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Cute Kerchief Knitting Patterns

April 2, 2024 by Sarah White

A lot of people ask (me, and the Internet, more generally) what you can knit when the weather gets warm. I guess that’s because most people start knitting scarves, hats and mitts, and maybe have the goal of knitting a sweater, but they don’t see the possibilities for knitting things they’ll be able to use when it’s warmer outside.

Of course there are a lot of different options (washcloths, market bags, headbands to name a few) but one that’s been on my mind lately is kerchiefs.

These little triangles of knitting are great to wear as little scarves or to hold your hair back. They might give you a little warmth for cool mornings, but they aren’t so stifling you can’t wear them when it’s warm out.

Some of them you could even fashion into a wearable for your dog, if you’re into that.

The pattern that got me thinking about kerchiefs was Mollie Conrad’s Walnut (available on Ravelry), which is a lacy little scarf worked with two strands of fingering weight or a DK weight yarn by itself. It’s worked from right to left and includes an integrated I-cord edge. This one also includes fun skills like knit 3 together and a centered double decrease.

If you’re looking for something a little easier, this plain and pretty little triangle from Darling J’Adore on Etsy is a great option. It’s perfect for beginners because it’s just a simple stockinette triangle, and it’s a fast little project that only uses about 100 yards of sock yarn.

Add a little bit of texture with a simple repeating knit and purl pattern like on this scarf from Whole Cloth Patterns. It’s knit from the top down to the point and uses fingering weight yarn and a fun diamond design.

The Triangular Miter Kerchief from Lion Brand Yarn throws in another fun technique of working decreases at the center as you would for a mitered square. It also calls for using two colorways of yarn and alternating every two rows to give a pretty watercolor look. You can get the free pattern from Lion Brand.

Indre Ju on Etsy has another cute little triangle that uses eyelets to make it more breathable for summer weather. This one calls for a light weight yarn and particularly a cotton/bamboo blend to keep it cool.

Or try the Borrowed Light scarf from Dutiers Patterns. This one has an allover lace pattern and comes in three sizes depending on the size of your neck and how you plan to wear it. It calls for fingering or sport weight yarn.

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Pet Beds to Knit

I have two cats, and I have always wanted to make them some kind of cat bed. But I also feel like they would completely ignore it, so I would be better off spending my knitting time on someone who I know will appreciate it (me). If you want to give it a try, though, here are some cute pet beds to knit for cats, small dogs, and maybe even some bigger dogs. 

My favorite of the ones I came across in writing this post is the Capiti knit cave that looks like a cat. This one is from Ursule Knits, and from the pattern description it sounds like it is lightly felted by hand to make it stand up, so you need to use wool to make it. It calls for DK weight but I’m sure worsted would work, too. 

The Maya Cat Cave is another cute cave-like project. Designed by Lavi V and using super bulky yarn, it’s like a purpose-made sack for your kitty to hang out in. It uses a metal ring (like you might use to make a dreamcatcher) to make the opening sturdy. You can find this one on Ravelry.

If you don’t want to be quite as literal as a cave, this pet bed nest from Monique Rae is another good choice. This one is flat on the bottom with short sides. It uses two strands of worsted weight yarn held together and comes in six sizes for a range of cats and dogs to be cozy in.

This circular cat bed knitting pattern from Ginger Purl is cute and easy to knit if you’re familiar with knitting flat circle. This one is striped, which is a great reminder that cats don’t care what color their bed is, so you might as well use leftover yarn on it. 

I am a little skeptical that this pet bed that’s made with roving and arm knitting will look as good once an animal has seen it, but it is a cute and quick project (and you could just use it as a basket that kitty is allowed to get in rather than a dedicated space). The pattern is from Wools by Nicky and includes a video tutorial if you’re new to arm knitting.

If you’d rather knit a blanket for the dog or cat in your life, check out the Ziggy Zag Pet Blanket by Paws and Purls Knits. This pretty reversible blanket comes in five sizes for various pets, and if you make it in washable yarn it’s the perfect thing for your furry friend to cuddle with. 

Or if you have a pet who will submit to a hood, I love this hooded pet blanket from Yarnspirations. Using Bernat Blanket yarn, it’s super cozy (and bright!) and pretty easy to knit as it’s all worked in one piece. The pattern only has one size but it’s just a rectangle with a hood so you could probably adjust it pretty easily for the size of your pet. 

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