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Vintage Pyrex Socks

In Cuff Down, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available, Socks by Shannon

These socks, with wee Pyrex bowls stacked on top of each other, was a collaboration with the amazingly talented and Pyrex-obsessed Knitted Wit. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Adult small-medium (extra-large): 7.5 (9)”/19 (23) cm foot circumference. Socks shown with a 4.5″/11.5 cm leg length (measured from top of heel, customizable).Yarn: approximately 200-350 yds/183-320 m fingering- weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Sock …

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Stumptown Socks

In Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available, Socks, Toe Up by Shannon

This is pretty much my favorite sock pattern ever. The ‘v’ pattern is fun to work, and has a rhythm that moves quickly. There are stockinette and garter versions available, and they both look fabulous with any yarn you can think of, variegated or solid. Adding contrasting toes, heels, and cuffs is easy as pie, and they really do fly …

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Off-Kilter Shawlette

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

You won’t be feeling off-kilter after working this fun knit, in two or three colors. Mesh lace short-row sections and lots of squishy garter stitch make this a fun-to-knit AND wear piece. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 60” wide across wingspan; 15.5” deep at centerYarn: approximately 620 yards fingering-weight yarn total, split between two colors as follows: cA: 310 yards. cB: 310 yards. …

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Dashes & Dots Cowl

In Cowls, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available by Shannon

Want an easy and fun foray into stranded knitting? The Dashes and Dots cowl is for you! Choose two contrasting colors, your favorite circular needle, and get to knitting! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Single loop (double loop) circumference: 25 (52)”/64 (132) cm. Both sizes: 7.5″/19 cm wide. Measured after blocking.Yarn: Approximately 340 (750) yds/311 (686)m fingering-weight yarn total, split between two colors …

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Textural Healing Shawl

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

In a knitting funk? Need some immediate gratification? This is a fun, fairly easy shawlette pattern with various textures just perfect to highlight a gorgeous semi-solid yarn. Its almost-half-circular construction sits just right around your neck; add the perfect shawl pin, and you are ready to rock and roll. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small: 46” wide from tip to tip, 16″ deep …

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The Sand and the Sea Cowl

In Cowls, Fingering weight yarn, Patterns, Shop sample available by Shannon

The Sand and the Sea Cowl was inspired by the beauty of the Oregon Coast. The slipped stitches recall a sandy beach, whereas the mesh sections are inspired by all of the lovely texture the Pacific Ocean shares with us. It’s a fabulous excuse to mix two complementary colors, inspired by the ocean of your dreams. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 54.5” in …