Monthly Archives: August 2014

Here’s the Chinle Cowl, companion to the Painted Desert hat (to be released tomorrow).

It’s a super fast, fun knit, and like all the patterns from the upcoming TEXTURED e-book, really lets the yarn shine.  I used Anzula Cricket for my sample, and I promise you the yarn is just heavenly to work with.

As promised, if you’re a newsletter subscriber, you can download this pattern for free between now and Sept 1st, as a thank you for having subscribed.  The code is in the most recent newsletter — just put the pattern in your cart (don’t just hit purchase! you’ll get charged that way) then enter the code.

Details

The alternating stitch patterns in this fun, quick to knit unisex cowl are meant to evoke the striations of the mineral layers in the hills of the Painted Desert. The Chevron Welt Fantastic biases the fabric to let the other seed stitch layers ripple.

Sizes
S (M, L), shown in size M

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 19¾ (24¼, 28½) in / 50.5 (61.5, 72.5)cm
Height : 7¾ (7¾, 9¾) in in / 19.5 (19.5, 24.5)cm

Yarn
Anzula Cricket, 80% superwash merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon (250 yds / 228m per 4.02 oz / 114g), 125 (187½, 250) yds / 114 (171, 229) m, shown in Bark.

Needles
US6 / 4mm, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
20 sts and 32 rounds = 4in / 10cm in Chevron Welt Fantastic using US5 / 3.75mm needles
Precise gauge is not necessary, but alterations in gauge will affect yarn requirements.

Notions
minimum (1) stitch marker for beginning of round, yarn needle

Skills
working in the round, increases, decreases

I’m a big fan of Craftsy classes — I love that you can ‘take’ them at your own pace and rewatch as needed.

Did you know that Craftsy offers some really great free mini-classes?  There are several knitting classes available (though I’ll admit I’ve signed up for a bunch of the sewing and cooking classes too).

Short Rows with Carol Heller

Ins and Outs of Grafting with Anne Hanson

Know Your Wool with Deb Robson

Creative Cabled Necklines with Fiona Ellis

 As a Craftsy affiliate, I get a commission if you sign up using the above links; rest assured I would not be posting if I didn’t think them more than worthwhile!

It’s nearly here! I’m planning on releasing it this coming Monday August 25th.  It’s full of fun and fast accessories to knit — many are unisex, and all are perfect for gift giving.

These are patterns that really let the colors, fiber content and textures of the yarns shine.  They’ll work well with solid, semi solid, heather, and even hand painted yarns.  They should also work well with handspun yarn.

I’m going to just release this e-book rather than doing preorders.  However, I’d still like to offer blog readers a discount.

Use code TEXTUREDBL for $4 off the e-book between the release date and midnight PST September 1st 2014. (Hint: if you’re a newsletter subscriber, keep an eye out for a code to get a bonus pattern (a companion pattern to the Painted Desert Hat, requested by my awesome testers!) as well in an upcoming newsletter.)

For those of you asking about single patterns — they’re coming! I expect to release Lace 2 mid September then the single patterns after that.