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Shop Our Broken Window Sale: 15% Off Luxury Yarns

Broken Window Sale 15% Off

Last week one of our front windows was smashed in a random act of vandalism – a big piece of metal was thrown through it, destroying the glass. The vandalism cdoesn’t seem to be hate motivated (unless the perpretator had a resistance to reflective materials or coziness). We were really lucky, nobody was in the store at the time, and nobody was hurt. There was a lot of broken glass inside, and the store samples on display in the front window will have to be disposed of, but most of the glass debris was blocked by the needle displays in front and very little of our inventory was affected. Our insurance company has been very supportive and helpful, but unfortunately, our deductible is higher than the cost of replacing the window and the destroyed merchandise, so we have to pay for it out of pocket.

To help with the unexpected dent in our cash-flow we’re having a one-week Broken Window Sale! Take 15% OFF Sandnes Garn Cashmere, and take an EXTRA 15% OFF Nordic Eco Cashmere DK and Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande (both are already 20% OFF) from Tuesday Nov 3, 2026 6:00 am to Monday Nov 9, 2026 11:59 pm. (Discount is available online and in-store. Discount code will be automatically applied at check-out and cannot be combined with with other discounts including free shipping.)

A woman with curly hair wearing a light gray sweater and a purple scarf, looking thoughtfully to the side against a blue background.

Treat Yourself to a Ball of Something Special!

So treat yourself to a ball or two (or more) of something special …. the holidays are right around the corner and you can make something lovely as a holiday gift, you can gift a skein to a knitter you know, or you can be just be kind to yourself! Beginners can even dip their toes in an makea Triangle Scarf!

  • Sandnes Garn Cashmere: 1 ball makes a small Sophie Scarf, 2 balls make a small triangle scarf
  • Nordic Eco Cashmere DK: 1 skein with 4mm/US6 needles is enough to make a large Sophie Scarf (use the small size in the patern, it comes out bigger), a headband, or a beanie. 2 balls make a triangle scarf.
  • Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande: 1 skein makes a pair of womens’ socks, adult mittens, neck-warmer, or a hat. 1 ball makes a small triangle scarf, tow makes a larger one, 4 makes a shawl size.
A round ball of light blue cashmere yarn with a white label displaying brand information.

Sandnes Garn Cashmere SALE $23.80

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.

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  • 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 skein of soft pink yarn twisted together, showcasing its smooth texture.

Nordic Yarns Eco-Cashmere DK SALE $23.80 (REG. $35)

Already On Clearance Sale 20% OFF!

Nordic Eco Cashmere DK 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 on 4mm/US6 needles!

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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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A skein of vibrant turquoise yarn on a light background.

MANOS ALEGRIA GRANDE SALE $23.80 (REG. $35)

Already On Clearance Sale 20% Off!

Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande is a sumptuously soft superwash yarn that’s great for EVERYTHING (except felting). Made with 75% merino wool & 25% polyamide, it’s strong enough for boot socks, and soft enough for baby hats, sweaters, blankets, mitts, legwarmers, scarves, shawls … and just about anything you can imagine. 

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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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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

A woman wearing a beige coat and a burgundy knitted headscarf stands outdoors, with her back partially turned towards the camera. A storefront with album covers is visible in the background.

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

Close-up of a person wearing a cream-colored knitted sweater and a soft beige scarf, showing hands gently holding the scarf.

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

Portrait of a smiling woman wearing a light pink beanie and a dark sweater, against a soft blue background.

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

Feet wearing colorful knitted socks (brown, green, and yellow) on a wooden surface.

Rye Wosted Socks

Rye are great socks for new or experienced sock knitters! They work up quickly in a thicker worsted weight yarn, the instructions are clear and simple, and like all patterns by Tin Can Knits they come in a variety of sizes. The Rye sock pattern is also available in the FREE Tin Can Knits app (where you can limit it to see the size instructions you need, tick through the pattern and make notes, support is just a tap away, adjust the settings to suit you).

