I designed this headband because I wanted a more contemporary ear warmer. The twist can be worn in the front or back making it versatile and perfect for any occasion. I’ve worn it on runs, dressing up for outdoor winter events, and everything in between.
The Emily Headband is crocheted in a panel with a simple and mindless texture pattern. It is then seamed in a way that creates the twist detail. The linen stitch gives the perfect amount of texture with slight stretch and perfect snugness.
SIZES
One size fits most You can add chains at the beginning in order to make the headband fit looser or tighter.
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to chain, single crochet, skip stitch, and seam. There are photo instructions for how to seam the headband together.
I recently moved across the country and was so excited to decorate our new home! We bought new furniture and the couch in particular was in desperate need of throw pillows. I had planned on going to Target or Marshall’s to buy some- which I did but I couldn’t find any that fit the look I was going for. So I kept looking but eventually came to realize that the pillows I was looking for probably just didn’t exist. So I made one!
I was wanting a pillow with dreamy texture, soft yarn, and versatile style. The Trellis stitch is just the texture I was looking for, the Big Twist Hush yarn is exactly what I had in mind, and both came together to be the perfect addition to our living room! I’ve even thought about making a couple to throw on our bed and I will definitely be making more as Christmas gifts this year.
The Wheaton Pillow is a beginner friendly pillow cover. It’s perfect for your own home decor, market prep, and gift knitting. It is knit in two panels then crocheted together to seam. The front panel is textured and the back is stockinette stitch. There are also alternate instructions to do a traditional, non-crochet seam.
If you want to make some modifications you can easily make two “front” panels for double texture, or just the stockinette “back” side for a simple and timeless pillow.
SIZES
20″x20″ 20″x16″ 16″x16″
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, slip stitch, and bind off. You will also need to know how to slip stitch in crochet or mattress seam.
It works up quickly and after a few repeats, the pattern is meditative.
YARN
Size 5 bulky yarn, such as Big Twist Hush
Approximately 438 yards- I used two 300g skeins in the colorway “Birch”
OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:
US 13 (9.00 mm) needles
9.00 mm crochet hook (optional)
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
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This hat was designed to be worn with the Samantha Scarf. Both items were designed with Red Heart Hygge yarn, and I believe this yarn makes it very soft, cozy, and squishy. The hat is very simple while still being cute and warm. It looks great with and without a pom pom making it a very versatile knit perfect for everyday wear and gift knitting.
The Samantha Hat is knit seamlessly with a simple and mindless pattern. The texture shows off the yarn and gives the perfect amount of squish. It would be the perfect first pattern for a second knitting project.
SIZES
One size fits most You can add rows to the body of the hat for a slouchier fit.
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, slip stitches, knit two together, and slip slip knit.
YARN
Size 5 bulky yarn, such as Red Heart Hygge
Approximately 150 yards; I used less than half of a skein. You can make the hat and scarf with two skeins of Red Heart Hygge. I’d suggest making the hat first because the size of the scarf is easier to alter, if you are worried about running out.
OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:
US 11 (8.00 mm) 16″ circular needles, or longer if you’re willing to do magic loop
US 10 1/2 (6.5mm) 16″ circular needles- OPTIONAL
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
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This scarf was almost entirely inspired by the beautiful cloud-like yarn I used for it. I’ve always loved Red Heart Hyyge because it is so soft, so cozy, and also surprisingly lightweight. When knit with the right stitches, it’s just so squishy! I love the Sydney Scarf for the frigid winter days here in Colorado- it’s perfect for skiing, sledding, really anything you’ll do in the snow and freezing temps. But I’ve also wanted a scarf that can just keep me warm on the cold days, that I can also wear throughout my day in my chilly office. And that’s how the Samantha Scarf was born!
The Samantha Scarf is a beginner friendly, super simple scarf. It’s perfect for everyday wear, and gift knitting. It is knit seamlessly with a simple and mindless pattern. The texture shows off the yarn and gives the perfect amount of squish. It would be the perfect first pattern for a first-time knitter!
