FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

13" [33 cm] wide and 23¼" [59 cm] total length

YARN:

sparrow / 2 skeins truffle 211 (MC) / 1 skein little fern 205 (CC)

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / 24" circular in size US 2 [2.75 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 52 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with larger needle, before wet-blocking / 24 sts and 40 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with larger needle, after wet-blocking

NOTES:

Artichoke is worked in the round from center of base out. Color changes a couple of inches before the sides of bag are separated to form straps. Straps are joined using the three-needle bind off, then stitches are picked up around opening for a finished edge.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Dawn Catanzaro's Lucy hats share the same irresistible textured stitch motif from her Lucy mitts and gloves. This pattern includes two hat variations: A beanie, shown in pretty Belize, and a beret, shown in Malbec—yours to choose between. Both are soft and warm and a welcome way in which to face the onslaught of the cold season. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

cap: 18" [45.5 cm] brim circumference and 7¾" [19.5 cm] tall / beret: 19" [48.5 cm] brim circumference, 21" [53.5 cm] hat circumference and 8" [20.5 cm] tall 

YARN:

chickadee / cap: 2 skeins belize 139 / beret: 2 skeins malbec 145 

NEEDLES:

16" circular in sizes US 2 and 4 [2.5 and 3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

34 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in split rib pattern with larger needles, after blocking 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Sweet mittens with an allover cable motif pointing inward toward each thumb. An elegant accessory that fits well in the thumb and cuffs, while leaving a little room in the top of hand to trap warm air in those chilly temperatures.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

8" [21.5 cm] hand circumference and 10" [25.5 cm] long

YARN:

finch / egret 101 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

33 sts and 50 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in cable pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, cables, grafting (Kitchener stitch) (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

29¼ (32, 35¾, 39¾, 43½, 47¼, 51¼)" [74.5 (81.5, 91, 101, 110.5, 120, 130) cm] at bust / shown in size 32" [81.5 cm] with no ease

YARN:

chickadee / kumlien's gull 152 / 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / pair each in sizes US 3 and 4 [3.25 and 3.5 mm] 

GAUGE:

25 sts and 37 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles

NOTES:

Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the bottom up with raglan shaping at yoke. Stitches are picked up around entire edge of cardi to work collar.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, binding off.

Ross lets the characteristics of a great yarn shine through—Owl Tweet’s tweedy, wool/alpaca blend is put to excellent use in this sweetly simple cropped pullover. The body of this pullover is worked from center front to center back, creating exposed seams as a decorative detail.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)" [91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40" [101.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (6" [15 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl tweet / boysenberry 368 / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / 24" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Six accessories for winter by Quince & Co.

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Leila's Miki is a quick and colorful hat for winter. A deep, ribbed brim keeps the ears snug and warm. With seemingly endless combinations to draw from in our Osprey palette, picking colors is half the fun. And, the contrasting colors all use small amounts—great if you have a lot of little leftovers of Osprey hanging around.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

16" [40.5 cm] brim circumference and 8½" [21.5 cm] tall

YARN:

osprey / 1 skein each in A, B, C, and D / hat 1 shown in smoke 179 (A) / fox 170 (B) / aleutian 148 (C) / stream 176 (D) / hat 2 shown in root 175 (A) / delft 108 (B) / camel 144 (C) / canvas 177 (D) / 

NEEDLES:

16" circulars in sizes US 8 and 10 [5 and 6 mm] / set dpns in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern on larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided); decreasing, working in the round. Only one color worked per round. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32½ (36¼, 40, 43¾, 47½, 51, 54¾, 58½)" [82.5 (92, 101.5, 111, 120.5, 129.5, 139, 148.5) cm] bust circumference, buttoned

YARN:

osprey / chanterelle 118 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular needle in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set of dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

13 sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down with raglan shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, working in the round (sleeves).

