Brightwater Cowl

Brightwater

Lindsay Lewchuk 2017 New Releases, Cowls, Men, Patterns

Fun and fresh, Brightwater sets the mood for your day whether knitting the cowl or wearing it. The vibrant streets of New York intertwine with cool mountain spring water fusing the hustle with the hush. The tech edited and test knit pattern includes written and charted directions. $6.75 Finished Measurements:20”/ 51cm (40”/ 101.5cm, 60”/ 152.5cm) around by 9”/ 23cm wide. Option adds an additional 4”/ 10cm in length for every full pattern repeat worked. Materials:2 (2, 4) skeins Blue Sky Fibers Organic Cotton Worsted.Shown in Lemongrass 607 (MC) & Bluefin 647 (CC). Single skein info: 100% certified organic cotton; 150yds/ 137m per 100g/ 3.53ozUS 10/ 6.0mm needlesStitch markerScrap YarnCable needleYarn needle Gauge:15 sts and 20 rows over 4”/ 10cm. Note: …

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 …

Vegan Woollies Hat with Puddles

Vegan Woolies

Lindsay Lewchuk 2016 New Releases, Head, Men, Patterns

Subzero climes? No problem. The added depth of twisted rib and dense cables make this ‘wooly’ extra cozy for jaunts into the crisp outdoors. Now you can investigate the wonders of God’s creation in natural comfort. Who says vegan can’t be warm? The tech edited & test knit easy level pattern is fully written. $6.50 Sizes:Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm). 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 per50g/ 1.76ozUS 7/ 4.5mm DPNs or small circularsUS 6/ 4mm DPNs or small circularsCable needle1 Stitch MarkersYarn needle Gauge:24 sts …

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 …

Deep Waters Beret with Puddles

Deep Waters Beret

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

When yarn gives you leftovers, make a beret! Dive deep through the currents with this warm weather upcycled hat design. The bamboo blend helps regulate your temperature, while the lace provides fresh air for your little grey cells beneath. It’s a non-pi nonagon! The 9 equal sections become accentuation points at the outer limits of the beret giving it a 3D effect. This spin on the old standard round beret adds styling, structure, and visual interest. The tech edited and test knit pattern is written and charted and includes a blocking schematic. $6.50 Finished Measurements:Stretches to fit: 19”/ 48cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm) head. Head band size includes 3”/ 7.5cm negative ease to head size. Finished Beret Top …

Fibonacci Drops Shawl

Fibonacci Drops Shawl

Lindsay Lewchuk Men, Patterns, Shawls

The Fibonacci Drops Shawl, Knit Eco Chic’s debut release, emboldens mathematicians world-wide by squaring the Fibonacci sequence.  Appearing in both the striped sequence and drop stitch sequence, the Fibonacci sequence brings the innate beauty of the golden ratio to this triangular shawl design.  The simplicity of the design makes this versatile shawl the perfect accessory for spring and summer. The pattern includes written directions, diagrams, pictures, a glossary, notes, and a no-drops variation.  Tech edited by Sashka Macievich. $6.50 Finished Measurements: 72”/ 183cm by 27”/ 68.5cm with the drops. 60”/ 152.5cm by 27”/ 68.5cm without the drops. Materials:2 skeins Americo Originals Abrazos (dove grey)1 skein Americo Originals Abrazos (ice blue)44.7% Pima Cotton, 55.3% Bamboo100 g / 1028 yards (940 m)US …