Test Knitting = Free Patterns

Hello my Friends…

So lately I've been doing some test knitting for independent designers and I'm really enjoying it. Not only do I get patterns for free, but it's a great reason to use up some of my stash (of course to then have an excuse to buy more yarn)!

I finished up a Bel Lindo beanie by Erika Shmerika Designs and used up some of my Malabrigo I had. I love the yarn, but the color way in my stash is not my favorite. However, I think this beanie does it justice. The hat construction is different than your typically one, but it looks pretty neat. I used a provisional cast-on and then just knitted away and finished with a three-needle bind-off. That's my student worker modeling. She's too cute!

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District 12 Cowl

It's here, and about time too. I present my version of the ever stylish Katniss Everdeen cowl from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.

This cowl/vest uses super bulky yarn, so it really knits up pretty quick. I saw a version of this somewhere on Pinterest or on a blog (can't recall), and I couldn't find a pattern for it anywhere. The patterns that are out there now are mostly crochet or just don't have the look I want, so I created my own. It's up on my rarely store in case you'd like to make one yourself or for that Hunger Games fan you love; and just in time to start on your holiday knitting too!

Happy Knitting!
xoxo

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