Pattern Ideas for Drops Fiesta: Cardigans, Sweaters & Hats

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A skein of multi-colored yarn in shades of pink, yellow, and blue, resting on a white background.

Drops Fiesta is a vibrant and long wearing, sock-blend yarn that is superwash treated, which makes it machine washable and easy to care for. A fun and colourful all-round yarn that is warm and soft to the touch and suitable for far more than socks; try it on sweaters, cardigans, scarves and hats (the only thing you can’t do is felt it)!

To soften the look of a multi-coloured yarn you can hold it with a strand of kid-mohair or lace-weight alpaca, like Drops Kid-Silk or Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze.

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  • 110 m / 120 yds / 50 g
  • 21 – 22 sts = 4″ on 3.75 – 4 mm / US 5 – 6
  • 75% Wool, 25% Polyamide
  • Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle, no fabric softener. Lay flat to dry.
  • Made in EU
  • Raw material origin: Wool from South America, polyamide from Germany
A hand-knit, multicolored cardigan laying flat on a textured surface, featuring a V-neck, three wooden buttons, and a cozy design.

Confetti Cardigan Mini

Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.

Difficulty level: Advanced

This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.

Techniques:
Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off

Size

  • 3-6m (6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs).
  • Chest Circumference (closed): Approximately 58 (62, 66, 70, 72, 76) cm / 22.8 (24.4, 26, 27.5, 28.3, 29.9) inches.

Materials

A handmade green and pink striped cardigan with a v-neck and wooden buttons, laid flat on a textured background, accompanied by balls of yarn.

Confetti Cardigan Junior

Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.

Difficulty level: Advanced

This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.

Techniques:
Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off

Size

  • 4-5 (5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10, 10-12, 12-14) yrs.
  • Chest Circumference (closed):
    Approximately 78 (79, 83, 83, 87, 91, 97, 101) cm / 30.7 (31.1, 32.6, 32.6, 34.2, 35.8, 37.4, 39.7) inches.

Materials

A cozy, textured cardigan with a V-neck, featuring a chunky knit pattern in shades of brown and blue. It has three buttons and is displayed on a hanger against a neutral wall.

Confetti Cardigan Adult

Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.

Difficulty level: Advanced

This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.

Techniques:
Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off

Size

  • XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
  • Chest Circumference (closed):Approximately 108 (112, 116, 120, 128, 136, 144) cm / 42.5 (44.1, 45.6, 47.2, 50.4, 53.5, 56.7) inches.

Materials

A person wearing a colorful, hand-knit, cropped sweater with shades of pink, blue, and yellow, standing in front of a light-colored wall.
Photo: caseyoknits on Ravelry, shown in colour 22 Fairytale

Monday Sweater

The Monday Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases to shape the yoke. The neck rib edge is folded and knitted together (to form a double neckband) and short rows are worked at the back of the neck to shape the neckline and raise the back. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

NOTE: If you are using Drops Fiesta you can knit with a single strand, you do not need to hold this yarn with another strand of Kid-Mohair, as suggested in the pattern (but you can add it if you want it extra fuzzy).

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
  • Chest circumference: 105 (110) 114 (119) 128 (138) 147 (154) 166 cm [41¼ (43¼) 45 (46¾) 50½ (54¼) 57¾ (60¾) 65¼ inches]

Materials

A colorful knitted beanie hat in shades of pink, purple, and yellow, being held by a hand against a neutral background.
Photo: busi on Ravelry

Oslo Hat

The Oslo Hat is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. The first part of the hat is worked on a 40 cm [16 inches] circular needle, while the top of the hat is worked either on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

NOTE: If you are using Drops Fiesta you can knit with a single strand, you do not need to hold this yarn with another strand of Kid-Mohair, as suggested in the pattern (but you can add it if you want it extra fuzzy).

Size

  • baby (child) junior small (junior large) adult S (adult M) adult L
  • Measurements: Fits head circumference 47-48 (49-50) 51-52 (53-54) 55-56 (57-59) 60-63 cm 18½-19 (19¼-19¾) 20-20½ (20¾-21¼) 21¾-22 (22½-23¼) 23½-24¾ inches

Materials

Slow Morning DK Socks

The Slow Morning DK Socks is a quick and easy to knit sock pattern, ideal for the fall and winter seasons. These socks are knit cuff down with a 2×2 ribbing pattern that brings comfort to the foot, and a short row heel. They make a good first sock knitting pattern if you’re a beginner.

Size

  • 1(2)3
  • For a foot circumference about 20(22)24cm/8(8.6)9.4 inches (measured around the ball of the foot)

Materials

Thanksgiving Store Hours & The Frankie Sweater

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Store Hours For Canadian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving comes a bit earlier north of the 44th parallel in Canada, it has something to do with our harvest being earlier, therefore we dine earlier. We are open regular store hours (12 to 6 pm) on Saturday & Monday, and closed on Sunday. Have a great weekend, wherever you are!

