Scarf & Wrap Knitting Pattern - Room with a View

I'm so happy to announce my new scarf and wrap knitting pattern: Room with a View.

Room with a View knitting pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn.  The design features a 12-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern, geometric appearance that is reversible. It looks exactly the same on both sides.  This design will work well for women or men.

Room with a View knitting pattern has instructions for three scarf sizes...plus a cozy wrap or shawl.

Click here to purchase the Room with a View knitting pattern on Ravelry.

Click here to purchase the pattern on the Fifty Four Ten Studio website.

The pattern is also available on Etsy and on LoveKnitting.

Room with a View scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

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INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:

I live in the suburbs of Kansas City in the state of Kansas.  The view from our house is definitely not postcard worthy.  There are no mountains, wide vistas or lakes.

But, there are views to enjoy through the seasons: the flowering trees in the spring, the lovely green of the garden in the early summer (assuming we get rain!) and the explosion of fall color on the old trees in October.

My favorite view of all is on the occasional winter day when large snowflakes fall from the sky and make it feel like we're in the middle of a snow globe.  Snow storms are not frequent in our part of the world...somewhere between one and six a winter depending on the year.  So, snow days are often memorable.

When our college-age kids were younger they would hope for school to be canceled.  And, when it was we would go sledding, build a snowman, play board games and enjoy a welcome break from the regular routine.  Today, when I'm working from home and watch the snowflakes falling outside my home studio window...it brings back memories of fun snow days of years gone by.

On a snowy day a few weeks ago, my daughter helped me snap some photos of my Room with a View scarf out in our backyard.  I love this close up photo where she captured the detail of the snowflakes!

The falling snow on a winter day - a favorite view from my home studio.

REVERSIBLE!

Room with a View scarf and wrap knitting pattern design is reversible!  It looks exactly the same on both sides.

Room with a View scarf knitting pattern - it's reversible!

UPDATE JANUARY 28, 2020:  I'm excited to announce that Fifty Four Ten Studio has a new website!  Thanks for taking a minute to check it out.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THREE SCARF SIZES + A WRAP:

Approximate sizes using worsted weight yarn, after blocking...

Narrow Scarf: 7.5” wide x 64” long 

Medium Scarf: 8.75” wide x 68.5” long 

Wide Scarf: 12” wide x 62” long 

Wrap / Shawl: 18.5” wide x 75” long  

There are instructions for several sizes to accommodate yardage you might have on hand, personal preference and size dimensions desired.  

Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.

Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 2” to the length of the project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer. 

I love the texture of this stitch pattern!

WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:

Narrow Scarf: 400 - 420 yards

Medium Scarf: 520 - 540 yards

Wide Scarf: 610 - 630 yards     

Wrap: 1200 - 1250 yards     

Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.

The pattern may also be used with slightly lighter or heavier weight yarns. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge….so buy extra yarn just in case!

I made the Wide Scarf size using three skeins of Malabrigo Rios worsted weight yarn in the 'Reflecting Pool' colorway.  

This pattern will work well with solid color or hand-dyed yarns with gentle color variations.

GAUGE:

Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 18 stitches & 24 rows = 4”

The pattern instructions include directions for testing gauge using the stitch pattern.

Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches.  Significantly different gauge may require more yarn.

NEEDLES:

I used US size 8 knitting needles…but choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.

Room with a View - scarf and wrap knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

EASY KNITTING PATTERN:

This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.  

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.

Blocking of finished knitting is recommended.  Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.

WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:

FIFTYFOURTENSTUDIO.COM: Click here to buy the pattern.

RAVELRY: Click here to purchase Room with a View scarf knitting pattern on Ravelry.

ETSY: Click here to purchase on Etsy.

LOVEKNITTING: Click here to purchase on LoveKnitting.

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A LOOK BACK:

Two years ago this month I published one of my favorite knitting patterns - this chunky, cable bed runner.  I'm thrilled that my 'River of Dreams' bed runner knitting pattern has become a customer favorite!  The single giant cable adds a layer of coziness to the room. It’s really fun to knit with super bulky yarn.  (Basic cable knitting experience is recommended.)  

River of Dreams bed runner blanket knitting pattern for super bulky yarn.

