Knitscene Accents 2018

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12 Bubbly Mitts Lori Wagner 16 Ring-Tailed Bandit Hat Mone Dräger 20 Periphery Shawl Hannah Baker 24 Snowy Peaks Hat Sarah Solomon 28 Midnight Cap Sarah Solomon 32 Heartbeat Mitts Mone Dräger 36 Yellow Brick Shawl Leah McGlone 40 Vitality Wrap Renate Kamm 44 Blazing Leaves Mitts Samantha MacKay 48 Facile Cowl Tori Gurbisz 52 Pigments Cowl Vanessa Ewing 56 Breaker Cowl Joni Coniglio 60 Mottles Hat Heather Zoppetti 64 Medleys Shawl Heather Zoppetti 68 Rutted Hat Krista Ann 72 Trifecta Shawl Krista Ann 76 Turning Corners Scarf Kate Scalzo 80 Vagarious Hat Andrea Cull 84 Mixed Bag Cowl Vicki Square

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS Welcome to knitscene Accents 2018! This premiere, digital-only publication was inspired by busy lives and the knitscene accessories you’ve been loving. Its fusion of colorful yarns, fun HANNAH BAKER EDITOR, INTERWEAVE KNITS

SARAH ROTHBERG EDITOR, KNITSCENE

and interesting stitch patterns, simple

techniques, and adorable styling creates a collection of 20 projects that will get you excited to cast on throughout the year.

For this issue, we wanted to give you a variety of thoughtful, quality yarns that range in fiber and retail price, so you can find something that perfectly suits you, your needs, and your style. We worked with 10 yarn companies to achieve this, and you’ll find two projects made with yarn from each yarn company in these pages. Many thanks to our yarn partners who helped make this happen: Red Heart Yarns, Bijou Basin Ranch, Sugar Bush Yarns, Harrisville Designs, Black Wolf Ranch, Simply Shetland, Jones & Vandermeer, Lorna’s Laces, Trendsetter Yarns, and Plymouth Yarn.

Additionally, we want to thank our knitting-needle sponsor, HiyaHiya North America, for recommending specific needles tailored to each project so you can get the most out of your knitting experience.

Finally, this issue is a collaboration between two editors. As we do our final proofing, Sarah Rothberg is taking stewardship of the knitscene brand as the new editor and has served as knitscene’s assistant editor for quite some time.

In classic knitscene fashion, these projects are engaging and approachable, the styling is contemporary, and the lighthearted photography will, hopefully, inspire a smile or two.

So, go ahead—take a look and see what’s in store!

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THE COLLECTION

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S P LA S H C O W L 9

Snuggle up with this soft cocoon-style sweater!

Hygge™ yarn is so cozy and beautiful you can wear this sweater anywhere, from the couch to date night!

LM6234 The Coziest Cocoon Sweater

For free pattern, please visit: redheart.com 10 Š 2018 Coats & Clark. All rights reserved. Coats & Clark is a registered trademark.

SPLASH COWL RED HEART YARNS CHIC SHEEP BY MARLY BIRD Chic Sheep is a bright and fun yarn line from Red Heart that offers you treat yarn without breaking the bank. Made from mercerized merino wool, the yarn is soft, springy, and strong, providing durability for any highwear projects you have in mind.

FIBER: 100% mercerized merino wool YARDAGE: 186 yd/170 m

SAMANTHA MACKAY Knitted in the round from the bottom up, the Splash Cowl is made of colorful stripes, each with its own stitch pattern: twisted ribbing, stockinette stitch, seed stitch, and an easy lace pattern. The simplicity and size, the variety of colors and stitches, and the washable wool yarn make it quick and interesting to knit. Chic Sheep creates an easily washable and pill-resistant accessory that will last for years.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

25" circumference and 15" tall.

Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g YARN

WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 8 [5 mm] COLORWAYS: 24

A shawl with bulky yarn nearly flies off the needles when you use HiyaHiya Steel Circular Needles.

Red Heart Yarns Chic Sheep (100% mercerized merino wool; 186 yd [170 m]/31/2Â oz [100 g]): #5693 poolside (blue; A), #5620 green tea (B), and #5641 sterling (gray; C), 1 ball each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

18 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st.

