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Free Time

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

Finding yourself with some free time? I’ve got just the project for you: a poppingly-fun pair of two-color socks, perfect for all of those free moments that make up a full life. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Adult extra-small (small, medium, large, extra- large): to fit 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)”/17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm foot circumference.Yarn: approximately 200-350 yards total fingering-weight …

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Spare Time

In Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

Got a little spare time? Grab a favorite skein of sock yarn, needles, and cast on these fun and funky ribby socks. You’ll fill that spare time right up! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Adult extra-small (small, medium, large, extra-large): 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9)“/17.75 (19, 20.25, 21.5, 22.75) cm foot circumference. Finished sock foot circumference: 5.75 (6.25, 6.75, 7, 7.5)” / 14.5 …

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Rainbow Boomerang

In Fingering weight yarn, Good for gradients, Great for mini skeins, Patterns, Scarves, Shawls & Shawlettes, Shop sample available by Shannon

One day I was playing around with a deep blue skein of sock yarn and a wee rainbow set of minis. I inserted a rainbow into the middle of the garter-y sweep of a boomerang shawl, and could literally hear my rainbow-loving heart go pitter-patter. Now all I want to do is make Rainbow Boomerangs, other projects be damned. Want …

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Uni-horn Magic Shawl

In Fingering weight yarn, Good for gradients, Patterns, Scarves, Shawls & Shawlettes, Shop sample available by Shannon

Friendship is magic, and so is this shawl. The shape and colorplay are reminiscent of the horn gracing the forehead of the world’s sauciest unicorn. You can use one color or two for the garter sections, and all eight Knitted Wit unicorn colors or one sparkly skein of unicorn goodness for the mesh sections. Finished Measurements: Wingspan: 72”; length: 65” …

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Self-Care Shawl

In Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Scarves, Shawls & Shawlettes, Shop sample available, Sport weight yarn by Shannon

This shawl is the epitome of knitterly self-care: all of the sections have a rhythm you can really get into; it’s a great excuse to pair two complementarily lovely colors; the yarn is domestic, soft, gorgeous, and bouncy; and the final object is a big hug of a shawl, perfect for snuggling under after a day spent resisting and persisting. …

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Punch Bowl Shawl

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

Not only was this shawl the most deliciously delightful thing to knit, but I’m pleased as punch with how it all came together. I hope you find a deliciously pleasing combination for your own Punch Bowl Shawl. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 82″ across back, 16″ deep at center, after blocking.Yarn: approximately 600 yards total fingering-weight yarn. I used Cedar House Yarns Sapling …

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Puget Sound Shawl

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

This is a shawl with almost endless creative possibilities. Make the small version for a quick one-skein-of-special-fingering-weight-yarn kind of project, and have a saucy kerchief that keeps you looking stylish while warming your neck. Grab a second skein for a luxurious wrap, OR create a gorgeous fade. Follow the original instructions for a piece that features increases AND decreases. Or, …