'River of Dreams' bed runner knitting pattern includes instructions for twin, full, queen and king size bed runner accent blankets. Each size is about 23” wide and is designed to drape about 14” over each side of the bed. (Note - this is an accent blanket for the end of the bed.  It is not designed to cover the entire bed.)  

Click here to read more about this pattern on my blog on the new Fifty Four Ten Studio website. 

Click here to purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Click here to purchase the pattern on FiftyFourTenStudio.com. 

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Thanks so much for reading!  I appreciate your interest in my knitting patterns and look forward to sharing new designs in the coming months.

Happy knitting!

Mary Lee

Fifty Four Ten Studio

New Scarf & Wrap Knitting Pattern - These Days

I'm so excited to introduce my new scarf and wrap knitting pattern: These Days.

These Days Scarf knitting pattern is easy to knit with Aran or heavy worsted weight yarn. The design features a six-row repeat stitch pattern that creates a modern ‘triangle-in-a-square’ texture that is reversible! The scarf looks exactly the same on both sides.

These Days Scarf knitting pattern has instructions for two scarf sizes...plus a cozy wrap or shawl.

Click here to purchase the These Days Scarf knitting pattern on FiftyFourTenStudio.com.

Click here to purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

Click here to purchase the pattern on Etsy.  Or, here to purchase on LoveKnitting.

These Days Scarf - reversible knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio.

FEBRUARY 2020 UPDATE:

INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:

Every year I purchase the same month-at-a-glance printed calendar.  Of course, I use it to keep track of things such as birthdays, appointments and holidays.  I also use my paper calendar as a brief journal.  A two-inch square space allows enough room to write a bit of detail about the day:

who joined us for Thanksgiving dinner
what we did on each day of our trip
home improvement projects completed
meeting a friend to go for a walk on a beautiful day
life changing events...both happy and sad
knitting accomplishments (finished project!) 
and weather events...snow storms are recorded!

In my desk drawer, I have over 20 years of my personal calendars. I don't pull them out often, but I value having them as a record and journal of many happy days, as well as some very sad days.

As I look back at calendars from the past few years, some dates are packed with notes and some are left blank. Recently, I have made an effort to write at least one thing for each day.  Making notes about each day reminds me to focus on enjoying these days…especially delightfully ordinary days.

The stitch design for my These Days Scarf pattern reminds me of the boxes on my paper calendar with little notes about each day.

These Days Scarf is easy to knit with Aran or heavy worsted yarn.

REVERSIBLE!

These Days Scarf knitting pattern design is reversible!  It looks exactly the same on both sides.

These Days Scarf is reversible!  The stitch pattern looks exactly the same on both sides.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWO SCARF SIZES + A WRAP:

Approximate sizes using Aran weight yarn, after blocking...

Scarf: 8.5” wide x 64” long
Wide Scarf: 11” wide x 70” long
Wrap / Shawl: 17” wide x 60” long

Finished size may vary depending on yarn weight and gauge used.

Any of the sizes may be made longer by adding pattern repeats. Each pattern repeat adds about 1” to the length of the project. Pattern includes estimates for additional yardage needed to make each size longer. 

These Days Scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio.

ARAN or HEAVY WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:

Scarf: 420 - 435 yards

Wide Scarf: 630 - 650 yards

Wrap: 840 - 870 yards

Be sure to buy additional yarn if you plan to add length to your project.

The pattern may also be used with slightly lighter weight yarns. Select the needle size that gives the best appearance for your yarn and knitting tension. Finished size and amount of yarn needed may vary depending on yarn choice and gauge….so buy extra yarn just in case!

To make the scarf shown in the photos, I used two skeins of Blue Sky Fibers ‘Extra’ Aran weight yarn in the ‘Mist’ colorway that I purchased at Yarn Social...a lovely little yarn shop in Kansas City, Missouri.

Knitting with Blue Sky Fibers 'Extra' Aran weight yarn in the 'Mist' colorway.

GAUGE:

Pattern stitch with US size 8 needles: approximately 17 stitches & 25 rows = 4”

The pattern instructions include directions for testing gauge using the stitch pattern.

Though exact gauge is not essential, this stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches.

Significantly different gauge may require more yarn.

This stitch pattern will look best with fairly tight stitches.

NEEDLES:

I used US size 8 knitting needles…but choose the needle size that gives the best appearance with your yarn and your knitting tension.

