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All That Jazz
A medley of syncopated stripes, mosaic colorwork, and texture patterns.
Finished Sizes: 72" long by 14" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in three colors and a variety of blends - four skeins total.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 21 sts and 41 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter stitch.
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Dancing on Water
A beautiful crescent-shaped shawl combining the constructions of my Dancing with Bears shawl with my own lace pattern first used in Water Hyacinth.
Finished sizes: 75 (81, 87)" long by 19 (21, 23)" wide. Needles: size 6 US (4.0 mm), 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5.0 mm)
Gauge: 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter stitch. Yarn: Any Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns: 3 skeins.
Or substitute any sport-weight yarn: 325 (373, 421) yards.
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Thistleback
Like Tamback, this beautiful shawl starts out like a hat ... and then just keeps going, worked in the round with steeks.
Finished size: 78 (70)" long, 16" wide.
Shown in longer size.
Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm)
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st.
Yarn: A combination of Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns including Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere) & Brigadoon (merino tweed) in 12 colors.
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Tamback
This stunning shawl starts out like a hat ... and then just keeps going, worked in the round with steeks.
Finished size: 88" long, 16" wide
Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm)
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in stranded St st.
Yarn: A combination of Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns including Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) & Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere), in 13 colors.
Kits are available in two gorgeous colorways.
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Slanted Gansey scarf
Simple knit and purl stitches created a dramatically pretty scaled pattern when worked on the bias.
Finished size: 80" long x 10" wide. Needles: size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 25 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st. Yarn: Any Sunday Knits 3 ply yarns: 3 skeins.
Or substitute any sport-weight yarn: 725 yards.
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Yosemite
Inspired by the beauty of America's Southwest, this is the tenth in my Pueblo Stole series.
Finished size: 88" long, 14" wide plus 4" fringe Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook
Gauge: 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in 15 colors, 1620 yards in total.
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Stars & Stripes
An all-American shawl with slip-stitch (mosaic) stars, slender stripes, and twisted stitch lace rockets.
Finished Sizes: 84" long by 16" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in two colors and a variety of blends:
1090 yds included with kit.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Coconino shawl
Ward off knitting boredom with this asymmetrical-triangle shawl, working wide chevrons in stripes, stranding, and a bit of lace - all with an upbeat tribal vibe.
Finished Sizes: 72" long by 6" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in ten colors and a variety of blends:
1150 yds included with kit.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Thornberry
A circle scarf worked in a pretty and fun slip-stitch pattern. Wear it down, or double it as a small cowl.
Finished Sizes: 72" long by 6" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in nine or ten colors and a variety of blends:
990 yds included with kit.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Wickershanks cowl
A pretty wicker pattern in small scale and large, with pretty twisted ribs and cables. Make it wide, or longer and narrower to wrap twice around.
Sizes: 11 (7.5)" deep by 25 (38)" around for single wrap (double) wrap styles. Shown in single wrap style.
Yarn: 2 skeins any Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns .
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Thornberry
A circle scarf worked in a pretty and fun slip-stitch pattern. Wear it down, or double it as a small cowl.
Finished Sizes: 72" long by 6" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in nine or ten colors and a variety of blends:
990 yds included with kit.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Coconino
A bias-knit scarf with a spirited, tribal vibe. Fun knitting with stripes, lace, a little stranded work, and plenty of stockinette.
Finished Sizes: 72" long by 6" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns in ten colors and a variety of blends:
900 yds included with kit.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
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Wavy Brioche cowl
Brioche stitches circle around to make a stunning cowl.
Yarn: 2 skeins any Sunday Knits 3 ply (sport weight) yarn:
Any combination of Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Brigadoon (merino tweed).
Shown in Angelic bone with Brigadoon centro.
Size: Approximately 9-10" deep by 25" around when worn doubled.
Needles: Size US 5 / 3.75 mm.
Gauge: One 30-stitch pattern rep = 5.5" and a 16-round rep = 3.5" in brioche pattern stitch..
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Two Sisters
A butterfly-shaped shawl with two related lace stitch patterns, and a series of parallel waves running between them. Lovely.
