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Knitting: Cowl
The Four Seasons cowl is worked in the round as a tube, then the ends are grafted together using Kitchener Stitch (instructions for which are included in the pattern).
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Vest
’Strata’ is a colourful vest top knitted in the round using cool cotton. In addition to the colourful stripes, texture is added using a variety of stitch patterns.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Whatever plans you had for 2020 and beyond, it’s safe to assume that the global pandemic has trampled all over them. So why not represent the experience in crochet form, with covid motifs interrupting an otherwise Fair-Isle-like tapestry crochet hat.
Knitting: Cowl
Whatever you’d planned for the year 2020, it’s safe to assume that the Covid-19 pandemic trampled all over your plans. So here’s the experience in fibrous form. The covid virus is shown scattered all over an otherwise fairly traditional Fair Isle cowl.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
’Florence’ is a cushion/pillow-cover, worked using stranded knitting in the round. The repeating motif is reminiscent of the Bargello needlepoint style that originated in the Italian city of Florence, hence the name.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
Mantelpiece or bookshelf looking a bit bare? Why not jazz it up with this pretty bunting, designed to look like a line of Moroccan lanterns.
Knitting: Cowl
The Wandering Cowl is worked in the round using stranded knitting. When the knitting is done, beginning and end are grafted together in-pattern, making a near-invisible join. But if you don’t fancy the provisional cast-on or two-colour Kitchener stitch, don’t worry: instructions are included for a simpler version.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Have you ever played Tetris on your computer? Well now you can preserve a game forever… on your head.