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Free Pattern Alert! The Cowl Is Done!

March 23, 2017 by The Twisted Yarn 63 Comments

I’ve been in a bit of a frenzy to finish designing and making the fiery sunset cowl, since so many of you said such kind things about it. I knitted round, and round, and round, so very fast that I was almost flung backwards across the room by the centrifugal forces.

knitted sunset cowl free pattern stranded knitting

Anyway. It’s done. And I’ve typed up the pattern for you.

But first, a message. Mother Twisted was enormously touched by all your lovely comments about her cathedral window quilting, and she sends you heartfelt thanks. I think she’s still blushing, even now. If you haven’t seen her needlework yet, do take a look, here.

Meanwhile, we have a cowl. Thank you for your name ideas. I’ve decided to go with Louisette’s suggestion of ‘The Hiking Reindeer’.

sunset stranded knitting free cowl pattern

All this sunsetty stitchery was designed to show off the fiery colours in the new shade of sock yarn in the Head Over Heels range from Stylecraft. The shade is called ‘Etna’.

knitted sunset cowl head over heels sock yarn etna

Amazingly, you only need one ball of ‘Etna’ and one ball of black 4-ply/fingering/sock-weight yarn to make this cowl. If you’re used to stranded knitting and working in-the-round, you’ll be able to knit this up in two shakes of a reindeer’s tail.

So would you like the pattern, for free? Oh all right, then. Here it is: just click on the link below.

The Hiking Reindeer Cowl

Enjoy!

(And thank you to Stylecraft for providing the yarn. 🙂 )

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Comments

  1. Julia Stratford-Wright says

    March 23, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    This is so beautiful!! I love the colours too. I can see I’ll be making a second cowl designed by you very shortly!
    Could I please ask another question whilst I’m here? The leaves cowl pattern on the Hobby Craft site is very hard to follow because the charts just don’t print off to a good quality from their website. I would love to make it but wondered if there’s anyway round the problem?
    I’m new here although I’ve been lurking! Love your work.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 23, 2017 at 4:47 pm

      Thank you. You’re very kind! I could email the pattern charts to the email address you left for this comment, if that would help?

      Reply
      • The Twisted Yarn says

        March 23, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        Or maybe I should publish a post about it here. 🙂

        Reply
        • Alison says

          September 11, 2021 at 12:54 pm

          Hi, I’ve just come across the beautiful cowl and would love to attempt it but it seems the yarn has been discontinued. Do you have any suggestions for another yarn please?

          Reply
      • Julia says

        April 4, 2017 at 4:59 am

        Just realised you replied! I would love to see the charts however you decide to do it! Clearly, email would be my first choice as I don’t seem to be alerted when you reply to my comment here. Must be something that needs tweaking in the dreaded ‘settings’ which I avoid. Loving your moose in the crochet version!

        Reply
    • Alice Tomarin says

      October 26, 2021 at 11:19 pm

      Hi I love the hiking reindeer cowl and have searching for the pattern but I haven’t been able to find it. It’s beautiful! I would love to make it for my daughters. Is there anyway I can get the pattern? Thank you so much. Alice

      Reply
      • Catherine Jenkins says

        October 27, 2021 at 7:12 pm

        Alice – the link is on the blog post above / or click here https://thetwistedyarn.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/The-Hiking-Reindeer-Cowl.pdf

        Reply
    • Elissa says

      October 30, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      I get error 404 when clicking link to the cowl pattern. Could you email the pattern and a substitute for the colored yarn? So want to make this and thank you!

      Reply
      • pauline says

        October 30, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        I get an error message too! And I would like to have the pattern .

        Reply
  2. Caroline says

    March 23, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    It’s really stunning! Thank you muchly for the pattern, if I feel brave enough, I would love to give it a go ?

    Reply
  3. Winnifred says

    March 23, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    This is a stunning pattern. OMG. Just love it. I need to get some yarns and start casting. LOVE!

    Reply
  4. Doreen says

    March 23, 2017 at 6:42 pm

    So wonderfully beautiful! Thank you so much.

    Reply
  5. Liz Buxton says

    March 23, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    It’s amazing! – would make a great design for socks or leg-warmers too. The yarn is perfect for a sunset scene.
    Congratulations also to Mother Twisted, her cathedral window cushion is stunning, you are both so gifted.
    Liz B.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 23, 2017 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you. And yes, I have been pondering using the design elsewhere too. It’s gorgeous yarn.

      My mum is a very modest and reserved person, but I know that she has been quietly appreciating the kind words from so many different people on here.

