Pattern Release: Kindred Cowl

Happy New Year, dear blog reader! I don’t know about you, but I’m more than ready to turn the page. I hope with all my heart that 2021 is far less stressful than 2020. May the new year bring us all an abundance of happiness and good health.

I’m excited to share that my Kindred Cowl — first released as part of the annual Bare Naked Wools Red Scarf Fundraiser last fall — is now available exclusively as a Blue Peninsula pattern. To celebrate, I’m offering an introductory discount: save 20% with the coupon code KINDRED20 at Ravelry and Payhip.

Knit in sportweight yarn, the Kindred Cowl is worked flat, from one end to the other, beginning with a provisional cast-on. After blocking, the two ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off.

If you aren’t familiar with these techniques, the pattern has you covered. It provides step-by-step instructions for working the crochet provisional cast-on and for the three-needle bind-off.

These winter months call for warm, cozy knits — and cowls offer so much versatility. On coldest days, you can double a cowl up around your neck for extra warmth. Once indoors, you can wear it as a single long loop (and really let those cables shine). If you’ve been doing nothing but holiday gift knitting, maybe now’s the time to cast on a special project just for yourself!

The introductory 20% off discount ends Wednesday, January 6. Use the code KINDRED20 at either Ravelry or Payhip.

Happy knitting — and 2021!

New Pattern: Waverleigh Cowl and January Sale

Announcing my first pattern of 2018: Waverleigh, now available in my Ravelry pattern store. To celebrate its release, I'm having a BIG January sale! Save 20% on individual Blue Peninsula patterns with the coupon code TREATYOURSELF through Sunday, January 14. Use the code as many times as you like (ebooks and sets not included).

Crisp twisted ribbing flows effortlessly into an undulating lace-and-cables stitch pattern in this warm and feminine cowl. Knit in DK weight yarn, Waverleigh is long enough to wear as a single loop or doubled around your neck. It's worked seamlessly in the round — no grafting or seaming required.

Waverleigh requires 365 yds/333 m DK weight yarn. For the sample, I used a Rhinebeck find: Hudson Valley Fibers Moodna DK. This undyed yarn is American-made, a mix of 40% New York State Romney wool and 60% other U.S. fine wool. Moodna was a pleasure to work with; it has a satisfying, wooly halo yet also has beautifully crisp stitch definition.

Waverleigh would be a lovely project to cast on for the Treat Yourself KAL starting this Sunday, January 14. Any of my designs can be knit for this KAL, as long as you're making it for yourself. We have some delectable prizes, too. Get all the details and join the KAL in the Ravelry Blue Peninsula group.

I hope your New Year is off to a happy and peaceful start. Hope to see you in the KAL!

Sneak Peek: Tortoise Shells Socks

The pattern is edited, testers are knitting up the socks, and photos are in the bag. I'm almost ready to publish this new sock pattern!

Look for the pattern early next week. I'll be sending out the newsletter next week, too — with a special discount code. So watch your email! If you don't already subscribe, you can sign up here.

Have a beautiful weekend!