NORDHEIMER is a bottom-up stranded colourwork hat that can be made primarily with leftovers and scraps from other projects. Worked in bright colours, it makes for a bright spot on a cold winter day.
This pattern is for you if… You like very short repeats that are easy to memorize and have a ton of yarn scraps to work through.
Move along if… Managing more than two colours is not your cup of tea.
Hat is knit in the round from the bottom up.
Size S (M, L, XL), unstretched: 18.75 (20, 21.25, 22.75)” / 47.5 (50.75, 54.25, 57.5) cm circumference, 8.25”/21 cm tall.
Intended negative ease: 1-3”/ 2.5-7.5 cm.
Worsted weight yarn that showcases stranded colourwork well for S (M, L, XL): approximately 176 (189, 201, 214) yards / 161 (173, 184, 196) meters / 83 (89, 95, 101) grams / 3 (4, 4, 4) oz.
See Yardage Notes on Page 2 for details on approximate yardage per colour.
Samples knit with: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76oz skein; 100% wool).
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Per 4”/10cm in stranded colourwork pattern: 24 stitches / 24 rows.
Size A: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 5/3.75mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than Size A
1 set of US 7/4.5mm double pointed needles, or same size as Size A
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Tubular cast-on; knitting and purling in the round; reading a colourwork chart; decreasing stitches using k2tog, ssk, and cdd; knitting with up to three colours per round, though only two rounds require three colours
Stitch patterns are provided as charts only.
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Carmilla’s Mitts were designed with the rib vaults and arches of a cathedral interior in mind. These mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up and feature gorgeous lace cuffs that transition into the stranded-colorwork pattern.
Mitts are worked from the bottom up in the round.
6 ½ (7 ¼, 8)“ hand circumference and 8 ¼ (8 ¾, 9)” long. Mitts shown measure 7 ¼“.
Approximately 200 yards (198 meters) fingering weight yarn.
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33 stitches / 30 rounds = 4″/10cm n colourwork pattenr
US 2/2.75mm double pointed needles, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Stitch markers, waste yarn to hold stitches, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making yarn overs, increasing stitches using m1l and m1r, knitting two stitches together, reading a colourwork chart, reading a lace chart, working with two colours in a single row
Stitch patterns are provided as charts only
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ONES AND ZEROES is a top-down, bandana-style cowl alternating bands of 1×2 twisted rib with a symmetrical mesh lace. Perfect for early spring or fall, ONES AND ZEROES is easy to throw on during those not-quite-warm-enough days that still have a bit of bite to the breeze.
This pattern is for you if… You like very short repeats that are easy to memorize.
Move along if… You’re prone to forgetting your stitch increases.
Cowl is knit from the top down, first worked flat before being joined to knit in the round until completion.
One size: 20.5”/52cm circumference at neck opening; 45.5”/116cm circumference at bottom edge; 23.75”/60cm long along front centre spine
Approximately 545 yards (498 meters) / 100 grams (3.5oz) heavy lace / light fingering weight yarn that produces a nice drape when knit to gauge.
Sample knit with: The Fibre Co. Meadow (545 yards/498 meters per 100 grams/3.5oz skein; 40% Merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 15% linen; 1 skein used).
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32 stitches / 42 rows = 4″/10cm in Ones motif worked flat
US 2/2.75mm 29”/74cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, making yarn overs, increasing stitches using m1l and m1r, knitting two stitches together, knitting/purling through the back loop, reading a lace chart (if using chart option), garter tab cast on.
Stitch patterns are provided as both charts and written instructions.
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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf is a close-fitting cowl inspired by the sartorial choices of everyone’s favourite retired starship captain. Knit from the bottom up, the cowl features a combination of ribbing and a woven cable panel separated by travelling 1×1 diagonal twists.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of cables and like to zip through large sections of ribbing.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
One size: 7.5″/19cm high at the front, 8.25″/21cm high at the back; 20″/51cm circumference
189 yards (173 meters) / 80 grams (2.8oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit in: The Fibre Co. Cumbria (236 yards/216 meters per 100 grams / 2.52 oz; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 1 skein) in colour Appleby Castle.
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22 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, knitting through the back loop, making cables using four stitches, making twists using two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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The Buttermilk Cowl is an infinity scarf worked in the round and packed with small but mighty cables plus a generous helping of seed stitch for maximum texture and squishiness. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture with that’s a breeze to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of 2×2 cables, you can’t get enough of seed stitch, and the thought of combining the two leaves you breathless.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
This pattern matches the Buttermilk Toque.
One size, unstretched, approximately: 54”/137cm circumference, 9.5”/24cm tall
542 yards (495 meters) / 282 grams (10oz) worsted weight yarn.
Sample knit in: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 6 skeins) in colour Indigo Heather.
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24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in charted cable pattern
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 32”/81cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to four stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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The Wychwood Toque is a bottom-up hat featuring an all-over divided double diamond motif. Crisp cable lines set off against the ample negative space of a purled background combine for a striking geometric motif that will knit up surprisingly quickly.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of mini-cables and ample negative space that set them off.
