12 Weeks of Gifting: The Oakwood
by Kate M on Oct 20, 2020
Week 4 in our 12 Weeks of Gifting series is here! This week we’re featuring a pattern that is the epitome of cozy wear-anywhere accessories—The Oakwood.
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Style it! Better Together Marled Knits
by Hillary E on Mar 10, 2020
From work to running errands around town, our Better Together: Marled Knits pattern collection has something for every occasion. Arriving just in time for cooler spring mornings and chilly summer nights, this pattern collection has 16 cozy and colorful patterns. Each project features unique textures created by holding two yarns together, making these garments easy to make and pair with different outfits.
Business Casual
The Couplet Turtleneck is cozy enough for a Saturday morning at home but is luxurious enough to dress up for the office. Knitted using one strand of Capra, our elegant Merino and cashmere wool yarn, and one strand of Aloft, a lace weight mohair, gives this chunky sweater a sumptuous drape. The subtle waist shaping elevates the usual casual sweater into the perfect sweater to strut your stuff while refilling your water bottle in the office!
To balance out the relaxed silhouette, pair this squishy sweater with a dark wash skinny jean. Keeping the jeans dark and with no distressing puts the emphasis on the lovely marled texture of the sweater and streamlines your silhouette. Finish up the outfit with simple flats (or boots in the fall!) and a fun accessory. We love using our Meow Meow Folio as a clutch to add a punch of whimsy and color to a simple outfit.
Weekend Wear
The U-District Pullover is the perfect blend of comfy and trendy. It is over-sized through the body, sleeves, and funnel neck, but fitted at the natural waist and cuffs, making the perfect silhouette to pair with your favorite pair of high-waisted jeans. The throw-back to 70’s style of the over-sized sleeves matches perfectly with some bell bottoms in dark or light wash, and a wool hat. This outfit is cozy enough for weekend wear but still put together enough for a brunch with your girls or date night with your main squeeze.
The Cherry on Top
My favorite knit projects have been accessories where I can layer them on top of my existing wardrobe to add some color, texture or quirky style. The Berkett Beanie checks all three boxes for me. The dusty colors match a majority of outfits and the marled stitches add an adorable touch of texture to your ensemble. And can we talk about that pom-pom? It is a work of art! You do not see pom-poms with this amount of sass often. This outfit dresses up my personal favorite—yoga pants! Layer on a structured collared shirt with a slinky, drapey cardigan with a pop of color and pair with boots, flats, or sneakers for the perfect cozy-cool outfit. The cherry on top is the Berkett Beanie!
For more great knit patterns, check out our Better Together: Marled Knits pattern collection.
Accents: Small Accessories – Big impact
by Kate M on Jan 10, 2019
Bold. Modern. Colorful. More than just an afterthought, accessories provide much needed comfort against the rigors of daily modern life–the comforting embrace of a shawl, a hat to fortify against the cold, a cowl to envelop your senses. These small adornments often play a big role in our wardrobes, allowing us to make a personal statement while remaining ultra cozy. With colorful modern designs and straightforward stitches, you’ll delight in the possibilities that await you in Accents.
We <3 Winter!
by Erica R on Jan 9, 2019
It’s finally here – the woolen garment high season. While our catalog is making its way to your mailbox, we thought we’d take a moment to share what’s new for us this winter. With three new pattern collections, new and returning yarns, and some fabulous new organizational tools, there’s no shortage of inspiration to be had. So cozy up, and read on!
Accessory Weather
by Hannah on Dec 3, 2013
Those frosted windshields and travel mugs full of hot tea mean that it’s accessory weather! Fingerless mittens have come out of storage weeks ago, I’ve started carrying around a slouchy hat in my purse for windy emergencies this week and I just sorted through my chest of knit sweaters. I’ve been pretty steadily increasing the winter wardrobes of my extended family and friends every Christmas and this year is certainly no different. I wanted to share a few of my recent favorites to add to your own gift list!
I heard that Tincanknits would be coming to my local yarn shop in a few months ago so I popped over to look at their patterns on Ravelry as a little refresher before I made a trip to see the projects in person. I fell in love with their Antler Hat pattern for a second time and decided to make one for my mother in Full Circle Worsted Ponderosa. I love the combination of simple repeats in this cable pattern and the lovely stitch definition of Full Circle. The single ply yarn makes such a bouncy, cozy fabric!
More recently, I whipped up a pair of Stacey’s Semplice Fingerless Mitts (free pattern!) in my favorite yellow: Turmeric in Swish DK. It doesn’t get more autumnal than that. I was able to do them two-at-a-time which means that both thumbs actually ARE the same length (I problem of mine when it comes to mittens). Unisex and super versatile – this pattern has been in heavy rotation lately as I try to whittle down my Christmas gift list!
Lastly, I wanted to try my hand a crochet beanie. I still have some Chroma Worsted samples kicking around in my stash and I just love how it crochets up. I discovered Rohn Strong‘s great patterns on Ravelry and tried my hand at his Grizzly hat pattern. It’s got just the right amount of slouch and fits perfectly, this pattern is definitely added to my “second time around” list for last minute gifts. I’ve got my eye on a ball of Chroma Worsted Soft Rock for one and Midwinter for another.
Are you still working on big gift projects for Christmas or are you trying to fill in some gaps with smaller accessories too? I still have one more sweater to get crackin’ on but then it’ll be smooth sailing for the rest of the month!
