Wednesdays Wrap-up-Granny Stripes Blanket, Smookie Jumper & Hermoine's Everyday Sock

Each week we are going to take a look at some of the most popular patterns available from around the internet. We hope to inspire your next project by giving you some yarn recommendations for each pattern. The patterns are not available on our site so will need to be purchased and/or downloaded from elsewhere but we will provide a link. If you need more assistance with yarn choices or quantities please contact one of our stores where our helpful and knowledgeable staff will be on hand!

Granny Stripe by Lucy of Attic24

This bold, simple crochet design is perfect for any home and easily customisable in colour palette and size. Its a great option for stash busting but would be stunning worked in a cohesive collection of matching yarns!

The colour palette available in Morris 8ply makes it an idea choice! Estate is easy to work with and is also one of our more economical yarns so perfect for large projects.

Morris Empire 8ply will give a softer blanket with more drape. This yarn also has an extensive colour range but you do need to be careful not to split the yarn as you insert your hook.

Perfect for the warmer weather ahead, why not make a cotton version in Morris Avalon 8ply. The soft nature of the premium Pima cotton will make for a stunning blanket that gets even softer with use.

Fancy a more subtle colour palette? Why not look at Rowan Felted Tweed. It would be stunning in Kaffe's colour palette or you could pick the more muted shades for a more sophisticated look.

For a link to the pattern and all the yarn possibilities please click here

Smookie by Kate Davies Designs 

This smookie (an old Scots word for a woollen pullover or smock) combines structural twisted stitches with an oversized shape that’s easy to wear. To truly show the textured details we would recommend using something in a lighter colour and with a yarn that holds its stitch definition well.  

The neutral and melange colours of the Morris Estate 8ply range would be great for this jumper. It's crisp feel will really show the texture well.

 Another great choice would be Rowan Felted Tweed. The subtle colours and tweed effect will make for a beautiful elegant jumper. 

Morris Norway 8ply is a rustic delight, its crunchy feel will really show the textured details to their full potential but will need a t-shirt underneath!

The Rowan Norwegian yarn will show the texture well. This yarn has much bolder colours so would be perfect if you are wanting a truly striking garment!

 For a link to the pattern and all the yarn possibilities please click here

Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder

This pattern is a great basic sock pattern with simple texture and a heel-flap construction. This sock is knit from the cuff down and features a garter stitch edged slip stitch heel. The pattern itself is written for one size, but with a 4 stitch pattern repeat, it is easily customisable to fit whatever size one desires. 

The soft marled look of Regia Premium Yak would make a stunning sock and allow the texture to shine! If you wanted to add more interest, why not add a contrast cuff and toe?