Sarah Hood

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Crochet: Baby Blanket, Throw
There are two versions of this pattern. Both use the same stitches, but use the colors in two different ways resulting in two different looks. In the striped version, pictured in Cumulus Rainbow, you will have some solid stripes that wave up and down. In the blended version, shown in Berroco Wizard, the colors will be more intermixed and the bl...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is quick and rewarding to knit with simple slipped stitch detailing that adds visual interest. Knit with the stockinette side facing outward for minimal purling, the hat looks nice with either side presented. Use a solid or a variegate color for the main color and a solid color for the contrast color. If you start with full skeins of M...
Knitting: Throw
The pattern is simple yet engaging, making it perfect for TV or road trip knitting. If you choose to use two colorways as shown, try to pick colors that are very different, with almost no colors in common. This pattern would also look great just using one colorway.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A little carseat blanket is the perfect thing when you need an extra layer for a baby in the car. It also would make a great blanket for a baby doll. This version of the short and sweet carseat blanket has a lace pattern in it to complement the ocean-y colorway.
Knitting: Cowl
This cozy cowl can be worn plain or wrapped double around the neck or over the head. It uses 2 skeins of Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky and half a skein of Northwoods Fibers Butternut Sock.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat combines the textures of garter stitch and stockinette to create a bold pattern that stands out even with the wildest of colorways. The varied texture even helps to break up pooling a bit. The garter stitch brim is super comfortable and can be worn flipped up for a tighter, head hugging fit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This simple beanie uses just one skein of Koozoo for the largest size. You can get both a baby and a toddler hat out of just one skein. It’s a fun and quick project.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Just how should I show off that gorgeous gradient of Cumulus Rainbow in it’s entirety? Make a carseat blanket! I used to think small blankets were no good, until I had a baby and we used a little one in the car seat all the time. This is a breeze to knit, with just a little pip of texture to make it more interesting. It would also make a great ...
Knitting: Scarf
This yarn has been asking to be made into a Harry Potter scarf for a couple years. To me, it’s the perfect colors and this is the perfect pattern. As written, it requires 2 skeins (420 yards) of the MC and 1 skein (210) of the CC. This scarf is on the smaller size for an adult, but it is nice and thick. If you want to make it larger, add stitch...
Knitting: Cowl
A simple wave pattern in alternating garter stripes. Cowl is knitted flat and the ends are grafted together. Can be worn as a single loop or doubled for a close fitting cowl.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Early Riser is a stripey take on the traditional log cabin blanket. With lots of contrast and geometric shapes it provides lots of visual interest for babies and knitters alike. The garter stitch gives it a fabulous squishy texture, keeping babies and toddlers cozy for years!
Knitting: Soakers
These diaper covers are the best! Ribbed throughout with a high waist to maximize a snug fit throughout the size range and to prevent leaks and blowouts. There are shortrows to shape the bum, so the diapers have a front and back, but they are reversible.
Knitting: Pullover
I love rainbows and making kids clothes, so when I saw the Glow Up Sixlet, it called out to be made into a yoke sweater. The Glow Up Yoke Pullover has a rainbow on the yoke, broken by the main color with a little bit of texture thrown in for visual interest. The neck has a tubular cast on, for a neat appearance with lots of elasticity, the swea...
Knitting: Dress, Skirt, Sleeveless Top
I love knitting for kids, but sometimes it can be discouraging to invest a lot of effort (and yarn) into knitting a special garment, only to have the child grow out of it after one season. I designed this unique frock with a super stretchy top and adjustable straps, so it can be worn as a sundress, a shirt, or a skirt, depending on the whims an...
Knitting: Earflap Hat
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Knitting: Cowl
When putting the skeins on the shelf I couldn’t resist putting these two colors next to each other, they complement one another so well. Now here they are, united at last in this gorgeous cowl. If these colors don’t strike your fancy, look for a solid or semi-solid when choosing your main color.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This blanket is knit without carrying yarn for maximum colorwork impact and minimum colorwork effort! If you can knit stripes, you can tackle this blanket!
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This market bag has a simple construction and is a breeze to knit. Make a handful of them in your favorite colors and you will be all set for your next grocery trip! If you don’t have all the needle sizes, you can get by without some of the sizes in the transition portion of the bag (US size 10, 10.5, 11 & 13), but of course it looks best w...
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
Made with four or more colors, but rarely more than two at a time, this pattern is a fun knit that is easy to customize. Knit it as-is or insert other designs or names to make a personalized stocking four your favorite pets or people!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beginning with a lattice work of cables around the brim of the hat, the design elongates with ribbing and cables reminiscent of cathedral windows and spires. Shaping is incorporated into the design. Choose a fairly plain yarn to best show off your cable work. One size fits most adults.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Shows off a variegated colorway nicely and looks good inside out too!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Super easy hat pattern that shows off this lovely and super soft yarn! For larger or smaller sizes, alter cast on number in multiples of 6.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was inspired by the Love Byte mittens by Grace Schnebly. After all, Who doesn’t need a matching hat for their mittens? The pattern is written for an adult sized hat (22”), if you need a smaller size simply adjust the gague by using smaller needles. I recommend wrapping the floats at least every 3 stitches to keep the stranded fabric ev...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Coordinates with the Darkside Cowl
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Headband, Cowl
This luxurious yarn needs to be worn close to the skin to be fully appreciated, and what better place than your neck. The shiny, two-ply yarn called out for a cable pattern. This cable pattern is not true cabling since the stitches do not change order, but a cable needle is used to separate out six stitches so they can be wrapped together. When...
Knitting: Cowl
Knitting: Legwarmers
Instructions included for knitting these in the round or flat.
Knitting: Scarf
Reversible, long and luscious!
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
This pattern includes instructions for 4 versions of this bag. You can choose to make either the plain or the self-storing version in either the small or large size. The small, plain version requires one skein, the others require two.
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Knitting: Scarf
Knitting: Convertible Gloves