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Birdwing

This scarf starts at the neck edge with simple garter stitch. Five other sections are then worked individually from isolated segments of the first section. Increases and decreases give this unique design its architectural wingspan.  

Gauge: 16 stitches and 19 rows = 4" in stockinette

Needles: US 9

Yardage
Color A (Woodsmoke): 60yds / 55m
Color B (Nest): 240yds/ 219m
Color C (Hayloft): 100yds / 91m

Finished Measurements
26″ / 66

PRICE $6.00
 

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Book 1

Westknits Book One is a collection of eight new patterns featuring Stephen West’s popular design style. Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and color, Stephen combines simple stitch patterns with clever shapes to create accessories that are a joy for both men and women to knit and to wear.

PRICE $20.00
 

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Book 2

Westknits Book Two contains 11 fresh designs from designer Stephen West: 4 scarves and shawls, 3 hats, 2 cowls, 1 pair of mittens, and 1 pair of fingerless mitts.

PRICE $22.00
 

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Clockwork

Clockwork is an enjoyable striped garter stitch shawl/scarf, perfect for featuring two beautiful colors of yarn. Bold slipped stitch columns add structural interest while increases give this gear-inspired design a unique arched shape.  

Size: One Size
Yarn: Fingering weight
Yardage: Color A: 420 yds / 385m; Color B: 275 yds / 251m
Shown in: The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos
Needles: 32 inch US 5 / 3.75mm circular
Notions: 6 stitch markers, tapestry needle<

PRICE $6.00
 

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Daybreak Shawl

Daybreak is a semicircular shawl featuring clear, graphic stripes that echo a rising sun. The generous wingspan allows the fabric to drape comfortably around your shoulders and neck. There is plenty of room to play with color. 

Size: Small [Medium, Large]
Yarn: Fingering weight
Yardage: Color A: 135 [240, 325] yds, Color B: 200 [270, 440] yds
Needles: 32 inch US 4 / 3.5mm circular

PRICE $6.00
 

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Herbivore

Herbivore is a shawl named after the plant-like structures within the fabric.

Increases at each edge and at three other locations create the unique shape,while twisted stitches branch out from those increases. 

Size: One Size
Yarn: Fingering weight
Yardage: 430 yds / 393m
Shown in: Pagewood Farm Denali
Needles: 32 inch US 6 / 4mm circular
Notions: 12 stitch markers, tapestry needle
Gauge: 22 sts = 4 inches / 10cm in stockinette stitch
Measure

PRICE $6.00
 

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Little Colonnade

Little Colonnade is a triangular shawl composed of stockinette stitch and an architectural lace edging. Simple stitches allow the fabric to beautifully showcase semi-solid, variegated, and self-striping yarns. 

Size: One Size
Yarn: Fingering weight
Yardage: 355 yds / 325m
Shown in: Handmaiden Fine Yarn Casbah Sock
Needles: 32 inch US 4 / 3.5mm circular
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PRICE $6.00
 

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Windschief Hat & Cowl

Simple twisted stitches offer their chance to show off in this sleek hat and cowl combination. 

Instructions are provided for three different sizes, which ensure an appropriate and tailored fit. Both pieces have multiple options for wear by rotating the biased section around or by folding the brim and neck edge over for an asymmetrical look. Enjoy choosing yarn to accompany your cool weather garb this fall and winter season!

Size: Small [Medium, Large]
Measurements:

PRICE $6.00
 

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Book 3

Westknits Book 3 contains 10 new knitting patterns with Stephen's signature colorwork and clever construction details. Most of the unisex accessories are quick knits while a large circular blanket and felted bag will have you knitting contentedly throughout the chilly fall months.

PRICE $22.00
 

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Knightly

This deceptively simple hooded cowl is worked almost entirely flat in garter stitch, which means minimal purling! The sample is worked in two colorways, but feel free to substitute more or less colors. A sleek round hood frames the face with structure. Choose a favorite yarn and allow this versatile cowl to armor you against the coming fall and winter chill.


