This bright colored baby blanket is as fun to make as it is to gift. The easy circle motifs crochet quickly and keep your interest as you mix and match the different stripes. Customize the size of your blanket simply by making more squares. A really addicting project, it’s hard to make just one Baby Bullseye Blanket!

Biggie from Western Sky Knits is super soft and squishy, and you can get a great hat from just one skein!

This hat was originally conceived as a project that was perfect for our custom Stix colorway dyed by Big Sky Yarn Co, and it is perfect for the chilly Montana outdoors or spending an afternoon at your favorite microbrewery. Adding a strand of lace weight mohair to the squishy merino gives it a little structure and softens the variegation just e...

This pattern will be free. for Christmas weekend (Dec 24-27, 2020)Merry Christmas!!!

This fair-isle hat features an all-over color pattern that is reminiscent of tiny diamonds. The ribbed brim is extra stretchy for a nice, snug fit. And the fair-isle technique creates a fabric that is especially thick and warm. This beanie is finished off with centered double decreases that maintain the diamond colorwork all the way to the very...

Self-striping yarns take center stage in this incredibly colorful baby blanket. The combination of the multi-directional stripes and smoothly flowing color shifts create a beautiful gift for baby. The blanket is worked in large motifs that are seamed together and finished with a crocheted border. Chameleon can easily be adapted to a full-sized ...

Chunky alpaca yarn and braided cables make this hat extra cushy and warm. A purl ridge separates the ribbing from the body of the hat and the decreases maintain the cable pattern nicely. The generous gauge ensures the project will knit up quickly so you can have one to match all your winter coats. Make yours extra tall for a slouchy Cranberry S...

This simple top down shawl is the perfect way to highlight the crazy fun, crazy striping skeins of Stonehedge Crazy skeins. Since no two skeins are alike, just grab three (or more!) and let the yarn do its thing while you relax into the simple knitting.

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Bring a little spring-time into your kitchen with this quick and easy hexagon dishcloth. Simple stitches worked in sequence create the petals of the daisy and it’s fun to have a not-so-square dishcloth too!

Trying to decide what kind of hat in what color to knit can be hard. Do I want a ribbed hat? Easy stockinette? Neutral or crazy color? Decision fatigue is definitely a problem these days. Let us be the Easy Button your hat-knitting, gift-giving self needs right now….a completely reversible, ultra-wearable hat to suit any head or any mood! The h...

Here is a little something for all of us responsibly self-isolating and can’t get out for new yarn…..a cute cabled beanie pattern that is great for using up odds and ends of stash yarn! It is a classic, wearable hat that looks great in one color or three and is sized for just about every head you know.

This classic knit beanie is an ideal pattern for an easy first hat project. A decorative purl ridge separates the ribbed brim from the body of the hat and traditional spiral decreases finish off the top. The pattern includes instructions for a wide range of sizes (baby - adult large) so you can make a hat for anyone or everyone in your life. Th...

Delicate little droplets bead along each rib of this stretchy, comfortable hat. The pattern is easy to memorize and fun to make. It’s adorable with a pom pom, or leave the top bare to see the ribs swirl together.

Different weights and textures in the same color-way flow together in structured rib stitches which expand into little droplets and then a delicate lace border.

If you need to knit a hat for someone in a hurry, this one is for you! Simple texture and classic style make this chunky-weight beanie a great gift and a wardrobe staple. We used soft, squishy Earthstar Farm Cloud Cormo for the pictured hat….you can check it out here. If you purchase one skein of this yarn, you will receive the pattern for free...

This interesting and cozy hat is knit inside-out, letting you enjoy lots of simple knit stitches while working but seeing the great texture of purls setting off slipped stitches while wearing. It’s great for men or women, and the Woolfolk Får is second only to cashmere in softness. You’ll want to make one for every one you know!

There is a first time for everything, including making a hat! This simple hat is a great way to learn how to read a pattern, work ribbing and decreases, and use circular and double-pointed needles. It is written for four sizes so you can make a beanie or a slouchy hat to fit everyone you know! And if you already have made a hundred hats, this i...