      Reply
  6. Anna says

    March 23, 2017 at 7:43 pm

    Wow! I love this. I wish I could knit 🙁 maybe someone clever could make this into a crochet pattern!?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 23, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Hmm, I could… maybe… Um, how patient are you?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        March 23, 2017 at 9:08 pm

        I’ll wait forever! ?

        Reply
  7. captelaine says

    March 23, 2017 at 7:51 pm

    I searched for this yarn, but that color isn’t available anywhere I could find 🙁 Thanks for the pattern, I’ll hang onto it, maybe I’ll come across a suitable yarn someday to use the… You are so generous to share it with us. Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 23, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      Given your artistic ability, I’m VERY honoured by your comment! As for the yarn, it seems that it’s not widely available from suppliers who ship worldwide YET, but as it’s only just been released, I’m sure it will be available soon. Retailers such as Deramores who ship worldwide do stock the other shades in this yarn, so presumably they’ll start offering ‘Etna’ too, soon. If they don’t, I’ll speak to the folk at Stylecraft and ask what’s going on!

      Reply
      • Carolyn Meyer says

        March 25, 2017 at 2:09 pm

        Love your pattern, thanks so much. I checked the Deramores website but “Etna” is not available. Hope you will be able to help us with this. Otherwise is there a possible other yarn that would be close in color?

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          March 27, 2017 at 1:52 pm

          Hi Carolyn, and thanks for your question.
          ‘Etna’ was only released about a week or so ago, so my assumption is that it’s just taking a teeny bit of time to filter into all the retailers’ stock. I notice that Black Sheep Wools are now stocking it, and they do ship worldwide. http://www.blacksheepwools.com/stylecraft-head-over-heels-etna-3104-head-over-heels.html I assume that other retailers will follow shortly. Hope this helps!

          Reply
  8. notewords says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    Gorgeous!

    Reply
  9. suzan almond says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Love it ! Thanks for the pattern – s o m e d a y – I hope !!!???

    Reply
  10. aprettypotato says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    Stunning pattern! That yarn is just delicious!

    Reply
  11. The Knitwit says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    This is probably the most stunning piece of colorwork I’ve seen! I’ve done color work before so I understand the attention to detail it takes. Wonderful job!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 23, 2017 at 9:05 pm

      That really is a very generous comment – thank you.

      Reply
  12. eclectichomelife.blogspot.com says

    March 23, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    This is just the best thing I have seen for such a long time. It’s very Nordic in feel too with immediately whets my appetite. Stunningly clever Ms Twisted. Genius in fact. Good name choice too.

    Reply
  13. Tajana says

    March 24, 2017 at 4:06 am

    This beautiful cowl of yours will be my next challenge! It is beautiful and I do want one for myself! Thank you so much for sharing your design, you are generous indeed!

    Reply
  14. Sandra says

    March 24, 2017 at 8:14 am

    That is just so mind bogglingly awesome! It’s both beautiful and as a stranded knitting wannabe, impressive!

    S x

    Reply
  15. gladeridercrafts says

    March 24, 2017 at 10:10 am

    Very nice- great design 🙂

    Reply
  16. Born To Organize says

    March 24, 2017 at 4:16 pm

    Once again, I’m in awe of your skills. This is beautiful.

    Reply
  17. Gina @ fibreandfabrics says

    March 24, 2017 at 5:42 pm

    I JUST can’t get over how beautiful the cowl is. I can’t wait to make it!! Thank you so much for your generosity in offering it for free! ♥

    Reply
  18. Isabel's Needleworks says

    March 24, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    This is gorgeous …I love your work. Thanks so much for the pattern, it’s now on my to do list 🙂

    Reply
  19. Rebecca says

    March 24, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Where is the pattern?

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 24, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Above, in this post. Where it says ‘click on the link below’, there is a clickable link titled ‘The Hiking Reindeer Cowl’. Click that, and it’ll take you straight there.

      Reply
  20. Sue Gerken says

    March 25, 2017 at 3:28 am

    This is awesome. I might actually be able to knit this. Next design, blues with a full moon and a wolf. …just in case you ran out of ideas.
    Thank you so much for sharing your hard work.

    Reply
  21. Irene Kidney says

    March 25, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    That is just beautiful would look good on a jumper

    Reply
  22. pomegranateandchintz says

    March 25, 2017 at 8:28 pm

    A truly amazing feat of knitting. Looks fabulous.

