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Is it a bandana? Is is a scarf? A shawlette? I’m not sure, but it was inspired by the always magnificent banana leaf! Provided banana plants get enough light, they make for incredible indoor allies. Having a collection of several, I knew there was only one leaf that I would want to duplicate. This pattern uses a simple Assigned Pooling
technique and a slightly larger hook than is recommended with the sample colourway, which creates a quick and easy make. Beginner friendly and easy to pick up, this simple pattern is a must have.

While originally created for the Houseplant HortOCCULTure colourway, this pattern would look great with any colourway from Arcane Fibre Works, such as Enchanted Nightshade or Twilights Glow.

Technique

1) Increases are made on each end at the beginning and end of each row before decreases are made in the center of each row. An optional petiole is included and shown in sample.

2) For this pattern, Assigned Pooling occurs by creating a triple crochet behind the post of the stitch directly below from the previous row. The sample shown pools the gold color, which usually allows for 2-3 of these triple crochet stitches. The Leaf Green color usually allows for 5-7 of triple crochet stitches. Due to the nature of the dye, the number of triple crochets in the sequence will likely vary each time you do it.

3) Avoid performing the pooling sequence on the last two stitches of each row and when decreasing.

4) Using the Houseplant HortOCCULTure colourway, the gold color is usually preceded by the Charcoal color.

About the Designer and Collaboration

Devin Hunter is a bestselling and award-winning author, artist, podcaster, and professional witch from the San Francisco Bay Area who is best known for his book Modern Witch | Spells, Recipes, and Workings. He has appeared on television shows like ABC’s To Tell The Truth and his podcast is the only of its kind to be endorsed by both the AV Club and Glamour Magazine.

Devin’s newest release, Houseplant HortOCCULTure, explores the metaphysical relationship between plant people and their indoor allies. Featuring a foreword from bestselling author Juliet Diaz and art from award-winning artist Siolo Thompson, Houseplant HortOCCULTure is a beautiful journey through the magick and mystery of the green flame. Get your copy everywhere books are sold!

Arcane Fibre Works has partnered with Devin to celebrate the release of Houseplant HortOCCULTure by developing a limited edition colourway based on the cover! Featuring charcoal, gold, and multiple green accents, this hand dyed artisanal yarn embodies the special relationship houseplant fanatics have with foliage friends. Just like the book, this colourway is filled with magic, elegance, and is dying to become a part of your collection!

This is Devin’s first dip into designing and has created two simple assigned pooling patterns using Arcane Fibre Works DK in the Houseplant HortOCCULTure colourway to show off what is possible with even just one skein! Check back throughout the summer to find more exclusive patterns using this colourway as our collaboration continues.