The 1997 Cowl is a chance for me to reimagine one of my most favorite, comfiest ribbed and striped sweaters from the 1990s, but for the new century I’ve turned it on its side and reworked it as an accessory. The most important part of this design is its simple shape: it is shorter in the back and dips down to create more volume in the front. Th...

Have you achieved something amazing lately? Then show it off by wearing your own Laurel Garland scarf. The laurel crown or wreath is a symbol of victory, or as I like to see it, a sign of accomplishment. It represents hard work that pays off, dedication to a sport, or even growth in a craft or musical pursuit. The Laurel Garland scarf takes a b...

Sandlines, by Seth Richardson, is a chance to explore in stitches the angular motifs of the American Southwest. The flowing and overlapping zigzags over a 2x2 ribbed background was inspired by the practice of sand raking and tire tracks along desert roads. Made from the bottom up in one piece, this gorgeous scarf’s inspiration might harken to S...

This pattern was created in collaboration with Yarn Citizen. Yarn is available for purchase at Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will be live and available for sale on Tuesday, August 1.

Simple garter stitch stripes make the perfect companion for cozy moments by the fire. Just add s’mores for the ultimate in camping enjoyment!

Inspired by a memorable sunset on the Oregon coast, Manzanita Sunset, February combines cables and slipped stitches to create a line-and-diamond motif that loosely interprets the evening sun as it travels across the sky, changing in size until it dips below the horizon. Or perhaps one can view the motif as the ripples of light dancing on the wa...

The Trellis Scarf is big and bold and makes a statement; a cozy, cold weather accessory that will certainly get everyone’s attention. It’s a wide and dramatically long piece that can be wrapped around multiple times for eye-catching volume up top, or it can be styled loosely, hanging by your sides for extra flair. A moss stitch background lays ...

Dubbel, by PDX-based designer Seth Richardson, takes inspiration from early spring trees, just about to wake up from winter. In this lightweight yet cozy scarf, cabled lines combine with wide ribbing to create a repeating pattern that evokes the bare branches of those trees, ready to start blooming. But if you shift your vision a little bit, yo...

Inspired by the classic prep school necktie, Repp sports raised diagonal lines for simple texture on a stockinette background. The narrower scarf is knit at a finer gauge, while the wrap is knit more loosely for a flowy, multi-season look.

Bands of knitted herringbone stitch on a stockinette field give a nod to the woven twill fabric of a classic sport coat. Knit up in Haven, this fitted cap and matching cowl make a luxuriously cozy set.

Slipped cable stitches create raised diagonal lines, establishing an illusion of woven latticework in the fabric. Two sizes are included with this pattern, giving knitters the option of making a baby blanket or a throw that will complement any style of decor.

Named for one of my favorite places in Central Park, this cowl is inspired by the sophisticated style of New York City, a place I called home for 20 years. I imagine a crisp autumn day after a visit to the museum, with coffee-to-go in hand, enjoying a nice stroll with a friend while wearing a wool coat and a stylish scarf. With two different ya...