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BUBBLY MITTS BIJOU BASIN RANCH BIJOU SPUN HIMALAYAN SUMMIT Yak down is warmer than wool and softer than cashmere, making Himalayan Summit a beautiful yarn that will keep you warm through the chilliest of journeys.

This yarn is a 50/50 blend of yak and merino that knits into a soft, warm, and wearable fabric.

FIBER: 50% Tibetan yak, 50% superfine merino YARDAGE: 325 yd/297 m

LORI WAGNER Solid and variegated colorways of yak and merino yarn work together to create the Bubbly Mitts. The twocolor slip-stitch colorwork pattern gives these mitts a happy vibe, and the warmth and softness of yak and merino are a dream for cold hands in wintertime. You can wear these mitts inside and still perform tasks that require dexterity with ease.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

71/2" hand circumference and 8" long.

Sizes 11/2 (2.5 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g WEIGHT: Fingering GAUGE: 24 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 3–5 [3.25–3.75 mm] COLORWAYS: 27

HiyaHiya Sock Gift Sets contain the most popular sizes needed for fine-gauge projects.

YARN

Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Spun Himalayan Summit (50% Tibetan yak, 50% superfine merino; 325 yd [297 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): old fashioned villain (red; A) and natural cream (B), 1 skein each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

32 sts and 52 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

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Colorblend Cloche

by Charisa Martin Cairn Jamieson’s Spindrift

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Exclusive North American distributor of Jamieson’s Shetland wools.

Visit www.simplyshetland.com for your local retailer.

RING-TAILED BANDIT HAT JAMIESON’S DOUBLE KNITTING, DISTRIBUTED

BY SIMPLY SHETLAND If you’ve yet to visit the beautiful land of Shetland, working with Double Knitting by Jamieson’s is the next-best thing. This 100% Shetland wool is grown and spun in the Shetland Islands, and its colorways are plucked straight from the landscape.

FIBER: 100% Shetland wool YARDAGE: 82 yd/75 m AMOUNT: 7∕8 oz/25 g WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 22–26 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 4–6 [3.5–4 mm] COLORWAYS: 142

HiyaHiya Interchangeables make it easy to change needle sizes mid-project.

MONE DRÄGER The quirky Ring-Tailed Bandit Hat was inspired by the Masked Bandit motif from Andrea Rangel’s Alterknit Stitch Dictionary (Interweave, 2017). The hat is worked in the round from the bottom up and bound off after the ribbing, then stitches are picked up to create a chain detail.

More than 140 color choices help you fully personalize your hat.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

183/4 (203/4, 223/4)" circumference at brim and 73/4 (9, 93/4)" tall. Hat shown measures 203/4".

Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of doublepointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

Jamieson’s Double Knitting (100% Shetland wool; 82 yd [75 m]/7∕8 oz [25 g]): #425 mustard (yellow; MC), 2 balls; #122 granite (light gray; CC1) and #999 black (CC2), 1 ball each.

Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

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PERIPHERY SHAWL LORNA’S LACES CLOUDGATE Cloudgate, from Lorna’s Laces, is a knitter-pleasing yarn made from a blend of superwash merino and nylon. It’s machine washable, beautifully dyed, and a blast to knit with. Made up of four lofty 2-ply strands, the yarn has remarkable durability and stitch definition.

FIBER: 90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon YARDAGE: 120 yd/109 m AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g

HANNAH BAKER The Periphery Shawl is a simple triangular shawl with a row of double-yarnover stitches about every eight inches. Thick tassels on each corner help weigh the shawl down so that it stays in place when you wrap it.

It’s worked back and forth in rows beginning on the wide edge and decreasing to the point. The fabric is soft and drapey, thanks to the double-yarnover sections.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

291/2" wide and 421/2" long.

Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

WEIGHT: Bulky GAUGE: 14 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 10 [6 mm]

Lorna’s Laces Cloudgate (90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon; 120 yd [109 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #0020ns pine, 4 skeins.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

13 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st.

COLORWAYS: 238

A shawl with bulky yarn nearly flies off the needles when you use HiyaHiya Steel Circular Needles.

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ETHOS CASHMERE

Italian Recyled Cashmere • Light • Loft • Warmth

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SNOWY PEAKS HAT JONES & VANDERMEER ETHOS CASHMERE The chainette structure of this DK-weight cashmere yarn shows off the fiber’s softness and light weight while helping the fine virgin and recycled cashmere avoid pilling. Ethos comes in five striking neutral shades.

