FREE PATTERNS
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My Kind of Cowl - New!
Here's a fantastically warm and cozy pattern using Cascade Magnum. This pattern was created in homage of those who "trudge in the wind, snow and ice". We'd say us Albertans qualify!
Kidsilk Haze Stripe
Scarf
Adding a stripe to Rowan's much loved Kidsilk Haze in Kaffe Fassett selected colours seems a natural step and this easy to knit pattern lets you watch the colours change as you knit your own unique scarf. One scarf from one ball.
Queen Vicki's Wristlets
Elegant and refined - these wristlets are a great beginner lace project.
Vase of Grace
In celebration of Nicky Epstein and with Christmas just around the corner, we thought we'd share with you this beautiful pattern. By the way, we have some Art Yarns in store that would be fantastic for this one. Just ask!
Teresa's More Fancy Dishcloth
There are lots of knitted dishcloth patterns out there – but this one is the one that Teresa (aka Mama Barone) makes for everyone in her family and for special friends. She likes this pattern because it is "more fancy" than her other patterns. Here is how she told me to do it...
Pattern Links for Fancy Scarves
Enjoy these fancy scarf yarns? Need pattern support?
Estelle Frillseeker
Katia Ondas
Katia Ronda
Rozetti Flora
Katia Sabrina
Vintage Bobby Socks
You may have seen the Cabled Bobby Socks that Cynthia knit using two balls of Drops Alpaca in a light shade of pink. The pattern for the socks came from a very old Beehive pattern. It was designed for 12-14 year olds, but we knit it without changes using fingering weight yarn and they turned out beautifully for an adult ladies foot. There are two patterns here - (A) is a fancy rib bobby sock and (B) is the cabled bobby sock.
Rae's Transformational Wrap
Rae picked up some of the Rowan Colourscapes yarn (100% lambs wool) in colours inspired by Kaffe Fassett and she whipped up this circular wrap. Fortunately for us, Rae took great notes and passed them along for all of us who want to try this easy knit. The secret of its beauty is in the beautiful colourways, the chunky yarn and big needles, a good blocking and (of course) our lovely model, Jen.
Painted Pleats Scarf
Lucky us! Lucky you! Laurie Day created this lovely scarf pattern and is allowing us to post it up for you - free! Using knit, and purl stitches along with paired decreases and yarn overs, lovely little pleats are created. Use a self striping yarn and the pleats become painted. Once started the 14 row pattern is easily memorized.
Greg's Great Big Cabled Scarf
With just one skein of Cascade Magnum (super bulky), a giant set of needles and the decision to try a big cable, Greg came up with this super easy, wonderful-to-wear scarf. You can do it too!
Charitable Knitting Projects
Pick up your pointy sticks and knit for those in need! If you'd like some suggestions for local organizations who would like to receive your handmade gifts, contact us and we'll be happy to pass along suggestions.
Easy Slippers
Reinvented Slippers (KITR)
Basic Child's Hat
Basic Child's Hat (KITR)
Easy-Peasy Hat
Easy-Peasy Hat (KITR)
Easy Scarves
Easy Baby Blanket
Cabled Ski Headband
Child's Slippers