the subtle “V” of an extended eagle’s wings while it ascends thermal lifts. The solid background accents the elegant grace of an eagle in flight. Isaiah 40:31 Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary. The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written directions and charts. $6.50 Finished Measurements:60”/ 152.5cm around by 9” / 23cm …

Eastern Continental Divide Long Cowl

Eastern Continental Divide

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns

Twisting along the Appalachian Trail and passing not far from my home, the invisible line known as the Eastern Continental Divide diverts waters on the East to the Atlantic Ocean and on the West to the Gulf of Mexico. Eastern Continental Divide cowl mimics the incredible path a single drop of water travels upon falling either on the right or the left of the apex. Everything about this design is local – cotton grown and kettle dyed with eco dyes in Virginia, yarn purchased at my LYS in Black Mountain, NC, inspired by the Eastern Continental Divide and knit in my home close by it. To complete the local lovin’, the photo shoot took place just off the Blue Ridge …

Beltway

Beltway

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Patterns

Knitting through the seasons: summer calls for easy and portable. With Beltway cowl, start and stop at your leisure. Don’t be afraid of losing your place when the kiddos bulldoze your quiet time or an unexpected ring beckons an impromptu girls’ day out. Single loop, pinned like a tie, doubled over for extra texture, pulled through a figure eight (creating a feminine styled bow), or other imaginative techniques makes the Beltway cowl a must knit, huge hit! The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written directions, charts, and a schematic. $6.50 Finished Measurements:Cowl: 6”/ 15cm wide by 56”/ 142cm circumference. Strap: 3”/ 7.5cm wide by 10”/ 25.5cm long. Materials:390yds/ 357m fingering weight eco yarnUS 3/ 3.25mm circular needles1 markerYarn …

Seine Cowl

Seine Cowl

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, How-to Videos, Patterns

Finish your chic ensemble in this Springtime in Paris inspired cowl as you float down the Seine River towards a romantic rendezvous at a French cafe. Drop stitches and wavy cables flow continuously with the movement of the river. Fresh croissants and cafe au lait won’t be the only tempting treats warming your heart. The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written directions, charts, and a You Tube video for both the long drop and the short non-drop versions.Pattern includes both the cowl & the cuffs! $6.75 Finished Measurements:Note: Small loop is without drops and large loop is with drops. Small Loop: 20”/ 51cm long by 8.5”/ 21.5cm wide. Large Loop: 43”/ 109cm long by 11”/ 28cm wide. Materials:2 …

Lagoon Shallows

Lagoon Shallows

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Patterns

Stitch your way to your favorite Caribbean destination with this relaxing and portable design and have a breezy wave textured inspired cowl perfect for evenings out when you get there. Or for those enjoying a few spare moments of getaway in the comfort of home, enjoy your favorite tropical drink while watching “Death in Paradise” reruns to transport yourself to the warm tropical climes. This design focuses on the health benefits of knitting – relaxation, easy pattern memorization, and eco linen yarn to de-stress and rejuvenate after a long cold winter. Tech edited and test knit easy level pattern is fully written with a chart repeat and 2 how-to You Tube videos. The first video demonstrates the picot cast on …

Twisted Upcycle

Twisted Upcycle

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Cowls, Patterns

Upcycle your scrap yarn into a chunky twisted stitch moebius! Great for gradient, solids, and multi-colored scraps. I stash busted the 6 partial skein leftovers from Color Flow Sweater. What gems will you find when you dive into your stash? This easy level tech edited pattern includes written directions for the cowl using 3 different weights of yarn – bulky, worsted, and dk. $6.50 Finished Measurements:28”/ 71cm circumference by 10”/ 25.5cm tall. Materials: 214 yds/ 196m bulky weight eco yarn US 6/ 4mm circs 430 yds/ 393m worsted weight eco yarn US 5/ 3.75mm circs 514 yds/ 470m DK weight eco yarn US 2/ 2.75mm circs 1 markerYarn needle Gauge: Bulky: 20 sts and 26 rows over 4″/ 10 cm …