Circular knitting needles recommended for making a wrap or wide scarf in order to comfortably accommodate the number of stitches.

Straight knitting needles may be used for making a scarf.

EASY KNITTING PATTERN:

This pattern is easy to knit for a confident knitter.  

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.

Blocking of finished knitting is recommended.

Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.

These Days Scarf knitting pattern is easy to knit!

WHERE TO GET THE PATTERN:

FIFTYFOURTENSTUDIO.COM: Click here to purchase the pattern on my website!

RAVELRY: Click here to purchase These Days Scarf knitting pattern on Ravelry.

ETSY: Click here to purchase These Days Scarf pattern on Etsy.

LOVEKNITTING: Click here to purchase on LoveKnitting.

HOLIDAY DECORATING:

After a wonderful Thanksgiving Day celebration...we spent the following day decorating for Christmas!  I loved spending the afternoon decorating the Christmas tree with our kids who were home from college.  Many of our ornaments bring back memories of people we love and days gone by. We reminisced, laughed and remembered special times as we decorated the tree.

These are just a few of our many handmade ornaments that I have made over many, many years. 

My collection of homemade Christmas ornaments!

My knitting patterns for The Little House, Mini Sweater Ornament, and Felt Appliqué Mitten Ornament are available on Ravelry and Etsy.  

Ravelry: Click here to see all my Christmas themed knitting patterns on Ravelry.

Etsy: Click here to shop all my Christmas themed knitting patterns on Etsy.

JANUARY 2020 UPDATE:

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season!

Mary Lee

Fifty Four Ten Studio

Quality Time - Easy Scarf and Blanket Knitting Pattern

I'm so excited to introduce my new easy to knit blanket and scarf knitting pattern for worsted weight yarn: Quality Time.

The Quality Time knitting pattern has instructions for five blanket sizes...plus two scarf sizes!

This design features a four row repeat pattern that is easy to knit.  This is a great pattern for any level of knitter, including a confident beginner.

Quality Time blanket and scarf knitting pattern is available on Ravelry, Etsy, LoveKnitting and Craftsy.

Quality Time scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:

For me, quality time includes time spent with my family, an afternoon enjoying a favorite hobby (knitting!), an evening by the fire reading a good book or a morning walk with a good friend.   Any day that has a bit of quality time worked into it is a good day!

I made my scarf with two skeins of Malabrigo Rios in 'Bobby Blue'.  I bought this yarn at a cute shop in Fairfield, Iowa called At Home Store.  They have a beautiful selection of kitchen, home and baby gifts...as well as a lovely selection of yarn!  This scarf will remind me of one of my favorite days of 2018 when I got to spend some quality time with someone special.

Quality Time scarf knitting pattern - it's reversible!

REVERSIBLE!

The Quality Time knitting pattern design is reversible!  The stitch pattern is almost exactly the same on both sides.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR TWO SCARF SIZES + FIVE BLANKET SIZES:

The Quality Time knitting pattern includes instructions for five blanket sizes, plus two scarf sizes.

Approximate sizes after blocking...

Scarf: 8.75" wide x 63" long

Wide Scarf: 11.25" wide x 65" long

Baby Blanket: 28" wide x 30.5" long

Small (Crib/Lap) Blanket: 30" wide x 32.5" long

Medium Throw: 34" wide x 36.5" long

Large Throw: 38" wide x 42.5" long

XL Afghan: 42" wide x 46.5" long

It is very easy to make any of the sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats.  Each pattern repeat adds about .5" to the length of the project.

Quality Time blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

The pattern instructions include estimates of how much additional yarn is required to add length to each project size.

Quality Time blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

WORSTED WEIGHT YARN:

This blanket pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn.  

Amount of yarn needed for each size:

Scarf: 410 - 420 yards

Wide Scarf: 570 - 600 yards

Baby Blanket: 680 - 700 yards

Small Blanket: 750 - 780 yards

Medium Throw: 960 - 1000 yards

Large Throw: 1250 - 1300 yards

XL Afghan: 1500 - 1600 yards

If you prefer super bulky weight yarn, please click here to see my Game Time knitting pattern.

Solid color or a subtle variegated or hand dyed style yarn is recommended to show the stitch pattern best.

