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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern combines crochet and knit and is worked from the center top out to the long bind-off edge. First, you crochet the triangle then stitches are picked up and knit along the last crochet row and the border is knit in a simple ridge pattern. Add the knit on fringe edging or just bind off and leave a straight edge.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked from the center top out to the sideways knit edging, this wrap increases more at the edges than at the center, resulting in a crescent shape that is easy to wrap and wear.
Knitting: Scarf
A wide and cozy scarf with knit and purl stitches arranged to give the look of a plaid in texture. Completely reversible, the stitch pattern is easy to memorize after a repeat or two. I-cord edging is worked all around for neat edges.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Garter stitch gives these mitts lots of stretch for a good a fit. Worked sideways with the thumb at the center, the cast on edge and bound off edge are seamed along the side of the hand. Short rows are used to shape the thumb and give the cuff a snug fit. Knit in a double strand of Heather 2/8, this pattern will work for any worsted weight.
Knitting: Vest
A classic crew neck vest with a deep rib and a floral intarsia bouquet on the front.
Knitting: Cape, Poncho
A capelet worked from the bottom up, Willoughby can be worn with the slit placed centered or to one side.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stripes and color blocking, accentuated with rows of bobbles, cover this wrap knit primarily in Garter stitch. The sideways knit edge is worked in stair steps with the widest steps at the center.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stripes and color blocking, accentuated with rows of bobbles, cover this wrap knit primarily in Garter stitch. The sideways knit edge is worked in stair steps with the widest steps at the center.
Knitting: Mittens
This 2019 version is an updated version of a pattern published in 2014. A smaller size was added and the thumb gusset was altered for a better fit.
Knitting: Pullover
A bold horseshoe cable, flanked by rib, covers the center of this quick to knit bulky pullover. Worked from the top down for minimal finishing, Squanacook is a great layering piece for chilly weather. Short rows shape the neck for a good fit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Six or more colors combine for a riot of stripes in this long triangular wrap. Begin at the tip and increase in steps at regular intervals on each edge, until you reach the longest edge. A great stash buster, The Runway Wrap requires approximately 1000 yards of similar weight yarns in different colors. Be creative–there are no rules! Use the co...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knit from the crown down, each section is picked up from a previous section. There will be no seams to sew (but there will be ends to weave in). Could easily be worked in a solid color or color blocked instead of stripes.
Knitting: Afghan block
Borrowed from quilting, the concept behind the log cabin square is simple: begin with a square then pivot and add a section; repeat from. Here we offer instructions for basic, and not so basic, log cabin squares in Liberty Wool.
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked from the bottom up with raglan shaping, this cardigan can be worn open at front or closed with a pin. The pattern gives options for body and sleeve lengths.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The center section is worked first in stripes then stitches are picked up and worked up to shape the crown and down for the rib. A great pattern to use up odds and ends of yarn and play with color.
Knitting: Hats - Other
Mystique is a single ply bulky yarn with softness suitable for wearing next to your skin. The palette ranges from neutrals, to soft shades that are almost pastels, to striking brights.
Knitting: Pullover
With a deep rib and garter stitch yoke, this colorblock pullover has a modified drop shoulder sleeve. The intarsia method is used to work the stripes on the front and the back.
Knitting: Pullover
A classic raglan pullover with stripes worked from the top down.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This basic garter stitch triangle, worked from the center top out, using odd balls and leftover yarn from two different color families.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stripes and eyelets cover this triangle shawl worked from the tip up.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Entirely in stockinette stitch, these mitts are knit flat and seamed. The left and right are identical and will fit either hand.
Knitting: Pullover
Mystique is a single ply bulky yarn with softness suitable for wearing next to your skin. The palette ranges from neutrals, to soft shades that are almost pastels, to striking brights.
Knitting: Mittens
Mystique is a single ply bulky yarn with softness suitable for wearing next to your skin. The palette ranges from neutrals, to soft shades that are almost pastels, to striking brights.
