The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief

size: 15 inches from center back to triangle tip and 55 inch wingspan after blocking

yarn: DK weight - approx. 100 grams for kerchief, 160 grams for shawl

recommended yarns: DK weight bases such as DK 250, 50/50 DK, and SW Polwarth DK

needles: US 8/5mm 24-32 inch circular needles for knitting flat

This small kerchief is quick to knit with just one skein of DK weight yarn. The shawl uses a little over 2 skeins. For best results, wet block aggressively to achieve straight sides as well as desired finished size.

I designed this pattern back in 2010 and knit so many of these over the years for myself and as gifts. It’s quick and easy and makes a great gift.

*includes instructions to increase to a shawl size

Sample made with SW Polwarth DK in color Bee+Grey.

S T R I P E S

size: 5.5 inches wide with a circumference of 44 inches

yarn: Worsted to Aran weight - 2 colors - less than 100 grams each

recommended yarns: Worsted weight bases such as SW Merino Worsted, Mer-Lin Twist

needles: US 9/5.5mm 24-32 inches for knitting in the round

This cozy cowl is an easy knit that uses two contrasting colors of worsted or aran weight yarn. If you dislike purling in the round, you can knit the cowl flat and join the ends with a small seam.

Sample made with SW Merino Worsted in colors Cottage White and Coral Rose.

Duotone Cowl

size: 9.5 inches wide with a circumference of 30 inches

yarn: DK weight yarn in 2 colors - approx. 100 grams of each color

recommended yarn: DK weight bases such as DK 250, 50/50 DK, SW Polwarth DK

needles: US 8/5mm 16 inch/40cm circular needles for knitting in the round

Duotone Cowl is a continuous loop created by grafting the ends of a stockinette tube. Two colors are worked in a series of stripes which reverse in size halfway around the cowl.

Sample made with 50/50 DK in colors Cosmic Blue and Greyed Gold. Recommended colorway substitutions: Eventide and Gold Quartz.

Garter Rib Baby Blanket

size: 30 inches x 32 inches

yarn: DK weight - approximately 680 yards - (3) 100 gram skeins

recommended yarn: DK weight

needles: US 7/4.5mm 24-32 inch circulars for knitting flat

This little blanket is a simple ribbed design. You can choose a subtle color or something bold and saturated.

To enlarge this design: use a stitch count that is a multiple of 6 plus 3.

Sample made with SW Merino DK in one-of-a-kind colorway. Recommended colorway substitutions: Nigella, Dusty Plum, Dusty Plum w/speckles.