SARAH SOLOMON Made with two skeins of the luxurious and earth-friendly cashmere yarn, the Snowy Peaks Hat is incredibly lightweight yet warm, thanks to the fiber and stranded colorwork. The yarn is half virgin cashmere and half recycled cashmere that has been discarded in the production process. Pick two different gray colorways and go to town!

FIBER: 50% virgin cashmere, 50% recycled cashmere YARDAGE: 160 yd/146 m

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

AMOUNT: 13/4 oz/50 g

191/4 (201/2)" circumference at brim and 91/4" tall. Hat shown measures 191/4".

Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 20–22 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 5–7 [3.75–4.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 5

For projects with multiple needle sizes, try Hiya Hiya Interchangeables with 4" needle tips.

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Jones & Vandermeer Ethos Cashmere (50% virgin cashmere, 50% recycled cashmere; 160 yd [146 m] /13/4 oz [50 g]): grey no. 4 (dark gray; MC) and grey no. 1 (light gray; CC), 1 skein each.

NOTIONS

Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

25 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

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MIDNIGHT CAP HARRISVILLE DESIGNS NIGHTSHADES Nightshades is a striking line of black yarns that let through a shade of color, providing a captivating depth for your projects. This 3-ply American Cormo wool-blend forms a feather-light DK-weight yarn that knits into a beautiful fabric.

FIBER: 80% American Cormo, 20% wool

SARAH SOLOMON Knitted in the subtle green colorway of Harrisville Designs’ new Nightshades yarn, the Midnight Cap has a super-thick brim and cables that give it extra warmth for midwinter weather. A modern take on the watch cap, it keeps the wind at bay. Fold the brim to the outside like a traditional watch cap or to the inside to reveal more of the cable motif.

20" circumference at brim and 91/4" tall.

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

NOTIONS

NEEDLES: Size 5–7 [3.75–4.5 mm]

Harrisville Designs Nightshades (80% American Cormo, 20% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): VCR, 1 skein.

COLORWAYS: 10

Marker (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; spare cir needle in same size or smaller than smallest needle; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

NEEDLES

YARDAGE: 250 yd/229 m

FINISHED SIZE

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 18–22 sts = 4"

Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir).

Size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn).

Longer circular needles can be used for smaller projects via a Magic Loop or Traveling Loop technique.

HiyaHiya Steel Circulars are available up to 60".

GAUGE

29 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in charted patt on largest needle.

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‘Richland Poncho’ pattern

Featuring ‘Dawson’ from the new Fall Sugar Bush Yarn Collection

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Designed in Canada …where we turn cold into cool!

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HEARTBEAT MITTS SUGAR BUSH YARNS ITTY-BITTY

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Itty-Bitty from Sugar Bush Yarns proves that practicality and luxury are not mutually exclusive. This blend of merino wool, nylon, and cashmere is perfect for socks, shawls, and clothing because it’s soft against your skin and strong enough to stand up to regular wear.

A simple slip-stitch pattern and three colors of easily washable wool-and-nylon yarn create the funky, lovable Heartbeat Mitts. The eye-catching pattern is easy to work, so the mitts are quick and fun to knit. Throw them in the washing machine when they are ready to be cleaned; there’s no need to worry about the mitts felting.

FIBER: 65% fine superwash merino, 25% nylon, 10% cashmere

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

61/2 (7, 71/2, 81/4)" hand circumference and 71/4 (71/4, 8, 8)" long. Mitts shown measure 71/2".

Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARDAGE: 153 yd/140 m AMOUNT: 13/4 oz/50 g WEIGHT: Sport GAUGE: 27–32 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 1–3 [2.25–3.25 mm] COLORWAYS: 28

Lightweight and flexible, HiyaHiya Steel Double Points are ideal for finegauge knitting.

YARN

Sugar Bush Yarns IttyBitty (65% fine superwash merino, 25% nylon, 10% cashmere; 153 yd [140 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #5003 midnight (black; MC), #5013 whisper white (CC1), and #5004 crimson (red; CC2), 1 ball each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

27 sts and 48 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

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Romancing the west of yesterday and today...