Knitting: Pullover
Two colors of Liberty Wool Light stripe throughout this simple pullover worked in the round from the bottom up. Sized for everyone, Vollintine could easily be worked in a solid color or in wider stripes.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Covered in cables, the ties at the brim of this hat can be worn at the side or the center back.
Knitting: Pullover
Knit in the round from the bottom up in Stockinette stitch. Decreases for the yoke are worked in the colorwork chart.
Knitting: Pullover
Worked in pieces from the bottom up, this raglan pullover is a figure-flattering A-line shape.
Knitting: Pullover
Bobbles decorate the edges of this simple pullover, worked from the bottom up in the round, with your choice of short or bracelet length sleeves. Knit in one color or with the bobbled edges in a contrasting color, Rosula works up quickly in bulky organic cotton Sprout.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A basic stockinette stitch cap with a single leaf motif as decoration. Wear the hat with the leaf at either side or at the center front.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Leaves circle the perimeter of this Reverse Stockinette stitch cap.
Knitting: Scarf
Liberty Wool is a super-soft, washable wool available in solid and printed colors. This yarn’s balanced twist will make all stitch combinations pop! With all the great qualities of wool and the ease of machine washability, Liberty Wool knits at a gauge that suits many designs and is ideal for pieces knit for babies and children.
Knitting: Mittens
Soft and squishy garter stitch makes is wonderful for mittens!
Knitting: Pullover
Multiple shades of undyed pure wool combine in each color of Wildwood. A pleasure to knit with, one thick and thin gently spun ply is wrapped with a thinner second ply for a subtle texture with surprisingly good stitch definition.
Knitting: Vest
Our flagship yarn, La Gran has been part of the Classic Elite Yarns collection since the very beginning in the mid 1980’s.
Knitting: Scarf
Multiple shades of undyed pure wool combine in each color of Wildwood. A pleasure to knit with, one thick and thin gently spun ply is wrapped with a thinner second ply for a subtle texture that provides great stitch definition and is a pleasure to work with.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Two strands held together make the knitting of this top, worked from the top down in one piece, extra quick. Short rows are worked to shape the neck.
Knitting: Poncho
Bella Lino is a lightweight yarn that creates an airy fabric with long, harmonious stripes. Great for warmer weather, each of the shades in the summery palette has a linen-hued base.
Knitting: Scarf
Easy to knit in Garter Stitch with eyelet holes along the side edges to
Knitting: Scarf
Double stranded and quick to knit, combine 2 multicolored yarns for a fiesta of color.----------------------------------------------------------
Knitting: Kerchief
Santorini’s colorways sing along the matte and shiny textures inherent in the yarn, adding vibrant color to warm-weather garments, wraps and scarves.
Knitting: Pullover
Like your favorite sweatshirt only better, this pullover, with a relaxed fit and wide neck, is worked in one piece from the bottom front up and over the shoulders to the bottom back. A mesh panel spans from cuff to cuff across the front and back.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Every colorway of Bella Lino is dyed on a natural linen base, so any two colors used together in this double stranded project will blend organically, resulting in unique and subtle stripes. Customize the size, from a simple scarf to an oversized wrap, to create a piece that best works your wardrobe.
Knitting: Cardigan
A raglan cardigan, with wide ¾ length sleeves, worked from the top down, with solid stripes added on the yoke.
Crochet: Throw
Granny squares are a favorite with crocheters for good reason: they’re easy to learn and work up quickly. This basic granny square throw uses two contrasting solid colors to unify twelve different printed colorways. Almost any two contrasting colors will work for optimum effect.
Crochet: Throw
Hexagons fit together non-linearly for flowers scattered across a unifying solid color. The flowers pop off a dark background with an optional unifying solid color worked for the flower centers.
Knitting: Throw
Worked entirely in print colorways, this patchwork blanket is seamless. Mitered diamonds are worked from stitches picked up along the edges of adjacent diamonds.