Saturday October 10: 12 to 6 pm

Sunday October 11: CLOSED

Monday October 12: 12 to 6 pm

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Frankie Sweater

Something new from PetiteKnit … The Frankie Sweater! My preferred yarn for this project is Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, a soft merino crepe that knits beautifully and won’t itch.

Construction

The Frankie Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases on the yoke. Short rows are worked along the back of the neck to shape the neckline. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle. The Frankie Sweater is worked with narrow stripes.

Size

The Frankie Sweater is designed to have approx. 20 cm [7¾ inches] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be approx. 20 cm [7¾ inches] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. The sizes XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL) are designed to fit a bust circumference of 75-80 (80-85) 85-90 (90-95) 95 100 (100-110) 110-120 (120-130) 130-140 (140-150) cm [29½-31½ (31½-33½) 33½-35½ (35½-37½) 37½-39½ (39½-43¼) 43¼-47¼ (47¼-51¼) 51¼-55 (55-59) inches]. 

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Finished Bust circumference: 102 (106) 112 (114) 118 (124) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm OR [40¼ (41¾) 44 (45) 46½ (48¾) 51¼ (55) 59 (63) inches]

A woman sitting at a café table, wearing a striped sweater and holding a coffee cup, with a relaxed expression.

Materials

A knit Frankie Sweater featuring horizontal stripes in shades of blue and brown, laid flat on a wrinkled white surface.

Cozy Knit Pumpkins & Pumpkin Beanies for Fall (Free Patterns)

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Get ready to celebrate cozy season the only way that makes sense: by knitting an absolute avalanche of squishy pumpkins in every weight of yarn you own, plus adorable little pumpkin beanies for your favorite tiny humans (because apparently their heads deserve seasonal decor too). The best part? All the patterns are totally free, so you can start stitching before your coffee even cools—or spills on your yarn. We won’t judge.

Big Porch Pumpkins

It’s pumpkin season, which means I’m officially cranking out Big Porch Pumpkins (aka the kind of big store pumpkins that make overachievers feel seen). I made the large size using 2 balls of Berroco Vintage Chunky (single strand, because we’re keeping it real) and 5.5mm/US9 double-pointed needles plus a 5.5mm/US9 24″ circular needle. Pro move: I went down one needle size from what the yarn suggests because a) tension, b) density, and c) I really didn’t want the stuffing doing an escape artist impression through the gaps. (Trust me, a pumpkin with its fluff peeking through is nobody’s aesthetic.)

Now, if patience isn’t exactly your superpower (no judgment—many of us are here for the instant gratification), grab a superbulky yarn like Estelle Bulky, a pair of gloriously chubby 8mm/US11 needles, and follow the instructions for the Medium size. (Seriously, check the materials below so you don’t end up mid-pumpkin with no yarn—that’s the knitting equivalent of running out of gas on a road trip.)

The leafy thing on top is a Book Worm (yes, we’re calling it a book worm, embrace the chaos), crocheted on a 5mm hook with whatever scrap yarn you’ve got lurking in your stash.

See our curated list of knitting skills for tutorials

A collection of knitted pumpkins in various colors including orange, brown, green, grey, and cream, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with dried leaves and a metal container in the background.
This image is AI generated to show you what different coloured pumpkins look like!

Colours

Why settle for boring orange when your pumpkins can have a whole fall wardrobe? I made the image above with AI to show just how fabulous pumpkins look in literally every autumn color you can imagine. (Your stash just got a lot more interesting, didn’t it?)

  • rust
  • golden yellows
  • brown
  • beige
  • ecru and cream
  • light grey
  • sage green

HEADS UP: AI is getting weirdly good at making pretty pictures, but it absolutely cannot be trusted to write reliable knitting patterns. (It’s tried. It has not succeeded.) If you’re hunting for more pumpkin ornament patterns, head straight to Ravelry, where you can actually see if other knitters have successfully made the patterns and if they turned out as promised. (Etsy is unfortunately no longer a reliable source for knitting patterns, so keep your yarn budget safe and stay extra skeptical when shopping there):

Size

Our Pumpkin is a gloriously chubby 13″ in diameter and 7.5″ tall including the stem. (Yes, it’s basically a tiny ottoman for your decorative needs.)

  • Small (Medium, Large)
  • Small – 9” (23cm) diameter, 5.5” (14cm) tall
  • Medium – 11” (28cm) diameter, 6.5” (16.5cm) tall
  • Large – 13” (33cm) diameter, 7.5” (19cm) tall

Materials

Materials for a Thicker Version

I whipped up a second pumpkin with thicker yarn because patience is overrated—and it totally worked! Make size M from the pattern, holding 1 strand, and you’ll get a gloriously chonky pumpkin about 12.5″ in diameter and 6″ tall. For the stem, just cast on 12 sts and pretend you absolutely planned it this way all along.

