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The Plan

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

As Hannibal from the A-Team would say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” And that’s exactly what happened with this hat: I had an idea, I knit that idea, and the hat turned out to be exactly what I wanted it to be. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 18 (20, 22)” circumference; 10.5 (11, 11.5)” from cuff to …

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Number 79

In Patterns, Shawls & Shawlettes, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

The atomic number for gold is 79, and this shawl is pure gold, baby. Made in worsted or aran-weight yarn, it’s quick AND fun. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Wingspan: 76″; depth at center: 17.5″.Yarn: approximately 450 yards total worsted-weight yarn. I recommend Knitted Wit Targhee Aran.Needles: US9/5.5mm circular needle for flat knitting, 32″ or longer, or size needed to get gauge.Notions: stitch …

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Brownstone Hat

In Hats, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

When I first started researching the buildings of Brooklyn, I was intrigued by the interplay of the red brick with the metalwork and windows. Using slipped stitches in a metallic color on a red-brick base just kind of made sense, and the resulting hat is an homage to the architecture of Slipped Stitch Studios, and to the shop itself. MaterialsFinished …

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Aunties Cowl

In Cowls, DK weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

It takes a village to raise kids, but nowadays, many of us don’t live near our families. That’s why Aunties are so important – female friends who love and support us AND our kiddos. Make your favorite Auntie something special with our Aunties Cowl. MaterialsFinished Measurements: DK weight: 8.5″ wide, 27 (54)” long. • Worsted weight: 9.75″ wide, 25 (50)” …

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Smoochers Hat

In Hats, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

This is a fun excuse to use two colors of your favorite hand-dyed yarn. It’s a great foray into colorwork, and the sizing allows you to make one for pretty much every member of your family – give them all a little knitterly smooch! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Extra Small, (Small, Medium, Large): 16, (18, 20, 22)”/41 (46, 50, 56) cm circumference; …

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All Meshed Up

In Aran weight yarn, Cowls, DK weight yarn, Fingering weight yarn, Good for gradients, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

When you’re in the mood for something simple but fun, and have a gorgeous gradient set staring you in the face, there’s nothing better than getting All Meshed Up with this cowl. Instructions for fingering, dk, worsted, and aran weight yarns are all included. MaterialsFinished Measurements: all versions approximately 22” circumference; 9.5-12″ tall.Yarn: Fingering weight version: 270 yards fingering-weight yarn, …

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Snowy Peaks Hat

In Hats, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

Take a lovely speckled yarn, a stepped-mountain stitch pattern, and add the biggest pompom your neck can support, and you’ve got Wintery happiness in a hat. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 18 (20, 22)”/46 (50, 56) cm circumference; 8 (8.25, 8.75)”/20 (21, 22) cm from brim to top.Yarn: approximately 120 (140, 160) yds/110 (128, 146) m worsted-weight yarn. I used …

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Beach Agate Sweater

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

Take a walk on the beach searching for treasures while wearing this fun and simple sweater. It’s a three-season piece, sure to make you feel fabulous, whether or not you walk off the beach with a hand full of agates. MaterialsFinished bust sizes: 30, [32, 36, 40, 44, 50, 54]”. Shown worn with 2” positive ease on Shannon. Measured after …

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Beach Agate Hat

In Hats, Patterns, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

Take a walk on the beach searching for treasures while wearing this fun and simple hat. With a turned hem and a reverse-stockinette triangle detail, this is the perfect hat pattern for highly variegated yarn. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small/Med (Large/Extra Large): 19 (22)” circumference, 9.5 (10)” from cuff to top.Yarn: approximately 130 (160) yards worsted-weight yarn. I used Malabrigo Rios, colorways …

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Norah’s Hat & Cowl

In Cowls, Hats, Patterns, Shop sample available, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

This hat (and it’s accompanying cowl) is the perfect project to work on as you snack on M&Ms and watch rom-coms with your bestie. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Hat: Small/Med (Large/Extra Large): 19 (22)” circumference, 9 (10)” from cuff to top. Cowl: Small (Large): 10 (21)” high. Both sizes: 25” circumference.Yarn: Hat: approximately 130 (160) yards worsted-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit …

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Kinda Twinnies

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

Kinda TwinniesThese Kinda Twinnies Hats just kinda happened. What’s more fun than making two kinda-the-same-but-not-really hats with the same colors? MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (medium, large): 18 (20, 22)” circumference, 8.5 (9, 9.5)” from cuff to top of crown.Yarn: approximately 165 yards worsted-weight yarn, split between 2 colors as follows: 115 yards cA and 50 yards cB.Needles: US8/5mm needles for small …