A stranded earflap hat and cowl is the perfect addition to any winter wardrobe.

Inspired by Katherina Minola of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this shawl consists of two color garter stitch stripes and is edged with ruffles. A study in contrasts, this shawl mimics the journey Kate takes throughout the play. The shawl begins with sharp stripes and progresses into the feminine ruffled edge.

“The quality of mercy is not strain’d,

A companion cowl for the Zig Zag Earflap Hat. This stranded cowl is perfect for keeping toasty on snowy days.

A companion cowl for the Diamond Earflap Hat. This stranded cowl is perfect for keeping toasty on snowy days.

Originally designed for my teenaged nephew, this hat is perfect for cold and snowy winters. The stranded knitting provides added warmth and earflaps assure your ears will stay covered. Short rows are incorporated for the earflaps to allow for an entirely seamless construction.

Originally designed for my teenaged nephew, this hat is perfect for cold and snowy winters. The stranded knitting provides added warmth and earflaps assure your ears will stay covered. Short rows are incorporated for the earflaps to allow for an entirely seamless construction.

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose

This is a simple beaded bracelet done in garter stitch. The simple background allows your special beads to shine through.

Errata:The child sized hat should be cast on 66. The PDF has been updated to reflect this.

Update 10/12/12: Pattern has been updated and now includes charted instructions.

10/19/12 - Updated pattern. Pattern has been clarified and a key of knitting stitches has been added.

Updated 7/03/12: