Penstripes is a geometric, Art Deco-ish scarf constructed using log cabin techniques (hurrah, no seams!). The original Penstripes was made in garter stitch using Ixchel Bunny Mink, at an approximate gauge of 24 stitches to 10cm.

I knit a lot of hats. Hats are good presents, especially for blokes, but it can be hard to find a pattern for a manly hat that isn’t too slouchy or too fussy or “too much like a tea cosy”. (Yes, I’m still getting over that one). Having churned out many versions of Beanie No 212, I eventually decided that it would be nice to try something a bit ...