Feats of Fiber eBook 2025

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We're excited to offer the 2025 limited-edition eBook, featuring 6 designer patterns by 5 incredibly talented designers. This joyful collection of patterns covering everything from heads to toes—will see you through the gift-knitting season and into the new year. Perfect for both beginners and experienced knitters!

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Special thanks to this year's generous designers: Patty Lyons, Mary O'Shea (Tullymongan Designs), Bethany Lynne, Thea Colman (Baby Cocktails), Anne Hanson (Knitspot). 

DESIGNS INCLUDED: 

1. Bethany Lynne - Petal Patch (crochet)

Scarf

The Petal Patch Scarf is made from different sized granny squares and inspired by patchwork quilting. A subtle pattern is repeated along the whole length of the scarf and is reminiscent of a path of flower petals. This scarf pattern is easily customizable and is a great scrap busting project.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS - Inches (Centimeters)

6.25” x 71.5” (15.8 x 181.6 cm) - After blocking

GAUGE

Without blocking

Square A (2 rounds) - 2” x 2” (5 cm x 5 cm)

Square B (3 rounds) - 3” x 3” (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm)

Square C (4 rounds) - 4” x 4” (10.2 x 10.2 cm)

HOOK SIZE

US 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

YARN REQUIREMENTS - Yards (Meters)

Suggested Yarn (Worsted Weight):

Bake Naked Wools Festivus 9.0 worsted, 115 g / 225 yds (206 m) - 2 skeins in colorway Snowflake (MC) and 1 skein each of colorway Evergreen and Red Flannel (CCs).

Main Color (MC) - 325 yds (297 m)

2 Contrasting Colors (CC) - 75 yds each (69 m)

Note: This scarf pattern is great for using up scrap yarn! It’s easy to customize by using a different weight yarn, or using more than two contrasting colors - just keep in mind that the final dimensions may end up different than listed above.

2. Snow Day Stocking Caps by Mary O'Shea

Samples in photos are Extra Small (regular brim) and Medium (fold-up brim).

YARN Bare Naked Wools Festivus 9.0 Sport: 100% merino wool, 380yds per 115g skein. OR, another 100% wool sport-weight yarn that knits to gauge.

SIZES Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 16 (18.7, 21.3, 24) inches in circumference

FITS HEAD UP TO 17.25 (20, 22.5, 25.25) inches in circumference

GAUGE [over blocked colorwork pattern, in US 6 (4.0mm) needle(s)] 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4”/10 cm

NOTIONS Tapestry needle, stitch marker

NEEDLES US Size 6 (4.0mm) needle(s) or size needed to obtain gauge US Size 4 (3.5mm) needle(s) or 2 sizes smaller than gauge needle

3. Grape Leaf Mittens by Patty Lyons

Sample is shown in Festivus 9.0 Sport  in Evergreen shade.  

These cozy mittens feature a lovely lace pattern reminiscent of the shape of grape leaves. A handpainted yarn from the featured Festivus Collection of Bare Naked Wools: merino wool is supersoft, and the chainette structure gives sturdiness and spring.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: approx. 7 (7.5, 8)” after blocking

MATERIALS

Bare Naked Wools, Festivus 9.0 Sport (100% merino wool; 115g = 380yds—Cat. 3) – 1 skein

Sample shown in color Evergreen

Size 6 US dpns OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Size 4 US dpns or two sizes smaller than above

Stitch markers in various colors: one marker in color A for end of rnd, 2 markers in color B for chart, 2 markers in color C for gusset Stitch holder or waste yarn

GAUGE

23 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in St st on larger needles

Take time to check gauge or your mittens may not fit!

 

4. Grape Leaf Mittens by Patty Lyons

Sample is shown in Festivus 9.0 Sport  in Evergreen shade.  

Matching Motif: Grape Leaf Mittens.

A lush leafy lace pattern knit in supersoft merino wool will keep your noggin warn and happy all winter long!

A quick knit that will keep you interested without braking your brain :)

Yarn

Bare Naked Wools Festivus 9.0 Sport  in Evergreen shade. (100%  merino wool; 100g = 380yds—Cat. 3) – 1 skein

Needles

Size 6 US dpns OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Size 4 US dpns or two sizes smaller than above

Notions

Stitch markers

Stitch holder or waste yarn

Gauge

23 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in St st on larger needles

27 sts and 29 rows = 4”/10 cm in Grape Leaf Lace on larger needles TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

Sizes: 

One Size

Finished Measurements

Hat Circumference: 17 1/2”, un-stretched at widest point.

