The Twisted Skein

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Pullover
This pullover incorporates a special construction method that allows it to be knit seamlessly, and almost entirely in the round, while still having the excellent fit of set- in sleeves. The secret is the use of Phrancko’s Seamless Set-in Sleeves developed by Frank Jernigan- Phrancko on Ravelry- who generously allowed me to use his method in des...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This miter square blanket grows quickly from one corner to any size you’d like. Simple linen stitch lets you use a bulky yarn to work up a quick project that still has marvelous drape and cuddly texture.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Go boldly in this stranded knit tribute to final frontiers, new life, and new civilizations!
Knitting: Pullover
Wisteria Woodland Tunic
Knitting: Cowl
The Candy Box cowl is a sweet treat to knit using one of Anzula + Mod Yarns My Sweet Valentine sampler boxes, but you can also make yourself a cowl with any selection of yarns from your stash. Candy Box is meant to be scrappy and eclectic, since— like that famous box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get in your My Sweet Valentine ...
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
Each of these twelve Christmas ornament patterns works up in a flash, and they make perfect last-minute gifts, stash busters, or just a quick snack of a project when you need a break from finishing all of your big holiday gifts!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This stranded knit hat captures the charm of deserted island life in tribute to our favorite entrepreneurial tanuki, yes, yes. Traditional stranded knitting edgings flank a large central leaf motif, and special instructions are included if you’d like to try out the Ladder Back Jacquard technique for managing the long floats- along with a brand ...
Crochet: Cowl
The Möbius Linen Stitch Cowl is the first Crochet Along of 2020 at The Twisted Skein in Bakersfield, CA. We created this pattern with the intention of allowing you to use any yarn you like while creating anything from a small, cozy accessory to a big, bold statement piece. The full pattern will go live on Ravelry on 1/25/2020, but this introduc...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This quick knit is great for whipping up some last minute gifts, and can help use up your scrap yarn while putting together a fun, festive decoration. The body of the stocking knits up in no time, and the sky’s the limit when it comes time to decorate.
Knitting: Component (stitch, edge) - Other
This is the pattern for the sampler swatches we knit to familiarize ourselves with new yarns, and give our customers an idea of how each yarn might behave. Try knitting it yourself if you have a yarn in your stash you don’t quite know what to do with, and you can see how it stands up to different knitting techniques! To hear more about the swat...
Knitting: Drawstring Bag
This handy project (or dice!) bag is worked up in two colors of Malabrigo Susurro and features a simple slip stitch pattern for lots of texture and stretch while showing off the beautiful luster and depth of color that Susurro has to offer. Two balls of yarn can make two bags, inverting the color ways, so have fun!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The beautifully light and cool Mojave yarn combines with quick and breezy crocheted linen stitch to create this bright, summery piece that just screams fun in the sun! Once you get going, the one row repeat becomes just as relaxing as a day the beach, which is a total bonus.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This long, shallow boomerang shawl utilizes three different slip stitch patterns to emphasize the nubbly texture and unique body of Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. The cotton/linen blend combined with the structure of the stitch patterns to create an all-weather exterior for keeping the sun off or the chill out.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless mitts are made to evoke the shape of spring flowers with a modified Latvian cuff pattern and charming rippled edge on the hand and thumb.
Crochet: Softies - Other
What on earth is a Boogle? Okay, you know that feeling
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is a luxurious treat to knit and wear,
Knitting: Cowl
Gauge
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Two textures of Cardiff Cashmere create this beautifully soft and
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Winter in my neck of the woods never means snow, but in these chilly months our landscapes can still find themselves covered in blankets of white. The colors of January’s Inspiration Club Winter Wonderland remind me of the delicate white blossoms that cover the almond orchards here in the Central Valley of California months before the rest of t...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
If there’s one thing gamers love, it pulling off a good combo, and few combos are close to a gamer’s heart as nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips and suspiciously green soda! This hat and cowl combo pays homage to that classic combination, and is sure to be a hit with your favorite gamer (who may be YOU!).
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
There are a lot of great, rugged projects people have made out of Woodi by HiKoo: there are baskets and market bags and even rugs, but as soon as I saw this yarn I knew I wanted to crochet a sun hat! The actual crocheting was EASY, but I didn’t count on people asking for a pattern so they could make their own. I kept telling them I’d write it u...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This supersized gradient shawl relies on random numbers to switch between two stitch patterns as you work through a series of two color stripes. The final product will be completely reversible, and the randomly sized welts of stockinette and reverse stockinette break up the transitions between different colorways, creating a smooth optical trans...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl began as a love note to a yarn. June Cashmere is a remarkable company with a remarkable product and a remarkable story. Their Cashmere DK is a dream to work with, and I wanted to create a design that showcased not only the beautiful texture of their 100% Kyrgyz Cashmere, but also the thoughtfully curated selection of colors they’ve c...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Heartpiercer is a triangular shawl inspired by Art Deco architecture, and the principle of simple motifs repeated to create stunning effects.