A knitted pumpkin-themed hat in orange with a green leaf on top, positioned next to a small green bird on a wooden surface.

Pumpkin Beanie

There is literally no child who isn’t absolutely adorable in a pumpkin hat. We sized the hat from preemie to kids of all ages, and you should be able to squeeze 2 pumpkin hats out of one skein of yarn (and probably a third green hat too, because why not). The yarn is the gloriously soft Berroco Vintage, which is basically knitting clouds.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (i.e., You Know What You’re Doing)

We designed this to be accessible to knitters who are past their first baby steps, so no intimidating colorwork or charts here—just straight-up knitting basics that might actually feel comfortable by now. Here’s what you need to have in your skill toolkit:

  • Read a knitting pattern
  • Cast on & Bind off
  • Knit & Purl in the same row
  • Work in the round on circular & double pointed needles
  • Weave in ends

See our curated list of knitting skills for tutorials

Size

  • preemie (0-6 mos, 6-18mos, 18mos-4yrs, 4yrs-adult S)
  • To fit head circumference: 14.5(16.75, 18, 20.5, 21.5)” or 36(42, 45, 51, 54) cm
  • Note: Fabric is stretchy. If you want a tighter fit go down a needle size
  • Photo is size 0-6mos: after blocking measures 7.75″ wide

Materials

Discover Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze

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A ball of soft pink yarn labeled 'MODE at ROWAN ALPACA HAZE', featuring details about weight and yardage.

Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze is a blend of super soft alpaca and wool ideal for creating delicate but warm knits Knitters of all skill levels will appreciate the ease with which this yarn glides through their fingers. Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze is a great substitute for most lace-weight kid-mohair yarn and is great for anyone who is allergic to mohair or finds it itchy. 2 strands held together knits at a worsted/aran tension.

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 58% Alpaca, 22% Wool, 20% Polyamide
  • 25g – 212m/233yds
  • Lace weight
  • Knitting tension: 18 to 24 sts & 27 to 38 rows = 4″/10cm 
  • 3.25mm to 5mm / US3 to 8 needles
  • Hand wash, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Peru
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A woman wearing a light green sweater with long sleeves, adjusting the cuff of her sleeve, standing against a gray wall with a vent and a hint of red in the background.

Cloud Blouse

The Cloud Blouse is worked from the top down. First the back yoke is worked flat back and forth while short rows are worked to shape the shoulders. Then, each shoulder is worked separately, back and forth and with short rows. The shoulders are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined at the underarms to form the body, which is worked in the round on a circular needle. The sleeves are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the armhole openings. The sleeves are worked in the round. At the end, the stockinette stitch funnel neckline is worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the neck opening.

Size

  • XXS (XS) S (M) L (XL) 2XL (3XL) 4XL (5XL)
  • Bust circumference: 92 (96) 102 (106) 112 (122) 130 (140) 150 (160) cm [36¼ (37¾) 40¼ (41¾) 44 (48) 51¼ (55) 59 (63) inches]
  • Length: 51 (52) 54 (56) 58 (60) 62 (64) 66 (68) cm [20 (20½) 21¼ (22) 22¾ (23½) 24½ (25¼) 26 (26¾) inches] (measured mid back excl. collar)
  • The Cloud Blouse is designed to have approx. 12-15 cm [4¾-6 inches] of positive ease

Materials

A knitted infinity scarf featuring a gradient of colors from pink to purple and beige.

Gradient Cowl

A spectrum of fluffy yarn blends quietly in this simple seed-stitch cowl. Three strands of laceweight yarn are held together, with one strand periodically changing to a new color to create a soft transition from one color to the next, and back again. This cowl can also be knit as a scarf.

Size

  • Small/Large
  • 11.25” width; 45 (72)” circumference

Yarn

Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze:

  • 1 (2) skeins Color A
  • 1 skein Color B
  • 1 (2) skeins Color C
  • 1 skein Color D

Other Materials

A person wearing a light purple, knitted sweater with wide sleeves, posed casually against a plain wall.

Blouse No. 1

Blouse No. 1 light is a simple, fitted, long-sleeved blouse with a boat neckline. The sleeves are fitted with a bit of flare at the bottom. The neckline is shaped by working short rows, which ensure a great fit. The yoke and sleeves are shaped using the contiguous method, which makes the sweater seamless. Blouse No. 1 light is worked from the top down.

Size

  • XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)
  • Circumference: 79 (84) 89 (97) 105 (116) 127 (136) cm 31 (33) 35 (38.25) 41.25 (45.75) 50 (53.5) inches
  • Width of the front (shoulder seam to shoulder seam): 31 (34) 35 (37) 39 (39) 41 (41) cm 12.25 (13.25) 13.75 (14.5) 15.25 (15.25) 16.25 (16.25) inches
  • Length (measured at the center front): 52 (53) 54 (56) 58 (60) 63 (65) cm 20.5 (20.75) 21.25 (22) 22.75 (23.5) 24.75 (25.5) inches
  • Blouse No. 1 light has a tighter fit. Calculate a negative ease of approx. 2-5 cm 0.75-2 inches.