Knitting: Throw
Join-as-you-go diamonds results in no seams in this modular lap blanket. Since each diamond uses only a small amount of yarn, one printed ball will yield completely different colored diamonds for an overall patchwork look. The red corner of each diamond pops against the variety of printed colors. You can easily customize the size of the blanket...
Knitting: Throw
Each of the sixteen squares in this blanket, knit on the diagonal, is identical: the magic happens and the pattern appears in the arrangement when you sew the squares together.
Knitting: Throw
Thin striped strips in a scalloped stitch are worked in a variety of printed colors with the same solid color in common. The strips are joined in alternating directions, resulting in an uneven zig zag reminiscent of a Missoni stripe.
Knitting: Cowl
The Third Piece has just made their signature yarn Funky Chunky, used in their ready-to-wear line, available to knitters in a range of neutrals and fashion brights. Super soft and bulky, Funky Chunky is the ultimate quick knitting yarn.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cropped, sideways cardigan is worked in two halves, with feather and fan patterning in the lower sleeves.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Knit sideways and shaped with short rows, this garter stitch hat has lots of give. Options: fold up the brim for a close fitting beanie or add a pom pom.
Knitting: Scarf
An easy to knit scarf with center rib and castle top shaped edges.
Knitting: Pullover
Cables accented with Garter stitch cover this drop shoulder pullover with ribbed scalloped edge.
Knitting: Pullover
Worked in Stockinette stitch panels, the pieces of this pullover are simple to knit. Panels are joined, with a solid color of Liberty Wool, using the three needle bind-off method. Sleeves are worked by picking up stitches from the body and working down to the cuff.
Knitting: Pullover
Extremely lightweight and lofty, Avalanche has a generous 200 yards on each 50 g hank. With a quick knitting gauge of 4–4.5 stitches per inch, the fabric created with Avalanche is buttery soft, light as a feather and a pleasure to knit with.
Knitting: Cardigan, Pullover
Seed stitch, rib and stockinette combine in this simple cardigan or pullover with front pockets.
Knitting: Cardigan
Mesh stitch panels are joined as you go in this open-front cardigan with a unique construction.
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked from the top down for minimal finishing, this classic cardigan has an eyelet panel at each raglan line.
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked from the top down with short rows to shape the back neck, this cardigan has an eyelet pattern circling the neck and short sleeves.
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked from the bottom up, decreases at the yoke are worked within the feather and fan stitch.
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked from the top down in one piece, this unique garment can be worn as a pullover by twisting the front loop around the body, or as cardigan with the untwisted loop draped in different ways.
Knitting: Pullover
Knit from the bottom up in Stockinette stitch in the round. Decreases for yoke are worked in the colorwork chart.
Knitting: Scarf
Every row is worked the same in this easy to knit mesh stitch scarf. The Mesh stitch makes a soft and squishy fabric and softly blends the stripes of Liberty Wool.
Knitting: Scarf
Choose a yarn with good stitch definition to make the reversible leaves of this scarf stand out. All of the decreases and increases are worked on the same side – every other row is all knit and purl stitches – making the stitch pattern easier to work than it appears.*
Knitting: Scarf
Firefly is a warm-weather yarn with a subtle sheen and wonderful hand. The juxtaposition of the linen with a light-catching sheen gives it a distinctly feminine look. Firefly drapes wonderfully at a wide range of gauges – knit loosely for elegant lace or more tightly for stockinette fabrics.
Knitting: Cardigan
A simple top down raglan cardigan with your choice of length and sleeve.
Knitting: Cardigan, Vest
A cabled V-Neck cardigan, with cap sleeves or no sleeves, can be worn alone as a summer top or layered for cooler weather.
Knitting: Tee
Knit in the round from the bottom up, colorwork covers the front and back of this raglan tee with the sleeves worked in stripes.
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
Knit in the round, stripes of colorwork cover the entire surface of this drawstring bag.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knit loosely on a larger needle than is usual for Liberty Wool, this simple triangle shawl, worked from the center top to ruffled edge, is soft and squishy and shows the colors of the yarn beautifully. The ruffled edge adds to the softness and femininity of an otherwise plain shawl.