For the scarf, shown in blue below, I used Malabrigo Rios in the colorway 'Bobby Blue'.  This yarn is gorgeous!  I used two skeins for a 8.75" wide x 63" long scarf. 

Knitting my 'Quality Time' scarf with Malabrigo Rios yarn.

For the blanket, I used Shepherd's Wool Superwash Worsted from Stonehedge Fiber Mill.  The colorway is 'Lakeshore'.  I love how this blanket worked up in this pretty yarn.  Great stitch definition! 

Finishing my 'Quality Time' blanket with Shepherd's Wool Superwash Worsted

KNITTING NEEDLES:

I used US size 9 knitting needles for my scarf and blanket.  Pick the needle size that works best for your yarn and knitting tension.  

Circular knitting needles are recommended for knitting a blanket in order to accommodate the large number of stitches. 

Straight needles may be used for either scarf size.

EASY KNITTING PATTERN:

The Quality Time blanket and scarf is very easy to knit!  

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.  The two stitch techniques in this design are garter stitch and a K1, P1 repeat (like used for ribbing).

A couple of stitch markers (ring and clip-on style) are helpful for keeping track of the pattern.

Quality Time - easy scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

BLOCKING RECOMMENDED:

I highly recommend blocking the finished blanket or scarf.  It really improves the shape and appearance of the finished knitting!  Click here to see my blog post with tips on blocking.

WHERE TO PURCHASE THE PATTERN:

Quality Time blanket and scarf knitting pattern is available on Ravelry, Etsy, LoveKnitting and Craftsy.  

I loved knitting the Quality Time blanket and scarf.  Winter weather has arrived in Kansas City.  I know I'll love wearing my new Quality Time many days this winter!

Have a wonderful day!  Happy knitting!

Mary Lee

Fifty Four Ten Studio

Game Time - New Chunky Blanket & Scarf Knitting Pattern

I'm so excited to introduce my new easy to knit chunky blanket (& scarf!) knitting pattern...Game Time.

The Game Time knitting pattern has instructions for six blanket sizes...plus a cozy, chunky scarf!

This design features a four row repeat pattern that is easy to knit.  This is a great pattern for any level of knitter, including a confident beginner.

Game Time blanket & scarf knitting pattern is available on Ravelry, Etsy, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

Game Time chunky blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

INSPIRATION FOR THE PATTERN NAME:

Game Time...is 8:00 a.m. on a crisp fall Saturday morning when parents and grandparents, bundled in coats, blankets and scarves, take their spot on the sidelines to cheer for the kids. 

Game Time...is a chilly afternoon in late November at the championship game where the bleachers are packed with fans...all huddled together for warmth...while the game is played in drizzle and snow.

Game Time...is relaxing at home on a Sunday afternoon...cuddled up under a warm blanket watching a favorite team on television.

Game Time...is pulling out an easy knitting project to enjoy making while watching the game.

The Game Time knitting pattern is very easy to knit while watching a game...or make a blanket or scarf to keep warm at the game!

Game Time chunky scarf knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCARF + SIX BLANKET SIZES:

The Game Time knitting pattern includes instructions for six blanket sizes, plus a scarf.

Approximate sizes after blocking...

Scarf: 8.5" wide x 64" long

Baby Blanket: 30.5" wide x 33" long

Small (Crib/Lap) Blanket: 36" wide x 40" long

Medium Throw: 41" wide x 45" long

Large Throw: 44" wide x 49" long

XL Afghan: 47.5" wide x 54.5" long

XXL Afghan: 51.5" wide x 57" long

It is very easy to make any of the sizes longer by adding additional pattern repeats.  Each pattern repeat adds about 1" - 1.25" to the length of the project.

The pattern instructions include estimates of how much additional yarn is required to add length to size. 

Game Time blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

SUPER BULKY YARN:

This blanket pattern is designed for super bulky yarn.  

Amount of yarn needed for each size:

Scarf: 205 - 225 yards

Baby Blanket: 440 - 465 yards

Small Blanket: 630 - 660 yards

Medium Throw: 800 - 850 yards

Large Throw: 970 - 1020 yards

XL Afghan: 1200 - 1250 yards

XXL Afghan: 1350 - 1450 yards

Solid color yarn is recommended to show the stitch pattern best.

