{"title":"Free Patterns","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"free-pattern-the-township-hat-by-maia-discoe","title":"Township Hat | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Township_Hat_v1.1.pdf?v=1727712156\" title=\"Township Hat pattern\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you, put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaia Discoe designed this easy yet satisfying hat for any Aran weight yarn. \u003cspan\u003eTownship is a simple slouchy hat with an understated pattern. It is worked from the bottom up using a lovely slipped stitch ribbing that I have loved for years. The ribbing transitions into stockinette with the slipped stitch maintained for a subtle and simple texture. A perfect quick, one skein project for a beginning or advanced knitter. The hat has a loose fit. If you like a snugger fit, go down a size. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt can be made as a beanie or slouchy as shown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended yarns: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/make-aran-the-fibre-co\"\u003e\u0026amp;Make Aran\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/germantown-kelbourne-woolens\"\u003eGermantown\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/aireado-bulky-plymouth-yarn-co\"\u003eAireado\u003c\/a\u003e, would also be lovely though the stitch definition will be somewhat obscured by the yummy fluffy halo of Aireado.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you appreciate this free pattern, please consider supporting our shop by purchasing from us and becoming part of our community. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ADC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37317116985499,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/products\/IMG_0526.jpg?v=1608159161"},{"product_id":"digital-pattern-the-travertine-wrap-by-maia-discoe","title":"Travertine Wrap | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Travertine_Wrap.pdf?v=1727718723\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you, put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTravertine Wrap\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Maia Discoe simple yet striking wrap is designed to be a fast and fun knit. It's made from worsted weight so the stitching goes very quickly and you end up with a super squishy shawl. The main fabric is simple garter stitch, with stripes throughout and a section of short row shaping at each end for a bit of flair making it super fun to style in a variety of ways, more so than a plain rectangular wrap. The short rows also help the wrap to stay on your shoulders. The stripes are designed in such a way that there's only ends to weave in at the very beginning and end of your work!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pattern is appropriate for an \u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Beginner. Basic skills required include casting on, short rows, and binding off. It uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS 9 \/ 5.5mm x 32 inches long circular needles, or size need to get gauge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yarns used are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCedar House Yarns Old Growth Worsted (Warm Colors Version)\u003cbr\u003e100% Superwash Merino (sadly no longer in business) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/deluxe-worsted-superwash\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/deluxe-worsted-superwash\"\u003eDeluxe Worsted Superwash\u003c\/a\u003e (Cool Colors Version). You will need 2 skeins of the main color (200g), 1 skein of contrast color 1 (100g), and 1 skein of contrast color 2 (100g). \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/black-squirrel-berkeley.myshopify.com\/products\/travertine-wrap-kits\" title=\"Travertine Wrap Kits\" style=\"color: #000000;\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/black-squirrel-berkeley.myshopify.com\/products\/travertine-wrap-kits\"\u003eYou can find kits for the original yarns used in this pattern by clicking here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shawl would be great worked in any worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn, or even go stash diving and make a scrappy version! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37638134333595,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/products\/0387squarecropsm.jpg?v=1610427130"},{"product_id":"digital-pattern-the-fala-shawl-by-maia-discoe","title":"Fala Shawl | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Fala_Shawl.pdf?v=1727717670\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFala\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eShawl by Maia Discoe features \u003ca title=\"Deluxe Stripes\" href=\"https:\/\/black-squirrel-berkeley.myshopify.com\/products\/deluxe-stripes-worsted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea worsted weight self-striping yarn\u003c\/a\u003e paired with a solid color creating striking graphic stacks of stripes. It also has a special decorative cast-on created by Maia, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/pages\/knitting-tutorial-the-fala-cast-on\" title=\"The Fala Cast-On\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eand she's created a helpful tutorial for it as well\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is appropriate for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Beginner. Basic skills required include casting on, knitting, yarn overs, and decreasing.It uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUS size 9 \/ 5.5mm x 32 inch long circular needles, or size need to get gauge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe yarn used is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/deluxe-worsted-superwash\"\u003eDeluxe Worsted Superwash\u003c\/a\u003e for the Main Color (2 skeins) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/deluxe-stripes-worsted\"\u003eDeluxe Stripes\u003c\/a\u003e for the Contrast Color (1 skein)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shawl would be great worked in any worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn. The contrast color would also be great with handspun striping yarn or a gradient made from leftover yarns! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns Black Squirrel Yarns, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as @MaiaKnits and @BlackSquirrelBerkeley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39554914156699,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/products\/1H2A5106small.jpg?v=1617169451"},{"product_id":"the-big-scarf-wrap-pattern","title":"The Big Scarf \u0026 Wrap Pattern | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/The_Big_v1.1.pdf?v=1784319974\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Big Scarf and The Big Wrap by Maia Discoe are just that; they are big. In every way. They use two strands of lace weight mohair yarn knit on large needles. It is a quick, fun, and addictive pattern. Five colors blend together to give an ombre effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarf uses 5 colors, one each of 25 gram skeins of mohair yarn (125 grams total). Version 1 measures 11.5 inches wide and 88 inches long. Version 2 measures 15 inches wide and 74 inches long. Perfect for wrapping up the stay snuggily warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wrap is twice as wide and just as long. It also uses 5 colors, two each of 25 gram skeins or one each of 50g skeins of mohair yarn (250 grams total). Version 1 measures 23 inches wide and 88 inches long. Version 2 measures 30 inches wide and 74 inches long. Perfect for wrapping up the stay even more snuggily warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended yarns: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/soft-silk-merino-knitting-for-olive\"\u003eSoft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/suri-stratus-lace\"\u003eSuri Stratus\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/halo-brushed-alpaca-kaos-yarn\"\u003eHalo\u003c\/a\u003e. Any lace weight mohair or alpaca lace weight yarn with at least 220 yards per 25 gram skein will work for the scarf or wrap.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have created kits that have all the yarn and the digital pattern (sent in a separate email from the receipt). Find them \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/the-big-scarf-wrap-kits-includes-pattern\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__description rte quick-add-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340035383546,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/IMG_0792_9b6cf001-c84e-4380-926e-16195b644507.jpg?v=1741757216"},{"product_id":"addison-street-cowl-pattern-black-squirrel-yarns","title":"Addison Street Cowl 2-Color Brioche Pattern | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca title=\"Addison Street Cowl pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Addison_Street_Cowl.pdf?v=1727712222\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Addison Street Cowl by Maia Discoe is a simple two-color brioche cowl that adds warmth and style to an outfit. The soft, luxurious, and cozy yarns make it delightful to wear. The perfect project for a quick gift. It is also the ideal project for your first two-color brioche pattern. It looks more difficult than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern  includes directions for two sizes in two gauges. The smaller cowl uses one skein each of two fingering weight cashmere yarns: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/luxury-yarns\/products\/peeeps-jade-sapphire\"\u003ePeeeps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/luxury-yarns\/products\/lamb-goat-dream-in-color\"\u003eLamb \u0026amp; Goat\u003c\/a\u003e and size US5 \u0026amp; US8 needles.  If you switch Color 1 and Color 2, you can get two scrumptious cowls as shown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger cowl uses bulky weight \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/bulky\/products\/viento-bulky\"\u003eViento\u003c\/a\u003e, a deliciously soft blend of alpaca and bamboo in a chainette yarn construction. This version is meant to be wrapped twice around the neck. It uses size US11 \u0026amp; US13 needles. If you want a kit for the larger version, we have them available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/addison-street-cowl-kit-black-squirrel-yarns\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45348159324410,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/FullSizeRender_9a69a111-3a6f-4032-8dd4-600e533d8ca3.jpg?v=1710480751"},{"product_id":"dad-joke-socks-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Dad Joke Socks | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Dad_Joke_Socks_pattern.pdf?v=1727730109\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDads, and guys in general, seem to be the hardest people to find gifts for. Likewise there's not a lot of great, masculine sock patterns that aren’t super boring to knit. Chase designed these socks when she came up against the problem of finding a pleasing yet not-too-busy pattern for her father's yuletide socks. He likes cars and likes to put his feet up, so she created a racing-stripe-like fading rib pattern that continues up the front of the sock only. It combines a toe made with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/ISSUEspring06\/FEATmagiccaston.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudy's Magic Cast-On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a simple Fleegle heel that doesn't require any picking up of stitches or grafting, making it a quick, easy, and satisfying knit. Pattern includes tips on shaping for larger calves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYarn: any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/sock-yarns\" title=\"Sock Yarns from Black Squirrel Yarns\"\u003esock yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with at least 400 yards in a 100g skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles: US1.5 (2.5mm) the pattern is designed for double pointed needles with guidance on converting to magic loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChase Clark is a talented multi-craftual being. She is also the founder and first owner of Black Squirrel Yarns then called The Black Squirrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis is a free pattern, just as all her patterns are free, because they are her gifts to her wonderful crafting community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46700182995194,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/dadjoke-square.webp?v=1750209285"},{"product_id":"keep-going-socks-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Keep Going Socks | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Keep_Going_Socks_pattern.pdf?v=1727731284\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs we navigate the ups and downs of the fight for a better world, it is hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Through all of it, we quietly knit for a bit of self care, and thus the Keep Going Socks were born. The arrow pattern on the top of the foot and leg represents the path forward. Progress builds, progress wains, but we’re always moving in the right direction as long as we keep trying, and someday we will reach our goal, as long as we don’t give up. Pattern includes tips on shaping for larger calves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYarn: any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/sock-yarns\" title=\"Sock Yarns from Black Squirrel Yarns\"\u003esock yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with at least 400 yards in a 100g skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles: US1.5 (2.5mm) the pattern is designed for double pointed needles with guidance on converting to magic loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChase Clark is a talented multi-craftual being. She is also the founder and first owner of Black Squirrel Yarns then called The Black Squirrel. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis is a free pattern, just as all her patterns are free, because they are her gifts to her wonderful crafting community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46703705227514,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/4FA85D91-C478-4240-9978-8CCB3A190507-2.jpg?v=1727733904"},{"product_id":"safety-third-socks-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Safety Third Socks | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca title=\"Safety Third Socks pattern\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Safety_Third_Socks.pdf?v=1727818362\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"docs-internal-guid-47be2a76-7fff-0159-46e2-44e50c6d1da4\" style=\"line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThese socks are based on our favorite sock recipe, and one day, partly inspired by the wild color scheme my husband chose for a new pair of socks, I threw caution to the wind because I wanted to know what would happen if I tried a contrasting heel color on the Fleegle heel. What it turned into was an upside-down triangle of color right on the back of the heel, and it reminded me of a caution sign! And thus, the Safety Third Socks were born!\u003cspan\u003e It combines a toe made with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/ISSUEspring06\/FEATmagiccaston.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudy's Magic Cast-On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a simple Fleegle heel that doesn't require any picking up of stitches or grafting, making it a quick, easy, and satisfying knit. Pattern includes tips on shaping for larger calves. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYarn: any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/sock-yarns\" title=\"Sock Yarns from Black Squirrel Yarns\"\u003esock yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with at least 400 yards in a 100g skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles: US1.5 (2.5mm) the pattern is designed for double pointed needles with guidance on converting to magic loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChase Clark is a talented multi-craftual being. She is also the founder and first owner of Black Squirrel Yarns then called The Black Squirrel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003eThis is a free pattern, just as all her patterns are free, because they are her gifts to her wonderful crafting community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706246975738,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/IMG_9859.jpg?v=1727818515"},{"product_id":"chases-favorite-toe-up-sock-recipe-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Chase's Favorite Toe-up Sock Recipe | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Chases_Favorite_Toe_Up_Sock_Recipe.pdf?v=1727818945\" title=\"Safety Third Socks pattern\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you want to learn to knit toe-up socks? Then you’ve come to the right place! Chase has tried them all, made all the mistakes, and found their favorite combination of techniques for an easy, enjoyable, and well-fitting sock. Below is the full tutorial, including links to the best tutorials they’ve found for all the stitches you need to know. We hope you enjoy making their sock recipe! It combines a toe made with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knitty.com\/ISSUEspring06\/FEATmagiccaston.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudy's Magic Cast-On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a simple Fleegle heel that doesn't require any picking up of stitches or grafting, making it a quick, easy, and satisfying knit. Pattern includes tips on shaping for larger calves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a vanilla (plain stockinette) sock recipe. Use it to make your own sock design by adding texture patterns, contrasting heels \u0026amp; toes, stripes, or whatever makes your heart sing. It is the basis for her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/dad-joke-socks-black-squirrel-designs\"\u003eDad Jokes Socks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/keep-going-socks-black-squirrel-designs\"\u003eKeep Going Socks\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/safety-third-socks-black-squirrel-designs\"\u003eSafety Third Socks\u003c\/a\u003e; all of which are free pdf downloads. The images shows this recipe with the pattern stitch from the \u003ca id=\"docs-internal-guid-7a9d2699-7fff-dd14-730f-4730eaabddd3\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/hermiones-everyday-socks\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarn: any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/sock-yarns\" title=\"Sock Yarns from Black Squirrel Yarns\"\u003esock yarn\u003c\/a\u003e with at least 400 yards in a 100g skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeedles: US1.5 (2.5mm) the pattern is designed for double pointed needles with guidance on converting to magic loop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChase Clark is a talented multi-craftual being. She is also the founder and first owner of Black Squirrel Yarns then called The Black Squirrel. This is a free pattern, just as all her patterns are free, because they are her gifts to her wonderful crafting community. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706272993530,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/socks-blue.jpg?v=1727819958"},{"product_id":"little-boomerang-pattern-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Little Boomerang Pattern | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Little_Boomerang.pdf?v=1730568909\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Compatible Cashmere came in, I couldn't help myself. I had to cast on something with it. I knew I wanted a very simple pattern. Little Boomerang is the result. It has a two row repeat that slowly increases from a 5 stitches. It can be made as large as you like. The pattern as written is for 2 skeins (50g total) of Compatible Cashmere. It measures 18 inches wide, 28 inches long and 36 inches along the long curved edge. Perfect for a little neckerchief or head scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can make this with any yarn you choose. Match the needle size to the yarn; it should be a couple of sizes larger than the recommended needle size so it is soft and drapey. It is a simple 2 row repeat. Knit until you run out of yarn or until it reaches the size you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the original, we have made more versions with other yarns. A not-so-little version using one skein of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20poema-alpaca-laines-du-nord\"\u003eLaines du Nord Poema Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e (color #20), a color changing bulky weight brushed alpaca yarn. It makes a shawl that measures 44 inches wide, 62 inches long, and 85 inches \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ealong the long curved edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur bling version uses one skein of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (Pink Daisies) held with one skein of a purple sequin yarn similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/paillettes-lang-yarns\"\u003ePaillettes\u003c\/a\u003e. It \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emeasures 26 inches wide, 34 inches long and 51 inches along the long curved edge. Modeled by our lovely friend True. We have kits of the bling version \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20little-boomerang-kits-includes-pattern\"\u003eavailable here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkills Required: garter stitch, yarnovers, decreases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended yarns:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/compatible-cashmere-knitting-for-olive\"\u003eKnitting for Olive Compatible Cashmere\u003c\/a\u003e held double using a US 4 (3.5mm) or 50g of any \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/fingering-weight-yarn\"\u003efingering weight\u003c\/a\u003e yarn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/poema-alpaca-laines-du-nord\"\u003eLaines du Nord Poema Alpaca\u003c\/a\u003e, one skein, using a US 10 (6mm) or 438 yards (100g) of a similar big fluffy yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/soft-silk-merino-knitting-for-olive\"\u003eKnitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eone skein, held with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/cotton-gold\"\u003eCotton Gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, one skein, using a US 8 (5mm) needle or 246 yards of a similar fluffy lace weight yarn held with a sequin or other bling yarn with similar yardage. Knit until one of the yarns runs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent version is v1.1, added 2 more sizes to the pattern, updated 3\/11\/2025\u003cbr\u003eOriginal version is v1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and co-owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712834654458,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/littleboomerang-phyllis-square.webp?v=1750209180"},{"product_id":"addison-street-cowl-one-color-brioche-pattern-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Addison Street Cowl One-Color Brioche Pattern | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Addison_Street_Cowl_-_One_Color.pdf?v=1730536158\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to download it.\u003cspan\u003e If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you, put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Addison Street Cowl by Maia Discoe is a simple one-color brioche cowl that adds warmth and style to an outfit. The soft, luxurious, and cozy yarn makes it delightful to wear. The perfect project for a quick gift. It is also the ideal project for your first one-color brioche pattern. It looks more difficult than it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cowl uses Aran weight \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/harmony-lang-yarns\"\u003eHarmony\u003c\/a\u003e, a deliciously soft color changing alpaca yarn with a chainette yarn construction. The cowl is fairly tall allowing it to be pulled up to cover your ears when the weather is cold. It uses size US8 \u0026amp; US11 needles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCowl measures 28 inches \/71 cm in circumference and 12 inches \/ 30 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficulty: Adventurous Beginner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent version is v1.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and co-owns \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Squirrel Yarns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@MaiaKnits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@BlackSquirrelBerkeley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816375079162,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/addison-1color-square.webp?v=1750208653"},{"product_id":"been-missing-you-shawl-pattern-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Been Missing You Shawl Pattern | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/Been_Missing_You.pdf?v=1730845089\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shawl is inspired by love for and friendship with knitwear designer and yarn dyer Kacey Herlihy of Kacey Knits. Kacey was a long term employee of Black Squirrel Yarns until she moved out of state. During her time at the store she became like family to me. To honor her I have borrowed the shape of her Perfectionist Trap shawl and used elements we both love: eyelets and garter. My style comes into