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Pattern: Staggered Pinwheel Shawl

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ABOUT

Skill Level:
Intermediate
Pattern Notes:
This shawl is worked in wedges using offsetting short rows to make the staggered wedge edges. This pattern is designed to use the entire skein for each of the skeins in the materials list. If you lose out on yarn chicken in the last wedges, work the last RS row of the wedge until you run out of yarn and continue with the next wedge.
When the symbol * appears in the pattern, repeat the stitches that appear between the two *s until the end of the round, unless indicated otherwise.
COMPONENTS
Materials:
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Leaf (Color A)
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Cloud (Color B)
1 skein Loops & Threads Joy DK in Mint (Color C)
Size 6 circular needle
Tapestry needle
Size:
Adult
Finished Measurements:
55 inches long from end to end, 24 inches deep 
Gauge:
16 sts x 17 rows = 4 inches in garter st
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
CO – cast on
St(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
RS – right side
K – knit
P – purl 
Wrp-tk – with the yarn in the back, slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the front, slip the stitch from the right needle back to the left needle, turn
Wrp-tp – with the yarn in the front, slip the next stitch purlwise, bring the yarn to the back, slip the stitch from the right needle back to the left needle, turn
Yo – yarn over
SK2P – slip the next stitch knitwise, knit the next two stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the two stitches that were knit together
K3tog – knit three stitches together
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
Note: in working Rows 6, 13, 18, and 23 below, be sure to pick up the wrapped stitch and work it together with the stitch that it’s wrapped around.
In Color A, CO 101 sts.
Row 1: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 2: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 3: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 4: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 5: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 4-5 until you work Row 5 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 6: (WS) In Color B, CO 8 sts, *P* until last 8 sts in previous wedge color, wrp-tp.
Row 7: (RS) *K1, yo, SK2P, yo* until last st, K1, turn.
Row 8: (WS) *P* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tp.
Row 9: (RS) K2, yo, K3tog, yo, *K1, yo, K3tog, yo* until last 4 sts, K4, turn.
Row 10: (WS) *P* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tp.
Row 11: (RS) *K1, yo, SK2P, yo* until last st, K1, turn.
Row 12: (WS) *P* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tp.
Repeat Rows 9-12 until you have 5 sts remaining on a RS row, K5. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 13: (RS) In Color C and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working), skip first 8 sts in Color A, skip next 8 sts in Color B, *K* until end, CO 8 sts at the end, turn.
Row 14: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in the current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 15: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 16: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 17: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 16-17 until you work Row 17 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Row 18: (RS) In Color A and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working), skip the 8 sts of all other wedges, including the first 8 sts of the previous wedge color, *K* until end, CO 8 sts at the end, turn.
Row 19: (WS) *K* until last 4 sts in current wedge color, wrp-tk.
Row 20: (RS) *K,* turn.
Row 21: (WS) *K* until 4 sts before wrapped stitch, wrp-tk.
Row 22: (RS) *K,* turn.
Repeat Rows 21-22 until you work Row 22 across 5 sts. Cut yarn and turn.
Repeat Rows 6-22 two more times, then repeat Rows 6-17 one more time. For each Row 13 and Row 18 worked, be sure to skip the 8 sts of all other wedges, including the first 8 sts of the previous wedge color, at the beginning of the row.
Note: For Row 23, you’ll be working across all remaining stitches on all wedges.
Row 23: (RS) In Color C, and starting from the thin end of the wedges (the opposite side of the piece that you just finished working) *K,* turn.
Row 24: (WS) Bind off. Weave in ends using tapestry needle.
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Pattern: Broken Seed Stitch x Slouch

