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Happy days! Our cozy sweaters, shawls and cowls are designed for creating a happy wardrobe! They are perfect for adding comfort and style to your life. We know that you are busy, or just don’t want to spend a year on one project... so here are designs that won’t take forever. Some are quick enough to make for gifts or when you would like a new look in a hurry. Our wearable collection can be made as we show them. Or choose the color that makes you happy for your own look! We’d love to see what you have made. Add your photos to our Yarn Lover’s Gallery and share your inspiration with all of us!
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6 Long & Twisted Cowl 8 Long and Stripy Shawl 10 Easy Crochet Shrug 12 No-button Cozy Knit Cardigan
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14 Fair Isle Stranded Cowl 16 Perfect Poncho 18 Waffle Stitch Vest 20 Blissful Moment Shawl 22 Every Day Knit Cardigan
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This cowl is made with a twist, but it’s still simple enough to work on when hanging out with friends. Loop it once or twice, either way you’ll stay nice and warm!
Long & Twisted Cowl LM6413 BASIC Designed by Sara Kay Hartmann
What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 2 skeins 3949 Reef Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] Yarn needle
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This super long shawl is perfect for bundling up! The tassels at the ends add fun movement, and the stripe sequence is easy to knit.
Long and Stripy Shawl LM6494 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Merri Fromm
What you will need: RED HEART® With Love®: 1 skein each 1306 Stone A, 1970 Taupe B, 1936 Terracotta C, 1441 Light Grey D Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 4 mm [US 6], 24” (61 cm) Yarn needle
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This shrug looks great on a wide variety of body types, so we sized it for small to 3X. See the beautiful range of Unforgettable yarn colors and choose your favorite!
Season-Spanning Crochet Shrug LW6506 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Rohn Strong
What you will need: RED HEART® Unforgettable™: 6 (8, 10) balls 3939 Heirloom Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.5mm [US K-10½] Yarn needle
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You’ll love knitting and crocheting this very wearable cardigan. Stylish with a furry soft texture, this bulky yarn will work up quickly.
No-Button Cozy Knit Cardigan LW6507 INTERMEDIATE Designed by Jodi Lewanda
What you will need: RED HEART® Hygge™: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) balls 8724 Powder Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6.5 mm [US 10½] Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needle: 6.5 mm [US 10½], 29” (73.6 cm) long Stitch markers Yarn needle
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This modern Fair Isle look takes advantage of selfstriping yarn for the contrast color, so there are few ends to weave in. And the bulky weight yarn means quicker results—so great when you have a gift deadline to meet.
Fair Isle Stranded Cowl LW6415 EASY Designed by Marly Bird
What you will need: RED HEART® Soft Essentials™: 2 balls 7420 Charcoal A RED HEART® Soft Essentials Stripes™: 1 ball 7935 Jungle Stripe B Susan Bates® Circular Knitting Needles: 6mm [US 10] 36” (91.5 cm) Susan Bates® split lock stitch markers Yarn needle
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Combine shell stitches with the phenomenal color choices of this beautiful yarn. It’s a great addition to your wardrobe!
Perfect Poncho LW6508 EASY Designed by Lisa Gentry
What you will need: RED HEART® Colorscape™: 7 (9, 11) balls 6631 Dublin Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 6.5 mm [US K-10½] Yarn needle 2 stitch markers
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Choose this pullover vest design for a piece that you can layer as you please. The cowl neck and high-low hemline are nice fashion details that look great in this soft bulky yarn.
Waffle Stitch Vest LW5864 EASY Designed by Jodi Lewanda
What you will need: RED HEART® Soft Essentials™: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) balls 7851 Navy Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 6mm [US 10], 6.5mm [US 10½], and 8mm [US 11] Removable stitch markers Stitch holders Yarn needle
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No matter the weather, snuggle up with this simple shawl! Perfectly oversized, this shawl is just the ticket for staying warm with style.
Blissful Moment Shawl LM6086 BASIC Designed by Corina Gray
What you will need: RED HEART® Super Saver®: 3 skeins 400 Grey Heather Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9] 5” (12.75 cm)-wide piece of cardboard Sharp scissors Yarn needle
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Wherever you go, this ultrasoft, knit cardigan is the perfect extra layer. Whether going to the office, meet up with friends or traveling, you’ll love the versatility of this sweater!
Every Day Knit Cardigan LW6573 EASY Designed by Cathy Payson
What you will need: RED HEART® Amore™: 7 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) balls 6316 Chamomile Susan Bates® Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8] straight needles, and 5mm [US 8] 36” [90 cm] circular needle Yarn needle
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Colorscape™
Unforgettable™
Gorgeous acrylic yarn with phenomenal color effects. Colors move from one to the next in a painterly fashion creating a beautiful colorscape.
The bold pastels and vivid color combinations, along with the unbelievable softness of this roving yarn, result in luxurious garments and accessories.
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derful selection of easy-care for this fashion collection.
Hygge™
Amore™
Colors are calming and perfect for relaxed fashions. Hygge is an extremely soft and drapey size 5 bulky weight yarn with a short fur texture and is wonderful to work with and wear. It is available in 5 oz or 8 oz balls.
Amazingly soft yarn that works into a velvety fabric that you will fall in love with! Colors were developed with the modern woman’s wardrobe in mind.
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Soft Essentials™ This is the same premium acrylic yarn you already know as Red Heart Soft®, but in a modern Chunky #5 weight. It has an ultrasoft hand and subtle luster that is ideal for fashion. SHOP YARN
With Love®
Ultra-soft, premium acr for throws, garments an beautiful range of mixa dye-lot solids.
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Super Saver® With over 100 colors and great wash performance, this is the “go-to” yarn for home décor, wearables, charity and craft projects.
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