    Reply
  23. rosewood11 says

    March 26, 2017 at 2:17 am

    Years ago, I tried a pattern that involved carried color, and it was such an awful experience that I never wanted to try again–until I saw this cowl!!! This makes me think of a set of jewelry my grandmother got YEARS ago along old route 66 going to California. It was painted on butterfly wings and put under domed glass to magnify the beauty. She bought the pine tree design which is hard to find, but eBay had some examples. They even had some with a stag deer!!! You can see these at:

    Pine tree:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/381795183486?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Deer:

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Silvertone-Butterfly-Wing-Deer-Buck-Bracelet-Pendant-Set-/301994259431?hash=item465042b3e7:g:T58AAOSwM4xXawJT

    I hope these give you as much inspiration as your beautiful pattern gave me.

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 31, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Oh wow, stunning!
      And thank you for such a thoughtful comment.

      Reply
  24. Carolyn says

    March 26, 2017 at 10:45 am

    What a lovely pattern, and so generous of you to give it to us! It sure makes a wonderful sunset picture.

    Reply
  25. Maryjo says

    March 28, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    I’ve printed the pattern but cannot get the chart – gives me a blank page. The Hiking Reindeer is a lovely pattern and I would love to make this

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      March 31, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      Hi Mary Jo,
      Hmm, very strange. I’m sorry to hear that this has happened. I’m not very good at techie stuff, but I wonder whether it’s connected to the fact that I’ve set the margins on the page quite narrow. Maybe this is upsetting your computer and/or printer? Let me know if you’d like me to email it to you instead. And if you’re in the UK, there’s always post!

      Reply
  26. pippa says

    April 2, 2017 at 2:05 pm

    This pattern is just amazing – I will get it done as soon as I find the yarn, and it’s going to be my “show and tell” at Meg Swanson’s Knitting Camp in July.

    Reply
  27. mariposaknits says

    April 9, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    I love this cowl!! That colorway is perfect for sunset.

    Reply
  28. Dianne says

    May 5, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    I love the reindeer cowl, especially as I live at the foot f the White Mountains in Maine. You are truly talented! I crochet and really appreciate it when knitters convert their patterns for crochet. I aspire to be like you. Dianne

    Reply
  29. mabelwashington says

    December 15, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    This is my project for the quiet days between Xmas and New Year (I hope) … thank you so much.
    Did you start the Etna ball from the outside or the centre? Just thinking the blue of the sky may be misplaced if I get that wrong …

    Reply
  30. Zoe Kingson says

    March 26, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    This is one of the most beautiful knitting things I’ve ever seen! I had to immediately go buy the Stylecraft yarn and will definitely be knitting this for myself. Thank you so much for the free pattern.

    Reply
  31. Patti Martinez says

    January 16, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    I would really like to try knitting The Hiking Reindeer cowl. Thank you for the pattern. I’ve been looking for the Stylecraft Head Over Heels sock yarn in shade ‘Etna’ and I can’t seem to locate a seller. Can you help me?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      January 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      Hi Patti, Unfortunately Stylecraft have discontinued the original range of Head Over Heels colourways. I don’t immediately know of an alternative sock yarn that would work, but if you search lots of multicoloured sock yarns, you’ll probably find something. I’m sorry not to be able to give a more helpful answer!

      Reply
  32. Margaret Franco says

    July 3, 2020 at 10:41 pm

    Oh my goodness, I know I’m late to the party, but I just found your beautiful pattern. I have a cousin that lives in northern Idaho. They take their 3 children (5, 10 and 12) hiking in all the local mountains. His wife often takes these kids into the back country by herself. It is truly amazing! This pattern will the absolute best gift for them! Thank you so much for making this and offering it for free. I can’t wait to get some painted yarn and start on this project right away.. Stay safe and healthy.

    Reply
  33. barakiss says

    December 14, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    I think your designs are gorgeous but nowhere can I find instructions for them. I should be seeing a chart somewhere.

    Reply
  34. flyovercindy says

    July 22, 2021 at 3:16 am

    You are a super-star! I just now found your beautiful pattern – the prettiest cowl I’ve ever seen.
    Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      October 30, 2021 at 5:30 pm

      And the kindest comment I’ve ever read! Thank you.