play with a reversible cable along the hypotenuse. The cable is place where it will be most visible when worn, especially the way Kacey wears shawls. This is my tribute to Kacey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shawl starts with just a few stitches at the tip of the cable and increases along one edge. The beginning is the tricky part. Once you get past the beginning it is a simple and repetitive pattern. The version shown is made with two skeins of Kacey Knits yarn in her colorway Moonbeams. You can make it larger by adding another skein. Or make it in any weight of yarn you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 40 inches (100 cm) long on the cable edge x 33 inches (84 cm) at the cast off edge x 50 inches along the hypotenuse (127 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended yarns: 2 skeins of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20moonbeam-dk-kacey-knits\"\u003eKacey Knits Yarn DK in her Moonbeam colorway\u003c\/a\u003e or 490 yards of DK weight  yarn. Pick a solid, tonal, or softly variegated yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaia Discoe grew up in a family of knitters and learned to knit as a child. Growing up without access to patterns or tutorials, she became accustomed to creating her own patterns. She is a former structural engineer who uses her knowledge of knitting and structure to engineer knitwear for all skill levels. She is also a spinner and natural dyer. She lives in the Bay Area with her husband and two dogs and co-owns Black Squirrel Yarns, a local yarn store in Berkeley, California. Find her on ravelry as Maia or on instagram as @MaiaKnits and @BlackSquirrelBerkeley.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816388284666,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/beenmissing-square.webp?v=1750208518"},{"product_id":"just-a-cable-scarf-pattern","title":"Just A Cable Scarf Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/JAC_Scarf_v1.0.pdf?v=1755286856\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to download it.If you prefer to have the pattern emailed to you, put it in your cart and check out. It will be sent in a separate email from your receipt. Check your spam filter if you don't see it in your inbox. You won't be charged for the pattern either way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fun, quick cable project by shop owner Maia Discoe that can be made in any weight of yarn up to an Aran weight. Heavy yarns make the cable crossing very difficult. Pick a yarn that is not overly drapey. This scarf benefits from a yarn with some structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can easily be made with one skein, even a 50g skein if it is a thinner yarn. Each version shown uses one skein. This is a perfect project for a special skein or as a stash buster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be worn as a scarf, headband, or belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced beginner, skills required are increasing, decreasing, and cabling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRemovable stitch markers (3), tapestry needle, and a cable needle or dpn (see notes at beginning of pattern instructions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGauge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGauge is not critical. The scarf can be worked as long as you like or until you run out of yarn. The versions shown are as long as they can be using one skein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYarn \u0026amp; Needle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeal Version: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/road-to-china-light-sport-the-fibre-co\"\u003eThe Fibre Co. Road to China Light\u003c\/a\u003e (65% Alpaca \/ 15% Silk \/ 10% Camel \/ 10% Cashmere) in Lapis, 159 yards (145 meters) per 50g skein, 1 skein. US4 (3.25mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink Version: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/scout-dk-kelbourne-woolens\"\u003eKelbourne Woolens Scout\u003c\/a\u003e (100% Wool) in Rosewood Heather, 274 yards (250 meters) per 100g skein, 1 skein. US6 (4.0 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Version: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/make-aran-the-fibre-co\"\u003e\u0026amp;Make Aran\u003c\/a\u003e (50% Highland Wool \/ 50% Alpaca) in Mon Ami, 164 yards (150 meters) per 100g skein, 1 skein. US8 (5.0 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent version is 1.0, added August 15, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47617187643642,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/JAC_Sport1.heic?v=1755278188"},{"product_id":"learn-something-new-hat-black-squirrel-designs","title":"Learn Something New Hat | Black Squirrel Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a free digital pattern. \u003ca title=\"Learn Something New Hat\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/LearnSomethingNewHat_20260105.pdf?v=1768868231\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e to download it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLooking to try a new cast-on, learn magic loop, or conquer your fear of double-pointed needles? Making a hat gives you the opportunity with minimal commitment. Here’s a simple pattern to use for practice featuring one of our most hat-worthy yarns, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/products\/boucle-bulky-white-gum-wool\" title=\"White Gum Wool Bulky Boucle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWhite Gum Wool Bouclé Bulky\u003c\/a\u003e, at a gauge of 14 stitches to 4 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe pattern is currently offered in one size which finishes at about 21\" and will fit most adults. The pattern also includes instructions for a version at 18 stitches to 4 inches, ideal for an Aran weight yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you appreciate this free pattern, please consider supporting our shop by purchasing from us and becoming part of our community. Thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Squirrel Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232981823738,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0449\/4701\/3787\/files\/IMG_2096_171b0590-f16a-461d-b94e-d25af1d0744c.jpg?v=1768681082"}],"url":"https:\/\/blacksquirrelberkeley.sbs\/collections\/free-patterns.oembed","provider":"Black Squirrel Yarns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}