Luxurious DK merino Phoebe is the perfect yarn of choice for a knit like Kepler. Pam’s knit-purl stitches and cables take shape after a cozy, deep ribbed brim, all capped off nicely with a sweet pompom.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

17½" [44.5 cm] brim circumference and 8½" [21.5 cm] tall, folded without pom

YARN:

phoebe / mercury 801 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular needle in size US 6 [4 mm] / 16" circular in US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

26 sts and 37 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in cable and column patterns with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

11½" [29 cm] deep and 44" [112 cm] wingspan, before blocking / 13½" [34.5 cm] deep and 68" [173 cm] wingspan, after blocking

YARN:

chickadee / kumlien's gull 152 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking 

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down, then lace border is knitted sideways and attached as you work.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Knitted cast on (instructions included), increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

24" [61 cm] circumference and 4" [10 cm] deep

YARN:

puffin / 1 skein each: iceland 153 (A) / chanterelle 118 (B) / delft 108 (C) / bird's egg 106 (D)

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 15 [10 mm] / set dpns in size US 15 [10 mm]

GAUGE:

9 sts and 18 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with yarn held double, after blocking

NOTES:

Basket is knitted from the center of the base out, in the round, with yarn held double. Strands are changed one at a time, and at different points in a round, to achieve a gentle color shift.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Waste yarn cast on, working in the round, changing colors, increasing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

43¾ (47, 49, 50¼, 53¼, 54½, 57½, 60¼, 61¾, 65)" [111 (119.5, 124.5, 127.5, 135.5, 138.5, 146, 153, 157, 165) cm] at bust / shown in size 47” [119.5 cm] with 13” [33 cm] positive ease

YARN:

owl / cerulean 315 /  9 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) skeins

NEEDLES:

32” circular in sizes US 8 and US 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 and US 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] 

GAUGE:

17 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking 

NOTES:

Cardi is knitted from bottom up with a deep brioche rib at hem. Shoulders are joined with three-needle bind off. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and sleeve is knitted to cuff. Front bands above ribbed border are worked separately and sewn to center front edges. 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Scrunchies! They are easy on the hair and cute as anything. A staple of gen-X youth style resurfaces from the 90s, and we love it. Because now we know we can knit them in Kestrel. Ine was kind enough to share with us how she made hers, so that we can all join in the fun.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

18 (19½, 20¼, 20¾, 22¼)" [45 (49, 50.5, 52, 55.5) cm] chest circumference / to fit sizes: 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months

YARN:

chickadee / 2 skeins egret 101 (MC) / 1 skein chanterelle 118 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm] / set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted in the round from the bottom up. Body and sleeves are joined and yoke is worked in one piece to neck. Pocket is knitted separately and seamed to front.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Working in the round, increasing, decreasing, seaming.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

9½" [24 cm] wide and 72½" [184 cm] long, including fringe

YARN:

osprey / 2 skeins slate 143 (A) / 1 skein each: poppy 140 (B) / iceland 153 (C) / honey 123 (D)

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after wet-blocking, before adding vertical stripes

NOTES:

Scarf is knitted lengthwise in garter stitch and stripe pattern. Lengths of yarn are then drawn through the length of the scarf, creating the vertical stripes and fringe.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Leila's beloved mitts pattern gets a 10th-anniversary refresh to celebrate our new Chickadee Organic Heathers! Newly updated for Chickadee and with written instructions to accompany the original charts, these sweetly cabled mitts are the perfect test drive for getting to know and fall in love with a new yarn.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

7½" [19 cm] hand circumference and 7½" [19 cm] long

YARN:

chickadee organic heathers / larimar 164 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

26 sts and 37 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Simple, timeless fisherman's rib is the perfect showcase for our Phoebe yarn. Pam Allen designed this hat as an ideal getting-to-know-you project, requiring just one skein of our luscious all-American extra-fine merino DK yarn. Wear it slouchy or fold it over for a soft and warm double-brim beanie. Either way, everyone needs one of these for their head. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

18" [45.5 cm] brim circumference and 10" [25.5 cm] tall

YARN:

phoebe / mars 804 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular and set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 48 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in fisherman's rib, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Home is a collection of 18 projects for keeping comfortable and warm at home. You’ll find patterns for cozy socks, slippers, and sweaters, a shawl that wraps around you like a favorite blanket, a soft afghan, pillows, and more. The patterns are straightforward knitting that beginners and advanced knitters alike will appreciate. Instructions are thorough and the techniques used, various cast ons and bind offs, seaming, etc., are spelled out in detail.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Version 1: 36¼" [92 cm] circumference and 11" [28 cm] deep / Version 2: 28" [71 cm] circumference and 10½" [26.5 cm] deep

YARN:

Version 1: puffin / storm 104 / 2 skeins / Note: Sample used 2 entire skeins, consider ordering an extra skein to be safe.