Finished Sizes: 76" long by 30" wide on the ends and 13" wide in the center.
Yarn: Any Sunday Knits sport-weight yarn including: Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed), or Heaven (100% cashmere):
5 skeins.
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles.
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st.
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Sausalito
This multi-colored striped stole drapes with style thanks to wide ribs knit on the bias.
Finished size: 90" long, 21" wide plus 5" fringe Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook
Gauge: 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in 13 colors, 360g yarn weight
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Wavy Brioche
This scarf is cushy and light as a cloud, knit in basic brioche stitches, with simple ribbed borders.
Finished Sizes: 8.5" wide by 66 (76, 86)" long. The scarf can easily be modifed for width, and would also make a beautiful stole or shawl.
Yarn: Any Sunday Knits sport-weight yarn including: Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed), or Heaven (100% cashmere):
3 (3+1 mini, 4) skeins.
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles for main scarf and 5 (3.75 mm) for ribbing.
Gauge: 30 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.
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Taos
A modern look from the old Southwest - worked in a wide bias rib for a fabulous drape with knit-in fringe. This is the ninth in my Pueblo Stole series.
Finished size: 88" long, 11" wide plus 4" fringe Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle, crochet hook
Gauge: 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (90% merino 10% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in 16 colors, 380 g yarn weight
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ColorLab
Two complementary color gradients plus one compatible contrasting color makes for a no-fail formula. Knit in a simple knit & purl chevron.
Finished Sizes: 5.5 (11, 16.5, 22)" wide by about 90" long.
Yarn: Sunday Knits gradients: 2 minis for scarves, 2 fulls for stole or shawl, plus 1 skein contrasting color: mini for scarves, full skeins for stole or shawl.
Needles: US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Gauge: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Campus Herringbone
Simple and classic herringbone-patterned scarf.
Finished Sizes: 8" wide by 60 (80)" long.
Yarn: 2 (3) skeins Sunday Knits sport-weight yarns including Heaven (100% cashmere),
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Brigadoon (merino tweed)
Shown in Heaven ink.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 26 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Cross-Country Skiing
Chevron & garter shawl with lace edge - perfect for your favorite gradients
Finished Size: 80 (100, 120)" wingspan by 32 (39, 46)" depth
Yarn: Sunday Knits gradients (light sport weight) in
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 250 (350, 500) yards in each of five colors.
Shown in Sugar Maple gradient.
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles.
Gauge: 23 sts and 35 rows = 4" / 10 cm in garter stitch.
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Windfeather
Colorful shawl in reversible feathery lace and rippling garter
Finished Size: 15.5 (18.5, 21.5) x 84"
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport weight - 246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) in
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Brigadoon (merino tweed)
Shown in Taos colorway
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles.
Gauge: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Water Hyacinth
Playful triangle-shaped leaf-and-mesh lace shawl, and a nice bonus ... it's reversible!
Finished Size: 50 x 64 x 80" triangle.
Yarn: 4 skeins Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport weight - 246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) in
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Brigadoon (merino tweed)
Shown in Eden grape.
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles.
Gauge: 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Soutache
Gorgeous scarf, stole or shawl knit in two-color brioche with a gradient background. A fun-to-knit stunner!
Finished Sizse: 74" long by 9 (16, 23)" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport yarns - 246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) - in a combination of blends:
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Brigadoon (merino tweed):
2 (4, 6) 50-gm skeins main color, plus 20 (50, 79) gm each of five gradient colors.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" / 10 cm in brioche stitch.
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Slanted Gansey
Reversible stitch patterns knit on the bias create this chic cowl with a twist.
Make in worsted, dk or sport weight yarns.
Yarn: 3 skeins any Sunday Knits 5 ply (worsted) or 3 ply (sport weight) yarn:
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Brigadoon (merino tweed).
... or 480 yds any dk-weight yarn
Shown in Nirvana 5 ply berry.
Size: Approximately 8-9" wide and 54-58" around for all gauges.
Needles: Size US 7 / 4.5 mm (6 / 4 mm, 5 / 3.75 mm) for gauges worsted (dk, sport).
