If you prefer, there is a printed version of this pattern. CLICK HERE to purchase

From this popular designer comes her second collection of knitting items that are generic without demanding specific sizes. All of them can be knitted from readily available worsted weight yarns. Patterns include headbands, face masks, neck-warmers, a sports scarf, lap robe, afghan, and a hooded baby cardigan.

More Projects for the Community & Family
A collection of five patterns.

Headband

Materials:

• 50 gr worsted weight yarn

• 8 needles, straight, dp, or circular

Gauge: 4½ sts = 1”
Size: Youth, Medium Adult, Large Adult
Skill level: Beginner

Neck Warmer

Materials:

• 100 gr worsted weight yarn

• 7-16” circular needle

Size: Youth, Medium Adult, Large Adult
Gauge: Not important because warmer is all ribbing, and will stretch.
Skill level: Beginner

Face Mask

Materials:

• 100 (150, 200)

• 7, #8, or #9 – 16” circular needle (small needle will be more wind-resistant)

• 7, #8 or #9 set of double-point needles

• tapestry needle

Gauge: Not important because mask is all ribbing, and will stretch.
Size: Youth, Medium Adult, Large Adult
Skill level: Advanced beginner

Sports Scarf

Materials:

• 8, #9, or #10 - 24” (or longer) circular needle.

• 200 gr (MC), 100 gr (CC) worsted weight yarn

Gauge: 3.5 to 4 sts = 1” (not important, doesn’t need to “fit”)
Size: Approximately 8 “ wide, 50” – 58” long
Skill level: Beginner

Lap Robe or Baby Afghan

Materials:

• 300 gr worsted weight (MC) , 200 gr worsted weight (CC)

• 8, #9 or #10 – 24” (or longer) circular ndl

Gauge: 3.4 – 4 sts = 1”
Size: Approximately 36” square
Skill level: Beginner

Large Sports Afghan
Materials:

• 2000 yds worsted weight MC, 1000 yds worsted weight CC

• 8, #9, or #10 - 24” (or longer) circular needle.

Size: Approximately 46” x 60”
Gauge: 3.5 to 4 sts = 1” (not important, doesn’t need to “fit”)
Skill level: Beginner

Infants Hooded Cardigan

Materials:

• 200 yds worsted weight yarn

• 10½ circular or straight needle

• 4 stitch holders
• tapestry needle

Size: 6-12 months
Gauge: 4 sts = 1”
Skill level: Advanced beginner/Intermediate

Carol Anderson

eBook published in 1998 by Cottage Creations