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Free Pattern Friday – Basalt Hat and Cowl

Welcome back and happy Friday! It’s Free Pattern Friday, and this week our gift to you is the Basalt Hat and Cowl set, designed by Alexandra Frankel. We love matching accessories, and this one knits up so fast, you’ll have it ready just in time for Christmas.

The Basalt Hat and Cowl are a cozy addition to your cold weather wardrobe, and with lower temperatures approaching, you’ll want to knit these ASAP! The hat features a folded brim for extra warmth, while the cowl has an adjustable drawstring to keep the winds of winter at bay.

This quick set takes 2 balls of Major, one of our most popular yarns! You have a vast array of colors to choose from, so whether you’re making this for yourself or as a gift for others, there are so many options that you’re sure to find the perfect one.

Major is on sale for 20% off now through Sunday, December 14th, so make sure to get it now so you can whip up your new favorite snuggly Basalt Hat and Cowl.

Enjoy every stitch!

Chloe

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Free Pattern Friday – Brick by Brick Cowl

More like Free Pattern Fri-YAY! This week’s offering is the Brick by Brick Cowl by Patty Olson. Are you ready to add this cute staple into your wardrobe? It is sure to get a compliment wherever you go, no matter how you wear it!

This cowl is a quick knit, making it an ideal gift for fashion-conscious friends or our plan-ahead Christmas gift makers. With slipped stitch details, it’s easier than it looks, so everyone will think you worked really hard on it, too!

We chose summery colors here, but with our wide variety of colors in Deluxe Worsted Superwash, you can combine any two to make it worthy of any season! You could even make a combination to support your favorite sports team, or your local high school.

Personally, I love a striking combo with a color pop, so I would pick 743 Bashful Pink as the stockinette background and use 735 Ebony as the slipped stitched and garter detail.

Since the yarn is washable, you don’t have to worry if you get something on it; just stick it in the washing machine and it’ll be back to perfect condition.


This weekend only, Deluxe Worsted Superwash is on sale 20% off, and it only takes one skein of each color to create your very own Brick by Brick Cowl!

Enjoy every stitch ♥

Chloe

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Free Pattern Friday – Embers Hat

It’s Free Pattern Friday!

Today, the Embers Hat in Be Wool and Be Wool Multi (pattern link here).

So how about it? Done with all your gift knitting this year? I’m not – I still have a single requested Towanda Sock to go. But there’s still time to squeeze in some quick handmade projects, when you choose those projects carefully!

The Embers Hat ticks all my boxes for a quick gift.

  • Thick yarn
  • Looks harder than it is (got to impress the recipient!)
  • Fun pom pom. I’m a sucker for a pom pom!
Be Wool Multis 201 Desert

Thick yarn? Check! Solid Be Wool and its color-flecked sibling Be Wool Multis are a perfect matching pair. Each is a thick, soft wool/acrylic blend that works up lightning-fast.

So cozy!

You’ll cast on with US Size 15 (10 mm) 16″ circular for the 2×2 ribbed brim, then move to US Size 17 (12 mm) needles for the body of the hat.

Big and beautiful.

The Fair Isle diamonds pattern is simple enough. The use of multi-colored yarn creates a more syncopated rhythm to the color than straight solid-on-solid, although you could certainly use a coordinating Be Wool color in place of the Multis. I’m wondering how 109 Tango, a rich red, would look!

Pom pom-tastic!

Pom pom? Check! And I do love how Be Wool Multis creates a variegated topper without any extra work on the crafter’s part. It’s literally the crowning touch!

Whether you’re looking for a last minute gift, or a fun, fast project for yourself, the Embers Hat has you covered.

We hope you have a stress-free weekend, full of joy.

Happy crafting!

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Free Pattern Friday – The Kobuk Cowl

Today, the Kobuk Cowl (pattern link here).

This is a fun and fast project that you can work up in a matter of hours! Using our super chunky Be Wool and Be Wool Multis always leads to full, soft, and quick work.

I recommend this as a great beginner crochet project! This cowl features V stitches, and a faux ribbing created using front and back post work. If you haven’t tried these stitch techniques a go before, definitely jump in. They are easy-peasy but look somewhat complex. It will be sure to have your friends asking the fun question “Oh my gosh, did you make that!?”

The Kobuk Cowl is named after the Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska. The natural colors featured in this design reminded us of the cool blue waters, arctic chill, and rusted golden landscape seen in this majestic place. The second I tried in on I, was itching for some colder weather adventure. Granted, I may not make it all the way to Alaska this season, but I’ll be dreaming about it when I hike around the beautiful mountains in North Carolina!

Image from Google Search of Kobuk Valley

Well there you have it! Have you ever been out to a National Park? Which one? I’d love to hear about your experience!
That’s all for now,
Happy Stitching!
AJ