What could we all use a little more of right now? Warmth and love. Make yourself or someone you miss this cowl that’s full of cashmere hugs and kisses.

I really miss going to live shows and I want to help make sure that, when we can go back to them, the venues can open, the musicians can play, and everyone who works in the music community can return. To do that, we need to place real value on the arts and those who contribute to them. $4 from every pattern sold is going to the Twin Cities Musi...

Spider-Hat, Spider-Hat, does whatever a hat can. Keeps you warm, you look fly, just like some other spider guy. Look out, here comes the Spider-Hat!

Cast on in Salem, MA, I had completely forgotten that the beautiful blues in the gradient were called Witching Hour. This cozy cashmere cowl will keep the worst of winter at bay.

The temperature dipped in January and a brutal cold snap was a great reminder to indulge in lusciously soft and incredibly warm fibers.

I love colorwork with gradient yarns and these Freia Minikins are perfect for combining in small projects. I was just doodling swirly patterns and liked the way you can pick out different motifs just by looking at it from a different angle.

So you’re a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, you’ve cracked the mystery of time travel, and now it’s time to save the world? Let me help!

I love Spincycle Versus for the paired names and the gray marl in each color. I also love the way it knits up in colorwork, the gray casting shadow on this geometric design.

Cozy and lightweight but also classic and elegant, Slow Curve is a cashmere capelet that will sit lightly on your shoulders and keep you toasty warm.

This elegant cashmere and silk hat reminds me of a combination pillbox/cloche with its structure and and dimension. This is a hat to be paired with leather gloves, very large sunglasses, and the word “dahling.”

Nicole Frost from Frost Yarn and I decided to come together and make a statement. A loud one about how we and many other knitters feel about racist bullshit. That statement: FUCK THAT. The border wall is a racist crutch being used by a weak man to manipulate people and we think that’s wrong. So here’s what we’re doing:

To celebrate MST3K season 12, I made these mitts using a repeating bonehead motif and 13 for Kinga’s Moon 13 base. Also, gauntlets for The Gauntlet! It works on so many levels.

This cozy slouch in cushy Big Bad Wool Weepaca is the perfect hat for a chilly day!

Only the most stylish of ‘squatches sport hand knit hats out of gorgeous Yeti Yarns. Delicate snowflakes and tiny x’s and o’s adorn this warm little cap.

The hat that slouches itself! No need to mess around with it--just put it on with the welts in back, smooth the top, and look cool. (This is a companion hat to D’Nealian; one set makes both!)

The dotted lines on this hat reminded me of doing handwriting exercises in elementary school. (This is a companion hat to Madcap Slouch; one set makes both!)

High contrast colors + cushy garter stitch + German short rows = a cozy wrap! Stripes & Solids is the perfect zone-out knitting that won’t put you to sleep.

A bold braided cable on a squishy garter slouch makes for great texture whether your yarn is speckled, variegated, or solid.

Ten colors of Jade Sapphire 4-ply cashmere in wobbly stripes (my favorite!), keeping your neck warm and stylish in the coldest weather.

Ten colors of Jade Sapphire 4-ply cashmere, dripping down each other like layers of paint make this hat and mitts set striking and fun.

The incredible Hogwarts House colors by In the Deep Hue Sea (exclusive to StevenBe) were the perfect way to feature these sassy patches from StitchPress (also conveniently available at StevenBe)! The brim (may) pool and the needle change makes the color into a scattered spiral--a great way to watch a variegated color work.

Those gorgeous colors of Jade Sapphire Zageo, slowly dissolving into the next tone is a treat for the eyes and the hands (and eventually the neck).

I put my faith in Purl McKnitfast!

Inspired by the cover art on my favorite Nada Surf album, I keep imagining it in different color combos now!

A wide scarf in cashmere and linen makes a great wrap when you’re feeling elegant.

Channel your inner dino and keep warm at the same time!

Channel your inner ’90s wallaby and hang out with your best cow friend in Rocko’s Modern Hat.

Feel just like your old pal Stinky Wizzleteats in this hat that’s going to make you want to sing and dance.

So you’re a mad tyrant and you want to take over the universe but also your hands are cold. Don’t worry--I’ve got you. (Includes plain instructions in case you want a coordinating purple mitt.)

This quick garter stitch cowl is the best way to wrap yourself in squishy merino in a matter of hours. It’s warm and cozy, perfect for those Minnesota winters.

Tips, tricks, and color recommendations for making your very own MST3K-inspired sweaters, hats, or what-have-you!

One of my very first favorite strong female characters, Cimorene from the Enchanted Forest Chronicles wasn’t your stereotypical princess (even before she was Chief Cook & Librarian). Inspired by her functional and lovely braids and Up In Yarns Designs colorway Enchanted Forest, I hope this cabled beanie keeps you warm while you challenge pr...