Materials

If you want a more dense knitted blouse, you can work the blouse holding three strands of yarn together instead of two – Mode At Rowan Alpaca Haze 8 (8) 9 (9) 10 (11) 12 (12) balls

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Joo Sweater Light

Joo Sweater Light is a light and airy sweater inspired by hanbok, Korean traditional clothing. It is worked top down with raglan increases, and short rows are worked at the back of the beck to shape the neckline. The pattern down from the neckband has raglan increases, before working the body and sleeves in stockinette stitch.

Size

  • 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8)
  • To fit a chest circumference of approx: 85 (90) 95 (100) 110 (120) 130 (140) cm OR 34 (36) 38 (40) 44 (48) 52 (56) inches
  • Finished chest circumference: 106 (111) 115 (121) 132 (141) 152 (161) cm OR 42.5 (44.5) 46 (49) 53 (56.5) 61 (64.5) inches
  • Joo Sweater Light has an intended positive ease of approx. 20 cm/8 inches

Materials

A woman wearing a soft, fluffy white sweater with bell sleeves.

Fall/Winter Store Hours: Open Daily for Your Knitting Needs

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Return to Fall/Winter Store Hours

We’ve officially moved back to our regular fall/winter store hours, so we’re open 7 days a week again, Monday to Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm.

Sit ‘n Knit is every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm – it’s free and everyone is welcome!

Exploring Patterns with Sandnes Garn Cashmere Yarn

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Sandnes Garn Cashmere

Sandnes Garn Cashmere is a soft, light and luxurious yarn made from the underwool of the cashmere goat. The yarn is characterized by a very special softness, and is perfect for garments that need that little extra where comfort and quality are important. Sandnes Garn Cashmere gives an exclusive touch to both small and large projects.

SEE PROJECT IDEAS

  • 100% Cashmere
  • Sport/DK weight
  • 25g/110m (121 yds)
  • Knitting needles: 3.5mm to 4.5mm needles/US4 to 6
  • Knitting Gauge: 22 to 25 sts = 4″/10 cm
  • Hook Size: 4 mm / G
  • Crochet Gauge: 22 scs = 4″/10 cm
  • Hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Norway (raw materials from Mongolia)
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A young woman with blonde hair styled in a bun, wearing a dark navy scarf, stands on a cobblestone street lined with historical buildings and shops.

Uma Scarf

The Uma Scarf is worked from the center and out with increases worked on RS rows. At the end, a contrasting edge is worked along two of the sides of the scarf. If you wish to work the Uma Scarf in a limited amount of yarn (i.e. more or less than the yardage listed on the front page for the size), simply work increases as the pattern dictates until you run out of yarn.

The blue Uma Scarf is knitted in Sandnes Garn Cashmere in the colors Dark navy [5882] and Provence blue [5824] in size medium.

Sizes

  • small (medium) large
  • Length: approx. 90 (110) 150 cm [35½ (43¼) 59 inches]
  • Height: approx. 35 (45) 60 cm [13¾ (17¾) 23½ inches]

Materials

A person wearing a burgundy scarf and brown leather jacket holds a bouquet of green tulips wrapped in brown paper and a woven handbag.

Sophie Scarf

The Sophie Scarf is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges. The smaller size Sophie Scarf reaches around the neck once, while the larger size can wrap around the neck twice.

Size

  • Small (large)
  • Length from tip to tip: approx. 80 (102) cm [31½ (40¼) inches]
  • Width at center: 11 (13) cm [4¼ (5) inches]

Materials

Two knitted scarves laid flat on a grey surface; one is dark grey, and the other is light beige, both featuring a wavy pattern.

Peacock Scarf

The peacock scarf starts at the tip. The scarf is then knitted flat in pattern following the chart (or the text). Increases are made on each side when following the chart (or the text).

Size

  • small (large)
  • Hight at the center: approx. 15 cm 6“ (22 cm 8.75“)
  • Width: approx. 80 cm 31.5“ (105 cm 41.25“)

Materials

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Penny Gloves

The Penny Gloves are fingerless gloves worked seamlessly from the cuff to the fingers. They can be worked either on double-pointed needles or on a long circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.

Size

  • One size
  • 26 cm [10¼ inches]

Materials

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Barbara Balaclava

The Barbara Balaclava is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, a square is worked for the top of the head, then stitches are picked up and knitted along both sides of the square, and short rows are worked to round the top of the balaclava. After this the balaclava is worked straight down and then joined in the round below the chin. The neck is worked in the round in stockinette stitch before it is finished with a rib edge. At the end a rib edge is worked along the face opening.