A slouchy beanie using the full skein of Caron x Pantone
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Pattern Notes:
This hat is knit in the round from the bottom up. The pattern is designed to use the entire skein of Caron X Pantone with minimal yarn waste.
When the symbol * appears in the pattern, repeat the stitches that appear between the two *s until the end of the round, unless indicated otherwise.
Each Color (A, B, C, D, E) is labeled based on the number given to the color by the Caron X Pantone tag. See the end of the pattern for other skein color combinations.
COMPONENTS
Materials:
Size 8 circular needles
Size 8 double pointed needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
1 skein Caron x Pantone in Frozen Berry
            Color A – 19-4044
            Color B – 18-2929
            Color C – 17-4540
            Color D – 17-5034
            Color E – 13-4103
Size:
Adult
Finished Measurements:
22 inches (circumference) x 10 inches (height)
Gauge:
16 sts x 18 rows = 4 inches in K1, P1
STITCH ABBREVIATIONS
K– knit
P– purl
K2tog– knit two stitches together
Ssk– slip stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches 
CO– cast on
St(s)– stitch(es)
 
INSTRUCTIONS
With size 8 circular needles and Color A, CO 78. Place marker at beginning of round.
Round 1-6: (Color A) *K1, P1*
Round 7: (Color A) *K*
Round 8: (Color B) *K1, P1*
Round 9: (Color A) *K*
Round 10: (Color B) *P1, K1*
Repeat Rounds 7-10 one more time (two repeats total)
Round 11: (Color C) *K*
Round 12: (Color B) *K1, P1*
Round 13: (Color C) *K*
Round 14: (Color B) *P1, K1*
Repeat Rounds 11-14 two more times (three repeats total), then repeat Rounds 11-12
Round 15: (Color C) *K*
Round 16: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 17: (Color C) *K*
Round 18: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Repeat Rounds 15-18 one more time (two repeats total)
Round 19: (Color E) *K*
Round 20: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 21: (Color E) *K*
Round 22: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Repeat Rounds 19-22 one more time (two repeats total)
Crown Shaping
Round 23: (Color E) *K11, K2tog, ssk, K11*
Round 24: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 25: (Color E) *ssk, K20, K2tog*
Round 26: (Color D) *P1, K1*
Round 27: (Color E) *K9, K2tog, ssk, K9*
Round 28: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Round 29: (Color E) *ssk, K16, K2tog*
Round 30: (Color D) *K1, P1*
Round 31: (Color E) *K7, K2tog, ssk, K7*
Round 32: (Color E) *P1, K1*
Round 33: (Color E) *ssk, K12, K2tog*
Round 34: (Color E) *P1, K1*
Round 35: (Color E) *K5, K2tog, ssk, K5*
Round 36: (Color E) *K1, P1*
Round 37: (Color E) *ssk, K8, K2tog*
Round 38: (Color E) *K1, P1*
Round 39: (Color E) *K3, K2tog, ssk, K2*
Round 40: (Color E) *K2tog*
 
 
Color Variations:
Caron x Pantone in Frozen Berry
            Color A – 19-4044
            Color B – 18-2929
            Color C – 17-4540
            Color D – 17-5034
            Color E – 13-4103
Caron x Pantone in Olive Oil
            Color A – 19-0516
            Color B – 16-0906
            Color C – 16-0737
            Color D – 13-0000
            Color E – 14-1210
 
Caron x Pantone in Provincial Lilac
            Color A – 18-1404
            Color B – 15-3912
            Color C – 16-1412
            Color D – 14-4203
            Color E – 11-4302
 
Caron x Pantone in Peach Blush Parfait
            Color A – 18-1633
            Color B – 14-1219
            Color C – 14-4809
            Color D – 12-2902
            Color E – 14-1210
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Pattern: Bubble Toes

Finished Measurements:

Fits average women’s foot (Size 7-9 US)
 

Materials:
1 skein Ormo Classic, Article 140030, 50% Acrylic, 50% Wool
Size 1 double pointed needles, set of 5
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
30 sts x 40 rows = 4 inches

Stitches:
K – knit
P – purl
Sl – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle
SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).
K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).
P2tog – purl two stitches together (decrease).

Bubble Foot Pattern
A: K across (note: A should not be included in any repeats of the Bubble Foot Pattern)

B: *K6, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3.* Repeat from * to * one more time, K6
C-F: K across
G: K1, *(K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K6.* Repeat from * to * one more time, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3.
H-K: K across

Repeat B-K for the Bubble Foot Pattern repeat.