Gauge: 19 (22, 25) sts and 25 (29, 33) rows per 4" / 10 cm in St st.
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Dancing with Bears
My own version of the Bearclaw stitch borders this garter stitch crescent-shaped shawl ... not too primitive, not too refined. Just right.
3 Sizes: S (M, L); 71 (80, 89)" long by 18 (20, 22)" deep.
Yarn: 5 (6, 7) skeins any Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn:
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Brigadoon (merino tweed). Shown in Angelic bone.
Needles: Size US 7 (4.5 mm) for garter, 8 (5 mm) for border and bind off, and 9 (5.5 mm) for cast on only. Circular needles are recommended to accommodate the large number of stitches: 474 (540, 606) sts on longest row.
Gauge: 18 sts and 31 rows = 4" / 10 cm in garter stitch.
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Wandering Ribs cowl
This simple, elegant cowl is worked in wide ribs that move around to create a herringbone pattern with a very organic sensibility. And the stitch pattern is completely reversible!
Finished Size: 24" around by 16" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport) yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Angelic (merino angora), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 2 skeins.
Needles: US size 5 (3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.
Make alone or as a set along with matching hat.
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Verduri
Ethereal and leafy lace border sets off a simple garter-stitch scarf, to make in any of five widths.
Finished Size: 80" long by 7 (11.5, 16, 20.5, 25)" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport) yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins main color with Angelic (merino angora) border: 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins.
Needles: US size 4 and 5 (3.5 mm and 3.75 mm) needles.
Gauge: 25 sts and 46 rows = 4" / 10 cm in garter stitch.
Make alone or with coordinating fingerless mitts.
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Potawatomi
A stylish poncho knit in mainly stockinette stitch with a wide dramatic cabled border, knit-in fringe and a cozy collar that can button up as a cowl
Size: Finished poncho forms a folded 24 x 27" rectangle, which includes the 3" knotted fringe
Yarn: 9 skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply (light worsted) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Brigadoon (merino tweed), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Angelic (merino angora). Shown in Eden dove.
Needles & notions: Size 8 US / 5.0 mm needle, cable needle, markers, tapestry needle, four 7/8" buttons.
Gauge: 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Oakberry shawl
Vintage oak lace border and charming acorn embellishments in a crescent-shaped shawl.
Make shawl as long and as wide as you like, and use any yarn weight from lace to aran.
For the shawl shown here, specifically:
Size: 17" wide in back by 80" long.
Yarn: 5 skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply (light worsted) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Brigadoon (merino tweed), Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) or Angelic (merino angora). Shown in Brigadoon stone. (Kits are also available in SK 3 ply (sport weight) yarns: 4 skeins.)
Needles & notions: Size 7 / 4.5 mm US needle, set of 4 dpn's in size 3 / 3.25 mm for optional acorn "tassels", tapestry needle.
Gauge: 22 sts = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Painted Desert
A beautiful purl-free stockinette stitch poncho (yes, that's right ... the only purl stitches worked are in the ribbing!) with hombre stripes and stranded stars, flowers and arrows. The fringed edge allows for lots of color changes with practically no loose ends to weave in. In 2 colorways: Painted Desert (shown) & Verdure, or create your own colorway
2 Sizes: 25 x 21.5 (25)" folded, plus 3.5" fringe on one side Needles: size 5 US (3.75 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st. Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) and Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) in 14 colors; kits available
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Artichoke Hearts cowl
Tidy picot hem meets smooshy lace in this cozy cowl
Finished size of cowl: 9" deep, 24" around.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (light worsted) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 2 skeins. Shown in Angelic smoke.
Needles & notions: Size 8 / 5 mm needles for lace, 6 / 4 mm needles for hem, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch using larger needles.
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Lovesee Road scarf
Simple knit and purl stitch pattern forms a lovely textured rib.
Finished size of scarf: 9" wide by 72" long.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5ply (worsted weight) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 3 skeins. Shown in Nirvana rain.
Needles & notions: Size 7 / 4.5 mm needles, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 20 sts = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.
