Month: February 2011

Also Available as part of The Map Collection!

Matching handwarmers and cowl in an intruiging folded fabric looks cabled but isn’t! The waves undulate gently, trapping air and keeping you warm. Worked in fine, slightly thick and thin yarn that comes in brilliant colours. Both thehandwarmers and cowl are worked flat and closed with tiny mother of pearl buttons.
Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani. http://www.windchains.com

SIZES
HANDWARMERS
Finished Circumference: 7 (9)” / 18 (23)cm around knuckles Length: 5.5” / 14cm

COWL
Close (Loose) fitting
Finished Circumference: 20 (24)” / 51 (61)cm
Depth: 6” / 15cm

MATERIALS
YARN
Fingering weight yarn.
140 (170) yds / 128 (156)m for Handwarmers.
270 (325) yds / 247 (298)m for Cowl.

Shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% superwash merino wool; 440 yds / 402m per 4oz skein) – 1 skein of Fragrant for 9” / 23cm handwarmers and 20” / 51cm cowl.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 2 / 2.75mm needles (straight or circular)
US 2 / 2.75mm double pointed needles for Handwarmers only one US 0 or 1 / 2.0 or 2.25mm double pointed needle many tiny buttons (approximately 1/4” / 6mm diameter)

GAUGE
32 sts and 44 rows = 4” / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch on US 2 / 2.75mm needles

MORE INFO
Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease. Fold pattern tutorial is given in the pattern. 5 page PDF pattern.

HOW TO BUY
Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.
Powder River Set Ravelry page

Buy the Powder River Set (handwarmers and cowl) pattern ONLY for $5 CAD

Buy The Map Collection for $18 CAD

Also Available as part of The Map Collection!

Quick to knit up and perfect for keeping out the cold! Midlothian Mittens are a perfect project for a beginner to colourwork. Extra warm with a soft laceweight lining and an innovative lining method. Reversible between hands for even wear (and to get them on your hands faster!).

Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani. http://www.windchains.com

SIZES
XS (S, M, L) – Shown in size S.
Finished Circumference: 7 (8, 9, 10)” / 18 (20, 23, 25)cm around knuckles of the outer mitten – the lining takes up a bit of room inside, so mitten fits snugly.
To fit knuckle circumference: 6 (7, 8, 9)” / 15 (18, 20, 23)cm Finished Length: 8.5 (9, 9.5, 9.5)” / 22 (23, 24, 24)cm from cuff to tip

MATERIALS
YARN
Outer Mitten – DK weight yarn.
105 (140, 170, 185) yds / 96 (128, 155, 170)m of MC
80 (105, 130, 140) yds / 73 (96, 120, 128) m of CC

Shown in Tanis Fiber Arts Yellow Label DK (100% superwash merino; 260 yds / 238m per 4 oz / 115g skein) – 1 skein each of Garnet (MC) and Sand (CC) for size S.

Lining – laceweight yarn.
120 (160, 200, 215) yds / 110 (146, 183, 197)m

Shown in Habu Textiles 2/26 cashmere (100% cashmere, 182 yds / 163m per 0.5oz / 14g skein) – 1 skein in colour 7301 for size S.

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 3 / 3.25mm double pointed needles or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
US 1.5 / 2.5mm double pointed needles or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
stitch marker
tapestry needle
smooth waste yarn no larger than working yarn

GAUGE
28 sts and 34 rnds = 4” / 10cm square in stranded colourwork in the round on US 3 / 3.25mm needles.

MORE INFO
Skills required: cast on, knit, purl, increase, decrease, stranded colourwork, reading a chart, kitchener stitch. Colourwork charts are provided. 4 page PDF pattern.

HOW TO BUY
Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.
Midlothian Mittens Ravelry page

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Buy The Map Collection for $18 CAD

Also Available as part of The Map Collection!

Linehan is a flattering hat worked from the center of the top outwards, then down to the turned brim. A little bit of contrasting colour on the inside of the brim is a fun surprise! Knits up super quickly.

Technical Editing by Jaya Purswani. http://www.windchains.com

SIZES
Finished Circumference: 18.5 (21.5, 24)” / 47 (55, 61)cm
To fit head circumferences (hat fits a variety of sizes): 18-21 (20-23, 22-25)” / 45-53 (51-59, 56-64)cm
Shown in 21.5” / 55cm size.

MATERIALS
YARN
Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn, held double throughout. You can also substitute one strand of bulky yarn – you’ll need about half the the yardage given.

180 (200, 230) yds / 165 (183, 210)m of MC
50 (55, 60) yds / 46 (50, 55)m of CC

Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 250 yds / 229m per 3.8 oz / 110g skein) – 1 skein each of Chocolate (MC) and Manzanita (CC)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 10.5 / 6.5mm 16” / 41cm circular needles
US 10.5 / 6.5mm double pointed needles, or needles of choice for small circumferences in the round
stitch marker
tapestry needle

GAUGE
12 sts and 18 rnds = 4” / 10cm square in Stockinette Stitch worked in the round with two strands of yarn held together.

MORE INFO
Skills required: invisible cast on, knit, purl. 2 page PDF pattern.

HOW TO BUY
Available through Ravelry (no account needed), payment by Paypal.
Linehan Road Ravelry page

Buy the Linehan Road Hat pattern ONLY for $5 CAD

Buy The Map Collection for $18 CAD