Size

  • S (M) L
  • Fits head circumference: 54-56 (56-57) 57-59 cm OR [21¼-22 (22-22½) 22½-23¼ inches]
  • Width while laying flat: approx. 20 (21) 22 cm OR [7¾ (8¼) 8¾ inches]

Materials

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Double Knit Scarf

The Double Knit Scarf is a short scarf made with double knitting. With its simple and timeless design, it can be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of gender. Recommended for knitters who can maintain even stockinette stitches and are comfortable with the tubular bind-off technique.

Special Techniques & Video Tutorials

  • Italian (Tubular) Cast On, Slip 1 with yarn in front, Tubular Bind-Off
  • This pattern includes reference videos! You can find all the video tutorials for this pattern in the “Double Knit Scarf” playlist at the following link – HELLO, HYGGE LIFE YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hellohyggelife2067

Materials

Smiling woman with curly hair wearing a blue turtleneck and a light blue cowl neck sweater against a muted background.

Near & Dear Cowl

Size

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 18 inches circumference x 9½ inches tall

Materials

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Classic Ribbed Hat

Size

  • Baby (Kid, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
  • Finished Circumference (unstretched): 10½ (12, 13½, 15, 16½) inches, comfortably stretching to approximately 13–16 (15–18, 17–20, 19–23, 21–25) inches
  • Finished Height (uncuffed): Approximately 7¾ (9, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼) inches (Striped versions may be slightly longer than solid and colorblock versions.)

Materials

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Long Weekend Store Hours

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Labour Day Store Hours:

Saturday Sept 5: 12 – 6 pm

Sunday Sept 6: CLOSED

Monday Sept 7: CLOSED

Easy Patterns with Sirdar Jewelspun: From Hats to Blankets

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A skein of multicolored chunky yarn labeled 'Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky', weighing 200 grams.

Sirdar Jewelspun With Wool Chunky

Knit incredibly beautiful ponchos, pullovers, cardigans, legwarmers, hats, mitts, socks, accessories & throws with this velvety soft, bulky-weight yarn.  Each quick knitting ball colorfully transitions from hue to hue as you knit.  The yarn is created by spinning multiple strands of different colors together to create these multi-colored marls. Each ball has 200g-298m (328 yards) for great project continuity.  The acrylic/ wool blend is machine washable & easy to care for.  Choose from a fun palette of color stories.

SEE PATTERN IDEAS

  • 80% Acrylic, 20% Wool
  • Bulky Weight
  • 6.5mm/US10.5 needles
  • 200g/ 300m (328 yards)
  • 14.5 stitches & 19 rows = 4”
  • Made in India
  • Machine wash, lay flat to dry
A grid of yarn balls showcasing various colors and textures, arranged in three rows. The top three have vibrant hues, the middle three are a mix of soft pastels, and the bottom three feature neutral tones in shades of gray and brown.
A colorful knitted scarf displayed on a vintage dress form against a light background. The scarf features a variety of hues in stripes, including blue, pink, green, and yellow.

One Ball Scarf

A one-ball scarf is the perfect project for beginners of all ages! The yarn does all the work, you just get to relax and knit.

Size: Jacket length: 8.5” x 50” or Wrap around: 5.75” x 72”

Materials

A woman poses confidently, wearing a multicolored striped sweater and loose purple pants, with a soft blue background.

Whirlpool Pullover

The Whirlpool Pullover is a basic oversized raglan that’s knit in the round in one piece.

Size

  • Finished Bust circumference: 39.5( 463.25, 47.5, 51.5, 55.5, 59.5)“ 100( 111, 121, 131, 141, 151) cm
  • Finished length: 22.75( , 23.75, 24.5, 25.25, 26, 26.75)” 58( 60, 62, 64, 66, 68) cm
  • Sleeve length: 18.5( 18.5, 19, 19.25, 19.25, 19.25)“ 47( 47, 48, 49, 49, 49) cm

Materials

A woman smiling while wearing a colorful, knitted cardigan over a white shirt and a purple skirt, posing against a plain background.

Healing Crystal Cardigan

The Healing Crystal Cardigan is a basic, oversized, drop-sleeve cardigan that’s knit flat in pieces and seamed.

Size

  • Finished Chest circumference: 42( 46.5, 51.25, 54.75, 59, 62.5, 67)“ 107( 118, 130, 139, 150, 159, 170) cm
  • Finished length: 22( 22.75, 23.75, 24.5, 25.25 ,26, 26.75)” 56( 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68) cm
  • Sleeve seam: 17.75( 17.75, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5)“ 45( 45, 46, 46, 47, 47 ) cm

Materials

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Marbled Hat and Mittens

Size

  • Hat: Finished measurements: Height: 11.5” (29 cm), Circumference: 19.75 (50 cm). Note – hat has been designed to be close-fitting and will stretch to fit.
  • Mittens: Finished measurements: Length: 9.75” (25 cm), Circumference: 7.5” (19 cm)

Materials

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Ripples Blanket & Cushion

Self-striping yarns always look magnificent in a chevron – it’s an instant Missoni maserpiece!

