A Simple Project for the Seasonal Transition

I will probably still be wearing my scarves and shawls for a long time (because it’s often cool in the mornings and, well, I like them), and for me there is always time and reason to knit another shawl or cowl. And actually, I just knit a scarf the other day I still need to share with you!

Anyway, I’ve had my eye on this Bandana Cowl from Purl Soho for a while. It’s an old pattern, but as you know if you’ve ever looked at Purl Soho, their patterns are timeless classics you’ll want to knit and wear for years.

This simple bandana cowl is no exception.

It’s worked in the round, with a bit of Garter Stitch edging and some short rows to make the front longer than the back. A little shaping cuts down on the bulk in the back, too.

The project is worked in bulky yarn so you can knit it up in a flash, and you could probably even use a bulky cotton yarn blend to make it a little cooler for spring if that’s your thing.

[Photo: Purl Soho.]

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This free knitting pattern falls in the category of cute but maybe not essential, as well as a nice way to use some yarn left over from another project.

The Briggs St. Fruit Hammock from Mycah Knits is beginner friendly because it’s a big rectangle worked in stockinette stitch on larger needles than the yarn would usually call for (size 11 US/8 mm for DK weight/weight 3 yarn) to provide more air flow around the fruit.

The idea behind a fruit hammock like this is both that it saves you counter space since it’s meant to be mounted under a cabinet and that air flow around the fruit helps prevent moisture from getting trapped below the fruit, which should keep it fresh longer. They’re also just cute and keep your fruits or veg accessible so hopefully you will eat more of them.

This pattern also includes I-cord handles, which is how you hang the hammock, and you’ll need to be able to pick up stitches for them, but that’s the only beyond beginner skill required in this project.

It only uses about 25 grams of yarn, so this is a perfect project for using a little something left over from another project. It would also be cute with stripes, so you can use odd balls from several projects. Or make the I-cord with a contrasting color to add a bit more fun if you like.

The designer does recommend using acrylic yarn for this project because it shouldn’t stretch out of shape with use and is easy to wash should your aspirations for eating fruit outstrip your reality. But they also provide tips for testing the stretch in a yarn you want to use and adjusting the pattern to account for that.

I don’t have a space in my place for this but it is super cute and a fun way to add knitting to the home, which I’m always a fan of.

You can grab the free pattern on Ravelry.

[Photo: Mycah Knits]

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