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Free Pattern: Aran Braid Mini Tote

This little tote is an excellent way to transport crochet hooks, cell phone, sunglasses, Ipod, MP3 players, and all manner of small necessities. It's also a great way to practice cabling techniques and knitting in the round with double-pointed needles. The strap is a crocheted chain.

The sample was knit using worsted weight yarn, but using different weight yarns will give you different size totes.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the pdf file for the Aran Braid Mini Tote: 20080807PSDF901ABMT.pdf



Details:
Finished Size:  3 ¼” x 6” [8.5 x 15 cm]
Materials:  approx. 2 oz [50g] of knitting worsted weight yarn
Gauge:  24 sts and 34 rows = 4” [10 cm]
Needles / hooks:  3 mm (Can/UK 11, US3), crochet hook 3.5 mm (Can/UK 9, US 4/E)
Notions: 1 button

Enjoy!

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Free Pattern: Organic Cotton Herbal Dream Pillow

This miniature pillow can ease those sleepless nights and help you float off to sleep. Fill the pillow with organic cotton batting or flannelet dabbed with your favourite relaxing herbal essential oil or combination of oils (check with your local herbalist or natural food store for recommendations). Then place your Herbal Dream Pillow under your pillow or inside your pillow case and drift off.

This knit pattern is recommended for intermediate knitters. 

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the pdf file for the Herbal Dream Pillow: 20080807PSDF902HDP.pdf

Details:
Finished Size:  6.5” high by 7” wide [16.5cm high by 18cm wide]
Materials:  1 skein Bernat Organic Cotton (Cactus)
Gauge:  22 sts / 28 rows over 4 in (10cm) in stocking stitch
Needles / hooks:  3.75  mm (US 5, Can/UK 9)
Notions:  button 1/2” – 5/8” [1.5 – 2 cm]

Enjoy!

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Free Pattern: Tuck and Cover Scarflette

This unique little scarflet features a tunnel to tuck the end of the scarf through to make sure it stays snug and keeps you warm.

The tunnel front is knit in Bamboo stitch and the scarflet is knit in Horizontal Herringbone stitch.

This is a quick knit project. Make sure you choose a very soft wool or blend that will be cozy against your skin.

Please scroll to the bottom of the page to download the pdf file for the Tuck and Cover Scarflette: Tuck and Cover Scarflette Directions.pdf



Details:
Finished Size: 30" [75cm]
Materials:  200 - 400 yards [ 200 - 400 m] worsted weight yarn
Gauge:  16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches [10 cm] in stocking stitch
Needles:  6mm (CA/UK 4, US10)

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Free Patterns: The Manly Scarf Series

#1 Northcott Scarf	Details: Finished Size: 48" [75cm] Materials:  200 yards [180 m] worsted weight yarn Needles:  6mm (CA/UK 4, US10)   Download the pdf: NorthcottScarf.pdf
#2 Woolly Mammoth Scarf	Details: Finished Size: 48" [75cm] Finished Width: 5" [13cm] or 10" [25cm] Materials:  360 yards [330 m] chunky weight yarn Needles:  7.5mm ( US11)   Download the pdf file Wooly Mammoth.pdf
#3 Night on the Town	The yarn used in the sample is a Bernat Natural Soy, a soy/acrylic blend with a little sheen to it. Very soft and easy on the hands. Knitting this in white in a shiny silk or bamboo would make a beautiful tuxedo accessory. Finished Width: 8" [20cm] Yarn: Worsted weight; 340 yds [315m] Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] needles Finished Length:  48" [1.2m] Instructions with pictures are included for making the Lifted Increases that give this herringbone pattern its distinctive look. Download the pdf: Night on the Town Scarf.pdf
#4 Corn Rows	A wonderfully textured scarf in 3 versions; notice how the Garter Stitch and Reverse Stocking Stitch (shown at the bottom and top of the photo respectively) versions “pop” the Twisted Rib stitches, while the Stockinette version (shown in the middle) is more subtle and subdued. Instructions are given for all 3 options and for  3 different lengths: 48”, 60” and 72” [122, 152, 183cm]. Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 280(350,420) yds [260(320,390) m] Needles: 5mm [US 8] Finished Width: 7 inches [ 18cm] Length:  48(60,72) inches [122,152,183cm] The pattern is a 2 row repeat -- so easy to learn/remember that you'll want to make several of these scarves in different colours. Download the pdf: Corn Rows Scarf.pdf
#5 Fence Rows	A very easy knit / purl design using a 12 row repeat. Yarn: Baby/Sport Weight; approx. 250 yds [230m] Needles: 3.25mm [US3] Finished Width: 4 inches [ 10cm] Length:  50 inches [127cm] Download the pdf: 5 FenceRows scarf.pdf
#6 Harris Tweed	A truly reversible scarf. Knit this one in a wonderfully soft chunky wool -- as shown in the sample. Yarn: Chunky Weight; approx. 170 yds [157m] Needles: 6mm [US 10] Finished Width: 6 inches [ 15 cm] Length:  48 inches [120 cm] Download the pdf: Manly Scarf #6 - Harris Tweed.pdf
#7 Hunter Blue One side.... and the other.....	Another wonderful reversible scarf, but details on front and back are unique. Yarn: Worsted Weight; approx. 250yds [230m] Needles: 4.5mm [US 7] Finished Width: 5.5 inches [ 14 cm] Length:  48 inches [120 cm] Download the pdf: Manly Scarf 7 Hunter Blue.pdf
#8 Knotted Rib	A double-sided scarf. Yarn: Worsted Weight; 230 (460) yds [210 (420)m] Needles: 4mm [US 6] Finished Width: 6.5 inches [ 17 cm] Length:  36 (72) inches [91 (182) cm] Download the pdf: Manly Scarf #8: Knotted Rib pdf

Enjoy!