Size

  • Blanket – 36” (91 cm) x 47.5” (120 cm)
  • Cushion – 19.75” (50 cm) square.

Materials

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Summer Ends This Sunday: 20% to 40% Off Select Products

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Our SUMMER SALE ends August 30, 2026, 11:59pm! Select products (including some clearance items) are 20% OFF.

The discount is online and in-store, and it will be automatically be added at check-out, so you don’t have to jump through any extra hoops or remember to put in a discount code (this discount can NOT be combined with any other offers or discounts, including free shipping – you won’t be able to use another discount code when you check-out).

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A skein of Sandnes Garn Line yarn in a soft yellow color, featuring a label with the brand name and product information.

Sandnes Garn Line: 20% OFF SALE $7.18 (Reg. $8.97)

Almost all of the colours of Sandnes Garn Line have been restocked for your Summer knit, crochet, and weaving fun! Sandnes Garn Line combines the easy comfort and drape of linen with soft cotton for body and the coolness of viscose. Create classic lightweight summer tops and sweaters with this elegant plant-based Light worsted to heavy DK weight yarn. 

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  • 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
  • 50 g / 1.8 oz (110m/120 yds)
  • Light Worsted to heavy DK weight
  • Knitting Needle Size: 4mm/US8 
  • Knitting Gauge: 20 to 21 sts = 4″/10 cm
  • Crochet Hook Size: 4.0 mm / E
  • Crochet Gauge: 20 scs = 4″/10 cm
  • Machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle; lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Norway, Imported directly to Canada 
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Sandnes Garn Tynn Line: 20% OFF SALE $7.18 (Reg. $8.97)

Sandnes Garn Tynn Line combines the easy comfort and drape of linen with soft cotton for additional body and comfort. Create classic lightweight summer tops with this elegant plant-based fingering weight yarn. 

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  • 53% Cotton, 33% Viscose, 14% Linen
  • 50 g / 1.8 oz (220m/240 yds)
  • Fingering weight
  • Needle Size: 3mm/US2.5
  • Knitting Gauge: 27-28 sts = 4″/10 cm
  • Machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle; lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Norway 
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Estelle Breeze: 20% OFF SALE $7.98 (Reg. $9.97)

Estelle Breeze is a deliciously soft chunky cotton yarn. Made using one thicker ply and a finer thread combined, the texture makes this yarn perfect for baby items, blankets, or quick and comfy sweaters!

Perfect for our Super Simple Striped Baby Blanket (see colour combos)

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  • 100% Cotton
  • 100g/125m (137 yds)
  • 6mm/US10 needles
  • 14sts = 10cm/4″
  • Machine wash in cold water, tumble dry on low heat.
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Skein of Berroco Modern Cotton DK yarn in a teal color, displayed with a black label.

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Berroco Modern Cotton DK is a super soft and lustrous yarn perfect for knitting year-round. Made from a blend of Pima Cotton and Modal Rayon (viscose, a plant-based cellulosic fibre), Modern Cotton is machine washable, sustainable, and more resilient than pure cotton yarns (it has a slight sheen and it won’t pill and get fuzzy like many cottons). The smooth texture will also make your lace, cables, or any other texture POP!  Modern Cotton is perfect for both crochet and knitting and is great for sweaters, tanks, tees and other tops, hats (especially chemo hats), shawls & wraps, blankets & afghans, slippers, and Knitted Knockers. Berroco Modern Cotton is also available in a Worsted Weight

  • 60% Pima Cotton, 40% Modal Rayon (Viscose)
  • 100g/306m (335 yds)
  • DK Weight
  • 3.75mm/US5 knitting needles
  • 3.25mm/D crochet hook
  • Knitting Gauge: 23 sts & 32 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Crochet Gauge: 22 sc & 36 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Machine Wash in cold water, delicate cycle. Lay flat to dry.
  • Made in Peru
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Drops Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.

SEE PATTERNS THAT USE DROPS ALPACA

  • 100% Alpaca
  • 50g/167 m (183yds)
  • Sport Weight
  • 3mm/US 2.5 needles
  • 24 sts & 32 rows = 4″/10cm
  • Hand Wash, max 30°C, lay flat to dry
  • Feltable
  • Made in Peru
  • See Project ideas on Ravelry

Yarn Pairings

Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:

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Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande: 20% OFF SALE $28 (Reg. $35)

Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande is a sumptuously soft superwash, hand-dyed yarn that’s great for just about EVERYTHING (except felting). Made with 75% merino wool and 25% polyamide, it’s strong enough for boot socks, and soft enough for baby hats. We love it for all types of baby projects, hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, shawls, sweaters, afghans … you name it!

