Progressive East End Project (PEEP) 2023 Mystery Knit-A-Long

Garter stitch on the bias - so easy, so satisfying! Throw in some stripes in a Fibonacci sequence and an i-cord border for a unique bandana style cowl that fits perfectly under a coat.

For the 2024 Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop, the 3 Kittens Needle Arts’ theme was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (the Disney version, because I love all things Disney).

Bad Apple is 3 Kittens Needle Arts knit pattern for the 2024 Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop. The pattern will be available for purchase/download after the Shop Hop ends on 4/14/24.

Designed for the Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2023

Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2023

Slip Stream Diamonds plays with the self-striping colors of Urth Yarns Uneek Worsted with slip stitches that cause the colors to syncopate for a unique and fun design. After making a couple of the hats with Uneek Worsted, I decided to try it in a striped hat with two colors of Berroco Vintage. I was really surprised at the effect of this simple...

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Originally designed for the Progressive East End Project (PEEP) 2021. Each year six yarn stores in the eastern metro area of Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota join together to host a Mystery Knit- and Crochet-A-Long (MKAL/MCAL)! The project for 2021 was a hat and mittens (knit) or mitts (crochet) set. You can view the crochet pattern, Not a Peep A...

This hat is a great way to use up small amounts of fingering weight yarn! Each color is used for 5 stripes - hence the name, Power of Five. It is so much fun to knit as you see the color combinations! In the pictured hat, I used 9 colors of misc fingering weight yarn.

Originally designed as part of 3 Kittens Needle Arts’ S.O.B. Mystery Box 2021. S.O.B. stands for Spunky Old Broads. But for this scarf S.O.B. could also stand for Scrappy Old Bits, because you can use up lots of bits and pieces of fingering weight yarn in this scarf (as I did in the photographed sample).

Originally designed as part of 3 Kittens Needle Arts’ S.O.B. Mystery Box 2021. S.O.B. stands for Spunky Old Broads. But for this scarf S.O.B. could also stand for Scrappy Old Bits, because you can use up lots of bits and pieces of fingering weight yarn in this scarf (as I did in the photographed sample).

This hat is a quick project created with super bulky yarn.

Need a quick project? This is it. Super bulky yarn and a simple reversible cable pattern will get you cozy warm in no time at all.

Originally designed for the Progressive East End Project (PEEP) 2020

The Fogyle Socks were inspired by argyle socks. Who doesn’t love argyle socks? But sometimes intarsia is just not in the cards. So I’ve created a faux argyle pattern along the leg of these socks using knits, purls, and twisted stitches.

During World War II, many crocheters and knitters made items for soldiers, including “helmets”. Everyone wanted to do their part, and crafting handmade wearable items was just one way to help the war effort. The Medic Hat is an homage to helmets sent to the front. This super simple pattern uses single crochet, chains, and half double crochet to...

Finally, a crochet version of my popular Felted Coffee Cozy. This easy to make cozy will fit most coffeehouse to go cups. Save the planet by using a fun cozy instead of the cardboard sleeves that are given out! Plus, you can personalize your cozy with iron-on patches or buttons or needle felting.

This bulky cowl is quick and easy - suitable for beginners looking for their 2nd project or more advanced knitters.

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The Melted Macaroon Hat is a great way to use up leftover fingering weight yarn. You just need 25 grams of each color to create your own! The colorwork is done with slipped stitches, so you will only ever work with one color at a time.

Originally designed for the Progressive East End Project (PEEP) 2018.

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Originally designed for the Progressive East End Project 2017

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The Timaru Cowl incorporates travelling lines of twisted stitches on a reverse stockinette background. Done with a super bulky yarn at 1.5 sts/inch, the cowl can be completed in a few hours - making it a perfect last minute gift idea.

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Gem Lake started as an experiment to see if I could make a hat out of Linen Stitch. I thought that I would have to add some ribbing or a piece of elastic in the back of the hat. Imagine my surprise that I didn’t need need to add anything - the yarn itself, Prism Symphony, provided enough stretch to allow the hat to fit a typical adult head.

This scarf was designed to play with the variegated colors and drape of Araucania Caña Ruca, which is made out of sugar cane viscose. The Sugar Cane Scarf incorporates eyelets in a bed of stockinette as well as dropped & twisted stitches. I thought the dropped stitches would add interest and break up any pooling that the yarn might naturall...

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This long, triangular shawl is shaped by inserting stockinette stitch stripes into the body of the shawl. The shape of the shawl is a right triangle - start knitting at the point and keep going until you finish the chart. The i-cord edge is knit along with the body of the shawl, so there is no picking up or seaming at the end.

This cowl is the companion piece to the Go USA Hat. Wear them together to show your patriotic spirit!

Support Team USA at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi!

This quick little cowl will make a perfect gift. Easily completed in one evening, make one for everyone on your holiday list!

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This pattern is the June 2012 perk pattern for 3 Kittens Needle Arts’ 3K Club members.

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Linen Stitch in opposing directions creates an interesting scarf, especially when made with hand-dyed yarn.

This easy, convertible wrap is the perfect piece to throw over any outfit for a little extra warmth.

This easy scarf is perfect for the new crocheter looking for a first project. The pattern incorporates single, half-double and double stitches (American). Gauge is unimportant, and the pattern can easily be adjusted for length by changing the number of beginning chain stitches.

These quick wristers can be made in dk, sport or fingering weight yarn.

This super chunky cowl is a quick project! Great as a gift or for yourself to keep out the cold.

This felted coffee cozy is designed to fit most commercial coffee cups that you would get a coffee shop.

Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2009

Minnesota Yarn Shop Hop 2009

A simple pattern in a half-linen stitch. Knit circularly with a crocheted eyelet edge for a drawstring.

An easy shawl pattern to make the best use out of a self-striping yarn such as Noro Kureyon Sock. Alternate yarn choices could include: Crystal Palace Mini Mochi, Jojoland Melody, or Schoppel Wolle Zauberball.

Take your self-striping sock yarn to the next level by using 3 complementary colors to make this stunning stole. Alternative yarn choices could include: Crystal Palace Mini Mochi, Noro Taiyo Sock, Schoppel Wolle Zauberball or Jojoland Melody.

Use a super-chunky yarn to make the quick little piece to keep your shoulders warm.

Originally written to use five colors of Debbie Bliss Pure Silk (discontinued many years ago!), Skinny Linny has been updated to use fingering weight yarn in three colors. However, you can use as many colors as you like. This elegant scarf mimics woven fabrics by utilizing the easy to learn linen stitch.