Size: One Size
Measurements: 6 inches / 15cm wide from CO to BO of cowl, 40 inch

PRICE $6.00
 

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Chevry

Chevry is a top-down shawl featuring a graphic chevron motif in the center. Four strands of yarn are used to create the bold blocks of color within the fabric using the intarsia technique. Garter and stockinette stitch provide easy knitting so you can focus on the construction and colorwork.

Finished Measurements: 20″ / 51cm from CO to BO along center stitch, 74″ / 188cm wingspan along top edge. Measurements taken after blocking.
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Oeste

Oeste (“West” in Spanish) is the February shawl in the Westknits Shawl Club. Pattern will be available to everyone in May. Seven little top-down triangles are knit with thick bands of alternating colors. The centerpiece is then knit from the top with 2-row stripes. Triangles are sewn to the large centerpiece at the end to form the shawl’s overall shape with a long wingspan and shallow depth. The modular construction and simple garter stitch make this shawl an excellent pro

PRICE $6.00
 

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Westlake

Westlake is a top-down shawl featuring bands of garter stitch, stockinette, and twisted ribbing. The twisted ribbing sections zig zag diagonally to create a slightly asymmetrical triangle. The sleek blue colorway was custom-dyed for this shawl by Lorna’s Laces in Chicago.

Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock (or any comparable fingering weight yarn)
Yardage: 405yds / 370m

Gauge: 22 sts and 48 rows = 4" in st st

PRICE $6.00
 

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Book 4 - Made for Movement

These designs are a mixture of quick little accessories and a couple larger shawls. Most projects are ideal for knitting on the go and others may result in spontaneous dance parties as you show off your stylish new wears with friends.

Patterns Include:

Shawls:
Barndown
Bolting
Itaca

Accessories:
Diamondback Mitts
Dustland Legwarmers
Featheron Cowl

Hats:
Mudmilk
Stringband
Vertitwist

Shrowl shrug 

PRICE $22.00
 

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Rockefeller

Sizes: One Size

Recommended Yarn: 2 colors of a light fingering weight / 3 ply

Yardage: Color A – 450yds / 411m
Color B – 505yds / 462m

Gauge: 28 sts and 52 rows = 4″ / 10cm in garter stitch
Note that if your gauge is less than 28 sts or 52 rows, you may need a bit more yardage.

PRICE $6.00
 

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Arroway

January Shawl for the Westknits Shawl Club. This top-down shawl combines two of my favorite things, garter stitch and stripes! I designed a green semi-solid colorway from Lorna’s Laces to combine with a black and white colorway that has the look of newspaper or birch bark. Enjoy the easy knitting of this squishy fabric while you progress towards the stranded border.


Yardage: Color A – 410yds / 375m, Color B – 200yds / 183m
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PRICE $6.00
 

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Vulpix

Vulpix is a top-down shawl featuring a geometric intarsia motif in the center with slipped stitch texture. Short row shaping forms striped angular blocks within the fabric, which also creates a very generous wingspan and shallow depth. This foxy shawl was named after the also foxy Pokemon, Vulpix, with its six long orange tails. This pattern is the March shawl for the Westknits Shawl Club. It will be available outside the club in May.


Yardage: Col

PRICE $6.00
 

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Sharktooth

Yarn: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light
Colorway: Stephen Loves Tosh
shown in size Small

PRICE $6.00
 

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Cumulonimbus

The body of this shawl is knit entirely in garter stitch with intarsia colorwork. Increases and decreases at the edge form a long and shallow shape mimicking a puffy cloud. The perimeter is finished with a smooth I-cord edge.

Finished Measurements: 14” / 36cm wide at widest point, 70 / 178cm wingspan from tip to tip

Yarn: Any fingering weight yarn
Yardage: Color A – 275yds / 251m
Color B – 260yds / 2

PRICE $6.00
 
   
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