Caitlin Hunter
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Knitting: Pullover
Ilya is a top-down raglan featuring colowork and a cozy cowl neckline. The stranded colorwork is done using only 2 colors per round, with short floats, making it approachable for those new to the technique. The body and sleeve lengths are easily adjustable to create a perfect fit.

Knitting: Pullover
The Halibut sweater is a traditional circular yoke style featuring bold, graphic halibut motifs. Knit seamlessly from the top down, you have options for a turtleneck, mock turtleneck (pictured) or crew neck. This pattern is unisex and size inclusive and notes are included in the pattern on how to adjust the sleeve and body length for a perfect ...

Knitting: Pullover
FEEL THE BERN is a little yoke cropped sweater inspired by Bernie Sander’s iconic mittens worn at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration. The mittens (and Bernie) were the unexpected fashion moment of the day, and I could not live without a sweater to match! The original mittens were made by Jen Ellis, a schoolteacher who makes them from recycled s...

Knitting: Ankle Sock
Lonely Forest socks are cozy anklets knit from the toe up and featuring a texture inspired by pine boughs. These socks use twisted stitches, cables, and a fun, unique bobble stitch! The heel is worked using German Short Rows.

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally designed for the 2020 Knitting in the Hills retreat hosted by Hill Country Weavers. I was unable to attend this retreat in person due to and had the pleasure of teaching my classes via Zoom!

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Moon Sisters is a generously sized, deceptively simple triangle shawl featuring alternating garter and stockinette sections to create textured stripes, and a stranded colorwork design along the center spine. Optional fringe attaches easily to the ribbed eyelet border and finishes the look.

Knitting: Beret, Tam
Western Sky is fun-to-knit beret featuring lace, cables and bobbles. This hat can be knit in DK weight yarn or fingering held with laceweight mohair. Both charted and written instructions are provided.

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Umpqua Hat is the perfect companion for those early morning or evening hikes and also keeps you toasty warm while you stoke up the campfire for your morning coffee! This hat was designed by Caitlin Hunter to be a rugged and striking addition to your outdoor adventure wardrobe. Shown here in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, a somewhat rustic yet soft...

Knitting: Cowl
Named for the romantic hero of my favorite opera, The Barber of Seville, this 2 color fingering weight cowl alternates between easy lace, relaxing stripes and engaging colorwork. Long enough to loop around the neck, this is the perfect lightweight layer for cool spring and summer evenings.

Knitting: Cowl
I was invited to create a design inspired by Chloe Benjamin’s new book The Immortalists using Chickadee colors inspired by the book’s cover, but my design was inspired by what is inside- the complicated and beautiful intricacies of family relationships(at least that’s what I was aiming for!).

Knitting: Tee
Tegna has been updated to be size inclusive up to a bust measurement of 66” (finished garment measurement of 79”), and the shoulder shaping instructions have been rewritten to be easier to follow. Thank you the Meaghan Schmaltz the for the tech editing and grading help!

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Nothing cuts the chill of winter quite like the spice and warmth of a hot drink. Your morning cup of coffee can be made extra luxurious with a dash of cardamom in the grounds. Add a touch of luxury to the rest of your winter with this cozy hat, whose simple yet effective colorwork lets you evoke some of your own internal spice. Top it off with ...

Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fun, modern mitts perfect for gift giving season- for a friend or to keep yourself! These mitts were inspired by the graphic modern designs of Finnish art and named for the town there where my great-grandmother was born.

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Note yardage has been updated! The shawl has taken between 200-350 yards of DK weight yarn in each color for different knitters, please plan your yarn accordingly!

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Kennecott is cozy, rustic, and a super fun knit. The wickerwork pattern is simple to memorize yet interesting enough to be addictive and make it a hard-to-set-down project. A simple twist-stitch technique and knit and purl stitches are all that are required to make this classically stylish beanie.

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A lovely, lightweight and fun to work crescent shaped shawl that’s a perfect way to use a special skein of hand-painted fingering weight yarn. Pair it with 2 solid colors for an easy to customize style that’s all your own!

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the golden grasslands and wide open blue skies of the Montana prairie, this lovely worsted weight shawl will keep you warm and cozy even against bracing northern winds. Drape it around your shoulders over a soft linen dress in the day and wrap it snugly around your neck as the sun goes down. Knit up up in a cushy, super soft woolen ...

Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The Sulka Mitts are based on an ancient scrap of nalbilding that was found in the area that is now Syria. I named this pattern Sulka, the Finnish word for feather in honor of my Finnish grandma, Julia.

Knitting: Pixie Hat
This classically charming pixie cap is perfect for the little imps in your life. I was inspired by photos of young children in similar style caps from the early part of the last century for this design. Fresh colors and textures make the Newling perfect for modern babies and kids. It even ties under the chin to keep little one’s ears cozy and s...