Dawn Cottone

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Cowl
Longs Peak Cowl is inspired by Longs Peak, the most recognizable mountain peak near Estes Park, Colorado. Longs Peak is the only 14,000 foot peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. Longs Peak Cowl uses simple texture to create the iconic mountain peak.
Knitting: Baby Blanket, Throw
Blooming Hexagons Worsted is made up of individually knit hexagons that feature a beautiful blooming flower motif that when seamed together create a stunning flower bouquet.
Knitting: Baby Blanket, Throw
Blooming Hexagons is made up of individually knit hexagons that feature a beautiful blooming flower motif that when seamed together create a stunning flower bouquet.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Kitely Shawl is a symmetrical shawl/scarf worked from tip to tip with decreases forming a center spine.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Emery Wrap is worked on the bias using two colors striped together, offset by lace sections of a third color. The wrap was designed in collaboration with Midknit Cravings using a set of their gorgeous yarn combinations.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Lava Lace Shawl is inspired by the beautiful black landscape and lava flows of the Big Island of Hawaii! It is knit from side-to-side, beginning with stripes that increase into a lace section before decreasing with more stripes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Dark Matter is a crescent shaped shawl that begins with cozy garter stitch that works its way to a beautiful 2-color woven diamond border. A few slipped stitches make it so there is no colorwork necessary.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Lines and Lattice Shawl is an asymmetrical triangular shawl that is knit on the bias and shaped with simultaneous increases and decreases at both edges.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Thoughts Have Wings is worked from side-to-side beginning with stripes that increase into a lace section before decreasing with more stripes.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Trail Ridge Shawl is an asymmetrical triangular shawl that is knit on the bias and shaped with simultaneous increases and decreases at both edges.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This triangular shawl is knit on the bias using German Short Rows to form stripes while knitting the cable edge at the same time. Pair your speckled or mini skeins with a solid for an amazing combination!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Add a new accessory to your fall and winter attire with the Helix Hat. The hat is constructed from the brim to the crown. Its stripe is encompassed by spirals creating a small but bold statement. No colorwork is involved. The hat is topped off with a big pom-pom.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Add some color to your sock drawer with the Hallux Socks! Don’t force yourself to settle on just one color; use up to 17 different colors when knitting the Hallux Socks. The sample has been knit with 1 main color and 3 contrast colors but they would look great with many more colors!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Try your hand at toe-up socks with this gorgeous colorwork pair. Use your favorite colors for a dramatic effect, or mimic the mountains in a bold neutral. You’re sure to reach for the Endless Peak Socks every time you visit your sock drawer.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
A Twist of Comfort was designed with, well, comfort in mind! The cables bring a warm cozy touch to any couch or chair, and the seed stitch panels add sophisticated texture. Knit with bulky weight, A Twist of Comfort knits up fast for a quick update to your favorite room.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Be sure to check out the matching Purple Rain Mittens!
Knitting: Mittens
Be sure to check out the matching Purple Rain Hat!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Whether you are a newbie to stranded knitting or have been knitting colorwork for years, these socks are a fun knit. With a double layer at the ball of the foot where socks receive the most wear, these socks will prove to be a durable pair that you can wear for a long time to come.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Joule Hat is knit in the round using the two stranded knitting technique. A self-striping yarn allows for gorgeous color changes without many ends to weave in.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Mittens
The Joule are knit in the round using two strands of sport weight yarn, creating a second layer of warmth. The Felici Self-Striping yarn allows for gorgeous color changes without many ends to weave in. They are lightweight and will keep your hands warm on chilly days.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Whirlwind Hat features spirals of both knit and purl stitches that swirl around the hat. The hat is knit from the bottom up and with the combination of knits and purls, the hat is very stretchy to fit a wide range of adult heads. The directions are written out.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Autism Awareness Puzzle Hat was originally created to donate to my cousin’s Autism Auction fundraiser. After such a good reception, I decided to write the pattern so others could show their support.