Some say life’s not just black and white – that it’s not that binary – but computers disagree. These two digits alone are the fundamental backbone of how all computers input, store, process, and output information. In this pattern, they’re all you need in order to encode a word of your choosing. So… choose wisely – or don’t.

XO is a tall cowl that cozily squishes together when you wear it. Adorned with fair isle hearts, Xs, and Os, it’s the perfect project for a beginner looking to dabble in colorwork. Though initially intended for Valentine’s Day, I realized it didn’t need to be February 14th to wear a cowl with hearts – enjoy XO anytime you want to be wrapped up ...