Flowers in a window box, an urban garden, or the vast expanse of uninhabited countryside – discover the beauty in your surroundings… and stitches with Bucolic Chic! Cast on addictive picots and short row your stitches into a chic wearable shawl. True to its name, this relaxing knit is perfect for soaking up the cold weather sun rays.
Boscage
Deep in the woods stunning stitches lay in the cool of the boscage. Knit the airy stitches of your Boscage through this season’s transition and greet the mixed climes of Autumn with your lush new cowl.
Landfall
Swirling winds… raging waves… flooding waters… destruction: from the land torn images of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma comes Landfall. Discover the beauty that triumphs in the midst of chaos in your Landfall shawl. Stockinette, garter, and a few short rows depict calm waves, which bring a soothing serenity after life’s storms. The release challenge follow up blog is posted here. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written. $10.00 Blocked Measurements:Depth 17”/ 43cm by wingspan 49”/ 124.5cm. Materials:2 skeins worsted weight eco yarn Shown in Birdies Knits Cotton Worsted – speckled hand dyed worsted weight yarn, color “Use The Good China” Single skein info: hand dyed 100% organic cotton; 190yds/ 174m per 100g/ …
Woodsong Camber
Textured trails beckon your stitches to amble around your curves in Woodsong Camber. Wander through the woods to an unexpected cutback branching onto a mountain trail reflective of the diagonal perpendicular design element. Woodsong Camber – a frequent choice for crisp Fall days on the trails when colorful leaves glisten in the sun or for long awaited snowy weather romps with loved ones. The tech edited and test knit intermediate + level pattern is fully written with the pattern repeats charted. The transition between the lower detail and upper detail is charted row by row by individual size. The pattern also comes with a cheat sheet for each size. A blocking schematic rounds out the pattern aids. $9.25 Sizes32”/ 81.5cm …
Snow Gazer
When your exhale turns white as it escapes your lips, the sign foretells of frosty climes and the time to don your Snow Gazer cowl. With a radar like shape reaching straight to your heart, your whole neck and chest stay comfy cozy. The unique detail in back adds structure to keep the cowl standing up tall. Knitting with bulky yarn completes this design before the first snowflakes cumulate upon the ground outside your window. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written. Suggested skills: working in the round, knit, purl, increase, decrease, short rows. $6.75 Finished Measurements:22”/ 56cm around by 7”/ 18cm deep in back and 11”/ 28cm deep in front. Materials:1 skein Birdies Knits speckled hand …
Snow Gazer Headband
Snow Gazer cowl cuddles your neck and chest, but what about when your ears scream “FREEZING”? Bundle up with your bulky weight yarn in front of the fire to whip out the complimentary Snow Gazer Headband design. By the time the sun sits low on the horizon, you’ll be set with cowl and headband complete, ready to watch the falling snow from along the trails. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with the repeat charted. Suggested skills: working in the round, knit, purl, increase, decrease. $6.50 Sizes:Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm) with 2”/ 5cm negative ease by 3”/ 7.5cm wide. Materials:50yds/ 46m bulky weight eco …
Savvy
Visions of sitting in an Oxford don’s old lecture room, scarcely heated save for the ongoing academic debate, inspired this fashion forward brainy style. Savvy’s elegance transports you from keeping your cool in the lecture hall to warming things up on a crisp autumn date. Whether worn in unity or as independent thinkers, Savvy hat and Savvy cowl will win you the final point! The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with the pattern repeated charted. Savvy hat crown decreases are also fully charted. $8.25 Sizes:Cowl – One Size 24”/ 61cm around by 9”/ 23cm tallHat – Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm) with 1.5”/ 3.8cm negative …
Savvy Cowl
Visions of sitting in an Oxford don’s old lecture room, scarcely heated save for the ongoing academic debate, inspired this fashion forward brainy style. Savvy’s elegance transports you from keeping your cool in the lecture hall to warming things up on a crisp autumn date. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with the pattern repeated charted. $6.50 Finished Measurements:One Size 24”/ 61cm around by 9”/ 23cm tall Materials:2 skeins Malabrigo Mora shown in AguasSingle skein info: 100% silk; 225yds/ 206m per 50g/ 1.76ozUS 3 / 3.25mm DPNs or small circularsCable needleYarn needle3 stitch markers Gauge:24 sts and 34 rows over 4”/ 10cm in Stockinette stitch. Note: exact gauge is not critical to this design. Gauge variations …
Savvy Hat
Visions of sitting in an Oxford don’s old lecture room, scarcely heated save for the ongoing academic debate, inspired this fashion forward brainy style. Savvy’s elegance transports you from keeping your cool in the lecture hall to warming things up on a crisp autumn date. The tech edited and test knit pattern is fully written with the pattern repeat and crown decreases charted. $6.50 Sizes:Small (Medium, Large, X-Large) to fit head sizes 19”/ 48.5cm (20”/ 51cm, 21”/ 53.5cm, 22”/ 56cm) with 1.5”/ 3.8cm negative ease Materials:1 skein Malabrigo Mora shown in AguasSingle skein info: 100% silk; 225yds/ 206m per 50g/ 1.76ozUS 3 / 3.25mm DPNs or small circularsCable needleYarn needle10 stitch markers Gauge:24 sts and 34 rows over 4”/ 10cm …
Country Western
Roundup those stitches with Country Western MKAL! Inspired by the chic side of rustic cowgirl living, work with your herd by mixing and matching your two favorite DK weight yarns. In this design, mixing textures is a plus! Once your yarn is in hand wait until September 7th to cast on. Then corral your stitches into a rounded off triangle shaped FO, designed for effortless trail riding wearing. The tech edited and test knit easy level pattern is fully written with a schematic. Recommended skills: cast on, bind off, knit, purl, increase, & decrease. $6.50 Finished Measurements:64”/ 162.5cm across by 21”/ 53.5cm long. Optional tassels add an additional 6”/ 15cm each. Materials:400yds/ 366m DK weight eco yarn (MC)400yds/ 366m DK …