Great Gifts eBook - Knitting Pattern Collection by Valley Yarns

Great Gifts eBook - Knitting Pattern Collection by Valley Yarns

Designer: Kirsten Hipsky | Craft: Knitting | Format: Downloadable PDF

Collection Overview

This comprehensive knitting pattern collection from Valley Yarns contains five distinct projects suitable for intermediate knitters. The designs range from small accessories to larger home goods, offering versatile gift options. Projects feature techniques including lace work, flat knitting, and circular knitting construction, providing varied skill-building opportunities within the intermediate difficulty range.

Forget-Me-Not Cowl

A lightweight, decorative cowl designed to be worn as knitted jewelry. This project features a sweet and simple lace pattern that is easy to memorize, making it accessible for knitters developing their lace skills.

• Finished Dimensions: Approximately 23 inches around and 8 inches tall
• Yarn: Valley Yarns 2/10 Colrain Lace in Periwinkle (50% Merino/50% Tencel blend, 1,540 yards per 8.8 ounces). Approximately 150 yards used. One cone yields enough yardage for multiple cowls
• Needles: US size 6 (4.00mm) 16-inch circular needles
• Gauge: Approximately 5.5 stitches equals 1 inch in stockinette stitch
• Techniques: Worked in the round using circular needles. Construction begins with garter stitch, then transitions to lace pattern featuring yarn overs and decreases (ssk)
• Stitches: Garter stitch, stockinette stitch, yarn overs (yo), slip-slip-knit decreases (ssk)

Rail Trail Mitts

A practical accessory project included in the collection, designed for intermediate knitters.

Cobblestone Socks

A sock pattern within the collection, offering practice with small-circumference circular knitting techniques.

Welcome Home Blanket

A larger home goods project, providing intermediate knitters with experience creating substantial pieces suitable for gifting.

Basic Scarf from Measurements

A foundational scarf pattern designed to be customized based on individual measurements, offering flexibility in finished dimensions.

General Pattern Information

All patterns in this collection are designed by Kirsten Hipsky for Valley Yarns. The projects employ intermediate-level knitting techniques including lace construction, worked-flat methods, and worked-in-the-round circular knitting. The collection demonstrates the versatility of Valley Yarns products across multiple project types and construction methods, making it an excellent resource for knitters seeking to expand their technical repertoire while creating thoughtful handmade gifts.