As we look around the world of knit and crochet design, it looks like 2021 is off to a great start! We’ve seen some stellar work – from the intricate to the whimsical – and we’d like to highlight a few that use our yarn.
1. Snooze in Deluxe Worsted
Snooze definitely tends more to the whimsical side, but as far as warmth, it’s also very practical! Sure, there’s that long slip-stitch striped pom pom point, but the body of the hat has earflaps, plus room in the back to be pulled down snug.
All I’d need is a mug of peppermint tea, and I’d feel like a frosty little elf, traipsing through the woods. Designer Linette Grayum used our Deluxe Worsted wool, a staple that comes in a broad palette of colors, so you can choose what kind of elf you’d be.
You can find Snooze in the Winter ’20 Knitty, at this link.
2. Travertine Wrap in Deluxe Worsted Superwash
Designer Maia Discoe shows this one in two color selections, both of which look great. This one uses our Deluxe Worsted Superwash to create a cool-toned beauty.
The design is mostly garter stitch, but uses short rows to create shaping. It’s wider at the ends than the middle, in a bit of a subtle hourglass shape, so you can wrap it around yourself without tons of extra bulk. A really nice design!
You can find the Travertine Wrap at this link from the Black Squirrel Berkeley, one of our favorite LYSes. 🙂
3. Snowbank Throw in Uptown Worsted
Mmmm… cables. Kalurah Hudson holds Uptown Worsted doubled for this one, for the instant gratification of a swiftly growing project. If doubled yarn isn’t your thing, the gauge looks like it would also work with a single strand of Uptown Super Bulky.
I just want to sink into those cables. While holding that rabbit.
You can find Snowbank at this link on Ravelry.
4. Pathway Cowl in Bella Cash
Crystal Hiatt of Milly’s Knit Designs came up with this one and shared it with the folks at Stitch & Hustle. The zig-zag rib leads into a colorwork body that’s designed to be the slightest bit chaotic, reflecting the twists and turns in all of our lives at the moment.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again; I’m a huge fan of Bella Cash. It’s beautiful, soft, and hard-wearing. It’s got a bit of a sheen to it that shows through in this cowl, which is designed in multiple lengths and colors.
You can find the Pathway Cowl on the Stitch & Hustle site at this link.
Such a thrill – there are more fantastic designs out there than we can fit in a single blog post. It speaks very well to the health of our craft. We’ll definitely be revisiting this topic.
Have a great week, and happy crafting!
