Hilde's Corner - Spring is here!

As I write this, the beautiful sunny day outside is screaming "spring is here!". Crocuses are blooming, bees are buzzing and the sun is shining. So this Corner is inspired by today's weather.

I love this cowl called "Spring Treats Cowl" by Jessica Pelon ($6.50 on Ravelry). Spring treats on a cowl! Too cute. Even if you are not a fan of Peeps, this cowl is just too cute. It's knit up in a worsted weight wool, so Malabrigo Rios would work great, as would Deluxe Worsted or Uptown Worsted. Lots of color choices there.

Recently I saw this crochet project that I think is just adorable and so cute for the Easter holiday. Oliver Bunny by Nicole M. Anderson (~$6 on Ravelry). So sweet! He's got a little scarf! He's crocheted with a DK weight yarn, so Jody Long Ciao would work nice for this! Or Ricorumi solids! Or hold 2 strands of fingering weight together to get a fun depth of color!

While I was searching for Oliver Bunny, I came across these cute Easter bunnies...Amigurumi Easter Bunny by Mari-Liis Lille and it's a FREE pattern! Suggested yarn is the Ricorumi solids, which we have in the shop. I think these guys would work up really fast.

The last pattern I want to share is one I have wanted to knit for a very long time but still have not done. A pretty spring cardigan with spring blossoms on it. It's a Norwegian pattern (available in English!) called Kirsebærblomstring / Cherry Bloom / Kirschblüte by Lene Tøsti (~$6.56 on Ravelry). It's worked with stranded knitting for the blossoms, while the centers are embroidered later after the sweater is done. Heritage by Cascade Yarns or Shetland Lite would be SO nice for this sweater! I WILL knit this someday!!!

Happy Spring to you all! Enjoy being outside if you can. Soak up some of that glorious sun (after the wind blows it in!!)

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Karen Chemo Cap 5th Anniversary Makeover

I had someone ask me about the Karen Chemo Cap Fan Stitch and I decided the video and pattern were both in need of a make-over! Especially when I noticed this year is the 5th anniversary of publishing this pattern. When my mom had chemo I made her a few different hats because honestly it felt like the only thing I could do. I designed this one just for her, and was super excited when it was her favorite! After she passed I wasn't sure I wanted to release the design, but with a little time...it felt like the right thing to do! You can download the pattern for free here (please give it a favorite over on Ravelry so that it gets a little Ravelry love!!!): Ravelry: Karen Chemo Cap pattern by A Little Knitty Designs You can purchase the yarn we used here: Cumulus by Juniper Moon Farm (alittleknitty.com) Here is the video if you need help with the fan stitch!

Chemo Caps - Part 2

The Gia Chemo Cap doesn't have the same sort of story behind it as the Karen Cap , but it was developed with Chemo patients in mind! Please share this pattern with anyone who would like to knit a hat for someone in need! You can download your pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gia-chemo-cap

Free Pattern - Moose Mountain Cowl

Materials: Yarnalia Cloud - 50g / 142 Yards - Main Color = Grey, Contrast Color = Blue 70% Baby Alpaca 7% Merino Wool 23%Recycled Polyamide US13 24” Circular Knitting Needles 1 Stitch Marker Gauge : 12.5 stitches per 4” in Pattern Finished Measurements: Jen’s Pattern Notes: We love using this little knitting hack of knitting one round when we change our colors. This eliminates the purl stitches looking a little funky (if you know, you know). We decreased by 25% of the stitches about halfway through the cowl to allow the top of the cowl to be a little closer to the neck and the bottom spread over your shoulders if you want to wear it that way! We gave you little check boxes to check off as you complete repeats. **PATTERN** Using Main Color, CO92, place stitch marker and join in the round Round 1: (K2, P2) Repeat parentheses all the way around Repeat Round 1 six more times ⃞ ⃞...

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