Knitting: Pullover
Worked in Stockinette stitch panels, the pieces of this pullover are simple to knit. Panels are joined, with a solid color of Liberty Wool, using the three needle bind-off method. Sleeves are worked by picking up stitches from the body and working down to the cuff.
Knitting: Tee
With the same soft, organic cotton as Sprout but in a lighter weight, Seedling is machine washable and available in both solid and handpainted colors. The subtle texture of the yarn adds interest and provides good stitch definition.
Knitting: Scarf
Worn as either a shawl or a scarf, the color changes of Liberty Wool stand out in this unique project knit entirely in Garter stitch. The edge motifs are knit first then stitches are picked up along the top of each motif and the crescent shape is created by working short rows.
Knitting: Cardigan
A quick to knit cardigan, for girls and boys, with garter stitch shawl collar and optional scalloped edge.
Knitting: Scarf
The gentle scallops from the stitch pattern add interest to your magic ball knitting. The stitch pattern repeat is an odd number of rows – each row of the repeat will be worked on the “right side” and “wrong side” alternately, making a reversible scarf.
Knitting: Scarf
Modular knit triangles, worked in solid Sanibel and stripey Santorini, are joined as you go – no seaming required.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This close fitting cap, has a ring of eyelet arches just above the rib. Work the 15 rounds of the Arches pattern in stockinette stitch instead for a completely simple cap.
Knitting: Cardigan
A cardigan with an A-line shape and minimal finishing. The yoke, collar and sleeves are worked sideways in Garter stitch from the center to the cuff. Stitches are then picked up from the bottom edge of the yoke and worked down to the hem in Stockinette stitch.
Knitting: Mittens, Beret, Tam
Basic stockinette stitch beret and mittens with an afterthought thumb, shown here decorated with placed stripes, that can easily be modified to a solid color or allover stripes.
Knitting: Scarf
Worked sideways in garter stitch, this scarf has long fringe created by binding off stitches and then casting them on again.
Knitting: Pullover
This simple Aran pullover combines three cables in an easy 8-row pattern repeat. The modified drop shoulder
Knitting: Cardigan
Leaf motifs flanked by a chevron of eyelets decorate the yoke of this cardigan and shrug. These are quick-to-knit projects in either Wynter or Blackthorn.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Leaves cascade from the crown of this cap that is worked from the top down.
Knitting: Cardigan
The simple silhouette, worked entirely in humble garter stitch, brings out the natural beauty of Mohawk Wool. It is worked from the top down with raglan and subtle A-line shaping. The sleeves are worked flat then seamed. Buttonholes are worked as you go.
Knitting: Scarf
A colorblock and stripe scarf, in four colors, worked entirely in garter stitch.
Knitting: Cardigan
With A-line shaping and simple colorblocking, the softness of Sprout makes this as easy to wear as your favorite sweatshirt.
Knitting: Pullover
This simple but sophisticated pullover with an A-line shape is perfect for those cool days of summer. The softness of Sprout will make it a favorite!
Knitting: Cardigan
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Knitting: Mittens
A center cable and rounded top are featured on these mittens, worked back and forth in rows.
Knitting: Cardigan, Pullover
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Knitting: Beret, Tam
Work either stripes or stranded colorwork on this classic tam shaped hat.
Knitting: Scarf
In the Fair Isle tradition, this many-colored scarf is worked in the round from end to end.
Knitting: Pullover
A panel of colorwork leaves circles the yoke of this short-sleeved pullover.
Knitting: Cardigan
This Icelandic-style, yoked cardigan is worked from the bottom up with the sleeves joined to the body at the underarm and the yoke finished in one piece. As an alternative to working the body and yoke back and forth in rows, add a few extra stitches at center front, knit in the round and steek.
Knitting: Pullover
A simple cropped pullover with deep rib at the waist and a subtly draped neckline. Minimal finishing with only shoulder seams to be sewn.
