Knitting Patterns for Hooded Sweaters – hoodies, pullovers, cardigans, vests. Most patterns are free.

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Free Knitting Patterns

Nadine’s Pullover & Hood

I love the drama of this sweater with separate matching hood by the Red Heart Design Team. The pullover features cables and is worked sideways in one piece from sleeve to sleeve.

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Hooded Vest with Mirror Cable

Alice Tang’s sleeveless cardigan features cable patterns that mirror the opposite side of the vest. Sizes 36-50″ finished bust

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Serenity Cardi

Tanis Gray’s hooded cardigan sweater features an easy all-over lace pattern. S, M, L, 1X, 2X

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Cabled Hoodie

Ann E. Smith’s hooded long-sleeved pullover sweater features a large elegant cable on the front.  Sizes S (M, L, XL, 2X)

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Corona

Teresa Gregorio designed this hoodie pullover sweater with diamond pattern trim. Sizes 28″ – 54″

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Hooded Pullover

Sweatshirt style hooded pullover with pockets designed by Julie Farmer for Red Heart UK. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X

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Hooded Cable Vest

Vest with hood by Kimberly K. McAlindin features interesting textured stitch and cable details.

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Cabled Slipper Socks

These cozy calf-high slippers by Patons feature an elegant cable pattern. Sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large. Pictured project by bfleming24

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Moscow Slipper Boots

Designed by Drops Design. Size: US: 5/6½ – 7½/9 – 9½/10½ ; EU: 35/37 – 38/40 – 41/43 ; Foot length: 22-24-27 cm / 8¾”-9½”-10½”

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Little Red Riding Slippers

Boot style slippers with cable cuffs from Drops Design.

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Macarons

Designed by Kristin Nicholas, these slipper boots are fun but easier than they look.

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Adirondacks Slipper Socks

Easier than they look! Kathy Sasser designed these fair isle socks that are knit as a tube with just two colors per row. I can’t resist anything named after my beloved Adirondacks!

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Ankle Warmer Boots

Easy to Knit Slippers for adults in 3 different styles and 3 sizes, all with worsted yarn

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Fingerless mitts, with a twist – cable stitches, twisted stitches, and other multi-directional patterns that give an extra twist to the style of these handwarmers.

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Leafy Twist Mitts

Jude Webster’s Stretchy fingerless gloves feature twisted knit panels with a leaf motif and twisted ribbing across the palms.

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Treads Tipless Gloves

Victoria Anne Baker’s unisex gloves feature the linen ridge stitch that inspired the name of the pattern that can easily be modified to make full-fingered gloves, fingerless mitts, or even mittens.

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Hand-Charmer Mitts

Claudia Höll-Wellmann’s Handschmeichler fingerless mitts have a twining openwork pattern made by knitting “buttonholes”. The mitts can be worn with the openwork facing the fingers or reversed so it is on the wrist. Available in English and German. Great with multi-color yarn.

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Nalu Mitts

Leila Raabe’s cable mitts feature a traveling twisted-stitch wave flanked by reverse stockinette and seed stitch. Knit with one skein of DK yarn.

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Mistress Beauchamp’s Mitts

Jill Bickers’ fingerless mitts with cable trim were inspired by gauntlets worn by Claire in the Outlander series.

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Three Leaf Mitts

Brenda K. B. Anderson’s fingerless mitts feature a leaf motif in lace. Pictured project by jacquain who said the project took 4 hours.

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Rasen

Izumi Ouchi’s arm warmers use spiraling cables and stitch patterns to create an elegant look. Pictured project by Cumberb1tch who says these arm warmers are not as challenging as they look.

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Elegance Fingerless Gloves

Sandy Huff’s aptly named long and lacy gloves feature lace panels that look like braids.

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Quilted Lattice Mitts

Comes with a matching hat pattern.

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Santorini Kerchief

Susan Mills designed this easy headwrap with lace edging. Great with multi-color yarn!

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Herringbone Lace Turban

This 40s style turban designed by Theodora Goes Wild adds a touch of retro glamour to casual or dressy outfits.

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Butterfly Kerchief

This quick one skein project is knit in one piece with no seams, no button closure it’s easy to make and easy to put on.