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  • 75% merino wool, 25% polyamide
  • 100g/180m (197 yds)
  • worsted weight
  • 18 to 20 sts = 4″/10cm
  • 4mm to 5mm (US 6 to 8) needles 
  • Machine or hand wash in cold water, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Uruguay
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Arne & Carlos Socks & More 4ply is an exciting fingering weight yarn inspired by Scandinavian knits & everyday life in Norway.  The blend of wool & nylon is soft, yet durable.  Designed for socks, each self-patterning colorway has a fun, colorful palette where the yarn does the work for you!

The yarn also is wonderful for other small circumference knits such as mittens, fingerless mitts, scarves & baby hats. 

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  • 75% Machine Washable Wool, 25% Nylon
  • Fingering weight
  • 100g/459 yards
  • Machine wash warm, tumble dry low
  • Made in Romania
  • US 0-3 (2-3.25 mm) knitting needle
  • Knitting gauge: 7.5 stitches per 1”/ 30 stitches per 4”
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Nordic Yarns Eco-Cashmere is a luxurious and sustainable yarn made in Italy. Using both new and recycled cashmere, it has a lower environmental impact, plus it is less prone to pilling. Supremely soft and lofty. One Skein makes the perfect Sophie Scarf!

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  • 100% Cashmere (50% new, 50% recycled)
  • 50g/150m (164 yds)
  • DK weight
  • 22 stitches = 4″/10cm
  • 4.5mm/US7 needles
  • Hand wash, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Italy
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Berroco Dash is a delightfully soft & light fluffy chainette yarn. Painted with bright “dashes” of color throughout, this bulky weight yarn is all squishy soft fun.

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  • Made In Italy
  • 3.5 oz / 100 g – 230 yds / 210 m
  • Knitting Gauge:3 sts = 1″, 11.5-12 sts & 16-18 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Needle Size:13-15 (US) / 9-10 mm
  • Crochet Gauge:2.75 sc = 1″, 11 sc & 12 rows = 4″ (10cm)
  • Hook Size:M (US) / 9 mm
  • Yarn Fiber Info:92% Extrafine Merino Wool, 8% Nylon
  • Yarn Weight: 6 – Super Bulky
  • Hand wash in cold water. Lay flat to dry.
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Create a Meditative Temperature Blanket Project

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I’m working on a new project/experiment, and I thought I’d share it with you. Last month I added a new meditation to my practice, a Metta/Loving Kindness meditation. I read on Instagram (I know, it’s Instgram, but sometimes I find useful stuff there) that the Metta meditation can help rewire your brain for happiness. Apparently, the practice of loving kindness increases activity in the left prefrontal cortex (the happy place) and reduces activity in the right prefrontal cortex (the depression and anxiety place). I figure I’ve got nothing to loose and everything to gain, so why not?! I read-up on the study that I initially read about, found a nice free Metta meditation on the Insight Timer app, and got to meditating every morning.

The only thing is that it’s hard to know if it’s working (especially if you don’t have access to an fMRI to track your brain). I’ve heard from teachers like Eckhart Tolle that you won’t actually see a difference in yourself as you grow and heal, it’ll mostly be the people around you who notice a difference. So I figured, maybe I’ll track it, which will also improve my ability to stick with it. Then I figured, why not have some fun with it and create a tangible, physical representation of what’s going on inside me … I’ll make it into a blanket!!! Instead of tracking the weather, I’m going to track something I can celebrate: my neuroplasticity.

HOW I’M DOING IT

  • My lowest point every day is when I wake up, so as soon as I come out of sleep and back into conciousness I take note of how I feel on a scale of 1 to 10. I do a lot of things to moderate my mood, including exercise, dance, connection, crafts, meditation, etc, and I want to get a reading from a point in the day when I haven’t done anything to affect it. The purpose of the experiment is to track if my baseline is shifting, and if so how much. I don’t really need to know how much better I feel after the Metta meditation (right now it seems to be about 30% better), I want to know how it affects my baseline neurology, the function of my brain when I haven’t yet done anything.
  • I track my numbers in an online journal. There are lots of online journaling apps out there, I use the Day One, which I’ve had for a decade. You can use a calendar, a note book, your journal – whatever is easiest for you to use and is easy to get your data from.
  • I’m planning on doing the Crochet Linen Pixel Temperature Blanket (see below). I like the idea of making squares!
  • I’m using Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, which I restock regularly (I have no idea how much I’ll need of each colour for this project), and I’m sticking to a palette that’s a bit of gradient from burgundy to light pink. I like the idea of the darker colours representing the lower numbers or ‘darker’ states, and the lighter colours reflecting the higher numbers or lighter states of being.
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SUGGESTIONS

Unfortunately, I don’t have anything to show you yet, other than my colour selection, but I already have a few insights.