Instructions:
Loosely CO 56 sts and divide evenly between the needles
 
Rounds 1-8: K1, P1
Rounds 9-12: K
Round 13: K1, *(K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K across 5 sts of the bubble, K6.* Repeat from * to * until end
Rounds 14-17: K
Round 18: *K6, (K5, turn, P5, turn) x3, K across 5 sts of the bubble.* Repeat from * to * four more times, K1.
Rounds 19-20: K

Heel Flap
Work Needles 1 and 2 only (worked flat), leaving Needles 3 and 4 unworked.

Row 1: Sl 1, P1, *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end, turn.
Row 2: Sl 1, P across to end, turn.

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 eleven more times, twelve sets total (24 rows total)

Row 3: Sl 1, K15, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 4: Sl 1, P3, P2tog, P1, turn
Row 5: Sl 1, K to one st before the gap, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 6: Sl 1, P to one st before the gap, P2tog, P1, turn

Repeat Rows 5 and 6 until you have 16 sts remaining on your heel flap, ending with a Row 6. Begin working in the round again.

Round 21: With RS facing, K8 across heel flap. Mark this as the new beginning of the round and the Needle just worked becomes your new Needle 4. With Needle 1, K8 across remaining heel flap sts, pick up and K 12 sts along heel flap edge using the same Needle 1. K across the next two needles (Needles 2 and 3). Using Needle 4, pick up and K 12 sts on the other heel flap edge and K across remaining 8 sts.

Gusset Shaping (decrease)
Round 22: Needle 1 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2-3 – Work in Bubble Foot Pattern (above)
    Needle 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 23: Needles 1 and 4 – K across
    Needles 2-3 – Work in Bubble Foot Pattern

Repeat Rounds 22 and 23 until you have 14 sts per needle.

Foot
Continue to K across Needles 1 and 4 and work the Bubble Foot Pattern across Needles 2 and 3 until you have worked 2 inches less than your desired length.

Toe Shaping (decrease)
Round 24: Needles 1 and 3 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2 and 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 25: K

Repeat Rounds 24 and 25 until you have 5 sts per needle, ending on a Round 25.

K across Needle 1 only. Distribute 20 sts evenly between two needles. Using the tapestry needle, graft the sts together.

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Pattern: Due North

Finished Measurements:
Fits average women’s foot
 

Materials:
1 skein Ice Sock Yarn in Rainbow (MC)
1 skein Paton Kroy Socks FX Yarn in Cadet Blue (CC)
Size 1 double pointed needles
Scrap yarn

Yarn Substitute: Stroll

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Gauge:
32 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches

Stitches:
K – knit
P – purl
Sl – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle
SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).
K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).
P2tog – purl two stitches together (decrease).
Inc – knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase).

Wp-t – [if the last st you worked before the stitch you are going to wrap is a knit, hold the yarn in the back] [if the last st you worked before the stitch you are going to wrap is a purl, hold the yarn in the front], slip the next stitch from the left needle to the right needle, [if the yarn is in the back, bring the yarn to the front] [if the yarn is in the front, bring the yarn to the back], slip the stitch back from the right needle to the left needle [if the yarn is in the front, bring the yarn to the back as if you’re ready to knit] [if the yarn is in the back, bring the yarn to the front as if you’re ready to purl]
Instructions:

Toe Shaping
Using provisional cast on method and MC only, cast on 12 stitches
Row 2: Purl across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: Purl across

Remove live stitches from scrap yarn and place them on a double pointed needle. You should have 24 sts on two needles. Begin knitting in the round.

Round 5: *K2, Inc, K4 (add a needle) K4, Inc, K2.* Repeat from * to *
Round 6: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Round 6 until you have 40 sts total, or 10 sts per needle

Round 7: K across
Round 8: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 7-8 until you have 52 sts total, 13 sts per needle

Rounds 9-10: K across
Round 11: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 9-11 until you have 60 sts total, 15 sts per needle

Rounds 12-14: K across
Round 15: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle

     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

You should now have 64 sts total, 16 sts per needle

Foot
Round 16: Needle 1 – K3, P1 across needle
    Needle 2 – K3, P1 across needle
    Needle 3 – K across needle
    Needle 4 – K across needle

Repeat Round 16 until the sock fits from your toes to the bend in the top of your foot where your ankle starts. Work across Needles 1 and 2 only as in Round 16.