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Devant la cheminée

Mona NicLeoid’s legwarmers feature a simple faux cable pattern and cute ruffles. FYI, the name of the pattern means “In front of the chimney” in French though the pattern is in English.

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Nozky Legwarmers

Monika Sirna’s full length legwarmers come in sizes from baby to adult and feature twisted rib cuffs and beautiful Lace Twist up the side.

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Spick and Spats

Madelaine Pippa Bartlett’s version of spats features baby cables and a picot edge. Can also be worn with the top folded down in a cuff.

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Cable Tote

Angelina at Knitted Creations designed this lined purse with knitted handle. W 35cm, H: 30cm (excluding handles), D: 11cm (about 14in x 12in x 4in)

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Ruffled Tote

Lorna Miser’s easy purse pattern is dressed up with a ruffle. Bag measures 11″ high x 20″ around.

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Reversible Bag

This purse pattern lets you change the texture and color of your bag just by turning it inside out.

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Wavy Shoulder Bag

Grace Alexander’s easy purse pattern uses a simple zigzag lace stitch to create an eye-catching pattern. I like the pictured project, because lmbopp braided three felted i-cords for the handled instead of buying a leather handle.

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Slant Pocket Bag

Melissa Thetford’s felted purse features two pockets and measures about 8” x 11” after felting. Pictured project by JCat245

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Curling Waves Striped Bag

Lisa Gentry’s easy striped purse is made with five colors of yarn.

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Seed Stitch Striped Tote

This easy purse from Designs by Deborah Norville is a fast knit in chunky yarn. Measures 15³/₄” (40 cm) at bottom x 12″ (30.5 cm) at top x 10″ (25.5 cm) high

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Felted Tuck Purse

Maggie Pace’s bag is knit in two pieces, then sewn together and felted.Finished bag measures approximately 8½” high x 12″ wide.

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Rose Messenger Bag

I love the way the rose is in relief. Includes instructions to felt in the washing machine. Measurements after felting: Height 11”, width 13.5”,depth 2” large enough for small laptop or for tablet.

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Espalier Purse and Tote

These bags feature trellis lace embellished by spray of stitches reminiscent of climbing flowers. Two sizes. Finished measurements:
Hipster: 9” long, 8” wide, 2” deep
Tote: 11” long, 12” wide, 3” deep

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Smoothie Hooded Jacket

Easy knitting pattern for Hoodie Sweater for sizes 18 months to 6 years.

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Petite Panache

Meghan Jones designed this charming jacket for babies and toddlers that features extra large offset collar, a flared waist and seed stitch cuffs, collar and pleats. Quick knit in chunky yarn. Sizes 3m, 6m, 12m, 18m, 2T, 4T

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Baby Swing Coat

Kristin Omdahl’s easy knitting pattern for a plus coat is available in sizes 12, 18, and 24 months.

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Latte Baby Coat

Cozy coat with optional hood in sizes 0-3mo (3-6mo, 6-12mo, 12-18mo, 2T-3T, 3T-4T)

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Macdara Aran Coat

The front and sleeves have twists and cables, while the back features a tree pattern. Three sizes

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A Blanket Blanket For Seriously Cold People

This easy afghan from Softsweater Knits features a stretch cushy ribbing pattern. It’s a fast knit in super bulky yarn. Pictured project by acunningplan

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Sweet Scallops Throw

This easy afghan has an all-over lace pattern that is easy to memorize. 14 stitch, 6 row repeat. Rated easy by the Red Heart Design Team and Ravelrers. Pictured project by msbluetuesday

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Moderne Log Cabin Blanket

Easy knitting pattern for a modern update of the classic log cabin afghan from Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne’s classic Mason Dixon Knitting. Pictured project by mustaavillaa used striped blocks for the afghan.

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Camote Pocket Scarf

Cassandra Milani designed this scarf that’s perfect for warmth and convenience! Knit in garter stitch with Double Moss accents, it has a pocket at each end for keep your hands warm or carry small items.

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Cabled Pocket Shawl

JoAnne Zoller Wagner’s shawl is a quick knit in super bulky yarn and features a cable pattern that matches up on the pockets. Pictured project by verypink

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Plush Pocket Wrap

This shawl from Lion Brand Yarn is knit in garter stitch with pockets in stockinette. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Crochet version also available. Note that the page says the free pattern is “out of stock” but you can still download it.