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Stone Hollow scarf
Reversible thermal waffle-rib scarf with a ribby waffley border
Finished size of scarf: 12" wide by 72" long.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5ply (worsted weight) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 4 skeins. Shown in Eden iris.
Needles & notions: Size 8 / 5 mm needles, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.
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Fisherman's cowl
Waffle rib (slip-stitch) with cabled edging in a cozy cowl that hugs the neckline.
Finished size of cowl: 11" wide by 32" around at the base and 26" around on top.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply (light worsted) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 2 skeins. Shown in Nirvana moss.
Needles & notions: Size 8 / 5 mm needles, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 17 sts = 4" / 10 cm in Waffle rib stitch.
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Music & Lyrics
A tumble of ripples (thanks to the wide bias rib) and picot edging come together in perfect harmony.
Finished size of scarf: 8" wide by 90" long.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport) yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 3 skeins.
Needles & notions: Size 4 / 3.5 mm needles, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
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Interlochen
Cozy stole with elegant cables, self closure and shaped shoulders ... also lovely as a scarf.
Finished Size: 16" wide by 71" long at the neckline edge and 80" long at the lower edge.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport) yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 7 skeins.
Needles & Notions: Size5 / 3.75 mm needles.
Gauge: 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
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Poem River
Flowing ribbed scarf with a stitch pattern that looks complicated but isn't. And it's reversible!
Finished Size: 11" wide by 80" long.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply (light sport) yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 4 skeins.
Needles & Notions: Size 4 / 3.5 mm needles.
Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch.
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Oak Park
17 colors and 4 yarn blends make this simple striped stockinette tube a very engaging project. The finished scarf is double thick ... sure to keep out the chill.
Finished Size: 75" long and 7.5" wide.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply (sport weight) 1 20 gram skein each in Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) in espresso, charcoal, earth and sand; Eden (100% merino) in chocolate, fawn and red; Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) in nut, chestnut, smoke, black and bone; and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in bark, blackish, pebble, birch and stone.
Needles: US size 4 / 3.5 mm set of double-pointed (dpn) or circular needles.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Bohemica
Super scrunchy cowl knit in the round with a double-cable stitch pattern that's completely reversible
Finished Size: 29" around by 10" deep
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply (light worsted) yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Brigadoon (merino tweed) or Angelic (merino angora): 3 skeins
Needles & Notions: Size 9 / 5.5 mm, 2 cable or double-pointed needles.
Gauge: 16 sts = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Sonoma
Create your own striped colorway for this crescent-shaped stole with a wide bias rib and knit-in fringe. Make good use of your stash ... and your creativity!
Finished Size: 88" long by 14.5" wide including fringe.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply yarns (246 yd / 225 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino) and/or Angelic (merino angora). 850 yds total in any number of colors.
Needles & Notions: Size 5 / 3.75 mm, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 25 sts = 4" / 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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Early Morels
Circle scarf or moebius knit in a deeply-textured cable and seed stitch pattern.
Finished Size: 8" wide scarf, 60" around
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5-ply yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Angelic (merino angora), or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 4 skeins. Shown in Eden red.
Needles & Notions: Size 9 / 5.5 mm, 2 cable needles or double-pointed needles, tapestry needle.
Gauge: 27 sts = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch.
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Bay Laurel
This cowl/capelet has a picot edge, lovely leafy stitch pattern and drawstring neckline with charming leaf pulls.
Finished sizes: 11" depth by 42 (451/2, 49, 521/2)" bottom circumference. Shown in smallest size.
Needles: Size 8 US / 5 mm circular needles, size 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles for trim.
Gauge: 14-15 stitches = 31/2" and 24 rounds = 31/4" in pattern stitch using larger needle.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply (137 yd / 125 m per 50g skein in Eden (100% merino), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) or Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins.
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Kinnikinnick
Charming arrowheads form a lovely and reversible basketweave pattern in this gansey-style scarf with attractive angled ends and optional tassel trim
Finished size: 80" long by 9" wide
Needles: Size 4 US 3.5 mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, size 3 / 3.25 mm crochet hook for optional trim
Gauge: 21-22 sts and 36-37 rows = 4" in St st.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yd / 225 m per 50 gm) in Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 3 50-gm skeins.