Featuring Alpaca and Alpaca/Wool Blends in Natural and Hand-dyed Colors

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YELLOW BRICK SHAWL BLACK WOLF RANCH RUSTIC ALPACA WORSTED

LEAH McGLONE

Black Wolf Ranch, which breeds its own alpacas for quality fiber, conformation, and character, makes great yarn lines such as Rustic Alpaca. Blending soft alpaca with springy wool and slinky silk makes a luxurious yarn with great hand. The lightly shaded colors are kettle-dyed right on the ranch.

Combinations of knits and purls create beautiful geometric texture in the triangular Yellow Brick Shawl. Starting with a garter tab cast-on of two stitches, this shawl is knit from the neck down in a delicious alpaca-merino-silkblend yarn. Use a circular needle to accommodate the stitches as you increase and to avoid losing your needles when you set down the work.

FIBER: 50% alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% silk

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

421/2" wide and 211/4" tall.

Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARDAGE: 200 yd/183 m WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 16–20 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 7–9 [4.5–5.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 23

YARN

Black Wolf Ranch Rustic Alpaca Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% silk; 200 yd [183 m]/skein): Tuscan sun, 2 skeins.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 17 sts and 33 rows = 4" in charted patt.

The flexible cables of HiyaHiya Circular Needles are made for holding longer projects.

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VITALITY WRAP TRENDSETTER YARNS ICON Icon’s intriguing blend of natural and engineered fibers brings together softness, texture, and sparkle. A subtly sequined strand nestles in the fluffy bouclé for fabric that’s ready for a close-up or a cuddle.

FIBER: 36% alpaca, 35% polyamide, 15% silk, 14% cotton

RENATE KAMM Worked in brioche and garter stitches, the Vitality Wrap is knitted back and forth and doesn’t have a “right side”— on one side, the blue yarn is more prominent, and on the other side, the white stands out. The piece’s size allows some versatility: wear it as a shawl or wrap, or use it as a blanket. The sequined yarn gives it extra pizazz!

YARDAGE: 165 yd/150 m AMOUNT: 13/4 oz/50 g WEIGHT: Worsted

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

191/2" wide and 683/4" long.

Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 8 [5 mm] COLORWAYS: 8

Trendsetter Yarns Icon (36% alpaca, 35% polyamide, 15% silk, 14% cotton; 165 yd [150 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #115 teal (A) and #105 cream (B), 4 balls each.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

16 sts and 36 rows = 4" in brioche rib on smaller needles.

This wrap will work up quickly with HiyaHiya Sharp Circular Needles.

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BLAZING LEAVES MITTS PLYMOUTH YARN GALWAY WORSTED Smooth, durable, and versatile, Galway is a classic for a reason.

With 85 solid and heathered colorways, the 4-ply yarn is perfect for stranded colorwork—it has all the woolliness for cohesive fabric.

SAMANTHA MACKAY Inspired by the designer’s past job as an arborist, the Blazing Leaves Mitts represent letting go and moving on.

The colorwork-leaves charts are worked in a contrasting color, as is the seed stitch along the cuffs, tops, and thumbs of these fingerless mitts. These mitts are worked in the round from the bottom up.

FIBER: 100% wool YARDAGE: 210 yd/192 m

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g

51/2 (61/2, 71/4)" hand circumference and 91/2" long. Mitts shown measure 51/2".

Size 8 (5 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 20 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 8 [5 mm] COLORWAYS: 85

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Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #765 rustic (orange; A) and #770 saffron heather (yellow; B), 1 ball each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); removable m; stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

22 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

The fine points of HiyaHiya Sharp Double Pointed Needles are perfect for mittens.

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FACILE COWL PLYMOUTH YARN CIELO Lightweight and luscious, Plymouth Yarn Cielo is a wonderful yarn for cozy garments and comforting accessories. Its blend of fine merino wool and nylon gives it strength, and the chainette construction creates warming pockets of air. Cielo knits up with a beautiful amount of stitch definition.

FIBER: 80% fine merino wool, 20% nylon

TORI GURBISZ A quick, chunky knit, the Facile Cowl features a textured pattern that creates a quilted appearance. Large needles accommodate the chunky yarn, so the fabric is airy and drapey. Knitted back and forth, this cowl features buttons that are sewn on along one edge to create a tube when they are buttoned to the other edge.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

YARDAGE: 109 yd/100 m

321/4" wide and 131/2" tall.