Size: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)

Materials

A happy toddler wearing a knitted cardigan with buttons, standing in a forest while being helped by two adults.

Gramps

Size

  • Newborn (3-6 mo, 6-12 mo, 1-2 yrs, 2-4 yrs, 4-6 yrs, 6-8 yrs, 8-10 yrs, 10-12yrs, Adult XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL))
  • Finished Chest Measurement: 18 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5, 27.5, 29.5, 31, 33.5, 36, 38.5, 41.5, 44.5, 49, 52.5, 55.5, 60, 65, 71)“

Materials

Needles

US #7 / 4.5mm and US #6 / 4.0 mm (Magic loop technique, with a single long circular needle, can be used in place of DPNs):

Close-up of two feet wearing handmade beige knitted socks resting on a soft white blanket.

Sunday Socks

The Sunday Socks are worked top down, from the cuff to the toe. The socks are worked in double rib (k2, p2) on the leg and instep and stockinette stitch on the heel and sole of the foot.

Size

  • EU shoe sizes: 35-36 (37-38) 39-40 (41-42) 43-44
  • US women’s shoe sizes: 5-6 (6½-7½) 8-9 (9½-10½) 11-12

Materials

A baby wearing a striped sweater with orange and beige colors, viewed from the back. The baby has a short, light-colored hairstyle and is sitting on a patterned bedspread.

Elwood

This dashing sweater is reminiscent of the old man it’s named after, the designer’s Grandpa Elwood. Top down, raglan construction keeps it simple, while the bold stripes and textured shawl collar create a stunning product.

Size

  • 6 months (12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 4 years) [6 years, 8 years, 10 years] {S, M, L, XL}
  • Finished Chest: 20 (21 ¼, 23, 24 ¾) 26, 27 ½, 29 ¼, 31 {34, 40 ¾, 46 ½, 52} in – 50.5 (54, 58.5, 63) 66.5, 70, 74, 79 {86.5, 103.5, 118, 132} cm

Materials

Hand-knit mustard-colored socks held by a person wearing a soft, beige sweater, placed on a white background.

Cozy Coffee Bean Socks

Knit cuff down with a heel flap and gusset. The toe is stitched together using Kitchener Stitch. There is a video tutorial for the coffee bean stitch.

Size

  • The pattern is written for Small (Medium, Large)
  • 8-9” (9-10”, 10-11”) foot circumference

Materials

Exploring Patterns with Sandnes Garn Cashmere Yarn

A round ball of light blue cashmere yarn with a white label displaying brand information.

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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Various colors of yarn displayed in circular skeins, featuring labels indicating brand and color codes.
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

A hand wearing a fingerless glove is raised against a backdrop of trees and a grassy field at sunrise.

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

A woman wearing a beige coat and a burgundy knitted headscarf stands outdoors, with her back partially turned towards the camera. A storefront with album covers is visible in the background.

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

Close-up of a person wearing a cream-colored knitted sweater and a soft beige scarf, showing hands gently holding the scarf.

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

Portrait of a smiling woman wearing a light pink beanie and a dark sweater, against a soft blue background.

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

A woman with blonde hair in a bun wearing a navy scarf, walking down a cobblestone street with colorful buildings in the background.

Canada Day Store Hours & Baby Blanket Crafting

Canada Day Store Hours

Monday, June 29: 12 – 6 pm

Tuesday, June 30: 12 – 6 pm

Wednesday, July 1: CLOSED

Thursday, July 2: 12 – 6 pm

A neatly folded knitted blanket with colorful stripes, resting on a light blue bedspread in a minimal bedroom setting.
Photo: purlsoho

Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket

Does anything say Canada to Canadians more than the iconic Hudson Bay Blanket? It’s simple design is timeless and a hand-knit version would make for a super-special baby gift. The pattern is beginner friendly (it’s just straight knitting), and makes a great low-brain activity, summer project. And it’s FREE, so that’s a bonus too!

A folded blanket featuring a cream background with horizontal stripes in green, red, yellow, and blue.