Heel Flap
Work Needles 3 and 4 only (worked flat), leaving Needles 1 and 2 unworked. 

Row 17: *Sl1, K1.* Repeat from * to * until end, turn
Row 18: Sl 1, P across, turn

Repeat Rows 17 and 18 for a total of 20 rows total.

Heel Shaping
Row 19: Sl1, K17, SSK, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 20: Sl1, P5, P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 21: Sl1, K6, SSK, K1, turn
Row 22: Sl1, P7, P2tog, P1, turn 
Row 23: Sl1, K8, SSK, K1, turn
Row 24: Sl1, P9, P2tog, P1, turn 
Row 25: Sl1, K10, SSK, K1, turn
Row 26: Sl1, P11, P2tog, P1, turn 
Row 27: Sl1, K12, SSK, K1, turn
Row 28: Sl1, P13, P2tog, P1, turn 
Row 29: Sl1, K14, SSK, K1, turn
Row 30: Sl1, P15, P2tog, P1, turn 
Row 31: Sl1, K16, SSK, turn
Row 32: Sl1, P16, P2tog, turn
Row 33: K across first 9 sts, leaving 9 sts from the heel unworked. Mark this as the new beginning of your round. Begin working in the round again.

Round 34: K across 9 sts, pick up and K 10 sts along heel flap edge using the same needle, *K3, P1* across next two needles, pick up and K 10 sts along other heel flap edge using last needle, K across last 9 sts on the same needle.

Gusset Shaping (decrease)
Round 35: Needle 1 – K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1
    Needles 2-3 – *K3, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end
    Needle 4 – K1, SSK, K to end

Round 36: Work the pattern across all needles (K across Needles 2 & 3, *K3, P1* across Needles 1 & 4)

Repeat Rounds 35-36 until there are 16 sts per needle

Ankle
Round 37: (RS) Work in pattern across all needles until 1 st remains on Needle 4, wp-t, turn
Round 38: (WS) Work in pattern across all needles until 1 st remains on Needle 1, wp-t, turn
Round 39: Work in pattern across all needles until 1 st before previous wrapped st, wp-t, turn

Repeat Round 39 until you finish the final WS round where you only work 1 st and wp-t the next st, turn
Round 40: (RS) Work 1 remaining st on Needle 2 and stop between Needles 2 and 3. Cut yarn.
 
Using CC, join at beginning of round at Needle 1.
 
Note: when you work the wrapped stitch from the row below for the first time, pick up and work the wrapped yarn along with the live stitch as normal
 
Round 41: (RS) K1, wp-t, turn
Round 42: (WS) P2, wp-t, turn
 
Round 43: Work in pattern across all needles until 1 st after previous wrapped st, wp-t, turn
 
Repeat Round 43 until you wrap the final stitch on the round on a WS row. With RS facing, work across Needles 3 and 4 until you’re at the beginning of the round.
 
Round 44: *K1, P1* across all needles, being sure to pick up and work the wrapped stitches at the end of Needle 2 and beginning of Needle 3.
 
Rounds 45-47: *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end.
 
Bind off loosely and repeat for second sock.
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Pattern: Envelope Button Cowl

Materials:
1 skein Loops & Threads Cozy Wool
Size K crochet hook
2 matching buttons, 1 inch in diameter
Needle and thread that matches the button

Finished Measurements:
26 inches x 7 inches

Instructions:
Cowl
Ch 69, turn

Row 1: 1 sc in second chain from hook. 1 sc in each ch until end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1 space), skip first sc, 1 dc in second sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, 1 dc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * until end, turn.
Rows 3-4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1 space), *1 dc in next ch 1 space, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * until last ch 1 space, 1 dc in last ch 1 space, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, *1 sc in ch 1 space, 1 sc next dc.* Repeat from * to * until last ch 1 space, 1 sc in last ch 1 space, turn.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2.
Row 7: Repeat Row 3.
Row 8: Repeat Row 5.
Row 9: Repeat Row 2.
Rows 10-11: Repeat Rows 3-4.
Row 12: Repeat Row 5.

