This is a great pattern to be given as a “coming home” gift for a newborn. The yarn used is acrylic, but would also knit up very nicely in merino or alpaca. The cocoon knits up quickly and is very easy to follow, a good project for an adventurous newbie.

This is a great pattern for an advanced beginner looking for branch out from simple knit and purl.

This is a great beginner’s pattern. It knits up fast and easy. The scarf is fun for a ‘tween or teen-ager as you can give it to them plain and let them have the fun of painting it and making it truly personalized.

An easy, knits up in no time project. Perfect for an advanced beginner looking to stretch her/his knitting skills. The pattern can be done over a week-end as a last minute gift. It is very versatile and can be worn 3 ways. The scarf can be worn as a long scarf/cowl, doubled or worn as a hood/cowl combination.

This pattern is a worsted version of an infant pod/cocoon I designed in bulky yarn several years ago. It is a great last minute gift for a new baby or baby shower and knits up very quickly. I used Valley Superwash, but Malabrigo Worsted would also be a very nice choice to knit this pattern in.

This pattern is adapted from the original Chunky Braided Scarf pattern designed by Jimenita and designed to make the pattern a set.

MEASUREMENTS

This pattern is a very easy, yet beautiful cowl. The pattern can be done as a last minute holiday gift as it does not take very long and only uses one skein of yarn. Other yarns may be substituted as long as the weight and gauge remain constant.

This was done as a animal pillow for my granddaughter. She loves carrying her stuffed animals around with her and especially when she goes on a trip and falls asleep in the car.

Quickly knits up for a reminder of your love even when in the bath or shower

I love cables, but when you’re knitting for the holidays and have loads of projects, who has the time… This beautiful cowl was made in less than 2 days. Your gift recipients will think you spent weeks on it!!!