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]

Knitting Patterns to Use Your Bulky Yarn Stash

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns!

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil.

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn.

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point.

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up.

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.

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