Knitting: Vest
A simple cropped vest with deep rib at the wait and subtly draped neckline. Minimal finishing with only shoulder seams to be sewn.
Knitting: Cardigan, Vest
Cables flanked with garter stitch adorn both this open front vest andv-neck cardigan.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Worked back and forth in rows and seamed on the outside of the hand, this fingerless mitt will fit either hand.
Knitting: Pullover
Classic stockinette stitch shawl collar pullover with knit-in pockets.
Knitting: Scarf
A scarf knit from long edge to long edge in a reversible chevron lace pattern with knitted fringe worked as you go.
Knitting: Vest
A vest with a unique construction - the lower body edge is worked in the round as a mitered rectangle with cable panels and the top has a generous, short-rowed shawl collar.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A toque shaped hat in houndstooth check with a striped crown.
Knitting: Vest
A scoop neck vest, worked in the round to the armholes, with houndstooth check and stripes.
Knitting: Vest
A vest with seed stitch panels and a shawl collar that can be worn belted. open or closed with a pin.
Knitting: Scarf
A garter striped wrap worked in two directions, with a knitted-on fringe along the lower edge and a row of bobbles along the upper edge.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
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Knitting: Cardigan
Correction – Patterns downloaded before 4/24/13 need the following correction for the Body and Sleeves:
Knitting: Scarf
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Knitting: Cowl
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Knitting: Scarf
A modular knit scarf where each successive section begins by picking up stitches from the previous section – no need to fasten off and re-join yarn, resulting in fewer ends to weave in.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
Easy to knit bag with purchased handles, worked in one piece with seams along the sides.
Knitting: Scarf
Two color scarf worked sideways from the fluted edge to the center, with the two halves joined at the center.
Knitting: Purse / Handbag
A small bag worked form the top down with a scalloped top and ribbed sides.
Knitting: Pullover
A short sleeve top with deep rib and minimal finishing. Front and back are identical.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Garter stitch wrap, worked end to end, with edging worked as you go. Stitches are increased then decreased outside of the edging to form the tapered ends.
Knitting: Vest
A top knit sideways in stockinette stitch with long tapered fronts that are seamed. The top can be worn three ways: by twisting front extension and putting over neck from draped neck; twisting and placing over back and under arms for surplice top; placing over neck without twisting for vest.
Knitting: Cape
A caplet worked from the bottom up in feather and fan stitch for a gently scalloped hem. Decreases are made in the wide rib approaching neckline. Three button closure can be worn at center front or off center.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A tank top worked side to side with dropped stitches, narrow shoulders and minimal finishing.
Knitting: Cardigan
Please note the PDF pattern includes instructions for both Short Sands (this listing) and Long Sands as the yoke chart for both patterns is the same.
Knitting: Pullover
Please note the PDF pattern includes instructions for both Long Sands (this listing) and Short Sands as the yoke chart for both patterns is the same.
Knitting: Cardigan
A quick to knit, double stranded cardigan with sleeve and length options.
Knitting: Cardigan
A raglan cardigan with a relaxed fit, worked from the top down, with bold stripes and rib detail.
Knitting: Scarf
A reversible scarf, in a knit/purl box stitch, with scalloping edges.
Knitting: Scarf
A crescent-shaped scarf worked entirely in garter stitch with a zig zag edge.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
A triangular scarf or small shawl in garter stitch with eyelets.
Knitting: Cowl
A garter stitch cowl knit flat on the diagonal then seamed. Stitches are then picked up along a column of stitches and increased for ruffles.
Knitting: Pullover
A loose fitting pullover worked in the round from the bottom up with colorwork on yoke and contrasting edges.
Knitting: Cardigan
A circular open-front cardigan in Garter stitch with eyelet details. Pieces are joined together as you go for no finishing.
Knitting: Pullover
An oversized pullover, with colorwork yoke, worked in the round from the bottom up.
Knitting: Vest
A scoop neck cardigan vest with cables worked in one piece to the underarms then divided and back and fronts are worked separately.
