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Jazz Age Hat

In Aran weight yarn, Hats, One skein projects, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

A wee bit slouchy; a lot bit comfy. If you don’t mind garter in the round, this hat will fly off the needles and onto your head. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium/Large): Approximately 17 (19)” circumference, but stretches quite a bit. Go, go garter stitch! 8 (8.5)” tall, from cast on to top.Yarn: approximately 175 yards worsted-weight yarn. I used Knitted …

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Squeezebox Cowl

In Aran weight yarn, Cowls, Patterns, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

Who wouldn’t want a squeezebox cowl? This cowl, in two lengths, is full of so much harmony: lots of squishy reverse stockinette stitch with slipped stitches, made in two complementary colors. The name is a nod to the accordion-like fabric you end up with. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Both cowls, after blocking: approximately 9.5″ tall. Single loop (double loop): 20″ (50″) circumference.Yarn: …

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Radiation

In Aran weight yarn, Good for gradients, Patterns, Scarves, Shop sample available, Sport weight yarn, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

Waaay back when, before I was born, my folks had a hippie-dippie shop in the town I grew up in called Radiation. They sold bell-bottoms, waterbeds, and other counter-culture goods. The basement of the house I grew up in was the perfect suburban basement, with old couches, a TV, a pool table, and, taking up one whole wall, the wooden, …

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Manteau

In Aran weight yarn, Garments, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

This really IS the perfect knitter’s poncho – fun to knit, warm and cozy to wear. It’s perfect for chilly nights on the couch OR out on the town. MaterialsFinished Measurements: One size fits most, with adjustable length. 23″ circumference at throat (in modified linen section), 88” circumference at bottom, 21″ long from shoulder to bind off edge. Measured after …

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Weekend Harvest Hat

In Aran weight yarn, Hats, One skein projects, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

This great hat is quick to make, fun to wear, and in two different styles (beanie and cloche), it will be a perfect last-minute knit to keep your head warm while at the pumpkin patch or tree farm. Best of all, with a decorative button accent each one you make will be unique and special. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Both: 19″ circumference …