      Reply
  35. Christine Malpas says

    August 15, 2021 at 5:29 pm

    I love the hiking reindeer cowl, but unfortunately am having trouble follow the chart. Is there any chance of having the stitch by stitch version instead? I would be forever grateful. Many thanks.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 19, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Christine, and thanks for your interest in the pattern. I’m sure we can figure something out. Would you mind emailing me at thetwistedyarn@outlook.com so that I can send you material? Px

      Reply
  36. Manon Long says

    June 13, 2022 at 10:09 pm

    Is there any way to have this pattern “reversed” in color? So that the black on chart would be “in color” and the colored ones on chart could be black? I am seriously confusing myself, being that the black is the color, and vice versa…. am I the only one struggling? I’ve had to un-do WHOLE rowd several times now, and dang that’s al lot of stitches to be ripping out…thanks

    Reply
  37. Ingrid Williamson says

    August 27, 2022 at 5:22 pm

    Sad to read the Etna colour is no longer as I love the pattern and the wool. Am desperately searching for an alternative 🤔

    Reply
  38. Tina Warner says

    August 18, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    I love this pattern but do no knit. Is there a crochet version?

    Reply

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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #newknittingpatterns #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingpatternsonline

NEW BLOG POST at thetwistedyarn.com (see link in bio) with link to a marvellous* new pattern. Enjoy.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #newknittingpatterns #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingpatternsonline
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments. ...

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When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I'd one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule

When life imitates "art". Note the little crocheted kitten beside the pond, paws stretched out, just like the real thing. I had no idea when I crocheted/knitted this chair cover that I`d one day be a kitten-slave for real. #blackcatsrule ...

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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com,  or see link in bio.

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. ...

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I've done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still. 
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch

I`ve done walking-and-knitting plenty of times on here. Time for WALKING-AND-KITCHENER-STITCH! OK, I was only wandering round and round outdoors, not hiking up a mountain in a blizzard, but still.
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#stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers #walkingandknitting #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #strandedknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #fairisle #fairisleknitting #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #strikstrikstrik #virkning #nevernotknitting #kitchenerstitch
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Nov 20

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Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post.

Hairy trouble is afoot. See thetwistedyarn.com or linky in profile for new blog post. ...

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New blog post! See thetwistedyarn.com or link in bio. Warning: contains personal inadequacy and failure.

New blog post! See thetwistedyarn.com or link in bio. Warning: contains personal inadequacy and failure. ...

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Jun 15

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A new pattern for you! Today sees the launch of Stylecraft's Blogstars On The Beach initiative. See my blog post at thetwistedyarn.com or follow linky in profile.

A new pattern for you! Today sees the launch of Stylecraft`s Blogstars On The Beach initiative. See my blog post at thetwistedyarn.com or follow linky in profile. ...

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Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season.

Knitting on the rug beside the first fire of the season. ...

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: CHECK YOUR BITS AND PIECES, PEOPLE! Today was the third of my annual post-cancer mammograms. Honestly, it's uncomfortable rather than painful, and definitely worth it.
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Also, top tip: if your hair is somewhere between chin and shoulder length, take a hair bobble to tie it back, so that it doesn't interfere with the imaging. (Longer hair isn't a problem, because it can be draped over a shoulder.) I forgot this time, and had to improvise with a surgical glove! By some miracle I remembered to remove the glove before venturing back out into the hospital.
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#breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #ibeatcancer #mammogram

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: CHECK YOUR BITS AND PIECES, PEOPLE! Today was the third of my annual post-cancer mammograms. Honestly, it`s uncomfortable rather than painful, and definitely worth it.
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Also, top tip: if your hair is somewhere between chin and shoulder length, take a hair bobble to tie it back, so that it doesn`t interfere with the imaging. (Longer hair isn`t a problem, because it can be draped over a shoulder.) I forgot this time, and had to improvise with a surgical glove! By some miracle I remembered to remove the glove before venturing back out into the hospital.
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#breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #ibeatcancer #mammogram
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Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration

Corrugated rib. The trickiest bit of this technique is finding a third hand to hold the camera.
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#corrugatedrib #corrugatedribbing #fairisle #fairislefriday #rowanfeltedtweed #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #advancedknitting #knitspo #knitspiration
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Sep 15

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Whilst I recover from surgery, I'm knitting another Äkäslompolo cardigan (that I designed for @novitaknits yarns) because I want one to keep! Just started the armhole steeks. The thing about having a rubbish memory is that every instruction comes as a surprise, even though I wrote it. 
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Pattern currently available in Finnish in the Novita magazine, but I'll be allowed to publish it in English in a couple of months' time. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #knitdesigner #fairisle #fairislefriday #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn #knitspo #knitspiration #novita #tricot #tricoter #steek #steeking #knitwear #stashknitting #handknit #handknitting #colourworkknitting #colorworkknitting #igknit #igknitters #strikstrikstrik #heirloomknits #knitting

