Pattern designed by Olga Buraya-Kefelian Finished measurements Circumference at brim 17.75″ (flat, unstretched) Depth 9.75″ Materials Yarn: Freia Fine Handpaints Merino Lace (100% merino, 712 yds/651m per 75g/2.65 oz) 1 cake in color Mist, made into I-cord (see Notes) Needles and notions: US#15 (10mm) 16″ circular or dpns US#17 (for body of the hat) 16″… Read More »
Head, Hands & Feet
Brick Sidewalk Beanie
Supplies 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK (DK weight; 100% superwash Merino; 275 yd/251m per 4 oz/113g skein). One skein will make two infant, toddler, or kid hats or one adult small or adult large hat. Samples shown in Canton (infant), Belair-Edison (toddler), Mondawmin (kid), Ziggy Stardust (adult small), and Bolton Hill (adult large)…. Read More »
The Lace Hunk Hat
I needed a slouchy hat. I had a skein of Fiberists Audubon Bulky. I wanted something more than Stockinette stitch but something less than cables or allover lace, so I isolated and adapted a motif from a Barbara Walker treasury, which I call the Lace Hunk. Working lace in bulky yarn is a great way to practice your… Read More »
Holiday Gifting with Quick, Last-Minute Projects
Bulky and super bulky yarns are ideal for last minute gifts! Between the thickness of the yarn and the large needles, these projects whip up quickly, sometimes in as little as just a few hours! The Cane Bay Wrap by Sarah Smuland is perfect for two skeins of Blue Sky Alpaca Extra. The simple… Read More »
Mini Mitts for Tiny Human
When my daughter’s preschool suggested a thinner mitten so that she could better explore the outside world, I went on a search at big box stores for something thin…with no luck. So I grabbed some sock yarn scraps and knocked out these little things! Materials Sock yarns scraps (fingering or sport weight) US#3 (3.25 mm)… Read More »
Alluvial Deposits
by Rich Ensor Once upon a time, I spied a skein of Bugga! at fibre space, and I had to have it. That skein spent some time in my stash before I finally decided to cast on. Since I have a weakness for twisted stitches and cables, I started playing around and developed a stitch… Read More »
Retro Norwegian Hat
by Tanis Gray Materials: • 1 Hank each Pepperberry Knits Soft Spun Solid DK (1.75oz/50g ea approx. 140yds/128m, 100% cashmere) in #526 Library (blue, MC) and #529 Spring (green, CC) • Size US#5 (3.75 mm) 16″ circular for smaller size and US#6 (4mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles for larger size • Size US#5 (3.75 mm)… Read More »
Chaos Theory Mitts
Sometimes, one skein of String Theory Colorworks yarn won’t suffice. I like a good self-striping yarn, but this self-striping yarn is EVERYTHING, honey. I am GAGGING! Note: One skein of Momentum will make a pair of nearly elbow-length mitts. That said: If you, like me, believe that more is more, try alternating two skeins. There!… Read More »
Beltway Bulky Series: Virginia and Maryland
Materials: US 35 straight needles A darning needle For Virginia (scarf): 1 skein Neighborhood Fiber Company Beltway Bulky and equal yardage of Neighborhood Fiber Company Loft in a matching colorway (1 skein is more than sufficient for both projects), and 3 yds of matching ribbon cut into 6 inch pieces. For Maryland (cowl): 1 skein… Read More »
Cozy Chevron Cowl
Cozy Chevron Cowl by Nicole Herrmann Materials 1 Skein of Spud and Chloe Sweater: Moonlight (Color A) or 140 yards worsted weight yarn 1 Skein Spud and Chloe Sweater: Waterslide (Color B) or 140 yards worsted weight yarn Hook size G (4.25 mm) Instructions Chain 33 [Color A] Row 1: [Color A] dc in… Read More »
Palamar Hat
Materials: Yarn – 2(2, 3) balls of Filatura Di Crosa Zara (DK) Size 5 16” circular knitting needles Size 3 16” circular knitting needles Cable needle Finished Sizes: Small: 17.5”/45cm Medium: 19.5”/50 cm Large: 21.5”/55cm All sizes are 12”/30cm high Gauge: 21 sts/28 rows is 4”/10cm in reverse stockinette stitch Abbreviations: k: Knit p: Purl… Read More »