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Buttons
Lay the piece flat and vertical so the shorter (7ish inches) edge is horizontal. Using the needle and threads, attach one button to the bottom right corner. Attach the second button approximately six inches up from the first button and in the middle of the shorter edge (approximately 3.5 inches in from either side). It it helpful if you fold the piece over itself like the picture below to make sure you are attaching the second button in a spot that lines up with a hole the button can go through and the piece lays flat.

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Pattern: Flecked Toe Up Socks

Finished Measurements:
Size Small (Large)
Fits average women’s (men’s) foot
 

Materials:
1 skein Lion Brand Sock Ease in Taffy (MC)
1 skein Paton Kroy Sock Yarn in Flax (CC)
Size 1 double pointed needles
Scrap yarn

Yarn Substitute: Stroll

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Gauge:
32 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches

Stitches:
K – knit
P – purl
Sl – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle
SSK – slip unworked stitch from left needle to right needle knitwise. Slip a second unworked stitch from the left needle to the right needle knitwise. Slip those two unworked stitches separately back to the left needle purlwise. Knit those two stitches together in the back of the stitches (decrease).
K2tog – knit two stitches together (decrease).
P2tog – purl two stitches together (decrease).
Inc – knit into the front and back of the same stitch (increase).

Flecked Pattern Chart:
White box = MC
Black box = CC

Instructions:


Toe Shaping
Using provisional cast on method and MC only, cast on 8 (8) stitches
Row 2: Purl across
Row 3: Knit across
Row 4: Purl across

Remove live stitches from scrap yarn and place them on a double pointed needle. You should have 16 sts on two needles. Begin knitting in the round.

Round 5: *K2, Inc, K2 (add a needle) K2, Inc, K2.* Repeat from * to *
Round 6: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Round 6 until you have 32 (32) sts total, or 8 (8) sts per needle

Round 7: K across
Round 8: Needle 1 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 2 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2
     Needle 3 – K2, Inc, K across needle
     Needle 4 – K across needle to last 3 sts, Inc, K2

Repeat Rounds 7 and Round 8 until you have 64 (72) sts total, 16 (18) sts per needle

Foot
Using both MC and CC, work Flecked Pattern along the foot. Continue working until the foot measures the length of your foot until you reach the bend in your ankle at the top.

Heel Flap
Work Needles 1 and 2 using MC ONLY, leaving Needles 3 and 4 unworked. Needles 1 and 2 are worked flat.

Row 9: *Sl1, K1.* Repeat from * to * until end, turn
Row 10: Sl 1, P across, turn

Repeat Rows 9 and Row 10 for a total of 20 (24) rows total.

 Heel Shaping
Row 11: Sl1, K16 (18), K2tog, K1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 
Row 12: Sl1, P3 (3), P2tog, P1, turn (leave remaining sts unworked) 

Row 13: Sl1, K until one st before the gap, K2tog, K1, turn
Row 14: Sl1, P until one st before the gap, P2tog, P1, turn

Repeat Rows 13 and Round 14 until you have 18 (20) sts left on Needles 1 and 2

Begin working in the round. You will change your needle numbering as you go as indicated below.

Round 15: Using MC, K9 (10) (Needle 3). Add a needle, K9 (10), pick up and K11 (13) sts along length of heel flap using the same needle (Needle 4). Work Flecked Pattern across the next two needles at the top of the foot (Needles 1 and 2). Using Needle 3 and MC only, pick up and K11 (13) sts along length of heel flap, K9 (10) remaining sts on Needle 3. Using MC only, K across Needle 4. Mark new beginning of the round.

Gusset Shaping (decrease)

(Large Only)
Round 16: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1, SSK, K2). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern.  Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K2, K2tog, K1).