Yarn Options

The Hudson Bay Inspired Baby Blanket is made with worsted weight yarn, so you’ve got several great options to choose from! I’ve colour combined and art-directed the colours, so you don’t have to worry about which shades match and balance together – I’ve got you covered! Working with the palates available from each yarn line, I tired to create as many combinations that looked good as possible. I also tried to go for different aesthetics, the classics are closest to the iconic blankets sold by the Hudson Bay Company, and feature clearer, brighter colours. The subdued combos are a more modern, grown-up take on the hues, and are darker.

Cascade 220 Superwash

Cascade 220 Superwash is an affordably priced, machine washable Peruvian wool yarn. It’s soft enough for baby garments and blankets, knits easily, and has been a staple around here for a LONG time. If you aren’t into synthetics this is a great choice!

  • classic colours: six skeins of 817 Aran, and one skein each of 251 Evergreen, 809 Really Red, 877 Golden, 1924 Midnight Heather
  • slightly darker colours: six skeins of 817 Aran, and one skein each of 1950 Hunter Green, 893 Ruby, 877 Golden, 854 Navy.

Berroco Vintage

Berroco Vintage is a super soft, machine washable blend of wool, acrylic and nylon. It’s easy on the hands and the pocketbook, and is another very popular choice for babies and kids. This yarn is also a longstanding resident around here.

  • classic colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5152 Mistletoe, 5151 Cardinal, 5121 Sunny, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • somewhat subdued colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5193 Yukon Green, 51181 Ruby Heather, 5127 Butternut, 51182 Indigo Heather.
  • grown-up heathered colours: six skeins of 5101 Mochi, and one skein each of 5177 Douglas Fir Heather, 5181 Black Currant Heather, 5192 Chana Dal Heather, 51182 Indigo Heather.

Other Materials

  • 4.5mm/US7 – 29″ circular needles (or longer)
  • tapestry needle
  • FREE Pattern
A knitted blanket featuring a beige base with colorful horizontal stripes in red, green, yellow, and blue, displayed on a neutral background.

NEW Mineville Merino Fingering

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Mineville Merino Fingering

Soft, supple with a perfect 2ply twist, this 100% Fine Merino fingering weight yarn is simply beautiful. Spun in Italy with a 21.5 micron Merino this yarn is just right for everything from a lovely lace shawl, to socks, mitts, sweaters and hats. Machine washable makes it an easy choice for every day wear. One skein will knit one pair of women’s socks, a hat or gloves, great for shawls & wraps. Luminous semi-solid colours to dye for at a very reasonable price!

  • 100% Fine Merino
  • 350 meters / 115 grams
  • 2.5 mm (for socks)
  • 28sts/4″
  • Machine Washable
  • Made in Canada

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Manos Del Uruguay Alegria

Manos del Uruguay Alegria is an amazing sock yarn made from an easy-care blend of ultra-soft superwash merino with durable polyamide.  Its “hand” is remarkably soft and resilient, and the bright, playful colorways would make exciting baby projects as well as socks.

  • 75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide
  • 100g/425m (445yds)
  • Fingering/Sock weight
  • 2.25 to 3mm (US1 to 3) needles
  • Gauge 28 – 30 sts = 4″/10cm
  • Machine wash in cool water, lay flat to dry
  • Made in Urugauy

 

One-Skein Project Ideas

New FREE Pattern: Alpaca Slouchies

So we got some new yarns, and they’re super yummy but they’re off-brand (the distributor brands sells them under their own brand), so I knit up some samples to show you what they can do, wrote some patterns, and Ta-Da!

Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky Hat 2

Grey (1.75 sts/inch)

Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky Hat 1

Grey (1.75 sts/inch)

Slouchy Alpaca Hat: Grey (1.75 sts/inch)

This hat uses Estelle Big Alpaca Bulky, which is kind of like a super soft and cuddly version of the very popular Cascade Magnum. People always say they love magnum, but wish it was softer, so when Big Alpaca Bulky crossed my threshold I knew it was PERFECT! And yes, we sell the pompoms too!