Click here to see my worsted weight version of this design - Quality Time scarf and blanket knitting pattern.

I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in 'Mustard' for the blanket and 'Pumpkin' for the scarf.  I loved using these fall inspired colors...they are beautiful!  I have used Wool-Ease Thick & Quick for many chunky knitting pattern designs.  There's a reason why I return to this yarn again and again...great color choices, dependable quality and great stitch definition.  The yarn is an acrylic / wool blend that has a pleasing 'woolly' feel.  Some of my favorite colorways in the Wool-Ease Thick & Quick are 'Denim' (dusty dark blue), 'Glacier' (icy blue) and 'Fisherman' (classic ivory).

If you prefer a softer yarn without any wool content...this project would work great with Lion Brand Hometown USA.  If you prefer a more neutral colorway...I'm a big fan of 'Dallas Gray'...which I used for my Westport Blanket knitting pattern.  

REVERSIBLE!

The Game Time pattern design is reversible!  The stitch pattern does not appear exactly the same on both sides but it looks attractive on both sides.

Game Time knitting pattern - it looks great on both sides!

EASY KNITTING PATTERN:

The Game Time blanket and scarf is very easy to knit!  

You will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, read a row by row knitting pattern, bind off stitches and weave in ends.  The two stitch techniques in this design are garter stitch and a K1, P1 repeat (like used for ribbing).

A couple of stitch markers (ring and clip-on style) are helpful for keeping track of the pattern.

WHERE TO PURCHASE THE PATTERN:

Game Time blanket knitting pattern is available on Ravelry.  

The pattern is also available on Etsy, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

Game Time chunky blanket knitting pattern by Fifty Four Ten Studio

We're enjoying an absolutely beautiful fall here in Kansas City....gorgeous fall color and bright sunny days.  I've enjoyed knitting on the deck and taking walks everyday to soak up all the pretty fall colors.  

I loved knitting the Game Time blanket and scarf...inspired by the beauty of fall and the fun of going to a game. 

Have a wonderful day!  Happy knitting!

Mary Lee

Fifty Four Ten Studio

Knitting the Coastline Scarf from 'Making' Magazine Issue No. 4 / LINES

In early February spent most of a Sunday afternoon organizing my yarn and making a list of projects I wanted to work on using some beautiful yarn I have purchased in the last couple of years. A lot of the yarn was purchased when I was on a trip...'souvenir yarn'!

I have a trip planned for March so I decided I really needed to use some of the pretty stash yarn I have on hand before I buy more!  One of the goals in using my stash yarn was to make a few wearable items for myself...it had been a really long time since I've knit something for myself.

Coastline Scarf

The first project I decided to tackle was the Coastline Scarf which is part of the beautiful collection of designs in Issue No. 4 of Making magazine. (See the lovely cover of the magazine included in the photos below.)

I love how my Coastline Scarf turned out! I love the texture...the yarn and the stitch pattern worked beautifully together. Here's how it looks after blocking...

Coastline Scarf knitting pattern from Making magazine Issue No. 4 / LINES.

About the yarn...

For my Coastline Scarf I used the two skeins of Shepherd's Wool in 'Great Lakes' from Stonehedge Fiber Mill that I purchased last fall.  I love this yarn!  It's simply gorgeous.  

This 'Great Lakes' colorway has a subtle tweed combination of rich teal and blue.  I thoroughly enjoyed knitting with this yarn and I'm looking forward to using it again.

Making Magazine - Issue No. 4....Coastline Scarf knitting pattern

This stitch pattern for the Coastline Scarf is easy to remember but it does involve an intermediate knitting skill: knitting...and purling...into the back of stitches.  This twists the stitches to create an interesting appearance and it is a nice companion to the garter stitch stitches.    

I really enjoyed knitting this scarf while watching the Olympics!  I love watching the Olympics...especially figure skating. I'm also intrigued by the cross country skiing and short track speed skating events.

Knitting the Coastline Scarf  with Shepherd's Wool from Stonehedge Fiber Mill

In case you are wondering....the little wood rectangular tray is from Crate & Barrel. It is sold in the 'appetizer' section....but I thought it would make a great addition to my studio table for corralling my knitting notions.  The best part...this beautiful tray was only about $10! 

In the photo below...I only had a couple more rows to finish on my scarf...

