Make a Matching Set with the Yarrow Headband and Scarf

One of the great things about knitting is that we can mix and match all sorts of different projects to create any kind of look we want. But sometimes it is also fun to create matching accessories for ourselves or someone in our lives who loves the matchy-matchy look.

This matched set from Mirella Moments includes the Yarrow Headband, shown above, and a coordinating scarf worked in the same stitch pattern.

The stitch is known as garter rib, and it’s an easy-to-remember, two-row repeat that is mostly knit stitches, so these are quick and easy projects if you need them for last-minute gifting or just want a new accessory for the winter months before they’re over in the Northern Hemisphere or before they get started in the south.

Both pieces are worked flat in DK weight yarn, and the headband pattern includes a good photo tutorial for how to finish it with the twist in case you’ve never done that before (it’s very cool and easy to do if you haven’t tried it!).

You can grab the free patterns from Mirella Moments: here’s the headband pattern and the scarf knitting pattern.

Are you looking for more easy knitting patterns? Have we got you covered! Check out this collection of easy patterns kids can make (which of course adults can make, too!), as well as knitting patterns to practice your ribbing, easy blanket knitting patterns and some easy cardigan knitting patterns for good measure.

And if you love plain garter stitch as much as I do (though this variation is great and you can use it in place of regular garter stitch in a lot of patterns), check out this collection of garter stitch knitting patterns (or this older collection of garter stitch knitting patterns, for that matter. What did I tell you? LOL).

[Photo: Mirella Moments]

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Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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