“Madase” means “thank you” in Ghana, which is where I designed and knit this vest on a medical mission trip in May 2013. After posting the project, I found a published pattern strikingly similar to my vest, but with a different weight yarn. I was encouraged to go ahead and publish this pattern, as there are a few subtle differences other than t...

I originally made this vest for myself as a way to showcase this beautiful yarn. I alternated skeins for the main color to avoid pooling or a drastic chage in color, because this yarn is kettle dyed and has color variation a part of its charm. As a pattern for chunky yarn, this project knits up quite quickly, which is a very satisfying feeling.

“Akwaaba” means “Welcome” in Ghana, which is where I designed and knit this vest during a medical mission trip in May 2012. It was originallydesigned just for me, but I have had requests to publish the pattern, so here it is.

There are so many beautiful patterns for hats and caps out there already, but I am putting this pattern in just for beginners who want to tackle a few basic knitting skills (knitting in the round, K2tog) and finish a useful project for that special newborn. Of course, there might be a pattern exactly like this one out there already. It is after...

I wanted to come up with a simple pattern that would highlight the texture and color of the yarn without getting too busy. It is bulky to super-bulky, so it knits up quite quickly.

I love the fact that this whole bootie is knit with one unbroken strand of yarn. If, however, one would want a different colored sole, you could do that by switching yarns at the sole.

This felted ribbed cap retains the ribbing even after the felting. The brim is also doubled over to provide extra warmth for tender ears

With such a large gauge needle, this vest knits up quite quickly. I also HATE seaming, so the only two small seams are for joining the front and back at the shoulders.

Like any yarn addict, I saw the Farmhouse Yarn Woodland Spun on sale and bought it without having a good idea of what I wanted to do with it. Only afterwards did I decide to knit a vest. But, I really couldn’t find a vest that I really liked where I could use the chunky yarn. So, I decided to make one up.

The bootie ends up looking like those all-weather rubberized boots from LL Bean. I think they’re cute. Sorry, I have no gauge, but my finished product was 3 1/2” long and about 3” high, with a 2” cuff.