Hello! And with that month-long of silence, I bring you... three new patterns! :oD All done in collaboration with some fun people!
First up is Maclure! Maclure is a part of Stranded Magazine's Cold Weather 2016 issue! This ski bonnet is knit from the top down, and includes details like a folded over brim featuring a contrasting color! I love it in the natural colors here, but I think it would also look amazing done up in bright neons! The yarn used here was Imperial Yarn Columbia.
Next up is Nabesna. Nabesna is also a part of Stranded Magazine's Cold Weather issue (this online magazine is one to watch out for, a bit more information about them at the end of this blog post!). The fun part of this cute little muff here is the thrums! While muffs are super cute and cozy always, I just imagined how much cuter and squishier it would be if it were thrummed! If you've never done thrums before, I'd highly recommend trying it, it's actually quite easy and a lot of fun.
Those extra fiber-y bits inside keep your hands toasty, while the optional strap makes sure that you won't lose your muff while you're just hanging out. :o) Again, the natural colors makes this a great knit suitable for all coordinating clothes colors, but my brain wonders... what would this look like in black or dark brown and a rainbow of thrums sprinkling about? :oD The yarn used for this pattern is Bartlett Yarns 2-ply, and the thrums were using the same company's roving.
The last pattern release is Kaiyo, a combination poncho and cowl. This pattern was designed for Yarnbox's Classic Box December 2016. The yarn is a luscious merino, alpaca, milk blend by Feederbrook Farms called Milk and Honey. It is available in the Yarnbox, as well as in my Ravelry downloads. Enjoy!
A quick note here about Stranded Magazine. Stranded was formed by Andi Satterlund, Erin Birnel, and Monica Kirby. The magazine first released earlier this year (2016) and now has three issues live. The patterns in the issues are only available in the magazine for 1 year, then the rights revert back to the designer and can be individually downloaded.
I have to say that I've found each issue to be well curated so far, and I've loved the feature articles included (only available with the full magazine purchase)! In addition to the knit patterns, you can find a feature on a variant craft, and a recipe. It's been awhile since I've had a magazine that I was eager to see each issue release, but Stranded has currently filled that spot. :o)
(Oh, and yes, that is me modeling the patterns found in the issue! It was a lot of fun to not only have some patterns included, but also be more involved by modeling for them! In addition, I think it inspired one of my best hair colors to date.) ;o)