Tag Archives: Pattern

Breast Cancer Awareness – Pink Knit Tools & Accessories

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month & today I’m featuring a few of my favorite finds that help to benefit the cause! From knitting needles, yarn & already made knit items – pink is the hot color this month!  Shop *pink* to support the cause! 

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Hand-sculpted pink ribbon knitting needles by DotDotSmile

Hand-sculpted pink ribbon knitting needles by DotDotSmile

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Kits - now in Pink & offering Della Q cases!

Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needle Kits – now in Pink & offering Della Q cases!

Free Pattern - Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Knit Scarf

Free Pattern – Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Knit Scarf

Pink Scarf by HandcraftedbyDebbie

Pink Scarf by HandcraftedbyDebbie

Silver Star Breast Cancer Support Stitch Holders by CedarGroveFarms

Silver Star Breast Cancer Support Stitch Holders by CedarGroveFarms

Knitted Sheep for Breast Cancer Awareness by ButtermilkCottage

Knitted Sheep for Breast Cancer Awareness by ButtermilkCottage

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What are you doing to help make a difference this month for Breast Cancer Awareness? Leave a Comment on the Post! :)

Cozy Kids Knits – Free Pattern Links

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Classic WWII Watch Cap pattern by Helen Waittes

Classic WWII Watch Cap pattern by Helen Waittes

Fall is time to get cozy & the little ones always need some extra bundling up in the cold weather! Today I’m sharing a few of my favorite Free Knit Patterns for Cozy Kids Knits!

->*Click on any of the photos to get the Free Pattern! :)

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Cascade sweater pattern by Raya Budrevich

Cascade sweater pattern by Raya Budrevich

Poppy pattern by Justine Turner

Poppy pattern by Justine Turner

Luuk by Annis Jones

Luuk by Annis Jones

The Oslo Anorak by Anna & Heidi Pickles

The Oslo Anorak by Anna & Heidi Pickles

"Legwarmies" pattern by Alana Dakos

“Legwarmies” pattern by Alana Dakos

Basic Pattern for Childrens Mittens by Elizabeth Durand

Basic Pattern for Childrens Mittens by Elizabeth Durand

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From cowls to mittens to classic, quick & easy scarf patterns, Autumn is the perfect season to pull out your yarn & needles!

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->What’s your favorite Fall project? Leave a Comment! :)

Halloween Inspired DIY – Free Knit Patterns

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Knitted witch hat pattern by Kathy Scott

Knitted witch hat pattern by Kathy Scott

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With Halloween right around the corner, and cool weather already here – I’m sharing some of my top seasonal picks to whip up quick this October!

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Candy Corn Hat pattern by Sarah Sagaser

Candy Corn Hat pattern by Sarah Sagaser

Pumpkin Pincushion by Debbie Bliss

Pumpkin Pincushion by Debbie Bliss

Halloween Knit Toy pattern by GandGPatterns

Halloween Knit Toy pattern by GandGPatterns

Candy Corn Dishcloth pattern by Linda Buntin

Candy Corn Dishcloth pattern by Linda Buntin

5 Lil Spooks pattern by chiwaluv

5 Lil Spooks pattern by chiwaluv

Basic Halloween Mitts by Allison van Zandt

Basic Halloween Mitts by Allison van Zandt

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Will you be dressing up or taking your little ones trick or treating? Leave a Comment below with your top DIY costume ideas!

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Fall Harvest Hat Patterns – Free Ideas for Baby, Kid & Adult

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Pumpkin Hat by Susan Esser

Pumpkin Hat by Susan Esser

It’s Fall and that makes many of us think of picking up our knitting (if we haven’t kept clicking all season!)…& when it comes to cozy Fall patterns, nothing better than a beanie! 

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I chose some of my favorite Fall Harvest inspired patterns – Click on the photos to follow a link to the Free Pattern!

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Berry Baby Hat by Michele Sabatier

Berry Baby Hat by Michele Sabotier

Apple Hat by Ariel Zusya Benjamin

Apple Hat by Ariel Zusya Benjamin

"Fall Leafs" Beanie Hat by Sigurros Hauks

“Fall Leafs” Beanie Hat by Sigurros Hauks

Turn a Square pattern by Jared Flood

Turn a Square pattern by Jared Flood

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What’s your favorite Fall knitting project? Leave a Comment!

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One Skein Knit Projects – 75 yds & Less, Free Pattern Links

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One of the most common questions that comes to mind when buying yarn is….What can I make with this one skein? Sometimes you find a beautiful, must-have one-of-a-kind skein, or maybe you simply want to stick to a budget & see what you can whip up with just one ball of yarn? Well, Im here to tell you that the possibilities are endless!!