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Posh and Pocketed Super Scarf

This extra long scarf by Jean Guirguis features fringe as well as optional pockets. Quick knit in bulky / chunky yarn.

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Tamarind Wrap

Berroco Design Team’s shawl / scarf features roomy pockets and a hood and is worked in easy ribbing in Aran yarn.

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Hooded Scarf

Nikki McGonigal’s scarf features a celtic cable pattern, pockets, and a hood.

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Pocketed October Scarf

This easy pattern from Lion Brand Yarn is knit in stockinette with two strands of super bulky yarn held together.

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Guernsey Style Baby Blanket

Kate McDaid was inspired by the textures of classic Guernsey, or Gansey, patterns to create this easy blanket that knits up quickly in bulky weight yarn.

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Heart Baby Blanket

Sarah Patterson’s baby blanket is quick knit in super bulky yarn.

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Blue Striped Blanket

Baby blanket in chunky yarn designed by Candi Jensen, from Knit in a Day for Baby: 20 Quick & Easy Projects

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Sleepy Owl Baby Blanket

Designed for Amanda Hatcher, cables form owl motifs in this baby blanket. Size 28” X 28” in super chunky

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Joy of Fall Shawl

This triangle lace shawl by DROPS Design uses super bulky yarn so it’s quick to knit. Pictured project by Buckfast

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V-Shaped Shoulder Shawl

Designed by Terry L. Ross in bulky yarn, this shawl features a lapel and a reversible stitch pattern.

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Dropped and Found Wrap

Easier than it looks, this warm wrap by Jessie At Home uses dropped stitches woven back together in larger stitches to create texture and an interesting detail.

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Borealis Mitered Shawl

Kristin Omdahl designed this shawl with a doubled ruffled edge. Perfect for self-striping or multi-color yarn.

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Candle Flame Shawl

Designed by Dean Crane, this pattern is designed for bulky yarn and larger needles. Pictured project by JandJB

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Muh-muhs Shawl

Designed by Isabell Kraemer after the striped toffee candy, this shawl is knit in bulky yarn.

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Shell Stitch and Eyelets Shawl

I knit a version of this shawl in bulky variegated yarn for my mother — it was gorgeous.

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Wombat Shawl

Elke Becker designed this cresent shawl for bulky weight yarn.  While the design itself is simple to achieve, Elke wrote her pattern in a style that isn’t detailed. UnwindYarns has provided additional detailed instructions for those who need it. The pictured project is by EspaceTricot | Get the free knitting pattern | Additional detailed instructions| Get the bulky yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

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Cindersmoke

Love the texture of this shawl! Knit in bulky yarn with simple, clean lines. Finished Blocked Dimensions: 57” wide X 27” depth

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Kinvara Shawl

The pattern is only 4 rows of basic knitting stitches repeated until you reach the required length. This makes it a very enjoyable knitting experience and VERY satisfying as it’s quick and easy but with beautiful results.

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Shawl Collar Vest

This easy circle shrug / vest by Jennifer Miller is knit in chunky yarn. Great for multi-color yarn. Pictured project byTelse

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Buttonbox Vest

Elizabeth McCarten’s vest features a modified gansey pattern with french knots and pockets. Knitters have customized this pattern for other stitch textures, without the pockets, or deeper shawl collar. Great range of sizes XS/S-3X. Pictured project by Tricodentelle

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Sailboat Askew Vest

Amy Gunderson’s high-low vest features an asymmetric front. Great with multi-color yarn. Wide range of sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”

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Rib and Twist Vest

Heather Lodinksy’s flattering vest features a unique construction and easily transitions from day-to-night. Chest 35″, 39″, 42″, 46″ 50″, 54″

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Collar Cross Vest

This pullover vest from Universal Yarns is a quick knit in in super bulky yarn. (One knitter reported knitting the pieces in less than 4 hours.) Wide range of sizes Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

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Swing Vest

This easy-to-wear vest by Nancy J. Thomas uses mitered squares in garter stitch to create a drape that flatters any figure and easily becomes a dressy look. Great with multi-color yarn. Sizes small/medium, Large, 1X/2X

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Crosstown Vest

Designed by Norah Gaughan, this intriguing vest can be worn with the center front straps crossed in the front, or uncrossed and open. Knit in one piece from the bottom to underarms, then split to work the back and two fronts separately.