Version 2: owl / hemlock 322 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

Version 1: 24" circular in sizes US 13 and US 15 [9 and 10 mm] / Version 2: 24" circular needle in size US 11 [8 mm]

GAUGE:

Version 1: 17 sts and 12 rnds (one pattern repeat) = approx 6" [15 cm] wide and 2¾" [7 cm] high on smaller needle 

Version 2: 12 sts and 16 rnds = 4" [10 cm] over stitch pattern with yarn held double

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted from the bottom up.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, long-tail cast on (link provided), bind off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32½ (36¼, 40, 43¾, 47½, 51, 54¾, 58½)" [82.5 (92, 101.5, 111, 120.5, 129.5, 139, 148.5) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

osprey / frost 103 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

13 sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted from the top down in the round with raglan shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, working in the round.

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In Knitbot Essentials, Hannah Fettig (aka Knitbot) offers 9 of her most popular knitwear designs, re-worked in Q&Co yarns. The book features 5 easy-going swingy cardigans, a live-in-it cozy pullover, and 3 must-have accessories. The book includes Hannah’s primer on creating drape in knitwear and a section on her favorite techniques. While you wait for your print copy to ship, download the e-book version via the link on our confirmation page.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33" [84 cm] circumference and 14" [35.5 cm] deep

YARN:

chickadee / apricot 137 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 2 and US 4 [2.75 and 3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch on larger needles

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Charts only.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

19 (20½, 23¼, 24¾)" [48 (52, 59, 63) cm] chest circumference

YARN:

lark / carrie's yellow 125 / 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins / Note: The sample size (19" [48 cm]) took nearly all of the 2 skeins to complete. Please consider ordering a 3rd skein. 

NEEDLES:

16" circular needle in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set of double-pointed needles in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 40 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Sweater is worked seamlessly from hem to yoke with raglan shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¾ (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58)" [78 (86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

lark / storm 104 / 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 29" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch on smaller needle

NOTES:

Tee is knitted in the round from the top down with raglan yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

26" [66 cm] circumference and 10" [25.5 cm] deep

YARN:

puffin / frost 103 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 15 [10 mm]

GAUGE:

10 sts and 16 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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Mary, Millie, & Morgan by Susan B. Anderson is a collection of knitted dolls and clothes.

Available in pdf, or pdf + print book bundle.

9"x6", 32 pages

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

54½" [138.5 cm] circumference, 7¾" [19.5 cm] deep

YARN:

osprey / honey / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 26 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36¼" [92 cm] circumference and 11" [28 cm] high

YARN:

puffin / storm 104 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 13 [9 mm]

GAUGE:

11 sts and 18 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), working in the round.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34 (37¼, 40½, 44, 48½, 52)" [86.5 (94.5, 103, 112, 123, 132) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

puffin / bird's egg 106 / 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins (MC) / osprey  / apricot 137 / 1 skein (CC)

NEEDLES:

16 and 29" circular in size US 11 [8 mm] / set dpns in size US 11 [8 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 16 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch 

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted in the round from the top down. Front and back body are separated to work pocket openings, then joined again in the round to hem.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, backward loop cast on and three-needle bind off (instructions included), working in the round, picking up stitches.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 50¾)" [84 (92.5, 101.5, 110.5, 119.5, 129) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 36½" [92.5 cm] with 1" [2.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

lark / marsh 122 / 8 (9, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" or 32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 16" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern

NOTES:

Pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round. Front and back are separated and worked flat to top of armhole, then shoulders are joined and worked in the round to top edge of cowl.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, increasing, decreasing, working in the round.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31½ (33½, 36¾, 40, 43¼, 46½, 49½, 52¾, 56)" [80 (85, 93.5, 101.5, 110, 118, 125.5, 134, 142) cm] at bust

YARN:

osprey / chanterelle 118 / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 21 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down beginning at the outer edge of the collar. Waist is accented with a wide rib stitch. Body is worked in a twisted stitch and sleeves in plain stockinette stitch.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, cable cast on, backward loop cast on, twisted stitches, seaming. Instructions for cast ons included.

