The latest Field Guide from Modern Daily Knitting features designs from a familiar face – Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Co.! The six designs In Field Guide No. 18: Beginnings celebrate the simple joy of starting a new project. Easy enough for the beginner knitter, these projects are also designed as relaxing undertakings for experienced knitters as well. These designs only require basic techniques, and beautifully show off the gorgeous colors of Neighborhood Fiber Co. yarns.

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Our Pattern Picks:

Simple Swoncho

This loose, boxy sweater is so loose and boxy it’s almost a poncho. Knit from the top down, it’s so simple in its construction that you’re nearly done with it before you realize you’re actually knitting a sweater.

Sizes:

To fit bust sizes 30–38 (36–44, 42–50, 48–56, 54–62, 60–68)”

Finished bust measurement: 42.5 (47.25, 53.5, 60, 64.75, 69.5)”

Length to top of shoulder: 26 (27, 28, 29, 29, 30)”

Materials:

• 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 9) skeins Organic Studio Worsted by Neighborhood Fiber Co.
• Size US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles
• Size US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles, 16” (40 cm) and 32” (80 cm) long
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle

Diagonal Mitts

These mitts are a bit of a magic trick: simple rectangles of garter stitch are worked on the bias to create an intriguing slant-y fabric, then strategically seamed with a gap for the thumb.

Sizes:
Hand Circumference: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5)“ [15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm]
Length: 6 (6.5, 7, 7.5)” [15 (16.5, 18, 19) cm]
Note: Pattern is adjustable to fit desired hand circumference, measured around the knuckles. For a fitted mitt, work a size that is 1” (2.5 cm) less than your hand circumference.

Materials:

• 1 skein Organic Studio Sock by Neighborhood Fiber Co.
• Size US 3 (3.25 mm) needles
• Removable stitch marker

Flash Cap

Make this hat for everyone you know – just choose their favorite two colors!

Sizes:

Adult Small, Medium, Large, X-Large

Circumference: 17.75 (19.5, 21.25, 23)”

Materials:

• 2 skeins Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Worsted, 1 MC and 1 CC
• Size US 6 (4 mm) circular needle, 16”
• Size US 8 (5 mm) circular needle, 16” (40 cm) long and double-pointed needles
• Stitch marker

Everyday Cowlette

This perfectly proportioned neck warmer cries out to be knit, and worn, over and over.

Size:

Length: 13” (33 cm)
Circumference: 23.5” (59.5 cm)

Materials:

• 2 skeins Neighborhood Fiber Co. Organic Studio Chunky
• Size US 10 (6 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle
• Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16” (40 cm) or longer circular needle