To get your yarn and free pattern, visit the Zen Yarn Garden website. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Size: There is enough yarn to make a massive shawl, if you like! The finished shawl in the photo is 43″ wide by 28″ long at the center spine. Needles: Size US […]
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A “sweater alternative” for spring, this shawl is knit using KPC’s new Lovat yarn – a gorgeous blend of cotton, cashmere, and silk. This pattern is a FREE RAVELRY DOWNLOAD. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. KPC now has two websites, a new Canadian website to serve North America, and the […]
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Sizes: Hat – Small/Medium and Medium/Large (please see note on sizes below); scarf is about 8” wide Needles: Size US 7 (4.5mm) 16” circulars for hat (or longer circulars if you prefer to use magic loop), size US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles for hat crown (unless you’re using magic loop), size US 8 (5mm) for […]
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Many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for sponsoring this free pattern and video tutorial! You can see their Gradient Yarn Sets here. The set I used in my scarf is called Storm Time. Size: 9 inches wide by 56 inches long (23cm x 142cm) Needles: Size US 3 (3.25mm), circulars or straight needles, size US […]
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The One Row Scarf by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee is a simple scarf that I recommend as an easy pattern that always knits up into a great looking scarf. In this video I walk through the stitches and tips on knitting this scarf. You can find the free One Row Scarf pattern on the Yarn Harlot’s website. […]
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A sampler scarf that is interesting for the knitter, and a good scarf for either men or women. The free three-part tutorial covers the provisional cast-on, changing colors, three-needle bind off, adding the fringe, and more. Scroll down to get your free pattern and to see the video. Size: 8.5” x 66” (22cm x 168cm), […]
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This project was a couple of exciting “firsts” for me – it is knit with YAK DOWN, and it’s a felted wrap. Yak down is an amazing fiber…it is as soft as cashmere, warmer than wool, and more breathable than wool. And a bonus, this project is available in a kit! In the video (below), […]
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Free pattern and three-part video tutorial.
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Color My Cowl is a good introduction to fair isle knitting. In the video, I demonstrate the basic techniques used for this and all stranded knitting projects. Free pattern, free coloring page, and free three-part video tutorial.
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Free pattern by Mari Chiba, three-part video tutorial.
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