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Big Montana Vest

Fast knit in super bulky yarn. Cecily Glowik MacDonald’s sleeveless pullover sweater features an oversize cowl and lace front. Finished Size 30 ¼ (34 ¾, 39, 43 ½, 47 ¾)” bust circumference. Pictured project by meisje

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Die Cut Vest

When worn open the lapels of this lace vest by Sara Morris form a flattering drape, when closed it has a modern asymmetric look. Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44)” bust circumference

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Spidey

Amanda Berry designed this cute spider toy approximately 12cm tall and 13cm wide. The legs are i-cords with pipe cleaners inserted so Spidey can stand.

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Ghostly Dish Scrubber

Nancy Anderson designed this Halloween cloth for Red Heart Yarn. If you use the recommendedRed Heart Scrubby yarn, you’ll get a  textured that’s good for getting at dirt even on dishes but soft enough to use on skin. Red Heart sent me a sample of the yarn for review. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet, but I like the texture — it’s softer than I expected.

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Costume Knitting Patterns

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Shrek – Ogre My Ogre Hat

Gunilla Leavitt’s cute hat is a fast knit in bulky yarn.

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Witchy Hands

Kim Hamlin designed this Oz-some gloves in child and adult sizes.

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Candy Corn Cocoon and Cap

Dress up baby trick or treaters in this easy cozy snuggle sack for Halloween from Red Heart Yarn.

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Ruby Slipper Booties

Rain O’Brien designed these baby booties inspired by the Wicked Witch of the East. Size: 3-6 (6-9) months

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Waking Dead Zombie Slippers

These cozy zombie slippers are knitted, felted and then embellished with a face. As they wear out they become even more zombified as the inside flesh will begin to show.

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• See baby bootie version of Waking Dead Slippers

Pumpkin Friends

Pumpkin shaped softies for decorations or toys. Includes patterns for a witch, ghost, black cat, Frankenstein’s monster and a cabled pumpkin.

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Bat Cape

Hooded cape shaped like bat wings for gothic or vampire inspired costumes. Worked in a lacy chevron pattern with ribbon tie at neck.

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Skeleton Black Cat

This black cat toy or decoration is knit in the round and uses beads for the joints. The finished cat is approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall.

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Where the Wild Things Are Romper

This romper is an adorable first Halloween costume for baby. The versatile knit for newborns to 2 years old can be customized into a lion, devil, cow, or any other costume with ears and tail.

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Charlotte’s Web

Adult and child sizes! Knit a lace hat with Charlotte the spider sitting on top. Perfect for Halloween too! Size: Infant (Toddler, Child/Adult Woman, Adult Man)

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Eight Tiny Reindeer Hat

This creative earflap hat features a lacy pattern that looks like Santa’s eight reindeer. Great for the holidays or all year one.

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Holly Hat

This holiday hat pattern features hollies and berries motif and texture. Sizes from newborn to adult: Newborn * 3-6 months * 6-12 months * Toddler * Child * Adult

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Twilight – Bella’s Mittens

Marielle Henault’s long cabled mittens are inspired by the mittens worn by Kristen Stewart as Bella in the movies “Twilight” and “New Moon”.. Pictured project by VikkiBirdDesigns.

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Outlander: Wood Garlic Gauntlets

Designed by Julia Salzer, inspired byfingerless mitts worn by Claire.

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Mad Men Mittens

Staci Perry was inspired by the Mad Men episode “The Grown Ups”. In the first scene, Peter Campbell is sleeping on the sofa and Lindy, his secretary, reaches a mittened hand down to wake him. Staci says the mittens are “as absolutely accurate to the originals as possible, except for a few rows of additional color on the thumb (to make for friendlier knitting and fit).”  Pictured project by pebblestx

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Outlander: Apothecary Cuffs

Designed by Carolyn Macpherson, after the cabled fingerless mitts that Claire uses to keep warm in gathering medicinal plants.

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Outlander: Claire’s Wool Waulking Arm Warmers

And speaking of the wool waulking, this Outlandish Arm Warmer pattern by Elyse D is inspired by Claire’s arm warmers.