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g

YARN

Sizes 13 (9 mm) and 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

WEIGHT: Super Bulky GAUGE: 9 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 15 [10 mm]

Plymouth Yarn Cielo (80% fine merino wool, 20% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #0003 light grey heather, 3 skeins.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle; four 11∕8" buttons.

GAUGE

COLORWAYS: 10

10 sts and 16 rows = 4" in Texture patt on larger needles.

HiyaHiya Bamboo Circular Needles pair nicely with the fluffy chainette construction of this yarn.

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PIGMENTS COWL CARDIFF CASHMERE CURLY, DISTRIBUTED BY THE TRENDSETTER YARN GROUP Cardiff Cashmere’s Curly is a go-to yarn for any accessory that calls for skin-to-yarn contact. It’s unbelievably soft and deliciously warm thanks to its 100% cashmere content. Curly’s unique bouclé texture is fun to knit with and creates a delicately textured fabric without working any fussy texture stitches.

FIBER: 100% cashmere

VANESSA EWING The Pigments Cowl combines a fuzzy cashmere yarn with two colorwork patterns to create a double-thick reversible accessory. Beginning with a provisional cast-on, the cowl is worked in the round to form a tube, then the ends are grafted together with Kitchener stitch. This gorgeous cowl is extra warm, extra soft, and extra lovable.

FINISHED SIZE

YARDAGE: 50 yd/46 m

54" circumference and 7" wide.

AMOUNT: 7∕ 8 oz/25 g

YARN

WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 16 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 8 [5 mm] COLORWAYS: 10

NOTIONS

Cardiff Cashmere Curly (100% cashmere; 50 yd [46 m]/ 7∕ 8 oz [25 g]): #302 cream (MC), 5 balls; #307 gospel/lilac (purple; A) and #311 red (B), 4 balls each.

Yarn distributed by The Trendsetter Yarn Group.

NEEDLES

Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if With flawless joins and a satin finish, HiyaHiya Steel Circular Needles help work this fluffy cowl.

necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Marker (m); waste yarn for provisional CO and to be used as a stitch holder; crochet hook; spare cir needle in same size or smaller than working needle; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

16 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

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BREAKER COWL JONES & VANDERMEER CLEVER CAMEL

JONI CONIGLIO

Jones & Vandermeer’s Clever Camel is a very special yarn.

The fibers, collected from the downy undercoat of two-humped Bactrian camels, are sold in gorgeous natural shades and a selection of smart dyed offerings.

The fabric is soft and light, with a soft stitch definition that begs for a hand to squish it.

The Breaker Cowl calls for a provisional cast-on at the beginning so you can graft it in garter stitch at the end.

This allows you to knit the piece back and forth in rows and seam it, but the seam will be totally invisible. The soft camel yarn makes this a super-warm piece, especially when you wrap it multiple times.

FIBER: 100% baby camel

FINISHED SIZE

NOTIONS

YARDAGE: 110 yd/101 m

741/2" circumference and 9" wide.

AMOUNT: 13/4 oz/50 g

YARN

Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; waste yarn; spare cir needle in same size or smaller than working needle; tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 16–20 sts = 4"

Jones & Vandermeer Clever Camel (100% baby camel; 110 yd [101 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): chambray, 3 skeins.

NEEDLES: Size 5–7 [3.75–4.5 mm]

NEEDLES

WEIGHT: Worsted

GAUGE

151/2 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Garter Lace patt.

Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

COLORWAYS: 14

Pair this luscious babycamel yarn with the slickness of HiyaHiya Sharp Circular Needles.

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MOTTLES HAT LORNA’S LACES SHEPHERD WORSTED Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted yarn is a superwash-wool wonder that is dyed to perfection (in typical Lorna’s fashion). This handdyed yarn makes your project one of a kind, and you can even put it in the washing machine.

FIBER: 100% superwash merino wool

HEATHER ZOPPETTI Originally dubbed the “Faux-Isle Hat,” the Mottles Hat pairs a solid with a variegated yarn to create the illusion of complicated colorwork. The stockinette-stitch hat, which is knitted in the round from the bottom up using a chevron colorwork chart, is finished with a colorful pompom at the crown. Thanks to the superwash-wool yarn, the hat washes easily.