These classic knit mittens are both functional and fashionable. The long, ribbed cuffs keep the cold off your wrists and the shaping at the thumb ensures a perfect fit. With instructions for many sizes, they make a great gift and are perfect for customizing with stripes or embroidery. Adding a strand of fine mohair gives these mitts a delightfu...

This vintage inspired afghan is a modern take on the retro granny square blanket of the 70’s. It combines classic crochet stitches and motifs with lots of vivid colors for a home accessory that makes a statement. Groovyghan is easy to customize with more a fewer colors and even different crochet motifs. For a really funky blanket, use up remna...

This pattern will be free for Christmas weekend (Dec 24-27, 2020). Merry Christmas!!!

Teeny-tiny sequins add just enough sparkle to a cozy fuzzy hat. This will become your go-to gift to make for the tastefully bling-y person in your life! The hat is simple to knit with a rolled edge on the bottom and quick decreases at the crown……you can easily make one in a weekend!

This hat is perfect for gifting and perfect for wearing! It is soft and light, yet super warm. It’s easy to carry in your pocket and pop on your head when you get chilly, and the alpaca pom adds just enough fluff.

Linen Stitch is simple to work and makes a nice sturdy-yet-fluid fabric. Worked in a single color it gives nice all-over texture; worked in three colors it makes a cute checkered pattern. Using three colors is quite simple too….the color you need next is always waiting right where you need it!

Delicate shells and fuzzy mohair combine to make a dainty yet cozy hat. You can alternate the colors of alpaca for each round of shells to make sweet stripes, or use a single shade for a stylish wardrobe staple. The pattern is simple and easy to memorize so you’ll be finished before you know it!

Knit this simple garter stitch shawl with those 2 skeins of beautiful hand-dyed yarn you could’t resist buying but now aren’t sure how to use. Or, make yourself a wardrobe staple with a solid neutral shade.

You can crochet this sweet super-bulky hat in about an hour!

Named for a dear friend, Ms. Pitts, this set is the result of an effort to make the perfect mittens… and then a matching hat, of course. The pattern includes instructions for a fitted beanie or slouchy hat and matching mittens that all feature a simple yet lovely fair-isle design. This pattern is great for a first time colorwork project. If you...

Iconic crochet ripples using basic stitches and cheerful colors make this baby blanket fun to make and perfect to gift. Use machine washable cotton to create easy-care fabric which will hold up for a lifetime of snuggles.

Dishcloths are a great way to try out a new stitch while making something super practical too! Sedge stitch combines single, half-double, and double crochets to create a subtle all-over texture that is easy to memorize and quick to make.

This beginner friendly pattern features an easy-to-knit, delightfully textured stitch that really flatters a self-striping or variegated yarn. This cowl almost couldn’t be any easier to make! You can create functional buttonholes for your cowl, or simply push the buttons through the loose stitches. Knit on large needles with super bulky yarn, t...

We don’t have many sea shells here in Montana, but I do remember going to California beaches when I was little to search for shells. The colors in this shawl which fade from one to the next reminded me of the pearly pinks and iridescent greens inside the rough exteriors of some of these treasures. The asymmetrical triangle shawl is made of very...

Pamper your face (or your dishes) with this two-sided textured cloth. The little lumps and bumps feel so nice on your skin! It’s super-easy to memorize the pattern….you use the same two stitches over and over again! Pair it with a bar of our Icelandic Sheep milk soap for a perfect gift!

Many knitters are intimidated by the idea of knitting socks……but they are so much simpler than they look! This is a great first sock pattern; it is made with worsted-weight so it goes quickly and is made in the traditional top-down method on double-pointed needles. Once you are finished with this pair, you will be ready to tackle just about any...

Chunky cables are enhanced by the funky texture of the Spun Cloud Yarn. It is thick and warm and adorable. The giant needles and easy pattern will have you ready for your next hat in no time at all. Make one for you and one for each of your friends!

This beginner-friendly cowl pattern is a perfect first project for a new crocheter. The ribbed texture gives this long infinity scarf lots of elasticity and is totally reversible. The cowl is worked back and forth in cozy half-double crocheted rows and is seamed together at the end. It looks great in a single color, but it’s fantastic in stripe...