Knitting: Mittens
Mittens worked in the round with an afterthought thumb and options for either a picot hemmed edge or ribbed cuff. If you dislike working on double pointed needle, use the magic loop method instead.
Knitting: Scarf
A colorblock scarf with split ends entirely in garter stitch. Eyelets are worked at edges and a contrasting color is woven through eyelets. Optional tassels are attached at each corner.
Knitting: Vest
A V-neck vest with allover colorwork knit in the round to underarm then divided and worked flat.
Knitting: Mittens
Worked in the round on double pointed needles, these mittens with gusseted thumbs will fit either hand. If you dislike working on double pointed needle, use the magic loop method instead.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A wrap worked lengthwise from the bottom up with short row shaping above the fan lace section.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
An easy-to-knit wrap or scarf worked entirely in garter stitch. Changes in texture are achieved by changing needle size and increasing and decreasing stitches.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
An unstructured jacket with crochet granny square sleeves and front edges.
Knitting: Scarf
Short rows worked without wraps make this garter stitch scarf easy-to-knit. Worked in two colors of Liberty Wool Print, sections of increasing short rows and decreasing short rows make diagonal stripes and pointed ends.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A easy-to-knit tam worked from the bottom up in two printed colors of Liberty Wool. Every hat will be unique depending on where in the stripe sequence you begin each yarn. Choose two colorways with no common colors for the clearest stripes.
Knitting: Cowl
Worked entirely in Garter stitch, ten mitered diamonds are worked one after the other, in one piece without breaking yarn. A short seam is sewn to join the first diamond to the last and form a cowl. Stitches are then picked up and triangles are worked along each edge to complete.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A rectangular wrap with armholes, which can be worn belted or left open to freely drape. Sawtooth edge along top edge forms collar and front edges.
Knitting: Scarf
A reversible scarf with zig zag eyelet edges flanking columns of faggoting.
Knitting: Cardigan
A simple raglan cardigan with shaped bottom edge. Contrasting color crochet edge is used for buttonholes.
Knitting: Cardigan
A cardigan for babies with set-in sleeves, garter stitch cuffs and chevron hem and collar.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts, worked side to side in Garter Stitch with Chevron Mesh cuff edge, with thumb opening on side seam to fit either hand.
Knitting: Scarf
Worked in one color of Liberty Wool Print, this scarf is made of a column of triangles shaped with short rows. The wrapped stitches from the short rows are not knit with wraps, keeping this garter stitch scarf easy-to-knit.
Knitting: Scarf
A neck scarf worked side to side in a wide rib and gathered across the center with an I-cord tie.
Knitting: Pullover
A loose fitting, layering pullover with relaxed cap sleeves. Worked in the round to underarm with eyelet columns up sides of body.
Knitting: Cardigan
An A-line cardigan knit from the bottom up with raglan shaping, bracelet length sleeves and garter stitch edges. Simple eyelets decorate hem and cuffs, and eyelet panel appears on bodice fronts and back.
Knitting: Cardigan
A short sleeve cropped cardigan with curved fronts and ribbed collar.
Knitting: Cardigan
A raglan cardigan worked from the top down. Garter stitch trims the edges and yoke is worked in rib.
Knitting: Pullover
An A-line raglan pullover with 3/4 length sleeves worked in pieces and seamed.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Garter stitch wrap worked sideways with tapered ends. Sawtooth border with bobbles is worked as you go.
Knitting: Scarf
A scarf with tapered ends worked in 2 pieces and grafted together at the center.
Knitting: Scarf
A garter stitch scarf with pointed ends created by increasing at the beginning of the scarf and decreasing at the end. For added whimsey, pom poms are sewn to tapered edges.
Crochet: Throw, Baby Blanket
Crochet Granny Square Baby Blanket
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
An easy-to-knit striped cap in super-soft, washable Liberty Wool. Working stripes with two different printed colors results in endless color combinations. For distinct stripes, choose two printed colorways with no colors in common. Each hat will be unique depending on where in each color sequence the stripes meet.