 

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Blue (2.5 sts/inch)

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Blue (2.5 sts/inch)

Slouchy Alpaca Hat: Blue (2.5 sts/inch)

I love alpaca, but always wish it was thicker. Ask and ye shall receive!  Estelle Alpaca 60 knits up on an 8mm to 10mm needle (US11 to 15) for quick & dirty (figuratively) luxury. And it’s off-brand, so it’s a good value too. And we sell the pompoms too!

New Store Project: Gradient Cowl

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Gradient

I’ve wanted to knit a Gradient cowl for ages, and stocking Rowan Kidsilk Haze was a great excuse. It was super easy, just seed stitch, which I know sounds tedious but it was actually extremely satisfying – must be the yarn. It’s so light and airy, so fluffy and cuddly, like a big hug from an adorable toddler. When I put it on I kind of want to hug myself.  Even the grafting at the end was fine, I just followed the instructions and I turned out awesome. It also worked up much faster than I expected, normally I avoid scarves but it was way fun and quick. There was also very little finsihing, I was able to knit my ends in as I went, they just disappeared!  At the very bottom of the post we’ve included some colour combo ideas.

The only caveat is that the pattern used more yarn than I expected (10 balls), but you can scale it down a smidge  so it only uses 6.

Modifications

In order to get away with using only 2 skeins colour A & C, and 1 skein each of colours B & D you’ll need to try the following:

  • cast on 39 sts
  • work in 3.5″ increments
  • possibly go up to a 6mm/US10 needle

Gradient Cowl with Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Gradient Cowl with Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Gradient Cowl with Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Gradient Cowl with Rowan Kidsilk Haze

Colour Combinations

Be sure to remember that the 1st & 3rd colours will be the most dominant, and you’ll use the most of the 1st colour. Click on any of the images below to go to our store.

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 1

These are the colours we used

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 5

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 6

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 3

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 4

Rowan Kidsilk Haze Gradient Combo 2

Next Up

Our next store project is a Cable Cowl (like a braid) with Rowan Cocoon – it knits up so light and fluffy on 8mm/US11 needles!!

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New Store Project: Violet Waffles Hat (in green)

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Violet Waffles

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Violet Waffles

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Violet Waffles

Viole Waffles

It’s 49 days until Christmas (32 to Channukah – eek!) and we’re thinking about smallish, giftable projects. We just finished this great hat, Violet Waffles, with one skein of Mineville Merino DK. The yarn is soft, bouncy, very comfortable, and machine washable (makes it harder for them to wreck it). The pattern didn’t look like much, but it fits amazing, looks amazing, and is a great hat for people who aren’t into super flashy knitterly designs (men, teens, designers).

To sub other yarns, you could try 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash Sport, one skein of  Madeline Tosh Merino DK, or 2 skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca.

Friday Freebie!

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Frost

Yup, it’s time to get yer holiday knitting started! Frost knits up up quick on 7mm/US10.75 needles with Rowan Cocoon, a gorgeous blend of merino wool & a little mohair.

  • See on Ravelry
  • Free Pattern
  • Sizes: to fit 40 (42, 44, 46, 48)” chest (+3″ ease)
  • Yarn: 9(9, 10, 10, 11) skeins Rowan Cocoon
  • Needles: 7mm/US10.75 (straight or circular, try Addi Turbo, Knit Picks or Knitter’s Pride)

Summer Blanket-spiration (Free Pattern)

I love crochet in the summer, it’s ideally suited to cotton yarns and you can often very portable and flexible.  Also, if you get your blanket done during the summer you’ll get to use it come the fall!

Crochet Circle Blanket

Happy Colours Blanket by Just-Do

Happy Colours Blanket Tutorial

You can use either Cascade Ultra Pima or Cascade Ultra Pima Fine (use a smaller hook with the fine – 3.5mm or 3.75mm), just choose one and go with it. The circles also make great trivets!