The chained ribbon structure of our Kestrel linen creates striking textured lace, the focal point of Deschain by Leila Raabe. Designed with plenty of ease for a relaxed fit, this cropped boxy pullover is worked flat and then seamed, with slim sleeves picked up and worked in the round down to the cuff. Dropped stitches update the classic shale lace motif gracing the body’s front and hem.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

54¼ (60, 65¾, 71½)" [138 (152.5, 167, 181.5) cm] bust circumference, designed to be worn with 16-22" [40.5-56) cm] positive ease; shown in size 54¼" [138 cm] with 20¼" [51.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

kestrel / ash 515 / 7 (9, 11, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

14 sts and 19 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32¾ (35¾, 38½, 41½, 44¼, 47¼, 50¼, 53, 56)" [83 (91, 98, 105.5, 112.5, 120, 127.5, 134.5, 142) cm] at bust

YARN:

tern / oyster 405 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular needle in size US 6 [4 mm] / set of double-pointed needles in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 31 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. Center front shaping begins at neck and continues past separation of body and sleeves. Stitches are picked up around entire edge of cardi to work collar.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), backward loop cast on (instructions included), increasing, decreasing, working in the round, picking up stitches, binding off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

15½" [39.5 cm] wide and 14½" [37 cm] tall

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 skeins, yarn is used double-stranded throughout

NEEDLES:

24" circular needle in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Bag is worked in the round, then bottom is finished with the three needle bind off. Straps are picked up and worked in the round.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provisional cast on (link provided), knitted cast on (link provided), three-needle bind off (link provided), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, binding off.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (35¼, 38½, 42½, 45½, 48¾, 53¾, 56)" [81.5 (89.5, 98, 108, 115.5, 124, 136.5, 142) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

puffin / nasturtium 136 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular in size US 15 [10 mm] / set dpns in size US 15 [10 mm]

GAUGE:

10 sts and 15 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Pullover is knitted in the round from the top down with raglan yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), backward loop cast on (instructions included), increasing, decreasing, working in the round.

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Inspired by the iconic hunting shoe made right here in Maine, these knit duck booties will keep your little one’s toes warm and cozy for all your adventures to come. In three bootie-ful colors and four size options: the two baby sizes use Finch for the uppers, while the two toddler sizes use Chickadee.

Available as a pattern PDF, or as a kit (click link to go to kit page)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Baby version: 3¼ (4)" [8.5 (10) cm] long and 2¾" [7 cm] tall / to fit size 0-6 (6-12) months, shown in size 0-6 months / Toddler version: 4 (5)" [10 (12.5) cm] long and 3¼" [8.5 cm] tall / to fit size 18 (24) months

YARN:

Baby version: chickadee / 1 skein each: egret 101 / gingerbread 120 / finch / 1 skein apricot 137 / Toddler version: chickadee / 1 skein each: egret 101 / gingerbread 120 / apricot 137

NEEDLES:

Baby version: set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / Toddler version: set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

Baby version: 28 sts and 44 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with Finch and smaller needles, after blocking / Toddler version: 25 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with Chickadee and larger needles, after blocking

NOTES:

Booties are knitted flat, from the bottom up, beginning at center of sole. Once sole and sides are worked, toe is shaped using short rows, then tongue is continued from the toe stitches. Remaining stiches are joined together at center back to make upper. Heel and sole are then sewn closed.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and backward loop cast ons, seaming (links provided); increasing, decreasing, short rows.

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A collection of 17 patterns for scarves, cowls, and shawls, some soft and mellow, others spicy and vibrant; some traditional with a modern twist, others nicely new and unexpected. Good knitting, great wearing.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

8" [20.5 cm] wide and 44" [112 cm] in circumference

YARN:

finch / 1 skein each: bird's egg 106 / petal 111 / clay 113 / chanterelle 118 / frost 103 / kumlien's gull 152 / egret 101

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch 

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted as a tube beginning with a provisional cast on. After knitting is complete, live sts are grafted together to form a loop.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provisional cast on (link provided), changing colors, grafting. 

