Monthly Archives: September 2013

Hello friends! It’s pattern-browsing-addicted Sarah again! This year’s CSA yarn is in the process of being shipped, so I’ve been thinking and dreaming about what I might make (I bet you have, too)! Today’s post is full of pattern suggestions for non-sweater things that you might like to make from your Juniper Moon yarn share. (Looking for sweater pattern suggestions? Cardigans here and pullovers here!)

Maybe you have enough sweaters in your closet, maybe you just like making accessories, or maybe your home could use some wooly pep! I’m also including some projects requiring less yardage today, for those of you who might have half shares, or anyone who wants to spread the share yarn goodness around instead of making one big project. Hopefully there’s something in this list that sparks your interest!

Let’s start out closest to sweater-land. Maybe you like garments, but want something quicker to make. How about a vest? There are some gorgeous vest patterns out there, and vests can be a great gateway to sweaters for nervous knitters.

Something simple like Bracken in DK by Katya Frankel would really let share yarn shine. I can totally picture it in coloured share yarn, too!

Julliana Lund’s worsted weight Eria Vest is simple, too, but has some memorable details – like the cowl neck and faux-buttoned sides!

If you’d prefer a more detailed vest, Alicia Plummer’s Splitstone Vest (in worsted weight) has some lovely cables.

“Give me even MORE cables!” you say – done!! Debbie Bliss’ Catriona, in worsted weight, is a total stunner.

If you’d rather make an accessory out of your share yarn, there are some gorgeous options. The Kouyou shawl, in worsted, by Angela Tong, would look great in any of this year’s share yarn colourways.

If you’re into lace, maybe the Stockholm Scarf by Julie (knittedblissJC) will tempt you! In DK weight, it would make great use of a half share.

Or, with cables AND lace, Kirsten Kapur’s Lispenard cowl in DK weight would be really fun to knit – and keep you warm!

How about something a little bit unexpected? I would love to have Norah Gaughan’s cabled, worsted weight Dickson skirt in my closet.

What’s that? You’re feeling really adventurous and bold? How about some amazing shorts? Katie Canavan’s Bombshell shorts in DK weight are completely unforgettable, aren’t they?

There may be some knitters who would prefer not to make a garment at all. If that’s you, I bet the Snap, Crackle, and Pop pillow covers (worsted weight) by Lindsay Ingram would be right up your alley!

Smaller blanket patterns would also be a lovely way to make sure your share yarn has a long life – and is seen and enjoyed by many people.

In worsted weight, Tanis Lavallee’s Smooth Sailing throw would look great in any living room.

In DK weight, the Heirloom throw by Madeleintosh is equally lovely!

I wonder if some of you are already thinking about holiday gift giving. Perhaps something for the children in your lives? With a half share you could *almost* make one each of Ysolda Teague’s adorable stuffed animals – Elijah, Sophie, and Otto! All in DK weight.

Actually, I can think of a lot of adults who’d be thrilled to get one of those lovely knitted friends as a gift, too!

Whatever you choose to knit with your share yarn, enjoy it. For me, there’s just nothing like creating something with yarn that I know came from happy, well-cared for sheep!

Now that it’s fall, Sarah eats oatmeal and cinnamon toast for breakfast, snuggles her cat, and piles on the handknits every chance she gets. She blogs now, too!