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Free Pattern: The Vermonter

It's getting to be that time of year! Time to put our wooly thinking caps on and start thinking about gift knitting. Well, I have an early gift for you! Another free pattern to add to my collection and this one is really fun. Meet The Vermonter. It's quick, straight forward, fun and easy to wear hat that uses one ball of super bulky yarn and just a bit of your time. 

In fact, if you happen to have a ball of super bulky laying around and some size 11 DP's you could whip one up this weekend and I really hope you do!

You can find the free pattern for personal use on Ravelry.

Or, you can purchase a license to knit The Vermonter for your own shop or craft fairs in my shop along with my favorite needles that I use to knit all my hats. Read more about pattern licenses here. 

Enjoy!

xoxo

Spidey

whirlwind to the shore

Jorn and I went down to New Jersey on Saturday for a family gathering. It was a wonderful whirlwind and we even managed to squeeze in a trip to the shore before we headed back on Sunday morning. It was two hours very well spent. I just love the sea. Everyone was gone, it was like we had the whole place to ourselves. We wandered the shoreline, under the docks, around the amusement park and gathered treasures, of course. When we arrived back in Vermont we still had sand between our toes. What a delight for mountain dwellers. And, what a delight for a mother of three to have that time with my first born. The best treasure of all. 

FO: Quynn 2

Quynn 2 flew off the needles this afternoon just in time for school pick up and 84 degree weather. The knitter in me is so ready for Autumn. 

By modifying the garter brim on this hat you get such a different look. I'll be playing with that even more. 

Besides being a super willing and adorable knitwear model, Simonne just finished her very first week of school and she lost her first tooth! I wrote a little bit about my feelings on losing baby teeth years ago when Jorn started. If you're interested here is the post. I still feel strongly that this is such an interesting developmental time that goes beyond just the physicality of it. 

And, as usual, Quynn 2 project details, more pics and my mods can be found on Ravelry. I wish everyone a lovely weekend! xo Spidey

PS. find me on Instagram as spiderwomanknits 

FO: Quynn

Oh, a really fun knit! I've had this pattern in my queue for a while now and decided to buy the pattern yesterday. I've already cast on and am almost done with a #2. Such an addictive knit with really charming results. 

I love that it covers those little ears without having to go and add ear flaps later. They are created while you knit. Perfecto!

There's also a fairly obvious front and back which is very kid friendly too. As usual all of my project notes and more pictures can be found on Ravelry. OK! Back to knitting. You've been warned, this knit is addictive. xo Spidey

FO: Sweet November

The days are still pretty warm here in Vermont but at night you can feel Fall starting to creep in. I have to say this has been one of the fullest summers for me and the kids in a long time. Perhaps it has something to do with not having an infant or very young toddler, my "baby" is starting preschool next week, but we really squeezed as much fun and relaxation as we possibly could out of the past few months. I am tired! Ready to send the kids off to school and knit up some warm goodies for the upcoming seasons. 

It's been a while since I've knit something for myself and my favorite Fall and Winter accessory is a good shawl or cowl. Having something around your neck just makes you so cosy, don't you think? Last winter I was adorned all season long with my own Drop Stitch Cowls and I am sure I will be this winter as well but I wanted something a little lighter weight to get me to the snow. The Sweet November Shawl fit the bill perfectly and I had the perfect yarn in my stash. 

I am really happy with the way this project turned out and it was a thoroughly enjoyable knit. All my project notes, details and more pictures can be found on Ravelry.