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 15 (17.25, 19.25, 21.5)” / 38 (44, 49, 54.5)cm in circumference, 8.5″/21.5cm tall
Worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well for Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 126 (155, 174, 194) yards / 124 (142, 159, 177) meters / 57 (65, 74, 82) grams / 2.1 (2.3, 2.6, 2.9) oz
Sample knit in: The Fibre Co. Cumbria (236 yards/216 meters per 100 grams / 2.52 oz; 60% Merino wool, 30% Masham wool, 10% Mohair; 1 skein) in colour Eden Valley.
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30 stitches and 31 rows = 4″/10cm in cable pattern
Size A: 1 US 5/3.75mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, including knitting through the back loop (k1tbl), increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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The Comfort & Joy Toque is a warm winter stranded colourwork hat with a folded brim and two rounds of bobbles for additional nubbly texture. Knit in red, white, and green, the bobbles resemble holly berries perfect for Christmas, but the hat easily adapts to be a season-long staple in other colours.
This pattern is for you if… You like short pattern repeats, straightforward colourwork with a pop of contrast colour, bobbles.
Move along if… Bobbles are not your thing, though it’s easy enough to leave them out.
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 17.5 (19.25, 21.25, 23.25)” / 44.5 (49, 54, 59) cm circumference
Total yardage in worsted weight yarn for Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large): 154 (170, 187, 205) yards / 140 (155, 172, 187) meters / 70 (77, 87, 93) grams / 2.6 (2.8, 3.2, 3.3) oz
Sample knit in: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted ( 110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 1 skein in main colour, less than half a skein in contrast colours) in colours Cranberry, Cloud and Evergreen .
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25 stitches and 23 rows = 4″/10cm in stranded colourwork with Size B needles
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, knitting with up to three colours per round on four rounds total, creating bobbles (links to three video tutorials are included)
Stitch pattern is offered as a chart only.
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The Cedarvale Cowl is a short cowl worked in the round and featuring 2×2 cables that work up to resemble wheat sheaves or the vaulting in gothic architecture. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture that’s straightforward to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of mini-cables and ample negative space that sets them off.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
One size, unstretched, approximately: 22.5” / 57cm circumference; 8.5” / 21.5cm tall
193 yards (177 meters) / 101 grams (3.6oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
Sample knit with: Malabrigo Rios (210 yards/192 meters per 100 grams/3.53oz skein; 100% superwash Merino wool; 1 skein) in colour Glitter.
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22.5 stitches and 29 rows = 4″/10cm in charted cable pattern
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to two stitches
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #CedarvaleCowl hashtag.
The Buttermilk Toque is a bottom-up hat packed with small but mighty cables and a generous helping of seed stitch for maximum texture and squishiness. Each row of the pattern repeat is easy to memorize, giving you a visually complex surface texture that’s a breeze to knit.
This pattern is for you if… You are an unabashed lover of 2×2 cables, you can’t get enough of seed stitch, and the thought of combining the two leaves you breathless.
Move along if… Lots and lots of cables are not your idea of a good time.
One size, unstretched: 19.25” / 49cm circumference; 7.75” / 20cm tall
184 yards (168 meters) / 84 grams (3oz) worsted weight yarn that shows stitch definition well. Yardage does not include amounts needed for a pom pom or folded brim, as this varies by knitter.
Sample knit in: Knit Picks Wool of the Andeas Worsted ( 110 yards/101 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% wool; 2 skeins) in colour Indigo Heather.
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Per 4”/10cm in cable pattern, blocked: 27 stitches / 31 rows; per pattern repeat, blocked: 2.75”/7cm wide
Size A: 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, optional: pom pom maker
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing stitches, making cables using up to four stitches
Both charts and written instructions are provided for the stitch patterns.
Share your finished project on Instagram or Twitter by tagging me or using the #ButtermilkToque hashtag.
The Medallion Toque is a warm winter hat with a generous folded brim and a bold, graphic colourwork motif. Designed with a length meant to cover the full ear, Medallion Toque is a great project for using up all those partial balls of yarn leftover from your Icelandic sweater projects.
This pattern is for you if… You like toques with generous brims, you need a thick hat for a proper winter, or you’ve got lots of Aran-weight leftovers from other projects to use up.
Move along if… Geometric patterns or quick colour changes are not for you.
Small (Medium, Large): 18.25 (20, 22)” / 46 (51, 56)cm circumference; 8.5”/22cm tall, unstretched with folded brim
Aran-weight yarn in the following amounts:
Main Colour: 80 yards (74 meters) / 36.3 grams (1.3oz)
Contrast Colour 1: 54 yards (49 meters) / 24.2 grams (0.9oz)
Contrast Colour 2: 46 yards (42 meters) / 20.6 grams (0.8oz)
Contrast Colour 3: 19 yards (18 meters) / 8.5 grams (0.3oz)
Sample knit in: Ístex Léttlopi (109 yards/100 meters per 50 grams/1.76 oz; 100% Icelandic wool; 1 ball for MC, less than half a ball each for remaining colours) in Blue, Blue Heather, Air Blue, and White.
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22 stitches and 21.5 rows = 4″/10cm in colourwork pattern
Size A: 1 US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size B: 1 US 8/5mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
Size C: 1 set of double pointed needles the same size as Size B
stitch markers, tapestry needle for weaving in ends, optional: pom pom maker
knitting in the round, making knit and purl stitches, knitting with two colours on one row, increasing and decreasing stitches
Stitch patterns are charted only.
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