SIZES
One size fits most 55″ long and 11″ tall Easily add stitches/rows to make larger or take them away to make smaller!
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, and bind off.
YARN
Size 5 bulky yarn, such as Red Heart Hygge
Approximately 350-400 yards- I used just over 1.5 skeins
OTHER MATERIALS NEEDED:
US 13 (9.00 mm) 36″ circular needles (you can have longer ones if you want to do magic loop, or shorter if you want to have stitches more crowded)
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
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I love wearing scarves but always had a hard time finding knit patterns for infinity scarves with super bulky yarn, knit in the round. So I decided to design my own! It was inspired by and designed to compliment the Sydney Hat. The matching textures from the Irish Moss Stitch is one of my favorites!
The Sydney Scarf is a beginner friendly textured scarf. It’s perfect for everyday wear, market prep, and gift knitting. It is knit seamlessly with a simple, yet lightly intricate pattern that will keep you interested from start to finish.
This pattern will make the perfect addition to your market line up and it’s the perfect last minute gift knit.
SIZES
One size fits most 59″ long and 6.5″ tall Easily add stitches/rows to make larger or take them away to make smaller!
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, and bind off.
Ever since I started knitting for Etsy and markets I wanted to make a textured hat with a single braided cable. I looked for a pattern using super bulky yarn and couldn’t find one anywhere. When I got a little more comfortable with pattern design, I decided to design the hat I had been looking for for so long!
The Sydney Hat is a beginner friendly textured cable-knit hat. It’s perfect for everyday wear, market prep, and gift knitting. It is knit seamlessly with a simple, yet lightly intricate pattern that will keep you interested from start to finish.
This pattern will make the perfect addition to your market line up and it’s the perfect last minute gift knit. It comes in child and adult sizes so no one is left out!
SIZES
Make this hat in both adult and child sizes Adult: 20-22″ head Child: 16-18″ head
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, bind off, and cable needle. If you haven’t knit cables before, this pattern would be the perfect opportunity to learn!
I love knitting in stripes, especially with bulkier yarn because it looks like chevron. This led to the Rachel Hat, which quickly became a best seller. Since it needed a companion to keep my neck and face warm in the cold Colorado winters, then came the Rachel Cowl. Made as a set or on it’s own this is perfect for market prep and everyday wear!
The Rachel Cowl is a beginner friendly striped hat cowl with three colors. It’s perfect for everyday wear, market prep, and gift knitting. It is knit seamlessly with a chevron-esque pattern and works up quickly.
This pattern will make the perfect addition to your market line up and it’s the perfect last minute gift knit. It comes in child and adult sizes so no one is left out!
SIZES
Make this cowl in both adult and child sizes Adult: 12″ wide and 10.5″ tall Child: 10″ wide and 8″ tall
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, bind off, and add/change colors. It works up in a few hours and once you knit a few rounds of the body it’s pretty mindless!
I noticed that knitting single rows of stripes creates what looks like subtle chevron, and KNEW that it needed to be incorporated into a design! I am constantly trying to find ways to use scraps of yarn or less-than-whole skeins leftover from knitting a whole hat with one color. This all led to what is now the Rachel Hat
The Rachel Hat is a beginner friendly striped hat knit with three colors. It’s perfect for everyday wear, market prep, and gift knitting. It is knit seamlessly with a chevron-esque pattern and works up quickly.
This pattern will make the perfect addition to your market line up and it’s the perfect last minute gift knit. It comes in child and adult sizes so no one is left out!
SIZES
Make this hat in both adult and child sizes Adult: 20-22″ head Child: 16-18″ head
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, bind off, and add/change colors. It works up in a few hours and once you knit a few rounds of the body it’s pretty mindless!
I finished up my Pepin Cowl Chunky test knit for Aly of @Alythreads on Instagram a few weeks ago (read about it here) and have been blessed with a few wholesale and some Etsy orders. I promised myself I wouldn’t do any more test knitting until January so I could take some time to focus on my own designs and trying to get my items in more stores.
