A cold open, in television and film, is a technique that drops the viewer directly into the action without introduction. Similarly, the Cold Open cowl gets you into the action of knitting right away. Unfussy border details and simple lace keep the plot moving while you knit and watch your favorite show or movie.
Inclusive design! Instructions are included to make any size!
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Black Mountain is a triangular, top-down crochet shawl with a simple two-row repeat. The combination of this yarn weight and hook size creates an open, lightweight fabric.
The sample is made with one skein of sock weight yarn and one skein of single-ply fingering weight yarn, in contrasting colors.
As an option, the maker can choose to use a third yarn for the ruffle. For a three-color option, see Yarn Requirements:
Main Body Color
438yds (400m) fingering weight sock yarn, 100% Superwash wool (approx.100g)
Border Color
281yds (257m) fingering weight single-ply yarn, 100% Superwash wool (approx. 70g)
Ruffle Color
122yds (112m) fingering weight single-ply yarn, 100% Superwash Wool (approx. 30g)
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Ghost Flower is an asymmetrical triangle shawl knit bottom up with one skein of sock weight yarn. Simple mesh lace and a 4-row repeat provide a meditative knit resulting in a practical, lightweight accessory.
Although written for one skein of yarn, this pattern is totally adaptable to your yardage and size requirements. Make a small neckerchief or a giant shawl!
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Valley Vista is a lightweight, asymmetrical crochet wrap.
Worked sideways, this project features a simple 2-row lace repeat to keep you in meditative motion.
It’s a warm weather accessory that’s just what you need for spring and summer!
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Sand Bar is a textural knit cowl and go-to knitting pattern for a versatile cold weather staple.
Knit in the round, it’s a perfect project for travel knitting, gift giving and simple meditative motion.
Instructions are included to make this cowl any size.
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Pebble Ridge is a free crochet placemat pattern.
It features a simple yet satisfying reversible stitch for the body combined with a fun and interesting border stitch.
This project is perfect for gift giving, travel stitching or adding just the right touch to your table or desk.
Color A: 100g/186yds (170m), Mint
Color B: 60g/112yds (102m), White
Written for a two-color version, experimentation with monochromatic or multi-color versions is encouraged!
Finished size: 19” (48cm) x 15” (38cm)
Mercerized cotton is recommended for this pattern to achieve the listed gauge and finished size.
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Desert Spring is an oversized cowl knit in the round with bulky yarn and a loose gauge. Simple cable and texture stitches combine to produce a lovely experience for the knitter and a cozy accessory.
Charted and written instructions provided.
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Fog River is a cute and stylish crochet baby blanket with rows of ruffles to nestle a precious little one.
Color A: 674yds/616m, 300g worsted weight
Lion Brand Pound of Love (100% acrylic, 1020yds/932m,
454g) in Pumpkin Pie, 1 skein
Color B: 330yds/300m, 270g worsted weight
Lion Brand Basic Stitch (100% acrylic, 185yd/170m, 100g)
in Ecru, 3 skeins
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The middle path is the way to wisdom. -Rumi
Middle Path is a triangular shawl knit top-down in bulky weight yarn. It is designed to be a meditative knit with an easily memorized repeat and plenty of garter stitch.
The size listed is only the beginning! This top-down shawl can be as large as your yardage allows… just continue the two-row repeat!
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Elm Creek is a bulky weight shawl knit side to side. It is composed of sturdy garter stitch and a bold lace center panel. (The lace is a four-row repeat! Two of the rows are all knit! No purling!) The result is an accessory with striking textural interest that is easily worn as shawl or scarf.
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Named after a favorite spot in Nevada’s beautiful Red Rock Canyon, Cloud Tower is a knit hat that will keep you snug and sassy all season!
The super bulky 2x2 rib makes it easy to fit most adult heads.
This hat can be knit with one skein of most super bulky yarns.
Knit it for yourself or someone who appreciates unexpected charm!
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Hollerith is for everyone! It’s a fun, simple knit that produces a light and airy fabric.
Such a wonderfully wearable scarf, it sits expertly about the neck without any fuss. The eyelet structure lends itself to convertible wear: Wrap it up to get toasty or drape over the shoulders for just the right warmth in air conditioning and transitional seasons!
Instructions are included to make any size!
Great for gifting… so you’ll get to make it again and again.
The samples pictured are knit in non-superwash wool:
The multi-colored sample was made using one skein of Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (that I divided and dyed into a gradient set): 227g, 465 yds (425 m).
Finished size: 12 x 90” (30.5 x 229 cm)
The seafoam sample was made using two skeins of Patons Classic Wool Worsted: 200g, 420 yds (384 m). Finished size: 12 x 60” (30.5 x 152 cm).
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