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Outlander: Mrs. Fitz’s Fingerless Gloves

Marie Svendberg Eriksen designed these mitts after the mitts Mrs. Fitz wears.

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Doctor Who: Doomsday Gloves

Designed by LadyPurl after the gloves Rose is wearing when she loses the Doctor.

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Cozy Car Coat

This easy cardigan jacket by Heather Lodinsky knits up quickly in super bulky yarn. I always wanted one of these!

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Garter Stitch Swingy Sweater

Jenn Pellerin’s simple asymmetrical top-down raglan cardigan is worked in all knit stitches. Rated as easy by more than 100 Raverlrers. Pictured project by slinkymalinky

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Drape Front Cardigan

This short-sleeved sweater from Universal Yarn looks great with buttoned in an asymmetric overlap, or open and draped or one side buttoned and the other draped. It’s knit in one piece from the top down mostly in stockinette with sleeves knit from picked up stitches. Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

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Four Rectangle Pullover

This easy textured pullover sweater is made from four rectangles -no shaping! The collar is knit from stitches left after binding off — no picking up stitches! Sizes XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X)

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Relaxed Pullover

Easy sweater pattern in reverse stockinette. Great with multi-color yarn.

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Easy Blanket Sweater

Jessica from Mama in a Stitch created this cocoon cardigan that she calls a wearable blanket. Quick knit with two strands of chunky yarn held together.

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Big Comfy Sweater

This easy pullover by Lorna Miser is constructed of two identical pieces. Both back and front are worked from the lower edge upwards. At underarm, stitches are cast on each side of piece for sleeves.

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Tyburn Cardigan

This cozy long-sleeved sweater by Sarah Hatton features mostly stockinette with ribbed sloped front and seed stitch set-in sleeves. Quick knit in bulky yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers and skill level 2 by Rowan.

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Cloaked in Clouds Poncho

Alexandra Tavel’s easy cardigan sweater was inspired by blanket ruanas and features a wide rib collar and a thermal stitch for warmth. Quick project in bulky yarn, it is rated easy by the designer and Ravelrers.

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Sawtelle Cardigan

This easy sweater designed by Amanda Keep Williams  made entirely of knit stitches (garter stitch) and the only seaming is at the shoulders. Bust 32 (36-40-44-48-52)” in Pictured project by schmidtknits

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Mom and Baby Pullover

What a perfect gift for the new mother! Easy pattern from Bernat for matching pullover sweaters with v-necks in baby and women’s sizes. Baby sizes from 3 months to 18 months. Women’s sizes from XS to 5XL.

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• See more Women’s Pullover Knitting Patterns

Mixed Textures Pullover

Lorna Miser’s easy cowl neck sweater is knit with contrasting blocks of super bulky yarn.

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Patterns for Purchase

Hudson Valley Tunic

Garter stitch color blocks make this long sleeved pullover sweater stylish yet easy.

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Shades of Gray

This cowl neck pullover is one of the 30+ projects featured in Casual Circular Knits. Knit in stockinette and seed stitch, it is rated easy by the designer and very easy to easy by Ravelrers. It looks like the body and sleeves are knit from side to side with a front panel. Great for multi-color yarn!

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Passionista Vest

Lena Skvagerson’s simple-to-stitch vest is a versatile accessory and easy enough for beginners looking to branch out.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Annie’s
• See more Versatile Vest Knitting Patterns

Montreal Cardigan

The designer says this draped front shrug is a super simple pattern, a great first garment for an advanced beginner looking to move beyond scarves and baby blankets. And a quick knit in super bulky yarn that the designer says can be finished in a weekend.

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Veronica Vest

With unconventional shaping and construction, this vest also features a faux fur collar and a simple ridge pattern to create a very mod look. I couldn’t find any skill level indications on this sweater but it looks like it may be seamless construction on circular needles. That means mostly knit stitches with some ribbing. The collar is probably done with picked up stitches.

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Florence Cardigan

The body of this easy draped sweater is knit in one long rectangle with dropped stitches along edge. The sleeves are worked in the round from picked up stitches. Ravelrers rated this pattern “a piece of cake”.

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• Also available in Knitscene, Spring 2012
• See more Draped Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Short Ribbed Cardigan

This simple cropped cardigan features the twisted-stitch rib in ribbon yarn. Ravelrers rated this pattern “very easy”.

