One of the most glorious words in the English language is "Apricity": a noun prounounced ah-PRISS-i-tee with the definition "the warmth of the sun in winter".
It's the perfect name for this cozy helmet hat knitted in simple Fisherman Rib (the easy-peasy cousin of brioche knitting).
Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 21"
Height: Approximately 11 ¼" including earflaps
This special kit includes 5 balls of 100% humanely-sourced French angora in your choice of colors and the knitting pattern. Each ball weighs .35 oz/10g and has a length of 33 yds/30m.
Wanna add to your knitting backpack? While knitting this fun cowl, you'll master the provisional cast on, easy (and fun!) short rows, giant eyelets (on purpose!), cool slip stitch manipulations, Kitchener grafting, and more!
A sampler project like this one is the perfect opportunity to master new techniques.
Special kit includes three magnificent hanks of custom hand-dyed worsted weight superwash merino and the pattern.
Sssssnakeskin is how to jump on the super hot animal print trend without offending PETA!
The complete hat/cowl kit includes the pattern and four hanks of crazy soft hand-dyed 100% Mongolian cashmere in DK weight; separate hat and cowl kits are available.
Embark on a lace knitting adventure! Clair de Lune is an amazing design worked in small manageable bits.
Kits (yarn and pattern) are available here while supplies last: https://melissaleapman.com/shop/ols/products/clair-de-lune-kit
Amaze yourself (and your friend) with the reversible cables in Harmonia. Each side of this unisex scarf features different cables! No sorcery required.
Worked in 100% Mongolian cashmere, the design is worked from two different charts, one for Side A rows and the other for Side B rows. (But don’t be intimidated. The knitting is a little slow at first, but the reversible fabric is totally worth the effort!)
You’ll learn an interesting cabling technique while knitting this design: Two cable needles are used to turn each cable. (Again, don’t be intimidated. Remember: More.Is.Better! )
Do you love the look of brioche knitting but can’t keep your brk and brp stitches straight? Introducing “faux bri-aux”, the easy way to get the look without all the fussiness!
Mistura uses several fun variations of the technique to create a sampler project with lots of color and texture.
Special custom kits will be available while supplies last. Each kit comes with enough yarn to make the cowl plus the full color, easy-to-follow pattern.
Meet Belvedere, the softest and cuddliest cowl ever!
This striking design is worked in a gorgeous cashmere/wool blend yarn.
Simple slip stitches create the unusual texture, and best of all, only one color is used per row! (It'll be our secret how easy it is to knit.)
Kits are available by clicking the button below. Each kit includes all the yarn you'll need plus the pattern.
Finished Measurements:
Circumference: 22 1/2"
Height: 10"
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