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With the help of Ravelry.com & the advanced search options, Im highlighting a few of my favorite 75 yd and under projects. Not only are these projects perfect for using up your single skeins, but also, they are great options for a quick, fun project!

(*Click on any of the photos to follow the link to the Free Pattern!)

Owl Puffs by Jenna Krupar

Owl Puffs by Jenna Krupar

Wasabi Cowl by Cassandra Dominick (54 yds)

Wasabi Cowl by Cassandra Dominick (54 yds)

Little Hearts by Teresa Fox

Little Hearts by Teresa Fox

Big Button Hat by Amy Duvendack (65-75 yds)

Big Button Hat by Amy Duvendack (65-75 yds)

Quick & Easy Ribbed Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel (55 yds)

Quick & Easy Ribbed Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel (55 yds)

Leaning Rib Coffee Cozy by Sarah Bulin (25-50 yds)

Leaning Rib Coffee Cozy by Sarah Bulin (25-50 yds)

Children's Quick Knitted Cowl by A Crafty House (50-55 yds)

Children’s Quick Knitted Cowl by A Crafty House (50-55 yds)

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What are some of your go-to single skein projects? Leave your Comment below!

Free Knit HeadBand Patterns

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In many parts of the world, including the Pacific NW where I am, we are right in the middle of ski season! Our winter hasn’t been too harsh so far but  no doubt there is more on the way! ;)

Staying warm is important, whether you’re hitting the slopes or simply stepping out to check the mail! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite links to Free Patterns for knit headbands!

HeadBand / Ear Warmer by T. Matthews Fine Art (Click Photo to find Free Pattern)q

Julia's Cabled Headband by PaulinaKnits (Click photo for Free Pattern)

Vanessa Headband by Getting Purly/Nancy Ricci (Click photo for Free Pattern)

A couple of the great things about knitting headbands … limited time & yarn required! Take an afternoon & a leftover __ yds of yarn, or, show off some handspun yarn & you’ll have a truly one-of-a-kind look in no time!

Maner Pattern by AlexTinsley (Click photo for Free Pattern)

Visit the Fiesta Cat Yarn Online Shop to browse our current collection of handspun yarn.

Coffee Tiiimme!, Green Tea & DIY Cozies

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Free Pattern from MountGigantic. Enjoy this quick & easy to knit pattern! (Click the photo to get the free pattern)Free Pattern from MountGigantic. Enjoy this quick & easy to knit pattern! (Click the photo to get the free pattern)

What can I say? I’ve turned into your typical west-coast convert who despises the day I have to go without my daily dose of caffeine!! ;) Generally for me, it’s all about “Coffee Tiiimme!!!”, but I do like to switch it up for an occasional cup of tea as well.

Green tea sweet mochi bites!! Yumm~! (Gluten free / vegan)

Lately, I’ve been really enjoying my instant “green milk tea” mix from the local asian market….but any type of tea with a dash of sugar/honey & milk(or soy!), mmmm….! That’s the way to go!!

From coffee time to tea to DIY cozies, I can’t help but always take a subject back towards DIY or crafting. Soooo, today I want to share some of my favorite DIY coffee/tea/beer cozies that are a perfect gift or instant gratification crafting project for an afternoon or evening. (..Or morning, if you want to do it while you enjoy your morning cup o’ joe!)

Twisted Coffee Cozy ~ Free Pattern from Red Knits. Easy to follow, instant download pattern!

Crochet "Cup of Tea" Free mug cozy pattern! Thanks to "Mrs. Greene"! (Click the photo to get the free pattern!)

Free Knit pattern from Natural Suburbia! Tea / Coffee Cup Cozy (Click photo to get the pattern!)

These kind of small craft projects are perfect for handspun, which makes a gift or personal item even more unique & special. Many bulkier style handspun yarns require about 15+ yards for a cozy, or, if you prefer finer weight yarns, plan on using at least 30+.

To see what’s in the Fiesta Cat shop right now, head on over to the {shop online} to browse the one of a kind, handspun yarns!

"JackPot" handspun yarn

"Rivers Edge" handspun yarn

"Sugar & Spice" handspun yarn

Have you ever made a coffee cozy? Share your photo or pattern by emailing to fiestacathandspun @ hotmail.com for your chance to be featured on the blog!

Happy Crafting~!

Allie

@ Fiesta Cat Yarn Co.