Free Knitting Pattern – Sugar Twist Cowl

The Sugar Twist Cowl is a cozy and warm accessory that will keep you comfortable all winter long. The easy stitch pattern, worked in bulky yarn, gives the project a unique and twisted look, where even the wrong side looks great. The cowl comes in two sizes, a smaller one for a bit of whimsy under a winter coat, and a larger one that can be wrapped double for added warmth on the coldest days.

The pattern is available for download on the Knitpicks website for free, making it easily accessible for knitters of all levels. The pattern includes clear instructions, and the stitch pattern is easy to follow and work.

The cowl is worked in the round, with a combination of knit and purl stitches, creating a textured fabric that will keep you warm. The bulky yarn used in the pattern will make it a fast project, perfect for last-minute gifts or a quick knit for yourself.

The Sugar Twist Cowl is a great project for knitters who want to learn new techniques or for those who want a quick and easy project that can be worn or given as a gift. So head over to the Knitpicks website, download the free pattern and get your needles ready to start knitting your own Sugar Twist.

When my daughter was in early elementary school we were at Joann together (RIP) and she picked out some variegated pink and white blanket yarn for me to knit a blanket for her bed. Now probably 10 years later, it’s one of her favorite possessions. I note this because the blankets we give to little ones might seem simple on the surface, like something they need to keep warm, but they can turn into so much more.

Take the Pocketful of Love Blanket from Purl Soho. On the surface this is a pretty but also easy to knit blanket for a little one. It’s worked in garter stitch stripes using sport weight yarn (the sample is a superwash wool, but this would also be nice in cotton or a blend) and available in a crib or small throw size. Though of course because it’s garter stitch, it’s pretty easy to make it any size you want.

But what makes this blanket extra special is the little details. The slip stitch selvedges and I-cord bind off give it a crisp look that’s perfect with the garter stitch of the body.

And then there’s the pocket.

This is a big pocket. At 10 inches wide and 12.25 inches tall (that’s 25.4 by 31 cm) for the crib size and 12.75 by 14.25 inches (32.4 by 36 cm) for the throw, you can easily fit a favorite stuffed animal, toy or book into the pocket.

I love how even though it uses the same striped garter stitch pattern as the blanket, it’s stitched down so the stripes run the opposite way (horizontal when the blanket stripes are vertical), though of course you can match stripes if you’d rather.

I think this blanket has the potential to be greatly loved by the little one its given to, and by the knitter look for an easy, pretty baby blanket with a little extra useful twist.

Grab the free pattern from Purl Soho.

[Photo: Purl Soho]

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