Round 17: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K4). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K4).

Round 18: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1, SSK, K1). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern  Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K1, K2tog, K1).

Round 19: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K3). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K3).

Round 20: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1, SSK). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K2tog, K1).

Round 21: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K2). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K2).

Round 22: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern  beginning with a SSK. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern  ending with a K2tog using MC only (K1).

Round 23: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1). Work remaining 18 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K1).

Round 24: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Work 18 sts in Flecked Pattern  beginning with K1, SSK. Work 18 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, ending with K2tog, K1. 

(Small Only)
Round 16: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1, SSK, K1). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern  Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K1, K2tog, K1).

Round 17: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K3). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K3).

Round 18: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1, SSK). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K2tog, K1).

Round 19: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K2). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K2).

Round 20: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern  beginning with a SSK. Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern  ending with a K2tog using MC only (K1).

Round 21: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Using MC only (K1). Work remaining 16 sts in Flecked Pattern. Work first 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, using MC only (K1).

Round 22: Work in Flecked Pattern across Needles 1 and 2. Work 16 sts in Flecked Pattern  beginning with K1, SSK. Work 16 sts on Needle 4 in Flecked Pattern, ending with K2tog, K1. 

Ankle
Continue working in Flecked Pattern until you reach 1 inch less than the desired length up ankle, or approximately 3 inches.

Ribbing
Using MC only, work (K1, P1) ribbing for 10 rows. Bind off using the Icelandic Bind-Off for a stretchy finish. Video tutorial available here.

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Pattern: Clean Lines Beanie

Use any color combination of your choosing to create these beautifully clean lines in this quick and easy beanie.

Materials:
1 skein Big Twist Chunky – Blue (Color A)
1 skein Big Twist Chunky – White (Color B)
Size 8 circular needles
Size 8 double pointed needles
Stitch marker 
Sewing needle

Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
K2tog – knit the next two stitches together
CO – cast on
St(s) – stitch(es)

Sizing:
Small (Medium, Large)
Child/Teen (Adult Small, Adult Large)

Notes: 
All rounds are worked for all sizes unless specified otherwise in the instructions for that round. The round numbering continues sequentially for ease of reading even though you do not necessarily work all rounds for all sizes. 

Instructions: 
Using the circular needles and Color A, CO 50 (60, 70) sts. Place stitch marker at the end of the round. Begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 7 (Medium and Large only): *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 8 (Large only): *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Rounds 9-16: K across.
Round 17 (Medium and Large only): K across.
Round 18 (Large only): K across.

Switch to Color B for the remainder of the pattern.

Rounds 19-27: K across.
Round 28 (Medium and Large only): K across.
Round 29 (Large only): K across.

Crown Shaping:

Round 30: *K8, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 31: K across.
Round 32: *K7, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 33: K across.
Round 34: *K6, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 35: K across.
Round 36: *K5, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 37: K across.

Switch to double pointed needles.

Round 38: *K4, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 39: *K3, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 40: *K2, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 41: *K1, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 
Round 42: *K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end. 

Cut yarn so there’s an approximate 8-inch tail. Weave the tail in through the remaining stitches. Use the sewing needle to weave in the ends. 

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Pattern: Two Shawls, One Kit

Malabrigo yarn is wonderfully addicting, and this color way set is the perfect blue spectrum for TWO lovely shawls. There are two separate patterns using one single yarn kit. I recommend making the triangular shawl first, then make the rectangular shawl with the remaining yarn.