Part of the Kinnikinnick collection which will also include striped fingerless mitts and a stranded beanie.
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Pachelbel
Variations on a theme describes this lace shawl with its delicate picot edging ... exquisitely beautiful yet deceptively simple to knit.
Dress it up for a special evening, or throw it on over a sweater and jeans.
In 4 sizes: scarf (stole, shawl, wrap); finished measurements: 11 (19, 27, 35)" wide by 80" long. Size shown is shawl.
Needles: Size 6 US (4 mm)
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional). blocking wires and T-pins (optional but recommended).
Gauge: 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply yarn (246 yd / 225 m per 50 gm) in Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 3 (5, 7, 9) 50-gm skeins.
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Buds of May
A darling shawl, lovely for a temperate summer’s day, or a spring, fall or winter’s day, for that matter. ...knit in a crescent shape from point to point with short rows to shape the curve.
Finished size: 58 (74, 90)" long from point to
point measured through the center of the shawl, 14 1/2 (16 1/2, 18 1/2)" deep at center
back. (shown in largest size) Needles: size 7 US (4.5 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed): 2 (3, 4) 50-gm skeins. Substitute any fingering or light sport weight yarn.
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Tail Feathers
Lace shawl/wrap/scarf - shown in Eden 3-ply sage
Finished Size: 88" long, 15" wide (alternative directions for smaller wrap: 80" long, 9" wide in parentheses).
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply: 5 (3) 50-gm skeins Needles: Size 5, 6, and 7 US Notions: Tapestry needle Gauge: with size 5 needles, 25 sts and 28 rows = 4" in main stitch pattern
Skills needed: lace knitting, reading charts, grafting
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Cambridge
Royally pretty shawl with lovely basketweave stitch and short-row ruffles
Finished Sizes: P (S, M, L): 56 (64, 72, 80)" long and 21 (24, 27, 30)" at center back
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana, Angelic, Eden or Brigadoon: 5 (6, 7, 8) 50-gm skeins
Needles and notions: Size 5 US/ 3.75 mm
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch
knit Cambridge
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To Eyre ...
a charming but so simple garter stitch shawl - inspired by Jane Eyre. Construction is side to side shaped with short rows - lots of them
In 4 versions (Version 1, smaller size pictured on left)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply Brigadoon, Eden, Nirvana or Angelic: 3-7 skeins, depending on version and size. Shown in Brigadoon stone.
Needles: Size 7 US / 4.5 mm
Gauge: 18 sts = 4" / 10 cm in garter st; row gauge will vary widely over the garment.
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Shawl Collar Shawl
Shawl Collar stitch pattern in a long crescent-shaped shawl or an infinity cowl. 2 designs in one pattern
Finished size: 10" wide; 82" long for shawl, 70" around at bottom edge and 42" around at neckline edge for cowl.
Yarn: 3 skeins Sunday Knits 5 ply yarn (137 yds / 125 m per 50g skein): Angelic, Eden, Nirvana, or Brigadoon for either shawl or cowl.
Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in pattern stitch with US 9 needles.
Skills used: Reading charts, knitted lace
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Lincoln Park
25 colors and 4 yarn blends turn a mindless stockinette stitch tube into something marvelous. The finished scarf is double thick and warm enough to ward off the chill, even in a Windy City winter
Finished Size: 95" long and nearly 8" wide
Yarn: 1 20 gram skeins each of 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere) in espresso, charcoal, cedar, berry, earth, moss and twig; Eden (100% merino) in lagoon, teal, chocolate, iris, grape, violet, aster, rose, sage, and curry; Angelic (75% merino 25% angora) in nut, chestnut, lapis, tomato, and aqua; and Brigadoon (100% merino tweed) in bark, caper, and pumpkin
Needles: US size 4 / 3.5 mm set of double-pointed (dpn) or circular needles.
