The blend of cotton, bamboo, silk and a little elastic nylon has proven to be the perfect yarn for irresistible washcloths.

Designer Knitting Pattern
It is soft, yet very durable, and can be machine washed and dried. Worsted weight CoBaSi+ provides just the right amount of weight, while the chevron and grid stitch patterns provide just the right amount of scrub. Plus, the elastic nylon helps your handcrafted creations keep their shape. It all adds up to a project that is good, clean fun.

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For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Knitting Help

Yarn:

The Janey Washcloths were designed for the following yarn. 11 color options

HiKoo’s CoBaSi DK

• 55% Cotton, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk, 21% Elastic Nylon
• 177 yards/162 meters 3.5 oz./100 grams
• US6-7/4-4.5 needles
• Approx. 5 sts/inch
• Worsted weight

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Hanks Needed for 4 Washcloths: 3

Gauge:

Chevron Pattern: 20 sts x 33 rows = 4"/10cm
Grid Pattern: 20 sts x 36 rows = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US7/4.5mm* 24"/60cm circular needles

*or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Explore a whimsical use of the shadow technique in this table runner designer knitting pattern. Then a school of fish will appear and disappear.

Designer Knitting Pattern
The shadow knitting technique of this table runner is truly delightful, yet it is very easy - just knit and purl stitches. The fun part is watching a graphic design appear and disappear as you view the work coming off your needles. If viewed straight on the pattern is stripes. When viewed from an angle a school of little fish appears. When working the Caribe pattern the result is very whimsical.

This designer knitting pattern was created for CoBaSi DK. This very versatile yarn is machine washable yet holds its shape due to a bit of elastic nylon.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions, a list of all abbreviations and a chart. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
HiKoo’s CoBaSi DK, 55% Cotton, 21% Elastic Nylon, 16% Viscose from Bamboo, 8% Silk, - 140 yards/50 grams

Skeins Needed for This Project
3 Hanks in each of 2 colors

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Gauge

• 22 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US Size 7/4.5mm*, 20”/50cm circular 
• Stitch Markers
• Removable marker

*or size needed to obtain gauge.

Size
10.5” x 59” (26.67 x 149.86cm)

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

We know you will love this 100% organic cotton, DK weight yarn.

Designer Knitting Pattern
Because Zauberball Crazy Cotton was created after the huge success of the fingering weight Zauberball Cotton. Perfect for placemats…and garments, shawls or scarves too.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn: Schoppel’s Zauberball Crazy Cotton

• 100% organic cotton
• 230 yards/100 grams
• US2-6/2.75-4mm needles
• Approx. 3-6sts/inch
• DK weight

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Balls needed for 2(4,6) placemats: 3(5,8) balls

Gauge: Garter Slip Stitch: 12.5 sts x 12 rows = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US6/4mm needles*

*or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Discover James’ new woven knitting stitch and enjoy making beautiful placemats to refresh your dining table.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This pattern is the first to use James’ new woven knitting stitch pattern. It is a fun technique that can be easily mastered by a beginner or provide meditation for the experienced knitter. Alternating rows of 1 x 1 ribbing and a second color woven between slip stitches provides a surprising result. The finished placemats are reversible — identical on both sides. And, of course, they are washable.

This designer knitting pattern was created for worsted weight Dodici.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions, a list of all abbreviations. Plus, a link is provided to our website for a complimentary Woven Knitting tutorial video.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Dodici, 65% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 10% Linen, 50 grams/1.7 ozs., 120yards/109.7 meters

Skeins Needed for This Project
Per placemat:
Color A = 2 balls
Color B = 1 ball

Gauge
24 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 7/34.5 mm, 20” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Size
Approx. 15”/33 cm x 23”/45.7 cm, before blocking.

Note when washed the size will become a little smaller.

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This handy little shoulder pouch is knit as a rectangle with a few eyelets, then folded and sewn up the sides. A simple I-cord provides easy closure. The tassels were added because the design just seemed to ask for them. Have fun with this playful project.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This pattern was written for: GGH’s Tavira, Aran, 100% Cotton

Tavira is the perfect match for Ali because it feels so soft in your hands but provides excellent strength and stability for this adorable little drawstring pouch.

Yardage = 174

Gauge
17sts = 4”/10cm in stockinette

Needles

• US7/4.5mm* needles

*or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

I’ve resisted yarns with polyester…until now.

When I was introduced to Popcycle, HiKoo’s blend of 50% recycled plastic bottles and 50% bamboo, I was amazed. It is exceptionally soft with a wonderful hand, yet cool and extremely strong. It looks beautiful due to a subtle tweed effect that is the result of each fiber taking the color differently when dyed. But the best part is there are 2 plastic bottles in each hank of yarn. A study in 2016 showed that Americans consumed 50 billion plastic bottles and only recycled 23%. Just one million plastic bottles recycled saves 250 barrels of oil and eliminates 180 metric tons of CO2 emissions from being released into the atmosphere. So, knitting with this sturdy, soft, cool, beautiful fingering weight yarn feels good in more ways than one.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the Knitting Help page on our web site.

Yarn:

The Patty Backpack was designed for the following yarn.

• 50% Bamboo, 50% Polyester from recycled plastic bottles
• 305 yards/279m, 3.5 oz./100 grams
• US2-4/3.0-3.5 needles
• Approx. 6.5 sts/inch
• Fingering weight

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Hanks needed for Patty: 2

Gauge: 26 sts = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions:

• US4/3.5mm* 24"/60cm circular needles
• Darning needle
• Stitch markers
  

*or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Discover James’ new woven knitting stitch and enjoy making a beautiful set of coasters.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This pattern uses James’ new woven knitting stitch pattern. It is a fun technique that can be easily mastered by a beginner or provide meditation for the experienced knitter. Alternating rows of 1 x 1 ribbing and a second color woven between slip stitches provides a surprising result. The finished coasters are reversible — identical on both sides. And, of course, they are washable.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions, a list of all abbreviations. Plus, a link is provided to our website for a complimentary Woven Knitting tutorial video.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Dodici, 65% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 10% Linen, 50 grams/1.7 ozs., 120yards/109.7 meters

Skeins Needed for This Project, per coaster
Color A = 1 ball
Color B = 1 ball

Gauge
24 sts and 36 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 7/34.5 mm, 20” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Size
Approx. 4.75”/12 cm square, before blocking. Note when washed the size will may a little smaller.

To order, return to top of this page.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.