YARDAGE: 225 yd/206 m

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

AMOUNT: 4 oz/114 g

171/2" brim circumference and 9" tall.

WEIGHT: Worsted

YARN

Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 7 [4.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 238

Hats are nearly instantgratification projects, and HiyaHiya Steel Double Point Needles help to keep them moving along quickly.

Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd [206 m]/4 oz [114 g]): charcoal (gray; MC) and Lady Viola (multi; CC), 1 skein each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

22 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

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MEDLEYS SHAWL SIMPLY SHETLAND LAMBSWOOL & CASHMERE The ancient Shetland sheep breed produces a varied and delightful wool, which Simply Shetland has paired with cashmere for an intriguing yarn. Beneath the surface of its 24 heathered colorways, this yarn has an uncommon structure: two 2-ply yarns are twisted together to make a cable. Cable yarns are elastic and incredibly strong, perfect for a yarn you won’t want to put down.

FIBER: 871/2% Shetland lambswool, 121/2% cashmere YARDAGE: 136 yd/124 m AMOUNT: 13/4 oz/50 g WEIGHT: DK GAUGE: 20–22 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 5–6 (3.75–4 mm)

HEATHER ZOPPETTI The Medleys Shawl is just that—a medley of colors and stitch patterns that keep the hands and eyes interested and excited from cast-on to wearing. Knitted with everso-soft lambswool and cashmere yarn, it’s worked in a modular fashion from both ends toward the center. Two triangles join the halves, and the final few stitches come together in the three-needle bind-off.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

70" long and 17" wide.

Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

Simply Shetland Lambswool & Cashmere (871/2% Shetland lambswool, 121/2% cashmere; 136 yd [124 m]/13/4 oz [50 g]): #004 gaea (blue; A), #200 snow (white; B), #046 lissa (light green; C), and #047 pan (dark green; D), 2 balls each.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

9 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 38 rows in Garter Ridges patt.

COLORWAYS: 24

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RUTTED HAT BLACK WOLF RANCH RUSTIC ALPACA This blend of alpaca from Black Wolf Ranch’s high-quality stock with soft merino wool preserves the essence of both fibers. Processed just enough to create a springy 2-ply, the yarn lets the nature of the fiber shine through.

KRISTA ANN Worked in the round from the bottom to the crown, the Rutted Hat pairs two strands of yarn held together for thickness with an easily memorized textured stitch pattern. The rustic alpaca-wool yarn is soft and warm on one’s head, and this fabric is reversible. For a fun finishing touch, add a pom-pom!

FIBER: 68% merino, 32% alpaca YARDAGE: 210 yd (192 m) FINISHED SIZE

WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 19–20 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 7–9 (4.5–5.5 mm) COLORWAYS: 18

20" circumference at brim and 103/4" tall.

of double-pointed (dpn).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

Black Wolf Ranch Rustic Alpaca (68% merino, 32% alpaca; 210 yd [192 m]/ skein): cavern, 2 skeins.

NOTIONS

Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

NEEDLES

Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 101/2 (6.5 mm): 16" cir and set

A satin-smooth finish and tapered points make HiyaHiya Bamboo Needles ideal for small items.

18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Texture patt with yarn held doubled.

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TRIFECTA SHAWL HARRISVILLE DESIGNS HIGHLAND WORSTED

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Highland, one of Harrisville Designs’ flagship yarns, is a wonderful virgin-wool, worstedweight product available in 65 colors ranging from neutrals to bright, electric shades. And it’s built to last—use it on a project you want to keep forever because it’s engineered to wear better with every wash.

Knitted back and forth in garter stitch and using the intarsia colorwork method, the Trifecta Shawl has a playful and rich color-blocked look, with the jewel tones popping against the gray. This shawl is an asymmetrical triangle sized for wrapping around your shoulders or wearing kerchief-style around your neck. The worsted-weight wool comes in a range of rich colorways.

FIBER: 100% virgin wool

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

681/2" wide and 221/2" tall.

Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARDAGE: 200 yd/183 m AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 18 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 5–7 [3.75–4.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 64

The fine points and narrow tapers of HiyaHiya Sharp Circular Needles make any project a faster knit.