When I saw Destiny of @kniftyknittings post a tester call for her Raglan with a Twist, I had instant regret for making a promise to myself that I was going to break. BUT DO NOT WORRY- it was very well worth it!
I’ve been following Destiny since I created a knitting account on Instagram and have always loved her designs! They always strike me as simple while still being sophisticated and unique. I had been seeing her progress photos on her feed of this design but couldn’t imagine what it was going to turn into when she was done. Let me tell you- this design did not disappoint.
Let’s talk about the logistics.
You can make this sweater using a few skeins of Lion Brand Yarn Touch of Alpaca. How many you need depends on what size you knit. I knit a size 6 and used five skeins. But hold on a minute- size 6? I LOVE when designers use numbers for their designs. It’s just something small that makes them seem even more size inclusive.
I knit a bit looser than Destiny so I had to go up a needle size to meet gauge. Since this is a category 4 yarn that seems more like a category 3 light worsted yarn, I thought this sweater would take FOREVER. But I was pleasantly surprised! I think having the applied hem to look forward to made the body of the sweater fly off my needles. The applied hem did take a bit longer than I anticipated but I wasn’t mad because it’s something I don’t do that often and I found it fun!
Let’s talk about DAT TWIST THO. I’ll be honest, it was my favorite part of the pattern in pictures but I was not looking forward to actually figuring out how to make it happen. Thankfully, Destiny has made a video that goes through every technique in the pattern you could possibly have questions on- including the twist. After watching the video, making the twist was a breeze and I cannot wait to incorporate it in other patterns!
This sweater is designed to be cropped but would be so easy to add length to. I normally don’t wear cropped sweaters because #insecurity BUT I took a leap of faith with this one and I’m so glad I did! I don’t know if it’s the applied hem or the fit or what, but it is so flattering. I think having it cropped actually made it look better on than if I would have added the 4 inches I normally would.
I would say this pattern is for an adventurous beginner/intermediate knitter. It probably shouldn’t be your first sweater but if you want to add a twist (hehehe) to your regular stack of sweaters, this is a great choice!
There are only two things I would change about this design: one is how you work the collar and the other is the yarn. I don’t love picking up stitches. And I won’t go into much detail because you should buy the pattern, but though it’s not personal preference, it really isn’t bad. Just not personal fave and honestly the only thing I would change (and I am very particular about my knit sweaters).
The yarn is high quality and has great colors. I love Lion Brand and have had this particular yarn for about a year, just waiting for the right pattern to come along. But my skin is very sensitive to wool… and I guess alpaca too! Normally I can tough it out and with this sweater, it’s well worth the slight itch. But if you’re sensitive like me, I’d recommend looking into other options that are wool-free or merino.
The pattern goes live around November 12th, so make sure you keep your eyes out, follow Destiny on Instagram (@kniftyknittings), and snag this pattern. You’ll also be able to get it as a kit with Lion Brand which is a GREAT option!
I love fair isle knitting, especially to create little hearts. This led to the Kimberly Hat, which quickly became a best seller. Since it needed a companion to keep my neck and face warm in the cold Colorado winters, then came the Kimberly Cowl. Made as a set or on it’s own this is perfect for market prep and everyday wear!
This pattern will make the perfect addition to your market line up and it’s the perfect last minute gift knit. It comes in child and adult sizes so no one is left out!
SIZES
Make this cowl in both adult and child sizes Adult: 12″ wide and 10.5″ tall Child: 10″ wide and 8″ tall
DIFFICULTY
Beginner: You will need to know how to cast on, knit, purl, work in the round, bind off, and add colors. It works up in a few hours and once you knit a few rounds of the body it’s pretty mindless!
YARN
Size 6 super bulky yarn approximately 100 yds of your main color, and 20 yards of the fair isle color, and 45 yards of the ribbing color. My go to is Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick.
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