I met Rowan of Fox Eats Fibre Yarns at a craft fair late this summer, and fell in love with her gorgeous hand-dyed merino yarn. Out of all the wonderful shades, the pretty purple-green colorway, ‘Honesty Plant’ stuck out to me.

Maenporth (May-un-porth, named for the pretty beach near Falmouth in southwest Cornwall) is a deliciously warm short cowl/neck-warmer that can also double as a headband or tam for those of us with locs or big hair. It’s a one-skein-or-less project, so ideal for using up stash yarn or a small amount of something special and, as the pattern is kn...

Inspired by misty morning Cornish beach walks, Portreath is a one-skein-or-less bamboo stitch cowl on larger needles, creating a squishy but open fabric that keeps you warm without weighing you down.