Chunky Knits: Cozy Hats, Scarves and More Made Simple with Extra-Large Yarn

by Alyssarhaye Graciano

Overview

Big, Bold, Beautiful Knits Perfect for Beginners (and Procrasti-Knitters)

With big needles and oversized yarn, anyone can knit up fun, stylish patterns in a flash! Alyssarhaye Graciano, knitwear designer and founder of BlackSheepMade, filled this book with quick projects perfect for your friends, family, pets and home.

Especially good for beginners, thick yarn makes it easy to see all of your stitches as you’re working. Even if you mess up, bulkier yarns make it simple to find and fix your mistakes. Experienced knitters can zip through last minute gifts (the Cascades Cowl only takes two hours!) and traditionally time-consuming large-scale projects like the extra cozy Homebody Blanket.

Try your hand at arm knitting with eye-catching knits like the Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf, add a pop of color to your home with Ember’s Circle Rug or even bring some funky style to your wardrobe with cute accessories like the retro PNW Beanie or the striking Radius Hooded Cowl! With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624149566
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	01/28/2020
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Alyssarhaye Graciano is the founder of BlackSheepMade. She has been featured in large public installations, long-term pop-ups and traveling workshops. She currently works as a knit designer and teaches fiber workshops in English and Spanish. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Scarves: Statement Wraps and Everyday Wears for Blizzards and Breezes 12

Tilikum Scarf 15

Bobo Scarf 19

Rose City Scarf 20

Willamette Scarf 24

Lombard Scarf 28

Hella Big Arm Knit Scarf 32

Lenny Scarf 36

Nanay's Scarf 39

Cowls: Quick Infinity-Style Scarves for Movers, Shakers and Do-ERS 40

Rhaye Cowl 43

Cascades Cowl 44

La Tortuga Cowl 47

Clark Cowl 48

Morrison Cowl 51

Chelsea Arm Knit Cowl 52

Radius Hooded Cowl 55

Beanies: From Skullcaps to Earflaps, Hats for the Whole Family 58

Multnomah Beanie 61

PNW Beanie 65

Cada Día Beanie 69

Miss Van's Balaclava 70

Don's Night Cap 74

Furry Friends: Our Pets Need Some Handmade Love, Too 76

Tug-O-War Toy 79

Jax Scarf 80

Winston's Mat 83

Paco's Pillow 84

Home: Modern Knits for Cozying Up Indoors 86

Ember's Circle Rug 89

Rhythm Rug 90

Blacksheep's Arm Knit Blanket 93

Homebody Blanket 94

Yamhill Blanket 98

Walter's Ottoman 101

Stitch Abbreviations 105

Techniques 109

Yarn 127

Acknowledgments 131

About the Author 133

Index 135

Editorial Reviews

With 30 patterns, you’ll want to make statement pieces for all your friends (and treat yo’self). Each project is full of personality and sure to win the room.”
—Teresa Carter, creator of DeBrosse and author of Modern Crochet

“Alyssarhaye has created a dream guide to the world of chunky knits. She brings her vibrant and joyful vision to each project, making intricate patterns simple and entirely doable.”
—Britt-Marie Alm, owner of Love Fest Fibers

“Alyssarhaye’s book invites both novice and advanced knitters to dive into a cheerful world of chunky fibers. This book is the perfect resource for modern, quick-to-knit accessories and home textiles that you will be able to finish in no time.”
—Sini Kramer, editor and co-founder of Laine Magazine

"Alyssarhaye makes the knitter feel supported, at home and creative all at once. Using unique chunky and super jumbo yarns the wide variety of projects means that everyone can find something that appeals."
—Dawn Seymour, owner of Fiber Rhythm Craft & Design

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