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• Also available in Interweave Knits, Summer 2000
• See more Cropped Cardigan Knitting Patterns

Knitting patterns for those who need a little extra comfort in their lives.

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Free Knitting Patterns

Soothing Comfort Shawl

This easy rectangular shawl by Christine Marie Chen features a slip stitch texture pattern in tubular bulky yarn.

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Hoot Water Bottle Cozy

Robyn Wade designed a hot water bottle cover with owl cable motifs that you can embellish with embroidery, buttons, and more to make it your own.

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• Get bulky yarn for this pattern on Etsy
• See more Owl Knitting Patterns

Phil’s Knee Warmers

Sarah Peasley created these knee warmers for an uncle who had knee surgery. They also have been helpful for those with arthritis. Pictured project by reanbean.

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Heart Warmers Microwaveable Heat Packs

Stacey Lynn’s knit heat packs make perfect quick gifts and stash busters. Stuff with beans or flax seed and add optional drops of essential oils for a natural heating pad.

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• Get the recommended yarn on Etsy
• Get essential oils to add to the heart warmers
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The Original Prayer Shawl

This easy shawl is offered by the Prayer Shawl Ministry. The designers Victoria Galo & Janet Bristow say, “The making of a prayer shawl is a spiritual practice which embodies our thoughts and prayers for the receiver… Made in prayer, as prayer, for prayer, the shawls are passed on hand-to-hand and heart-to-heart.”  Pictured project by Suzzanne who says there is “something comforting about the knit 3, purl 3 rhythm when knitting prayerfully for a friend.”

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• Consider donating prayer shawls to those in need
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Twiddle Muffs or Mitts

Twiddle muffs have a calming effect for people with dementia and other cognitive difficulties. The muffs provide simple stimulation that has been shown to reduce agitation and restlessness. Twiddle muffs have also been used as a sensory comfort aid for autism, ADHD, and anxiety. Knit the muffs or mitts with colorful textured yarn from your stash and then add buttons, ribbons, beads, toys, anything that would be fun to fidget with — inside the mitt as well as outside! Be sure to take a look at the projects for this pattern for inspiration. Check with your local nursing homes about donating twiddle muffs for their residents. Pictured project by Kipipsso.

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Penguin Hot Water Bottle Cozy

Designed by Marianne Wells, this adorable hot water bottle cover is knit with dk yarn held double so as to create a thick fabric to keep the heat from burning skin, and the cosy opens at the back for easy access as well as at the neck for easy refilling.

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Finger Labyrinth

This portable version of the classic Baltic labyrinth pattern by Beth Dubeck can be a great aid to meditation, prayer, and generating a sense of calm. At 17 inches in diameter, this double-spiral labyrinth is perfect fit for laps or table tops and can be customized for larger sizes. The original pattern uses eyelets for the labyrinth edges. In this project, LLWright added duplicate stitch to the eyelets to make the labyrinth more tactile.

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• Get labyrinth prayer and meditation books on ebay

Herdy Sheep Hot Water Bottle Cover and Toy

Janice Anderson creates two knitting patterns in one for Herdy Company and Rowan.

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First Aid Kit

Nancy Anderson designed this vintage-style first aid kit with two expanding pockets for Red Heart Cares. 8 x 8 x 3 inches.

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• Get the recommended yarn on pattern page
• See more Storage Knitting Patterns

Not-Just-For-Chemo Reversible Cloche

This cloche was designed by Mary Keenan to work for those who are undergoing treatment. She says it “works with hair and without it, protects curls or conceals the lack of them. The softer stocking stitch can be worn inside for sensitive scalps.

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• See more Cloche Knitting Patterns

Patterns for Purchase

Knit Prayer Shawls: 15 Wraps to Share

15 designs included: Southwest Color, Just-Right Wrap, Sunny Days Ahead, Comfort Abides, Light & Airy, Colors of Joy, Celtic Spirit, Wishing You Well, Swaying Cables & Lace, Tranquil Waves, Nature’s Peace, Sweet Solace, Restful Ruana, Because I Care, and The Picture of Health. Spiral-bound pages lie flat for ease of use.that would be fun to fidget with — inside the mitt as well as outside! Be sure to take a look at the projects for this pattern for inspiration. Check with your local nursing homes about donating twiddle muffs for their residents. Pictured project by Kipipsso.