Materials:
Malabrigo Yarn, Paris Teal Set (includes 5 separate skeins in a matching color way)

            Color A: Paris Teal 1
            Color B: Paris Teal 2
            Color C: Paris Teal 3
            Color D: Paris Teal 4
            Color E: Paris Teal 5

Size 10.5 circular needles
Size 8 circular needles
Stitch markers 

Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
yo – yarn over
pm – place market
K2tog – knit the next two stitches together
CO – cast on
St(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions: (Triangular Shawl)
Using size 10.5 circular needles and with Color E, CO 5 sts

Row 1: K1, yo, K1, yo, pm, K1, pm, yo, K1, yo, K1
Row 2: K across
Row 3: K1, yo, K across until marker, yo, sm, K1, sm, yo, K across until last st, yo, K1
Row 4: K across
Rows 5-6: Repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 7-8: With Color A, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 9-14: With Color D, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 15-16: With Color A, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 17-22: With Color C, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 23-24: With Color A, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Rows 25-30: With Color B, repeat Rows 3 and 4
Edging (Use Color A only)
Row 31 (RS): K1, yo, K1, repeat (yo, k2tog) to 1 st before marker, K1, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, k1, repeat (yo, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k1, yo, K1
Row 32 (WS): K across
Row 33: K1, yo, K to marker, yo, sm, K1, sm, yo, K to last stitch, yo, K1
Row 34: Repeat Row 32
Rows 35-38: Repeat Rows 31-32 twice
Rows 39-40: Repeat Rows 33-34
Rows 41-42: Repeat Rows 31-32

Bind off
 
Instructions: (Rectangular Shawl)
Using size 8 circular needles and Color E, CO 75 sts
 
Row 1: K1, P1
Rows 2-8: Repeat Row 1
Rows 9-10: With Color C, repeat Row 1
Repeat Rows 1-10 five more times using the same color changes
Rows 11-16: With Color E, repeat Row 1
Rows 17-20: With Color C, repeat Row 1
Repeat Rows 11-20 five more times using the same color changes
Rows 21-24: With Color E, repeat Row 1
Rows 25-30: With Color C, repeat Row 1
Repeat Rows 21-30 five more times using the same color changes
Rows 31-32: With Color E, repeat Row 1
Rows 33-40: With Color C, repeat Row 1
Repeat Rows 31-40 five more times using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 21-30 six times total using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 11-20 six times total using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 1-10 six times total using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 11-20 six times total using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 21-30 six times total using the same color changes
Repeat Rows 31-40 six times total using the same color changes
Continue working in this manner until you run out of yarn. Bind off.

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Pattern: Bubble Cowl

Materials:
Size 11 circular needles
2 skeins Ice Yarns worsted weight (4) yarn in Burgundy, or any worsted weight boucle yarn that is approx. 100 yards total
Stitch marker

Instructions:
CO 66, place stitch marker at the end and begin working in the round
Round 1: K across
Round 2: YO, K2tog
Round 3: K across
Round 4: K2tog, YO

Repeat Rounds 1-4 eight more times (nine repeats total)

Round 5: K across
Bind off


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Pattern: Douglas Pom Pom Beanie


Materials:
1 skein Lion’s Pride Woolspun in Taupe (MC)
1 skein Lion’s Pride Woolspun in Cranberry (CC)
Size 8 double pointed needles
Large Clover Pom Pom Maker

Abbreviations:
CO – cast on
K – knit
P – purl
K2tog – knit two stitches together

Instructions:

CO 78 using MC
 
Round 1: *K1, P1.* Repeat from * to * until end
Repeat Round 1 eleven more times, for 12 rounds total
 
Round 2-4: K across
 
Round 5: *K1 in MC, K1 in CC.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 6: *K1 in CC, K1 in MC.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 7: K across in CC
Round 8: *K1 in CC, K1 in MC.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 9: *K1 in MC, K1 in CC.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 10: K across in MC
Rounds 11-15: Repeat Rounds 5-9
 
Rounds 16-18: K across in MC
 
Decrease:
Work in MC only for entire crown decrease
 
Round 16: *K11, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 17: K across
Round 18: *K10, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 19: K across
Round 20: *K9, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 21: K across
Round 22: *K8, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 23: K across
Round 24: *K7, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 25: K across
Round 26: *K6, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 27: K across
Round 28: *K5, K2tog.* Repeat from * to * until end
Round 29: K across
Rounds 30-31: K2tog across
 
Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches
 
Make a pom pom using CC and the Large pom pom maker. Attach to the top of the hat. Weave in ends.