Height: height measured from center-top of crown to base of ribbing 8 “.

 

5. Tailspin scarf by Thea Colman

Sample is shown in  Festivus 9.0 worsted in Red Flannel shade.  

Tailspin features a bold and detailed cable pattern, bordered by a combination of garter and a little edge ribbing at each side. The diagonal lines of this pattern create a bold and beautiful statement scarf, which I opted to knit in a somewhat unexpected lavender so it would feel springlike on the dreary winter days I need a little boost of color!

Width can be adjusted by altering stitch count in either the reverse stockinette or garter sections at each edge, or you could opt adding or removing a repeat of the 12-stitch cable at center if you prefer. Each repeat is just under 2”/5cm wide. To add or remove length from the scarf, work more or fewer rows in pattern. I ended after Row 35, with 11 full repeats of the chart, but the scarf could be as long or short as desired. Each repeat is about 6”/15.25cm long. If altering, be sure to finish cables on a RS row, and then bind off on the next WS row.

Work a swatch in the cable pattern to be sure you are getting gauge, and to make sure pattern shows up in your yarn. Festivus 9.0 worsted is a bouncy, worsted weight Merino. 

Another worsted-weight yarn in a solid, a tweed or semisolid colorway would work as a substitute. Think subtle so the cable detail and texture are what really stands out on the scarf.

Note that yarn quantity and scarf size may vary in substitute yarns or due to modifications in gauge, but as this is a scarf you can absolutely have fun with the shape and work to any size you like!

Yarn Festivus 9.0 worsted(100%  Merino wool, 225 yds per 4oz/115g skein). Sample used 3 skeins, approx. 675yds including fringe. Shown in Red Flannel.

Size 9.5”/24.25cm wide, 66”/167.75cm long. 15 tassels, each 3”/7.75cm long once tied off.

Needles US#9/5.5mm needle. I used a 16”/40.5cm circular so work would fit neatly when rolled in my knitting bag.

Notions Stitch marker, cable needle, tapestry needle.

Gauge 26 sts and 24 rows per 4"/10 cm in pattern. Gauge is based on lightly steam-blocked fabric.

Other Suggested yarns: 

Kent Aran, Targhee Tango Worsted, Kent Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted

6. Rough Edges Pullover by Anne Hanson

A simple, cozy pullover in 10 sizes (XS to L and 1X to 6X) to knit for men and women in worsted weight yarns. Designed with a straight cut from underarm to bottom edge with side slits at the hem and optional pockets, this project is knit flat in portable pieces with seams for structure and lasting good looks. Edges are finished with deliciously textured seed stitch and raglan seam detailing. Instructions include options for crew or V-neck. Destined to be the favorite everyday sweater in the coldest months, its warm appeal will be amplified when worked in a cushy, natural wool or wool blend

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Featured Festivus Pattern shown in Festivus 9.0 worsted in Red Flannel shade.

Sample shown here: women's size M / 39.5 inches in Bare Naked Wools Stone Soup Worsted, color Slate

Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, Kent Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Confection Worsted, or any lofty worsted weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement. 

Finished Size:
30.5(35, 39.5, 44, 48.5, 53, 57.5, 62, 66, 70.5) inches / 77.5(89, 100.5, 112, 123, 134.5, 146, 157.5, 167.5, 179) cm chest circumference to fit with 3 to 6 inches / 7.5 to 15 cm of ease (washed and blocked)

Yarn requirements:
975(1090, 1180, 1330, 1435, 1565, 1710, 1850, 2040, 2200) yards / 890(995, 1080, 1215, 1310, 1430, 1565, 1690, 1865, 2010) meters Women’s sleeve length will require 30(35, 35, 35, 40, 50, 40, 55, 45, 60) yards / 25(30, 30, 30, 35, 45, 35, 50, 40, 55) meters LESS yarn

Gauge:
18 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stockinette on larger needles in Stone Soup Worsted (washed and air-dried)

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
size 5US (3.75 mm) short circular needle for neckbands (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: a short circular needle in smaller size will be required to knit neck finishes