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

54" [137 cm] circumference and 10½" [26.5 cm] deep

YARN:

osprey / river 107 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Cowl is knitted flat beg with a provisional cast on. Ends are joined with three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Provisional cast on (link provided), cables, three-needle bind off (instructions included). Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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A doubled 2x2 ribbed brim provides extra warmth in Dawn Catanzaro's Folded Brim Hat. Knitted using just one skein of our silky-soft, bulky merino/mohair Ibis, with 4-point crown shaping and unisex appeal, this is a quick and satisfying project you'll want to work up again and again.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

18" [45.5 cm] brim circumference and 8" [20.5 cm] tall, folded

YARN:

ibis / coldspring 611 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular and set dpns in size US 11 [8 mm]

GAUGE:

10½ sts and 14 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¼ (33½, 37, 40½, 43¾, 47¼)" [77 (85, 94, 103, 111, 120) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

osprey / storm 104 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set of dpns in size US 10½ [6.5mm] 

GAUGE:

14 sts and 26 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Pullover knitted in the round from the bottom up with raglan shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, working in the round, increasing, decreasing. Tutorial link provided for long-tail cast on. Stitch pattern in charts and line-by-line.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

approx 30" [76 cm] wide and 27½" [70 cm] high

YARN:

osprey / clay 113 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

14 sts and 27 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Blanket is worked from the bottom up.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

7¾" [19.5 cm] hand circumference and 15 (24)" [38 (61) cm] long

YARN:

lark / apricot 137 / 2 (3) skeins

NEEDLES:

two circular (any length) in size US 7 [4.5 mm] for two-needle method or 40" circular with a flexible cable in size US 7 [4.5 mm] for magic loop or set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / for long version only: same as above in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with smaller needle

NOTES:

Mitts are knitted in the round from cuff to fingers.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), working in the round.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34 (39, 43, 47, 51¼, 56, 60)" [86.5 (99, 109, 119.5, 130, 142, 152.5) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 35 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Camisole is knitted in the round from hem to underarm. Yoke and straps are knitted flat. Stitches are picked up and knit around armholes and neckline for trim detail.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, working in the round, decreasing, seaming, picking up stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33½ (37¼, 41, 45, 48¾, 52½, 56¼, 60)" bust circumference, buttoned with 1½" [4 cm] overlap / shown in size 37¼" [94.5 cm]

YARN:

lark / pomegranate 112 / 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular needle in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with smaller needles

NOTES:

Hoodie is seamless, worked from the bottom up. Worked with both raglan and round-yoke shaping.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cast on, bind off, working in the round (sleeves), three-needle bind off (instructions included), increasing, decreasing.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

55" [140 cm] wingspan and 27½" [70 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 54 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Shawl is knitted from the top down in a triangle shape.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, cables, binding off. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (35¾, 39¾, 43½, 47½, 51¼)" [81.5 (91, 101, 110.5, 120.5, 130) cm] bust circumference

YARN:

sparrow / sans 200 / 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins 

NEEDLES:

16" and 29" circular needles in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in pattern stitch

NOTES:

Sweater is worked sideways from cuff to cuff in two identical pieces. Pieces are joined using the three-needle bind off.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, binding off, three-needle bind off (instructions included), picking up stitches. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

7½" [19 cm] hand circumference

YARN:

tern / back bay 411 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

set of dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / set of dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

26 sts and 36 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Instructions provided for both mittens and fingerless mitts. Worked from cuff to top of hand.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Backward loop cast on (instructions provided), three-needle bind off (instructions provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round. Lace in charts and line-by-line formats. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32½ (35½, 39, 42, 45, 48½, 51½)" [82.5 (90, 99, 106.5, 123, 131) cm] at bust

YARN:

lark / peacock 109 / 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins

NEEDLES:

29" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down with raglan yoke shaping. Stitches are picked up and knitted around front edges and neckline to work lace band.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Backward loop cast on (instructions included), increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

11¼" [28.5 cm] wide and 55" [140 cm] long

YARN:

lark / frost 103 / 5 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in sizes US 5 and US 7 [3.75 and 4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern

NOTES:

Scarf is knit flat.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

22" [56 cm] brim circumference

YARN:

puffin / winesap 133 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 13 [9 mm] / set dpns in size US 13 [9 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 16 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch

NOTES:

Hat begins on a circular needle but is worked flat for the garter stitch section. Crown is worked in the rnd.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on (link provided), increasing, decreasing, working in the round. 

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

26" [66 cm] circumference and 9" [23 cm] deep

YARN:

lark / chanterelle 118 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch

NOTES:

Cowl worked in the round from bottom to top.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cables, working in the round. Charts and line-by-line instructions provided.