Inspired by the December StevenBe Inappropriate colors by the creative minds of Knitted Wit and Celestial Strings, Pressure Drop uses a textured triangle stitch pattern that adds a hands-on interest to the variegated yarn.

Inspired by the December StevenBe Inappropriate colors by the creative minds of Knitted Wit and Celestial Strings, Arrows to the Action uses a textured triangle stitch pattern that adds a hands-on interest to the variegated yarn.

Worked up in three colors of lusciously soft Celestial Strings Yarn Supersquish DK (that reminded me SO MUCH of the Cheshire Cat when I got them!), this shawl is worked from the center down with an applied lace border running in the opposite direction.

Inspired by the January StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative minds of Three Irish Girls, the Becky Thatcher Mitts feature a braided cable design down the center of the long mitts.

Sturdy and soft, Arranmore is the perfect tweed for this buffalo plaid winter set. Men and women alike can keep warm and cozy whether they’re walking the city streets or ice fishing on the lake.

Inspired by the November StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative minds of Three Irish Girls, the Alt-Tab Hat features a cushy garter button band with a cute button for accent.

Inspired by the October StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative mind of House of a La Mode, the Far From the Tree Cowl has a double-sided leafy lace pattern and uses columns of purls to help keep the two sides of lace aligned after blocking.

Inspired by the October StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative mind of House of a La Mode, the Oh Nuts! Mitts feature an acorn-like lace pattern up the center.

Inspired by the September StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative mind of Wild Hare Fiber Studio, Blacking Out the Friction uses a debossed diamond pattern in squishy garter stitch to jog the brightly colored pooling.

Inspired by the September StevenBe Inappropriate color by the creative mind of Wild Hare Fiber Studio, the Static Prevails Slouch uses seed stitch to fuzz out the thin stripes that pool in this colorway.

Inspired by the inaugural StevenBe Inappropriate color by the talented dyers at Three Irish Girls, the Hammock Hat is a cabled cap with unexpectedly great drape. To make it a slouch, simply work the cable repeat once more.

Inspired by the inaugural StevenBe Inappropriate color by the talented dyers at Three Irish Girls, the Swingers Shawl is a lightweight wrap with an open mesh stitch pattern and short row wedges.

Team Mystic? Team Valor? Team Instinct? Sport your team colors with the Catch ‘Em All Cap as you hit Pokéspots and gyms (like your favorite yarn shop, StevenBe)!

A pair of simple contoured elbow length fingerless gloves are the perfect way to show off your favorite sport weight gradient yarn. Mine was Vice Yarns Blurred Lines Sport in Teal Deer.

Get ready to square off--it’s Team Cap against Team Iron Man in a battle of epic proportions. Choose your side and knit your hat to rep your team!

A dapper man (or lady) needs a classy cowl for his alter ego when he’s gadding about town. This houndstooth pattern in super-soft Road to China Light is always the right accessory.

Get the look of a layered piece with just one accessory! A classic textured stripe cowl accompanied by a layer of frothy lace, the Rory Cowl, like its namesake, wouldn’t look out of place on an Ivy League campus.

The Duality Gloves feature half-fingers (not as hard as you think they are!) with a delicate lace overlay from wrist to knuckles--all in luscious cashmere. You get the best of both worlds here with warm hands and lovely lace.

Soft and warm with a little bit of high contrast colorplay to keep it interesting, the Little Infinities Cowl is perfect for indulging in that beautiful cashmere you’ve been eyeing. And because some infinities are bigger than other infinities, it comes in two sizes—Hazel (small) and Gus (large).

With color play like this, it’s fascinating how the use of high contrast colors can shift the negative space of the pattern depending on which you’re looking at.

A sophisticated twist on the classic aviator, just like Amelia Earhart herself. Sleek but warm, the Earhart Cap features a stitch that looks like a cable but is perfectly flat.

You can wear these while battling to save the world or imagining that you’re holding Chris Evans’ hand.

Double knit in gorgeous hand-dyed yarn (which makes it awesomely reversible), this is a cap that you can depend on to keep you warm and make you look cool.

There are few things more satisfying than getting a beautiful skein of variegated yarn and then having it work up into exactly the pattern you hoped it would. The Perfectly Pooled Hat is written for Three Irish Girls’ StevenBe exclusive color, Care Bear Stare (available here and the Exploding TARDIS colorway available here). I can’t guarantee i...

If you’ve waited until the last minute, don’t panic! This is the perfect quick holiday gift knit and an awesome way to use that funky handspun you’ve had your eye on. Plus, it’s big enough to double as gift wrap for someone who holds an extra special place in your heart.

