A collection of six original patterns for knitted accessories from the designer of Fetching fingerless gloves: a stunning, super-chunky cowl, a set of basketweave scarves, a super-quick cute pointy hat, striped mittens with extra-long cuffs, a one-of-a-kind welted neckwarmer, and elegant baby-cabled fingerless gloves.

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Our smart and stylish friends Ørnulf and Lena live in Norway. The last time we saw them, they took us for an afternoon walk near their home in Bergen, up one mountain, across another, and down a third. It was so much fun. Afterwards, over dinner, they showed us their collection of beautiful hand-knitted mittens for wearing on hikes in the winte...

This is a somewhat complicated but ultimately satisfying project that uses a small amount of luxury laceweight yarn.

This useful pair of unisex armwarmers with thumb gussets can be made with colourwork for extra warmth, or not (which will speed up your progress considerably).

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This is a very simple slouchy toque, much like the one worn by main character Abe Woodhull, leader of the Culper spy ring, in the AMC series Turn.

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Antonio the rabbit and his best friend Roberta the kitty are helpful bean bag paperweights.

This is a soft and cozy oversized funnel-necked pullover with dropped shoulders and optional side pockets. Sleeves are picked up around the armholes and worked from the top down to ensure a perfect fit.

Named after my favourite street in Toronto, this is a cozy but lightweight reversible cardigan that you can wear year-round: layered over a long-sleeved shirt and under your winter coat when the snow is coming down, or thrown over your summer dresses when it’s not quite warm enough for bare arms. The stepped hemline, side slits, and shoulder sh...

This is a straightforward men’s pullover with a secret code knitted into it for fun. The rib pattern running up each side and down each sleeve is based on the binary code for a set of initials. These can be the initials of the person who’s wearing the sweater, someone else’s, or whatever you like. You can even spell out a word (as long as it on...

Here is a cozy hooded cardigan perfect for walking along the seawall or window shopping in Yaletown on a lazy Sunday morning. Wear it as a coat when the weather’s good, layer it under rain gear when it’s not, or just wrap yourself up in it while you sit inside by the fire.

Sweet Jane is a simple pullover with a ton of style. It gets its modern styling from colour blocking, side slits and a step hem. Wear it with your favourite t-shirt and jeans for a casual weekend look or dress it up for work over an oxford and pencil skirt. Made from a warm, heathery wool/hemp blend that is lovely to knit, this sweater is a qui...

This pattern is available free on Knitty.com.

Fingerless gloves are very useful accessories. They keep your hands warm while you work in a chilly office, browse at a used book store or play the saxophone in the park. They are fun to knit because they don’t involve a big commitment of time or yarn, and one size fits most so you can make them for yourself or give them away as gifts and feel ...

This project is all about letting go and experimenting with textures. Each neckwarmer will be a one-of-a-kind creation! The neckwarmer is worked from the top down, with free-form welts that scrunch up plain stockinette stitch and give it depth and movement. The irregular thickness of the yarn adds to the organic look. Layer it under a jacket fo...

These striped mittens will brighten even the dreariest winter day. Extra long cuffs will keep your wrists toasty warm even when your sleeves ride up or gusts of wind work their way into your coat. The techno yarn is lightweight but warm and extra-soft. It’s lovely to work with and promises not to pill. Three skeins will easily make a pair of mi...

This is a fun little hat with a cute pointy top that spirals up into a very short i-cord. It’s made from techno yarn that will keep you warm without weighing you down. Wear it with the brim turned up, or pulled down to keep your ears warm. This is a very quick, uncomplicated project to make. It would be easy to embellish with buttons or felted ...

This cowl looks like complicated cables or entrelac, but it’s actually a very simple project. The single-ply

Bellota means “acorn” in Spanish, and this chic yet simple slouchy beret looks a little like a stylish acorn top. Worked from the top down with yarn-over increases that spiral out from a cute i-cord “stem,” you can knit it up quickly when the weather turns chilly, and it won’t flatten your hair when you wear it.

These are socks that really want to be leg warmers. You can pull them up to your knees, but eventually they’ll slink back down your calves, looking all cool and slouchy. They’re knit from the toe up in straightforward stockinette, with the heels worked in at the end. The self-striping Noro yarn will give you socks that don’t quite match but sti...

This is a simple little baby jacket that is perfect for keeping warm on those trips out in the stroller. It’s made in one piece from the top down and knits up quickly in chunky yarn.

Here is a simple yet interesting-looking reusable sleeve for hot take-out drinks that you can make for yourself or someone you like. The wool insulates your drink and keeps your had from burning while the bobbles make it easy to hold on to. Knit in the round, this project takes a little bit of yarn and a few hours. You can make a bunch of sleev...

You know that bittersweet feeling at the end of August, when you’re kind of sad that summer is almost over, but you’re also excited that it’s almost time to start wearing warm sweaters again? And at the beginning of September you bring out your fall sweaters and wear them proudly, unwilling to admit to yourself that it’s still way too hot to be...

A perfect gift for a baby, this hat is quick to knit, uses only one ball of machine-washable yarn, and has minimal finishing. It also looks really cute on. Instructions for two different types of brim are included.

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This pattern is available for free. A typeset version is available for sale as a PDF for teachers who wish to provide printed copies of the pattern to their students. Teachers can also direct their students to Knitty.com to print the pattern for free.

This pattern is available for free on Knitty.com.