YARN

Harrisville Designs Highland Worsted (100% virgin wool; 200 yd [183 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #53 silver mist (gray; A), #64 raspberry (pink; B), #13 peacock (teal; C), and #21 violet (purple; D), 1 skein each.

NOTIONS

Tapestry needle.

GAUGE

16 sts and 30 rows = 4" in garter st.

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TURNING CORNERS SCARF SUGAR BUSH YARNS BOLD Yarn is fiber plus twist, and Sugar Bush Bold makes the most of both! Extrafine superwash merino makes it incredibly soft, and the layers of twist in the yarn’s structure make it springy and squishy. Distinguished stitch definition rounds out the package!

FIBER: 100% extrafine superwash merino wool

KATE SCALZO The Turning Corners Scarf features a geometric mosaic colorwork pattern with contrasting colors. The chevron pattern transitions from a dark shade to light, then back to dark. It’s knitted in garter stitch rather than stockinette, so it can properly lie flat. The scarf is worked from the ends toward the center in two pieces and grafted.

FINISHED SIZE

NEEDLES

YARDAGE: 190 yd/174 m

61/2" wide and 65" long.

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g

YARN

Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

WEIGHT: Worsted GAUGE: 16–20 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 7–9 [4.5–5.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 51

Sugar Bush Yarns Bold (100% extrafine superwash merino wool; 190 yd [174 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #3002 Dover’s sand (cream; MC) and #3015 plumtastic (purple; CC), 2 balls each.

NOTIONS

Waste yarn for provisional cast-on; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.

GAUGE

22 sts and 38 rows = 4" in charted patt.

The ability to use longer or shorter cables makes HiyaHiya Interchangeable Needles a great choice for this project.

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VAGARIOUS HAT BIJOU BASIN RANCH 100% YAK SPORT Warm, soft, and hypoallergenic, Bijou Basin’s Yak Sport yarn is perfect for next-to-skin wear. It comes in skeins of 328 yards, making it ideal for shawls, scarves, mittens, and other accessories. Choose between luxurious naturals and striking dyed colorways.

FIBER: 100% Tibetan yak YARDAGE: 328 yd/300 m

ANDREA CULL The Vagarious Hat features playful stripes and a vertical patch created by working slipped stitches. The patch has a tighter gauge, which slightly affects the shape of the hat.

Topped with a pom-pom, the hat slouches just the right amount. It is knitted in the round from the bottom up with luxurious 100% yak yarn.

FINISHED SIZE

20" circumference at brim and 93/4" tall.

AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g

16" cir and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

YARN

WEIGHT: Sport GAUGE: 24 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 3–4 [3.25–3.5 mm] COLORWAYS: 10

Bijou Basin Ranch 100% Yak Sport (100% Tibetan yak; 328 yd [300 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): navy (A), moss green (B), and natural cream (C), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES

Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm):

Enjoy the process of knitting this hat using HiyaHiya Bamboo Needles.

NOTIONS

Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

GAUGE

22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 14 sts of Vertical Stripe patt = 13/4" wide on larger needle.

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MIXED BAG COWL RED HEART YARNS EVERMORE Evermore is a great yarn for fun, bold accessories! It’s a superbulky yarn that comes in an exciting array of painted colors in roving. You can also use it for home-décor projects because its price point can’t be beat.

VICKI SQUARE The designer of the Mixed Bag Cowl combined her love of artistic shape and structure with the comfort of a soft, bulky yarn and low-key, enjoyable knitting. This cowl, knitted back and forth in pieces, features a basketweave stitch across the rectangle. A corner button allows for multiple methods of styling.

FIBER: 80% acrylic, 20% wool YARDAGE: 89 yd/81 m AMOUNT: 31/2 oz/100 g WEIGHT: Super Bulky GAUGE: 11 sts = 4" NEEDLES: Size 11 [8 mm]

FINISHED SIZE

NOTIONS

12" wide and 261/2" long.

Markers (m); tapestry needle; one 15∕8" button.

YARN

Red Heart Yarns Evermore (80% acrylic, 20% wool; 89 yd [81 m]/31/2 oz [100 g]): #9938 keepsake, 3 balls.

GAUGE

10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in patt; 10 sts and 16 rows = 4" in garter st.

NEEDLES

COLORWAYS: 9

Size 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Bulky yarns slide effortlessly over the joins of HiyaHiya Steel Circular Needles.

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