Whilst I recover from surgery, I`m knitting another Äkäslompolo cardigan (that I designed for @novitaknits yarns) because I want one to keep! Just started the armhole steeks. The thing about having a rubbish memory is that every instruction comes as a surprise, even though I wrote it.
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Pattern currently available in Finnish in the Novita magazine, but I`ll be allowed to publish it in English in a couple of months` time.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairislecardigan #knitdesigner #fairisle #fairislefriday #strikke #strikkedilla #virkning #garn #knitspo #knitspiration #novita #tricot #tricoter #steek #steeking #knitwear #stashknitting #handknit #handknitting #colourworkknitting #colorworkknitting #igknit #igknitters #strikstrikstrik #heirloomknits #knitting
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Hunter would like to inform you that after very extensive testing, he can confirm that @stylecraftyarns are soft and cosy and excellent for napping against. (Pictured: #stylecrafthighlandheathers and a cushion cover I designed with #stylecraftdreamcatcher ).

Hunter would like to inform you that after very extensive testing, he can confirm that @stylecraftyarns are soft and cosy and excellent for napping against. (Pictured: #stylecrafthighlandheathers and a cushion cover I designed with #stylecraftdreamcatcher ). ...

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Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles

Met up with three very dear friends today. There was yarn. And gossip. And biscuits. @alicadabara @ruth_underdown @buttonspickles ...

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Jun 24

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Thank goodness I'm not a perfectionist. 
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Thank goodness I`m not a perfectionist.
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#fairislecardigan #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #fairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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May 22

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Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn.

Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn. ...

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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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Visited @livingrainforest with the twinnage, and spent a happy couple of hours spotting critters hiding in trees. 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking
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Nov 9

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Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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#roosimine #roosimineknitting #Estonia #estonianknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting

Playing with the Estonian stranded technique of roosimine. Floats on the right side look like embroidery! Kinda fun.
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#roosimine #roosimineknitting #Estonia #estonianknitting #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting
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Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn't behave like this!

Washed ready for blocking... and mysteriously suddenly enormous. The swatch didn`t behave like this! ...

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Busy on the book. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #rowanfeltedtweed

Busy on the book.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #fairisle #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #rowanfeltedtweed
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An afternoon walking in the New Forest with the Twinnage and the Stoic Spouse. Of course I brought yarn.
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#newforest #newforestpony #newforestnationalpark #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #tricoteuse #tricot #garn #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration

An afternoon walking in the New Forest with the Twinnage and the Stoic Spouse. Of course I brought yarn.
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#newforest #newforestpony #newforestnationalpark #knittingandwalking #knitinpublic #stylecrafthighlandheathers #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday #tricoteuse #tricot #garn #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration
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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #Fairisle #fairiskefriday

Friday night post-work chillin`.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #Fairisle #fairiskefriday
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤ 
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Knitting and walking in the sunshine. ❤
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Mar 7

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday

Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren`t scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday
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Speed-cutting the steek to fit into 15 seconds. Didn't quite make it!
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#steek #rowanfeltedtweed #fairisletechniques #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday

Speed-cutting the steek to fit into 15 seconds. Didn`t quite make it!
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#steek #rowanfeltedtweed #fairisletechniques #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #fairisleknitting #fairislefriday
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New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away...

New blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (link in bio). It was going yo be about knitting, but then I got carried away... ...

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There's a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people's comments on the post, don't worry, I'm not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe's general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales

There`s a new-yesterday post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). But just to respond to people`s comments on the post, don`t worry, I`m not injured or ill! I was just commenting on the universe`s general propensity to cause trouble!
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#knittersofig #knittersofinstagram #knittersofinsta #knitspo #knitspiration #breaconbeacons #breaconbeaconsnationalpark #ilovewales
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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Crunching the numbers. Crunch, crunch, crunch...
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Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don't-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits

Been a while since I posted some hospital knitting, but today I had a pre-op appointment for my post-cancer evening-up-the-boobs-so-I-don`t-list-to-the-left-when-I-go-running surgery. @novitaknits ...

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Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn't pay for them, BUT I've had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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#strikkedilla #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strikke #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed  #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #knittersofig #knitspiration #knitspo #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting

Being a good girl for once and blocking this swatch.
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Blocking mats and pins by @knitiq . Disclosure: I didn`t pay for them, BUT I`ve had them for several years now, and I love them (in as much as you can actually love a blocking mat).
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#strikkedilla #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strikke #strandedknitting #rowanfeltedtweed #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #knittersofig #knitspiration #knitspo #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisleknitting
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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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There's a new post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. Much covid, very yarn.

There`s a new post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in bio. Much covid, very yarn. ...

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