Almost finished with my Coastline Scarf - love the texture!

I made my scarf about 68" long...a bit longer than specified in the pattern.  I was able to keep knitting away because I had plenty of yarn.  Shepherd's Wool comes in generous 250 yard skeins.  I used approximately 400 - 425 yards of yarn total.

This scarf definitely needs blocking for best appearance. I used my inexpensive blocking mats and Knitter's Pride T-Pins. 

Blocking the Coastline Scarf

The Lost Sheep Yarn Shop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

I first discovered this beautiful Stonehedge Fiber Mill yarn when we were in Sheboygan, Wisconsin for a family wedding last October.  My very first stop after checking into our hotel was to visit The Lost Sheep Yarn Shop...it's a darling shop!  

I had heard a bit about the shop in advance because the shop is owned by "the pastor's wife"...."the pastor" performed the wedding ceremony for my brother-in-law and his bride-to-be!  I had a great time shopping at this cute little yarn shop and I will look forward to visiting again in the future.  Here's a couple photos of the inside of the shop:

The Lost Sheep Yarn Shop in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

I think some of the Stonehedge Fiber Mill yarn is displayed in the metal washtubs on the wall...so cute!  And...note the Green Bay Packers (green & yellow) and University of Wisconsin (red & white) themed yarns offered...since the shop is in Wisconsin!

The Lost Sheep Yarn Shop - Sheboygan, WI.

Look for Shepherd's Wool at your favorite local yarn shop.  There's a handy directory on the Stonehedge Fiber website to check for retailers...sorted by U.S. state.

Working on ideas for my next project...

I have a few other options in my stash yarns that are competing for attention.  I think the yarn that will get used first is this lovely 'Lakeshore' colorway in a super wash option of Shepherd's Wool. I purchased this yarn at The Lost Sheep Yarn Shop also...I have four beautiful skeins (1,000 yards!) to work with...still deciding what I will make. :) 

Shepherd's Wool superwash worsted in 'Lakeshore' from Stonehedge Fiber Mill.

I baked these oatmeal cookies a few days ago.  I had been craving them for a couple weeks...it had been far too long since I made these!  The recipe is not fancy...just the basic recipe provided on the inside of the lid of the canister of Quaker Oats....except I left out the raisins.  I love the cinnamon smell when these cookies are baking!

Today...winter weather has returned...ice and freezing rain.  Hoping we don't loose our power and internet!  

Thanks so much for reading!  Happy knitting!

Mary Lee

Fifty Four Ten Studio

Free Knitting Pattern - Side Line Cowl

I have been working on a lot of patterns this fall and I'm happy to announce my newest pattern...the Side Line Cowl.

Click here to download the FREE pattern.

This pattern is free...every day...on Ravelry and LoveKnitting.

This cowl will keep you warm when you are sitting on the side lines at a football, baseball or soccer game!  And...the pattern is so easy to knit you can make one while watching a game...from the side lines.

Side Line Cowl - quick & easy knitting pattern.

This chunky cowl is quick and easy to knit with super bulky yarn.  It makes a great gift!

I used Loops & Threads Cozy Wool in the color 'Pewter'.  This yarn is sold at Michael's Crafts.  The yarn is 50% wool and 50% acrylic.  It's very soft and makes a great cozy cowl.

This pattern will also work well with other super bulky yarns including:

Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick - "wooly" texture & very warm.
Lion Brand Hometown USA - silky soft & cozy (pick a color to match your favorite team!)

You will need about 120 - 130 yards of yarn to knit this chunky, cozy cowl.

I recommend solid color yarn to show off the pattern texture.  The subtle striping effect will not show very well with multi-color yarn.

Use an interesting large button to make your cowl one of a kind.

A couple years ago I purchased this large navy blue button at a craft store.  I wasn't looking for a button...I simply was walking through the store and this button caught my eye.  I love the color navy blue so my eye is drawn to that color.  I sketched out this design two years ago and it unfortunately got overlooked for a while.  I'm excited to have the button and pattern design finally come together as I originally intended.

Warm & cozy chunky cowl knitting pattern.

At first glance you may think this pattern is simple garter stitch.  Look again!  An easy to remember P3, K3 repeat pattern creates a subtle striping effect.

