Sometimes all I need is a little "something" during transitional weather. I made this version of my Farrand Cowl out of some cheery Malabrigo Rios colors to keep my neck warm as the weather struggles to let go of winter. The "Apple Green" color reminds me of spring-time tree buds. Always a fan of teal, I thought "Teal Feather" was just right for the accent stripes. Now, puhleeeze...can we get rid of what seems like the longest winter ever?! · Farrand originally appeared in Knitty's Winter 2016 issue.

I'm thrilled to release a new pattern, just in time for cold weather knitting.... It’s winter, and there’s nothing I like better than a warm, snuggly scarf. Double knitting makes for a doubly-cozy thickness and it's reversible. My "Let It Snow" pattern includes instructions for two weights of yarn. The dk version features Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light in two colors: - The heavier Rowan Felted Tweed Aran makes a great width for guys. For this one I've used three colors: - As I experimented with the snowflake motif I liked the play of positive and negative space that emerged. And there’s a sweet little heart on each edge of the snowflake, which I find endearing. - The pattern is written with the less experienced knitter in mind, using the slip-stitch method. This means you only need to know how to knit, purl and slip stitches. With detailed instructions on how to use the charts, you can grab a pad of sticky notes and be all set to start stitching. Knitters who are experienced in working with any of the two-stranded-at-once techniques can certainly use those methods instead. I love a pattern that lends itself to lots of variations. The Let It Snow scarf can be made with lighter or heavier yarn, depending on whether you’re going for a wide wintery width or a more feminine narrow one. Or maybe smaller, for a child, in primary colors? You can play with solids or tweeds or yarns that transition from one shade to another. As long as you use yarns with some drape to them, you can let your imagination go wild. The pattern includes a “Make It Your Own” section for ideas. Here are a couple swatches I played with: - I hope you'll enjoy the new Let It Snow pattern. It can be purchased for $6.00 from Ravelry or Love Knitting . - Resources: Rowan Felted Tweed Aran yarn can be purchased online or in person from the Ball & Skein & More in Cambria, California The wonderful photos were taken by the amazing Gale Zucker

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Surprise Stripes Reversible Scarf

I'm happy to release the individual pattern for the Surprise Stripes Scarf from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side [...]

By AudKnits|2018-11-14T15:18:48-05:00November 14th, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Reversible Fall Scarf – Double Eyelet & Cables

I'm excited to release the individual "Double Eyelet & Cables" pattern from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-11-12T12:43:24-05:00November 12th, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Cables and Knots Reversible Scarf

I love the Cables and Knots pattern from my book Reversible Scarves: Curing the Wrong Side Blues. It's now available through Ravelry [...]

By AudKnits|2018-10-23T13:16:08-04:00October 23rd, 2018|Book, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Spring Farrand Cowl

Spring Farrand Cowl

Sometimes all I need is a little "something" during transitional weather. I made this version of my Farrand Cowl out of [...]

By AudKnits|2018-04-10T16:39:34-04:00April 8th, 2018|Cowls, Patterns, Projects, Techniques|0 Comments

Vogue Knitting Hat: Now Individual Pattern. Yay!

My Seamless Cap design, originally published in the Fall 2015 issue of Vogue Knitting, is now available as an individual pattern. [...]

By AudKnits|2018-03-01T21:52:30-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Favorite Things, Hats, Patterns|1 Comment

Farrand: Knitty Winter 2016 Pattern

Farrand: Knitty Winter 2016 Pattern

I'm excited and grateful to have a pattern in the current issue of Knitty, the fabulous online magazine. Farrand is, [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:55:48-05:00January 30th, 2017|Cowls, Free, Patterns, Projects|0 Comments

First Project of 2017

First Project of 2017

I almost got it done in time for Christmas....instead it has turned into my first completed project of 2017. This [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T20:58:17-05:00January 4th, 2017|Design Process, Hats, Patterns, Projects|0 Comments

Let It Snow!

Let It Snow!

I'm thrilled to release a new pattern, just in time for cold weather knitting.... It’s winter, and there’s nothing I like better [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T21:01:29-05:00December 6th, 2016|Double Knitting, Patterns, Scarf|0 Comments

Another Gimme Shelter Cat Blanket

Another Gimme Shelter Cat Blanket

I love my local animal shelter! Rescue Village in Geauga County, Ohio, has the most dedicated staff I've ever had the [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:52:39-05:00November 10th, 2016|Afghans, Blankets & Throws, Critters, Free, Patterns, Projects|0 Comments

Aran Gets A Touch of Cashmere

Aran Gets A Touch of Cashmere

If you follow my blog, you know I recently released the Aran Reversible Scarf as an individual pattern. I am [...]

By AudKnits|2018-01-19T19:54:03-05:00August 31st, 2016|Patterns, Scarf, Yarn|0 Comments