Confection is a fluffy, cozy hat with a big brim to keep your ears extra-warm. You’ll need just one skein of Spirit Trail Fiberworks’ new yarn Zaftig, size US 13 needles, a stitch marker, and a tapestry needle.

Nest is a big cozy cowl that widens gently as it goes, wrapping you up in soft merino from your neck all the way to your shoulders.It measures approximately 12 in/30.5 cm tall, 28 in/71 cm circumference at the top, and 35 in/89 cm circumference at the bottom. Your finished measurements may vary.

The Pattern

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February 12, 2015: The original pattern has been replaced with a new version, which corrects an omission in the written instructions. If you purchased North Sea before today, you’ve received a link to v1.1. Thank you to the perplexed knitter who emailed me!

Errata

Boxwood uses just two stitches – knits and purls – and moves from ribbing to seed stitch to simple diamonds, and then to stockinette stitch for the shaping at the top. The instructions are written, and a chart for the Diamond Band is included.

7/23/2014: There is an updated version of Landmark, correcting some errors. If you’ve already purchased the pattern, you’ll have received an email containing a link to download v1.1. All patterns purchased beginning today include the corrections.

The Noyac Bay Toque is all about texture that creates warmth. It’s worked in the round, in seed stitch bordered by interwoven knits and purls. The decreases swirl to the top, and there’s even a bit of length to give the hat a comfortable slouch. Knit at a gauge that creates a sturdy fabric, it can stand up to the strong winds coming off the bay...

Errata: After working three repeats of the Pattern Stitch, work Rows 1-8 once more.

Persimmon is a cowl or circle scarf with a simple tilting block border and a stockinette stitch body. This pattern is perfect for that one skein of luxurious yarn that you’ve been saving, and it can be knit in various weights of yarn and in different sizes. It’s constructed in the round from the bottom up, and is suitable for advanced beginners...

Thirty-eight is the number of rows it takes to knit this soft seed stitch and ribbing circle with just one skein of the first yarn from Clara Parkes’ Great White Bale project. Because Lot #1 is available only to GWB members, a soft, lofty aran or heavy worsted or bulky weight yarn can be substituted. Thirty-eight can also be knit in just about ...