If you like this texture, you might also like two of my other free knitting patterns:
The Boulevard Blanket and the Side Line Scarf.

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Thanks so much for reading!  Happy knitting!

Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio

New Easy Scarf Knitting Pattern - Side Line Scarf

My Side Line Scarf knitting pattern is quick and easy to knit with super bulky yarn.

This chunky scarf knitting pattern is available for free on Ravelry and LoveKnitting.

Or....click here to download the *FREE* PDF pattern file for the Side Line Scarf.

Side Line Scarf Knitting Pattern

This scarf will keep you warm when you are sitting on the side lines at the game. 

And, the pattern is so easy you can knit this scarf while watching the game from the side lines. 

Grab some yarn in your favorite sports team's color and start knitting.  You only need about 180 - 200 yards of super bulky yarn to knit up this scarf.

I love the texture of this stitch pattern.  At first glance you might think is just simple garter stitch. Look again!

An easy K3, P3 repeat pattern creates a subtle striping effect.  (Reminds me of the lines on the football or soccer field!)

Side Line Scarf - Free Knitting Pattern

For the ivory colored scarf, I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick super bulky weight yarn in the color 'Fisherman'.

For the gray scarf below I used Loops & Threads Cozy Wool in the color 'Stone'.

Side Line Scarf - easy to knit with super bulky yarn.

This pattern will also work well with other super bulky yarns including Lion Brand Hometown USA.  I recommend solid color yarns so the texture shows best.

This scarf makes a great gift for anyone…men, women, teens and kids.

My daughter and I had a great time doing the photo shot for this scarf pattern.  We walked to our neighborhood park on a beautiful fall afternoon.  

Warm, cozy scarf pattern - Side Line Scarf.

If you like the texture of this scarf, you might also like The Boulevard Blanket...my cozy, warm throw blanket pattern knit with super bulky yarn.

You might also like my free Side Line Cowl knitting pattern...read about it here on my blog.

HOW TO GET THE PATTERN:

Click here to open the *FREE* PDF pattern file!

Or...click here to download the FREE Side Line Scarf pattern on Ravelry

Or...click here to download the free pattern on LoveKnitting.

Happy knitting!

Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio

Free Easy Chunky Scarf Knitting Pattern

There’s a little bit of snow on this April morning here in Kansas.  Two days ago it was nearly 80 degrees!  That’s spring time Kansas weather…up and down.  

It is cold enough that I grabbed my brand new super warm scarf when I drove my daughter to the bus stop.  I was really hoping I would not need this scarf until next winter!

SEPTEMBER 2017 UPDATE: 

My 'Two-by-Four Scarf' knitting pattern is FREE on Ravelry, LoveKnitting and Craftsy.

"Two-by-Four Scarf" Knitting Pattern - Easy Pattern!

This is a quick, easy pattern!  The scarf is chunky and cozy...knit with super bulky yarn.

It’s a great pattern for any level of knitter…from beginner to advanced.  Beginner knitters will need to know how to cast on stitches, knit and purl confidently, cast off stitches and weave in ends.  Advanced knitters might be able to read a book while knitting this scarf!

I used Rowan ‘Big Wool’ in the color ‘Vert’ #054.  This is a beautiful, super bulky, 100% merino wool yarn.  I love the color!  

You will need approximately 135 yards of Super Bulky weight yarn (more yardage if you want to knit a longer scarf).  You will also need size 13 US knitting needles (or size to obtain gauge).  

There are many yarns available in the Super Bulky category.  Just look for this yarn symbol on the back of the label with the number “6”…this indicates the “Super Bulky” category of yarns.

Look for this symbol on yarn label for super bulky yarn.

Other super bulky yarns to consider include Lion Brand Hometown USA (very soft!) and Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (if you like a classic 'wooly' texture).

With the super bulky yarn this scarf knits up very quickly!  You’ll want to make one (or two!) for yourself and then you can knit a few for gifts.  

Two-by-Four Scarf - FREE knitting pattern

This is also a great man’s scarf knitting pattern.  Pick a color to go with his coat…maybe a nice gray, brown or tan.

As I write this, a little bit of the snow is sticking to the roof tops and the deck.  The leaves of my spring pansies are holding a dusting of snow.  I hope the warm weather returns soon!

Happy knitting!

Mary Lee
Fifty Four Ten Studio