SALE Schulana Slouchy Angora Hat Kits

Last month we brought our Slouchy Angora Hat Kit to the Toronto Knitter's Frolic, and it was such a hit that we made it available in our Online Store! Plus, until the end of May it's on SALE for 25% Off!

Our Slouchy Angora Hat is casual comfort with a bit of sumptuous fuzz. Wear it with the brim turned up or down for super-slouch. 

The pattern is knit with 2 strands of DK weight angora yarn held together. Two colours are blended to create a depth of colour and marl. Due to it's nature, angora is very stretchy and it will stretch with wear, so don't worry about the hat being too small. 

Kit Includes

• 2 skeins Schulana Angora
• pattern 

Other Materials Required (not included in kit)

• 4.5mm/US7-16" circular needles
• 4.5mm/US7 double pointed needles
• darning/tapestry needle
• 1 stitch marker

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Very Last Minute Knitted Gifts - FREE Patterns

Aujourd'hui
Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 10mm needles
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Magnum Paint Cowl

Pattern: from Knit-O-Matic via Ravelry

Needles: 15mm-24" circular

Yarn: 1 skein Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints)

Bulky Mobius Cowl

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
Needles: 10mm circular needles, minimum 36" long, (preferably 47")
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm or 15 needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Rainbow Twist

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 12mm straight or circular

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 15mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Open Work Infinity Scarf

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 15mm (straight or circular)

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  (use 12mm, $20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big (use 12mm, $12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Textured Cowl

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm-24" circular 

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following

• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Herringbone Neckwarmer

Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 15mm 
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 20mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Avery Slouch Hat

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm-16" circular + double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)
• For a marled look similar to the picture use 2 skeins of Malabrigo Mecha ($17.97) or Berroco Vintage Chunky ($8.97) in different colours and work with 1 strand of each. 

Twistin the Night Away

Pattern: Free via Ravelry

Needles: 10mm 

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Quick + Easy Ribbed Hat
Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 9mm-16" circular + double pointed
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Big Button Hat

Pattern: Free from Bad Amy Knits
Needles: 9mm-16" circular + double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:  

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm or 12mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Super Bulky (Slipper) Socks

Pattern: Free via Ravelry
Needles: 9mm double pointed needles

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following:  

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Really Quick Mitts

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)

Needles: 9mm double pointed

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Simple Wristlets

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)

Needles: 9mm double pointed

Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 10mm)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

Super Simple Cabled Cowl

Pattern: Free pattern from Knitomatic.com (that's us!)
Needles: 10mm-24" circular needles
Yarn: 1 skein of any of the following: 

• Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea)
• Cascade Magnum ($24.97 solids, $32.47 paints, use 12mm or 15 needles)
• Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solid + semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)
• SMC Bravo Big ($12.97 solids + marls, $13.97 colours)

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

Parade of Pompoms

I'm making a prediction, I think the Pompom Toque is the new slouchy hat. Especially with cables! 

You may ask, how do you make those luscious, fluffy confections? Why with a Clover Pompom maker! See the end of this post for details. 

Ariosa Pompom Hat

• Free pattern from Classic Elite Yarns
• 5.5mm-16" circular, 6.5mm circular & double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea), or Berroco Vintage Chunky  ($7.97 ea, use 5 and 6 mm needles) or Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea)

I Heart Cables

• Free pattern from Petite Purls (note, the download via Ravelry is in Polish, for English instructions go to the Petite Purls website)
• 4.5mm-16" circular & double pointed needles, 4mm-16" circular needles
• cable hook
• 1 to 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8) or Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea)

Neon Ski Bonnet

Wouldn't this hat look awesome wearing your hair in braids?!  If you really want to rock it, make it in one of the Neon colours of Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids. 

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 4.5mm-16" or 24" circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97)

Picholine Hat

• Free pattern  via Ravelry
• 6.5mm-16" circular, 9mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Peruvia Quick ($10.97 ea), Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Dream in Color Groovy ($21.97 ea)

Garfunkel Hat

• Free pattern  via Ravelry
• 3.25mm-16" circular, 4mm-16" circular,  and 3.5mm double pointed needles
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK ($9.47 ea) or Cascade 220 Superwash Sport ($6.97 ea)

Chance of Flurries Hat

I know few of you will agree, but I really want to see this hat in a base of Neon Pink Manos del Uruguay Maxima and flecks of light grey (also Manos). 

• Free pattern from Lionbrand
• 5.5mm-16" circular, 6mm circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Vintage Chunky ($7.97 ea) , Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea). Or use Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97) and 4.5mm and 5mm needles. 

Hay Fever Hat

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 3.5mm-16" circular, 5.5mm-16" and double pointed needles
• 2 skeins (1 in each colour) Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97)

Pompon and Seeds

• Free pattern from Ravelry
• 4mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97), or 2 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran ($9.47 ea) 

Really Warm Hat

I made this hat for the store a year or so ago, and it definitely qualifies as a quick gift! The hat fits large, so petite cranuims should start decreases after the second section of ribs. I love the 4 colour version by White Elephant!

• Free pattern from Knitting School Drop Out
• 10mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• 1 skein Malabrigo Rasta ($27.97 ea), Cascade Magnum ($24.97 ea), or Brown Sheep Burly Spun  ($20.97 solids and semi-solids, $27.97 handpaints)

Ion

• Pattern  published in Norah Gaughan 9 ($14.97 available in store)
• 6mm-16" circular, 6.5mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• Cable hook
• 2 skeins Malabrigo Chunky ($17.97 ea), Misti Alpaca Chunky ($16.97 ea),  Berroco Vintage Chunky ($7.97 ea) , Sweet Georgia Yarns Superwash Chunky ($19.97 ea), or Dream in Color Groovy ($21.97 ea)

Cabled Pompom Hat

• Pattern from Vogue Knitting Holiday 2012
• 4.5mm-16" circular and double pointed needles
• cable hook
• 2 skeins of Cascade 220 Superwash ($11.97 ea, select colours on sale for $8), Berroco Vintage ($6.97 ea), Malabrigo Worsted ($17.97 ea), or Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-solids ($19.97), or 3 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran ($9.47 ea) 

Clover Easy Pompom Makers
And how will you be crafting these luscious, perfect pompoms?  Why with a set of  Medium & Large size Clover Pompom makers ($9.97). The ingenious Clover tool design produces perfect pompoms every time. Quick and easy, too!  Watch a video HERE to see how easy it is to use the Clover Pom-pom maker. 

You can find us at Knitomatic.com!

60 Quick Knits in Cascade 220

 

60 Quick Knits in Cascade 220: 20 Hats, 20 Scarves, 20 Mittens  
This is a very nifty and useful little book to have in your library. All of the patterns are knit in the same yarn, which happens to be nice, affordable, and extremely easy to substitute. There are patterns for Women, Kids and Men at a variety of skill levels and styles. Also, it isn't marketed as such, but this book is actually great as a resource for stash busting!

My favourites include:

• Monkey Hat for kids - it looks like Curious George!
• Wave Scarf
• Zig-Zag Scarf in a herringbone type of stitch looks wonderful for men
• Starfish Hat
• Textured Tam 
• Bobbles and Cables Cap
• Ribbed Keyhole Scarf
• Twisted Toque
• Striped & Bobbled Hat