The wonderful gradations in the colors of Knit Collage Cast Away make for a beautiful and remarkably warm wrap. It’s a super quick, enjoyable, and satisfying knit.

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The drape and beauty of the new Feza Sinful dyed by the wonderful Lizzy at Vice Yarns is really lovely. The dropped yarn overs and wavy ridges help create a cowl perfect for warm weather.

This top-down semi-circular shawl features bands of slip stitches every other row for a woven effect. The horizontal ladders in the slip stitch pattern break up variegated yarns and beautifully distribute all the colors. Dropped yarn overs create the smooth arched shape and extra long stitches that magically expand the shape. A picot bind off g...

Curiouser and curiouser….

When you’re smuggling food (and cows, and fugitives), it is important to accessorize properly. The far reaches of space can get mighty cold and you need your hands to stay warm if you’re going to have to draw fast. These mitts will keep your paws toasty and ready for a little misbehavin’.

Inspired by Sherlock Holmes’ ideal woman, Irene Adler drapes elegantly with gently gathered sections studded with glittering beads. She’s soft but with a surprising crispness. Worn long or doubled, this cowl is both functional and fashionable.

Browncoats unite! Can’t Stop the Signal is inspired by Firefly and uses two colors specially dyed for StevenBe by Wild Hare Fiber also inspired by the much-loved show.

Two hats from two skeins! Ellen features a cushy garter brim while Missy boasts a cabled brim. Perfect for a beginner who wants to expand his or her skill set!

Nicollet Avenue is like an artery through Minneapolis, at some points residential with stretches that are upscale retail and restaurants mixed with big box retail giants. It’s the lively heart of downtown at night and the bustling center of business during the day. The Nicollet Hat is, in turns, simple and sophisticated and would look perfect i...

The Seventh Street Entry is a tiny club attached to First Avenue, my favorite venue in the Twin Cities. A lot of great bands have gotten their starts in the Entry, dreaming of when they get to play in the mainroom. The Seventh Street Entry Mitts are the smaller but no less cool partner to the First Avenue Slouch. Together, they’re the perfect s...

Its beginnings as a bus depot are clear from its exterior, the brick arches still visible under the glossy black paint and silver stars. The interior features a sizable dance floor with a VIP balcony overlooking it. First Avenue is my musical home-away-from-home, my #1 venue of choice. The First Avenue Slouch takes two skeins of delicious Jade ...

During the summer, Bde Maka Ska is a favorite for walkers, bicyclists, and those of us who just like to relax and read (or knit!) at the beach. The Bde Maka Ska Wrap in ethereal Jade Sapphire Sylph can be worn around the shoulders as a gently ruched wrap over a pretty sundress or wrapped around the neck to waft in the breeze as an airy summer c...

The thick and thin cotton creates a great texture and the alpaca eyelets provide the perfect places for 2” hand painted silk ribbon to be woven through. Leave the ends of the ribbons hanging and jogged over from one another to give it that decorative silk scarf look. It can be worn long or doubled up, depending on the temperature of your spring...

This sweet little shawlette is knit up in simple and squishy garter stitch with a scalloped edge. Best worked in Tosh Merino DK, this is also a luxurious little knit in Pashmina Worsted. (Tip: in Pashmina, you may only have enough yardage for two edge repeats. Still pretty!)

A double knit argyle cowl named in honor of Jeremy from StevenBe who asked only that someday a pattern or yarn be named after him.

This is the ideal hockey hat: crossed hockey stick motif with the University of Minnesota M at the front, earflaps with ties, and best of all, it’s reversible!

The transitional seasons require clothing that allows for warmth in cool weather and breathability for those sudden shifts to warmth. They’re my favorites of the seasons, not just because they smell so good (Budding flowers! Dying leaves!) but because they encourage accessorizing. When Noro Ayatori arrived in my LYS, I knew it wanted to be a la...

Fingerless mitts in a self-striping handspun by Knit Collage, a double cable in the center of the hand adds just the right twist to make those stripes more interesting.

An entrelac shrug in three colors of tosh dk, Writer’s Block rests comfortably on the shoulders and drapes beautifully in the back.

A silk and brass sequin scarf worn two ways: around the neck or around the head.

Basic striped fingerless mitts with a thumb gusset. Good practice for striping in the round!

A one-skein cowl and cabled mitts set that makes the most of the beautiful colors of madeleinetosh tosh dk.

I made an oops! 4x1 rib at the beginning of the cap is k4, p1. An updated PDF will be available by 9/6/2013. Thanks to xine who brought it to my attention!

These cute and classic fingerless mitts are knit cuff first on straight needles. Two different stitch patterns knit in two different directions—the perfect way to show off your favorite variegated yarn!