By Kristen Mangus I’ve been having so much fun working with new stitch patterns. I recently published a couple loom knit patterns using the Sisal Stitch. I never want to leave my needle knitters out in the cold so I converted the stitch and patterns. I’m excited to bring the needle knit Sisal Cowl pattern. …
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By Kristen Mangus The texture of sisal with the softness of yarn makes the loom knit Sisal Cowl a favorite for loom knitters. This quick knit pattern works up in no time in a stitch that resembles sisal. What’s sisal you ask? It’s a plant fiber used to make ropes, woven floor mats or rugs. …
by Kristen Mangus Wrap up with the cozy Fair Isle Loom Knit Cowl! Created to match the Family Fair Isle Hats this cowl uses the same techniques to make this simple two color stitch pattern. The Fair Isle stitch pattern is bordered with ribbing on both the top and bottom to keep you cozy on …
by Kristen Mangus Temperatures are starting to drop, but I’m not worried. I’m warm and cozy with my Garter Stitch Cowl around my neck. Loom knit with bulky blanket yarn this project knits up quickly. This easy loom knit pattern is worked in garter stitch so you only need to know two stitches: knit and …
Have you seen Red Heart Loop It Yarn yet? It’s pretty amazing! Red Heart sent me a couple skeins to try out and I am loving it. I designed this loop yarn seed stitch cowl and it knit up in just a couple hours. You seriously won’t believe how easy this yarn is to use. …
Rolling Waves Cowl by Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the Rolling Waves Cowl is full of texture and movement. I won’t say that you can smell the salty air when you wear it, but you can almost feel the ocean breeze. PATTERN I designed this cowl as part …
Loom Knit Rolling Waves Cowl By Kristen Mangus Just like the constantly shifting waves of a wind-tossed sea the Loom Knit Rolling Waves Cowl is full of texture and movement. I won’t say that you can smell the salty air when you wear it, but you can almost feel the ocean breeze. I designed this …
Fair Isle Knit Cowl | Yarnspirations By Kristen Mangus Well, Christmas is over. I’m sure you noticed that the craft world is almost exclusively focused on either decorations or gift ideas all through October and November. But now the gifts are given. The celebrations are finished. The guests have returned home. I always have mixed …
Loom Knit Brioche Accent Cowl I recently made a needle knit tutorial for the Brioche Accent Knit Cowl from Yarnspirations. The timing on this project could not be any more amazing. The cowl is a needle knit pattern using two-color brioche double knitting in the round. All right, loom knitters, it’s quiz time. When you …
SUPER COWL CROCHET By Kristen Mangus This super cowl is meant to be worn closer to the neck. It is a stiffer cowl but cozy and warm. Wear with the straight foundation edge at top. It will lay more comfortably with the pillowy edge downward. Works well with a wrap or bulky overcoat. You …