  • Start collecting your data a little ahead of time, before you start knitting/crocheting. I started collecting my data a month into the meditation practice, and I’m finding that my numbers are going up, and the lowest number I’ve had since I started collecting my data has been a 3. If it keeps trending up (fingers crossed) then I’ll never have occasion to use my first two colours.
  • Select a yarn that’s easy to get more of. I have no idea how much I’ll actually use of any of the colours, so I chose a yarn that I restock regularly (Sandnes Garn Double Sunday).
  • You might need more than 10 colours. I started working on a scale from 1 to 10, but I’m already hitting 6, so I’m predicting that I might go over 10, and I’m adding a few colours to the top of my scale (or shifting my scale and making it stretch from 3 to 15)
  • You don’t need to make a blanket! People also make shawls, scarves, cowls, socks, stuffies, etc. See the links below.
  • HAVE FUN WITH IT! People take meditation too seriously and get into a lot of judgement of themselves around their ability to do it, and whether they are doing it ‘right’. Meditation is a practice; there’s always something to learn and room to grow, so if you are taking it up for the first time, just have as much fun with it as you possibly can!
  • CHECK YOUR TENSION! One caveat is that making internal changes like taking up meditation or going to therapy can bring ease to your entire system, which in turn can temporarily change your tension (it usually gets looser). If this happens to you, you might need to go down a needle/hook size or two for a little bit.

WHAT IS A TEMPERATURE BLANKET?

A temperature blanket is a project where each row or stitch represents the weather conditions or temperature of a specific day. From cool blues and greens for cold winter days to warm oranges and yellows for hot summer weather, the colours of the blanket change according to a pre-chosen colour scale. Knitters/crocheters typically assign a colour to certain temperature ranges, allowing them to visually depict temperature variations over time.

If you aren’t drawn to the idea of tracking the temperature, you can also follow other types of data, like precipitation (I have one client who was making a blanket based on the security alert updates at her university …. you can adapt the idea to any trend or phenomenon). Some people make blankets for children based on the weather from the first year of their life.

Temperature blankets also don’t have to be linear – you can make squares, strips, or blocks and join them together in any way you like. Plus, one of the major benefits is you don’t need to have elaborate skills to make a temperature blanket, the basics go a loooong way!

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Crochet Linen Square Temp Blanket

Choosing the colour scheme

One of the appealing aspects of knitting a temperature blanket is the ability to personalize the project and choose a colour scheme that resonates with you. You can create your own colour scale or use existing templates available online. Some people prefer using a simple scale (like the colours of the rainbow), assigning a unique colour to a specific temperature range (ie. assign warm colours {pink, red, orange, yellow} to the warmer temperatures and cool colours {green, blue, purple} to the cooler temperatures). Others get more creative, incorporating multiple shades within a range to add depth and texture to their project. Some go for neutrals or keeps things more tonal. If you want to go REALLY off grid, you can choose a bunch of different yarns in similar colours and let the nuances of the different textures take over (be sure to choose yarns that are very close in thickness, for example all worsted weight or all DK weight). It’s totally up to you, there are no rules.

Tracking the temperature

To create a temperature blanket, it is essential to track the temperature each day. You can use various sources such as local weather reports, weather apps, or outdoor thermometers. Maintaining a record of the daily temperature allows you to map out the colours for each row or stitch accurately.

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Tunisian Crochet Temperature Blanket

Selecting the pattern and yarn

One of the great things about a temperature project, especially a blanket, is you have tons of flexibility in which yarn you choose! Thicker, thinner machine washable, the variables are flexible. Once you have decided on your color scheme, it’s time to choose the pattern and yarn for your temperature blanket. Simple, repetitive stitch patterns like garter stitch or stockinette stitch work well for these projects since they allow the colours to take centre stage.

Want some inspiration? Try #temperatureblanket on instagram

  • Most patterns for temperature blankets seem to be designed with DK or Worsted weight yarn. If you want your project to work up faster go for a thicker yarn like Berroco Vintage Chunky, but be sure to adjust your needle size.
  • I suggest making your blanket in one piece or in larger blocks that are easy to join. If you choose a pattern with small motifs, make sure it’s a “join-as-you-go” technique, otherwise you’ll have a pile of tiny pieces at the ends and may want to commit homicide (or worse).
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Crochet Linen Pixel Temperature Blanket

The joy of daily knitting

Knitting a temperature blanket involves a long-term commitment, as it represents an entire year’s worth of weather patterns. Many knitters find the slow progression of this project to be a calming and reflective experience. Each day, as you add a new row or stitch to your blanket, you reflect on the passing of time and the seasons that shape our lives. It becomes a tangible way to record memories and observe the subtle changes throughout the year.

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Knitted All Kinds Of Weather Blanket

A keepsake to treasure

Knitting a temperature blanket not only results in a beautiful and functional creation but also serves as a keepsake to treasure for years to come. Each time you wrap yourself in your blanket, you will be reminded of the effort, patience, and memories that went into its creation. It becomes a personal and unique memento, capturing the story of a year in one cozy and comforting piece.

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Knitted Ribbed Temperature Blanket or Scarf