Using only one color per row and no special stitches beyond basic increases and decreases, this generously sized trapezoidal shawl combines deceptively simple patterns into an intricate whole.

With winter settling in, we can all use a quick, cozy hat. This one uses a DK-weight yarn and a super stretchy 3x3 rib.

Originally released as a Yarn Quest 2021 exclusive at Country Needleworks in Jenison, MI.

This light, springy cowl marks the return of the West Michigan Yarn Quest. A shiny thick-thin yarn softens its bold geometric pattern

The Icelandic word “gluggaveður” (literally “window weather”) refers to the kind of clear winter day that’s beautiful to look at, but best enjoyed from somewhere cozy. While we’re all enjoying many more days from inside, this cowl provides the coziness. It uses double knit and brioche to make a thick, reversible fabric. Vertical and horizontal ...

The simple, striking Crown Prince lace pattern, an Estonian classic, is accented by pops of color from a contrasting lining. Two layers of luxurious superfine merino make this cowl supremely cozy.

This large right-triangular shawl drapes wonderfully thanks to plentiful ribbing and the silk in Cascade Yarns Roslyn. Bold stripes sweep diagonally in a steady mathematical progression.

Using only one color per row and nothing more complicated than knitting, purling, and slipping stitches, Verticordia creates a reversible ribbed fabric with stripes on one side and herringbone on the other.

Disconformity is the big, cozy blanket I’ve wanted through the typically inconsistent Michigan spring. It works up remarkably quickly in heavy yarn, with the textural chevron and colored stripes providing interest both to the finished object and the knitting experience.

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This tricolor wrap was inspired by the intersecting layers and curves in the eponymous engraving by Camille Flammarion. The main pattern is repeated in miniature on the edging, which is worked seamlessly along the length of the wrap.

“Zeil” (pronounced “zehl”) is Dutch for “sail,” something suggested by this shawl’s right-triangular shape and wavy edge.

“Exulans” is Latin for “wandering,” and this shawl is perfect for wandering on a cool evening.

This textured brioche cowl is made in honor of West Michigan Yarn Quest 2018.

This scarf’s varied stripes create dynamic patterns however you choose to wear it.

This is the project to make with that beautiful skein you’ve been hoarding. It’s a quick and easy knit with enough variation to stay interesting, and the windowpane patterns on either side literally frame your lovely yarn.

This wrap has a strictly binary stitch pattern, but -- like any good math problem -- some unexpected effects. It is worked crosswise, so a long circular needle is very helpful.

Catoptrics concerns the properties of optical systems containing mirrors, where beams of light bounce like the lines of eyelets in this asymmetric triangle shawl.

The centerpiece lace panel is surrounded by ribbing, which gives this shawl a great drape.

Beardsley is a scarf with one aim - coziness. The reversible cables, in addition to creating an intriguing organic pattern, make for a thick and warm fabric.

This shawl is perfectly reversible, down to the lace border and increases. It’s particularly suited to show off heavily variegated yarns, with a bold stitch pattern that won’t be overwhelmed.

On the third night Ilmarinen,

I originally thought this was a blanket, but I was quickly corrected by the many people who wanted to wear it as a wrap or poncho. It uses the classic eye-of-partridge pattern for a subtle texture and extra-cozy thickness. An added bonus: all those slipped stitches make for a surprisingly quick knit.

This cowl is a great way to use a single skein of chunky luxury yarn. The spiral pattern uses the principles of sequence knitting, so there’s no keeping track of rows or repeats…or, in fact, anything but the last three stitches you worked. That makes it a perfect project to pick up for short periods of work.

Dryocampa rubicunda, the rosy maple moth, is known for its bright color and endearing fluffiness. This shawl, whose five-panelled shape is inspired by the moth’s outstretched wings, is equally inviting. It drapes especially gracefully and securely because of the beads running through it.

This design comes from deep in the archives, but now is still a perfect time for it. It’s worked in the round using a wonderfully soft hand-dyed yarn and designed to show off that yarn at its best.