• See more pics and get the book at Leisure Arts

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Free Knitting Patterns

Gina Chevron Hat

This easy lace slouchy hat looks great in multi-color yarn!

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Ribbons and Bows Hat

This hat pattern from Knitting With Schnapps features one of my favorite stitches — the bow or butterfly stitch. It’s much easier than it looks and creates a great bow on your ribbon stripes. Quick knit in bulky yarn.

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Ogiku Chrysanthemum Tam

Sarah Mombert’s fair isle beret features chrysanthemum motifs. Available in English and French.

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Smiley Bobble Beanie Hat

This easy pompom hat pattern by madmonkeyknits features an intarsia smiley face.

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Slip Stitch Beret

Easier than it looks! Lisa Gentry designed this easy beret for Caron. Mixing multi-color yarn and solid color yarn with an easy slipped stitch colorwork pattern gives a look like complicated stranded colorwork. Three sizes.

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Simple Style Hat

Laura Bain’s easy pattern for slouchy beanie is created by alternating stripes of knit and purl rounds in multi-colored yarn.

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• Get the recommended yarn on Red Heart
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Royal Quilting Hat

Betty P Balcomb’s 2-color pattern is surprisingly easy. Strands or floats are laid down on the right side of the fabric and then a couple rows later you lift the strand and catch it in a stitch to form the slightly draped diagonal lines.

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Attention Span Hat

This colorful earflap hat by Mimi Kezer is a great sampler of knitting techniques. Pattern includes a pinhole cast-on, a bit of Entrelac, a lateral braid or two, some stranded colorwork, tassels and a pom-pom, German short rows, and a little stockinette stitch.

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Night Vale Hat

This unusual beanie was inspired by the podcast Welcome to Night Vale. It features a stranded colorwork pattern in three colors and a wide hemmed edge for extra warmth. I’ve never heard of the podcast but I’m fascinated by the strobing eye design in such great colors and I think I’m going to have to check it out….

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Butterfly Beret

Ingrid Fallon designed this hat for Red Heart that uses one skein of Red Heart Boutique Midnight. Great for multi-color yarn!

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Patterns for Purchase

Fox and Fleur Cap

This charming beanie for all ages features adorable stranded foxes and tiny flowers. Available in 6 sizes from baby to adult.

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Chain Links Hat and Cowl Set

Slipstitch patterns make this colorwork easy. Three skeins of yarn is enough for the small hat, the medium hat, and the cowl if you change up the main colors.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Interweave
• Also available in Love of Knitting Winter 2016

Struktur Hat

Love the architectural geometric design of this double knit hat. Also available in the book Extreme Double Knitting: New Adventures in Reversible Colorwork

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• Get the book Extreme Double Knitting: New Adventures in Reversible Colorwork

Inspired Hope Hat

One of 8 knitting patterns in the Inspired Hope Hat set by KnittingIdeas.

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Tilting Fair Isle Hat and Mitts

Bands of stranded colorwork are separated by short-row wedges that put everything at angles for a quirky effect.

• See more pics and get the knitting patterns on Interweave
• Also available in knit.purl Fall/Winter 2014

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Free Knitting Patterns

Movie Night Mittens

Betty Clay says her the stranded colorwork on these mittens is so simple that you can knit them while watching a movie.

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Pieces of Eight Mitts

The miracle of this design by Knitting and So On  is that these fingerless gloves are knitted in one piece (no yarn cutting involved) beginning at the thumb. The “Eight”-Shape is achieved by increasing in the first part of a row, and decreasing in the second part.

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Mixed Waves Fingerless Mitts

Pattern by Knitting and So On creates elegant gloves from short row sections interspersed with garter stitch rows of a different color.

• Get the free pattern at Ravelry
• Shop for fingering yarn for this pattern at Annie’s

Embroidered Wrist Warmers

Knit and Crochet Now designed these two-color fingerless mitts with a diamond pattern embellishment. Yarn is also available at the pattern site.

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• Purchase the video tutorial- (not required to get the free pattern

Fair Isle Cuffs

Julie Williams’ fingerless mitts are knit as a straight tubular cuff worked in bands of Fair Isle color-work. Pictured project by rosyretro

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Funktastic Mittens

Minuet Knit’s colorful mittens also comes with a fingerless mitts option.

