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ShannaJean Club Y2

In Patterns, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

It’s time for Year 2 of the ShannaJean Club! We are super excited about this celebration of friendship, and are doubly excited to be working with a great group of LYSs to share the exclusive colorways of gorgeous Knitted Wit yarn for each kit! Purchase the collection now, and receive an Intro Sheet, with information about all things ShannaJean, and …

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Keep Slipping Mitts

In For the hands, One skein projects, Patterns, Worsted weight yarn by Shannon

MaterialsThis hat & mitts combo is the perfect answer to the question: what to knit? It’s a soothing pattern and makes a comfy finished object. Finished Measurements: Small/medium (large/extra large): 4 (4.75)”/10 (12) cm across hand (measured above base of thumb but below knuckles) unstretched; both sizes are approximately 7″/18 cm from cast-on to bind-off edge.Yarn: approximately 140 (160) yards/129 …

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Keep Slipping Hat

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

MaterialsThis hat & mitts combo is the perfect answer to the question: what to knit? It’s a soothing pattern and makes a comfy finished object. Finished Measurements: Small/medium (large/extra-large): 19.5 (21.5)”/49.5 (54.5) cm circumference unstretched; 8 (9)”/20.5 (23) cm from brim to tippy top.Yarn: approximately 140 (160) yards/129 (147) m worsted-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Targhee Worsted in Coral …

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Bobble-Palooza

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

Bobbles and best friends are the BEST! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Adult S (M, L): 18.5 (20, 21)“/47 (51, 53) cm circumference, 7.5 (8, 8.5)”/19 (20, 21.5) cm from cuff to top for regular; 9 (9.5, 10)“/23 (24, 25) cm from cuff to top for slouchy.Yarn: approximately 100-200 yds/91-183 m worsted-weight yarn. I used Knitted Wit Worsted in Spattergroit for the Large …

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Bits & Baubs

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

This shawl is chock-full of flotsam and jetsam, trinkets and gimcracks, gewgaws and doodads. And that’s just the way I like it; by adding a bit here, a baub there, you end up with a perfectly adorned and big-enough-to-snuggle-under shawl in no time. MaterialsFinished Measurements: 96”/244 cm wide, 24”/61 cm deep at center.Yarn: approximately 515 yds/471 m total worsted-weight yarn, …

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Check Your Head

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

A simple yet meditative checkerboard-esque pattern. A fun self-striping yarn. A weekend of fiber tourism. Check Your Head is the perfect pattern to work on as you zip from shop to shop, from knitting haven to knitting haven. Find or make a fun pompom for the top to extend the fun. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Hat: Small/Med (Large/Extra Large): 16 (17.5)“ 40.5, …

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Roll Out the Barrel

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

My grandmother loved polka music. Like, LOVED it. I used to help her out at these Wednesday night Party in the Parks in the local town square, selling popcorn and dancing with her in the gazebo. When I finished this cowl—which truly gave me the best knitting pleasure with every stitch—and Stefan suggested calling it the Barrel Cowl, the song …

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Simple Dimple

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

If you’re looking for a simple hat, and a reason to mix colors like crazy, look no further. This hat is a great mindless knitting project, perfect for last-minute stash-busting gift-knitting. MaterialsFinished Measurements: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large): 16 (18, 20, 22)” circumference; 7.75 (8, 8.25, 8.75)” from brim to top.Yarn: approximately 100 (120, 140, 160) yards worsted-weight yarn. I …

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Malvina’s Hat

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

Malvina Reynolds was a folk singer-songwriter and political activist in the 1960s and 1970s, and is probably best known for writing and composing the song, “Little Boxes.” Make some little boxes of your own and play around with contrasting colors. Easy colorwork equals fun knitting! MaterialsFinished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large): 18 (20, 22)” circumference; 8.25 (8.5, 8.75)” from brim to …