Overwinter Tam and Mittens

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Overwinter Tam and Mittens

Briggs and Little Heritage is a workhorse yarn from Canada’s oldest woolen mill. It’s hearty and wonderful for keeping you toasty when the temperature drops!

This pattern is suitable for the knitter with experience reading a chart and stranded colorwork.

Overwinter Tam

The hat will fit an average adult, with a head circumference of 19-23”
Hat circumference (unstretched): 22”
Height from brim to crown: 9.25”

Overwinter Tam and Mittens

To block a tam, dry over an inverted dinner plate perched over a vase or mixing bowl.

I used one skein each of Fundy Fog and Plum. One skein each will make both the Overwinter Tam and the matching Overwinter Mittens.

Overwinter Tam and Mittens

Heritage is carried at Woolly Thistle here. This is an affiliate link and I will receive a portion of the sales at no additional cost to you. It is a lovely way to support my work, thank you.

Heritage is also available directly from Maritime Family Fiber.

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Ink and Quill Mitts

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Ink and Quill Mitts

These stunningly elegant mitts are knit in a simple lace pattern with the most luxurious yarn for an absolute treat for your hands. Using just one skein of Cygnet, they work up quickly and would make a beautiful gift, if you can part with them!

Ink and Quill Mitts

Designed to be worn with negative ease for a nimble fit.

This pattern is suitable for the knitter with experience reading a chart.

Shown in the color Ash Bark.

Ink and Quill Mitts

Matching Ink and Quill Cowl coming soon!

Cygnet yarn from Purl Soho is available here. This is an affiliate link and I will receive a portion of the sales at no additional cost to you. It is a lovely way to support my work, thank you.

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Morrison Wrap & Scarf

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Morrison Wrap and Scarf

This gorgeous and lush design includes options for both the wrap and a scarf version. Knit with sumptuous Blue Sky Alpaca’s Metalico, it would look great dressed up or down and it looks much more complex than it is to knit!

Pattern offers both charted and written instructions.

Morrison Wrap and Scarf

Wrap measures 80×21 inches blocked. It used almost all of 7 skeins. To be on the safe side, you might consider purchasing 8. Shown in color Jade 1631.

Morrison Wrap and Scarf

Scarf measures 62×8 inches. It uses 3 skeins. Shown in color Turquoise 1635.

Continuing my series of scarves and wraps named after my favorite female authors, this wrap is named after Toni Morrison, whose work is so powerful, and so profound. Her books are not easy reads, or light stories, but are life changing and enduring.

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Knitters of the World

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I am honored to be featured on the “Knitters of the World” segment of the latest Fruity Knitting, episode 69. Thank you to Andrea and Andrew for including me. I’m offering a discount on my patterns for Fruity Knitting patrons, you can find out more details on the Patreon page.

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Tettegouche

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Rocky Shore

Minnesota’s north shore holds a special place in my heart, with the restorative expanse of Lake Superior, the subtle and varied colors of the inland boreal forests, and the lichen covered rocky shores. It’s one of my absolute favorite places to visit, and is always a source of inspiration.

When Kate invited me to contribute to the collection in her new book Milarrochy Heids, I was both deeply honored and very excited. I named my new hat pattern after the beautiful Tettegouche State Park, which lies along a rugged, rocky stretch of Lake Superior, complete with inland forests and waterfalls.

Tettegouche Tam

Milarrochy Tweed is amazing to work with, with a color range that allows for so many great combinations. Because I so enjoyed designing Tettegouche, I couldn’t stop at just the hat, and decided to work on a matching pair of mittens.

Tettegouche Mittens

I look forward to wearing my new designs when I am next hiking in Tettegouche State Park!

 

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