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Tulip Fingerless Gloves

These gloves are from Martin Storey’s book Floral Knits, 25 gorgeous knitted garments and accessories, some with applied flowers and others with floral designs knitted into them, others with the designs embroidered on top. The projects range from sweaters, boleros and shrugs to scarves, bags, and berets, cushions and throws.

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• Get Martin Storey’s book Floral Knits on eBay

Patterns for Purchase

These stylish modern ponchos are quicker and easier ways to add a warm layer to your wardrobe for use year-round. Many are just one or two knit pieces seamed together. Great for gifts!

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Free Knitting Patterns

Denizen Poncho

Lynne Vogel’s Denizen is an asymmetrical poncho with a lace panel flanked by sideways knitted stockinette panels and finished with crochet. She provides instructions for “crocheting” with knitting needles. Pictured project by Schafsinn.

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Pocket Poncho

Lorna Miser’s easy poncho features double moss stitch, a ribbed cowl collar, and two pockets. Quick knit in Super Bulky Yarn.

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City Cape

This poncho from Purl Soho features a woven slip stitch texture with overlapping front, turtleneck and arm holes.

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Voyager Poncho

Julie Farmer’s lightweight poncho with lace panel is knit in just one piece and then joined at one shoulder while binding off. Pictured project by the designer. The project on the pattern page is in variegated yarn but I thought the solid showed off the lace better.

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Flutterwheel Poncho

Berroco designed this split cowl neck poncho that is knit in two pieces.

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Honeycomb Poncho

Easy and fast poncho knits up quickly in jumbo yarn on size 15 needles. The garter lace pattern is a simple 4 stitch 1 row repeat in Cathy Payson’s design.

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Tri-Color Lace Poncho

The Summer Poncho is designed by Susan Whitmore

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Punto Poncho

This easy fringed poncho from Texyarns is a quick knit in super bulky yarn.

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Blanket  Poncho and Bag

This poncho from Patons features cables and turtleneck, and comes with a matching pattern for a purse.

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Cabled and Collared Poncho

A quick project knit with two strands of yarn together on big needles. Some knitters at Ravelry changed the collar to a turtleneck or left the collar off completely.

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Azteca Poncho

This cabled poncho by Texyarns looks great in multi-color yarn.

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Fair Isle Poncho & Arm Warmers

Matching set of poncho and mitts by Diane Moyer

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Malemute Poncho

This ethereal poncho by Emily Nora O’Neil for Berroco uses three alternating yarns to create a soft and beautiful, lace fabric.

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Boat Neck Poncho

This easy beginner pattern by Cathy Payson for Red Heart features super bulky yarn, a simple shape and easy stitch pattern to make a quick fashion statement.

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• Get the yarn at Red Heart

On the Prowl Poncho

This fun fur poncho from Universal Yarn  features a ribbed collar. Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)

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Patterns for Purchase

Dianne Cabled Poncho

Easy cable poncho with a slight cowl neck by jenniferwenger

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El Matador Cape

Can be worn loose like a poncho but also has buttons to create sleeves.

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Mofu Poncho

Love the unusual look of this sleeved poncho with the mitered diamonds, picot edge and the ribbed cuffs.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern on Interweave
• Also available in knit.wear Fall/Winter 2016

Gansey Poncho

Two rectangles are knit in sampler-style bands of textured stitch patterns, then seamed at the shoulders, leaving a neck opening.

• See more pics and get the knitting pattern at Patternworks
• Get the recommended yarn (comes with free cowl pattern)

Scarlet Sage Poncho

With its slipped stitches and lace work, this poncho is made simply by knitting a rectangle and seaming a portion of one side. One of 6 patterns in Berroco #340, Maya™ Vol 2 which is on sale at the time I posted this.

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Mirna Poncho

Easy beginner level poncho pattern with cowl neck and two front pockets. To fit: S (M, L). Recommended yarn on pattern page.

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Toasty Asymmetrical Knitted Poncho With Cowl Collar

This poncho features a firm, dense and luxuriously deep texture stitch that never sags out of shape. There is a crocheted edge but you could probably replace it with a knit edge.

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