free pattern for a quick and easy cowl, perfect knitting for movie theaters or watching TV, perfect for yarn with personality. good for a last minute gift. uses approximately 300 yards of aran weight yarn on US size 8 (5.0mm) needles.
free pattern for a colorwork hat knit from the brim up, worked in two colors of sport-weight yarn.
approximately 150 yards needed of the main color, and approximately 75 yards of contrasting color. US size 4 (3.5mm) and US size 6 (4.0mm) circular needles used.
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