Notions: Tapestry needle.
Gauge: 26 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st.
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Milkweed capelet
Fabulous cables in a very wearable muff for your shoulders - shown in Nirvana 5-ply earth. Pattern includes instructions for 4 sizes
Sizes: XS (SM, ML, XL) -
To fit chest sizes 28-32 (34-38, 40-44, 46-50)"
Needles size 7 US (4.5 mm), 9 US (5.5 mm)
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5 ply in Nirvana, Eden, Brigadoon or Angelic (125 m / 137 yd per 50 g)
Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st, 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" in seed st
Skills needed: Cables, reading charts.
knit Milkweed Capelet
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Sea Grass
Very easy reversible lace pattern, with a cable look in a fringed scarf pattern (with instructions for a shawl included). The only stitches used are k, p, yo, and k2tog. Perfect project for a beginning lace knitter.
Finished Size 5 (15)" by 80 (88)"
Yarn Sunday Knits 3-ply: 2 (6) 50-gm skeins - shown in Eden (100% merino) pickle
Needles Size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Crochet hook size D (3.25 mm) for applying fringe
Gauge 26 sts = 4" in pattern stitch.
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Sunday scarf
A bias rib and very short short rows create an indispensible, not to mention fun-to-knit cascade of ripples. Shown in Nirvana charcoal
Finished size: 80" long, 5" wide Needles: size 4 US (3.5 mm) Notions: Tapestry needle
Gauge: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Brigadoon 100% merino tweed): 1 50 gm skein. Difficulty level: challenging at first. Skills needed, short rows, grafting
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Bob's scarf
Staggered ribs form a herringbone pattern.
Finished size: 88" long, 5" wide Needles: size 4 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in pattern st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Yarn: Sunday Knits 3-ply Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): two 50-gm skeins. Shown in Brigadoon pebble.
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Waffles with Syrup
Cushy scarf in my own reversible slip-stitch thermal rib pattern trimmed with snuggley cabled mittens
Finished Size: 8" wide scarf, 7" palm circumference, and 93" total length
Yarn: Sunday Knits 5ply yarns (137 yd / 125 m per 50 g) -
Nirvana (merino cashmere), Eden (merino), Angelic (merino angora), or Brigadoon (merino tweed): 5 skeins.
Needles & Notions: Size 8 / 5.0 mm for scarf and size 5 / 3.75 mm double-pointed or circular needles for mittens; cable needle or double-pointed needle; markers; stitch holders (or waste yarn); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 16 sts and 36 rows = 4" in thermal rib stitch on larger needles; 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch on smaller needles.
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Whose Shawl Do You Think This Is?
Lovely enough for a movie star, this light as air striped shawl is knit from bottom to top in a drop-stitch garter pattern with a
gathered peplum and shawl collar.
Yarn: Sunday Knits 3 ply Nirvana, Angelic, Eden and Brigadoon: 13-17 mini skeins.
Finished Size: Approximately 75" / 190 cm long by 21" / 53.5 cm wide.
Needles and notions: Size 9 needle for cast on and bind off, size 6 / 4 mm circular needles on a long cable; size F-5 / 3.75 mm and size B-2 / 2.25 mm crochet hooks; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 17 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch using smaller needle.
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Palindrome Scarf
Wide ribs in the center and narrow ribs on the edges - beautiful, simple. Shown in Angelic 3-ply "tomato" with Lotus Tee.
Finished size: 68" long, 10" wide Needles: size 5 US (3.5 mm)
Gauge: 24-25 sts = 4" in St st. (Adjust needle size to obtain correct gauge) Sunday Knits 3-ply Eden (100% merino), Angelic (75% merino 25% angora), Brigadoon 100% merino tweed), or Nirvana (92% merino 8% cashmere): 2 50gm skeins (note, if substituting another sport-weight yarn, 3 skeins may be needed to reach finished length). Pattern free right here:
Cast on 60 sts.
Row 1: K2, p4, k8, p16, k16, p8, k4, p2.
Repeat row 1 until scarf measures 68".
Weave in ends. Block. Wear. Enjoy!
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