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Yarn Crawl Classics
Every year during the Chicago Yarn Crawl, String Theory highlights a yarn company that exemplifies who we are and what we believe. We hope our projects will encourage you to spend some time with an excellent yarn and its story. These are some of our favorites from past years.
Patagonia Cowl from Yarn Crawl 2015
I love making this cowl. It looks fancy, but is the perfect meditative knit, just a mix of knit rounds and purl rounds. This pattern was originally designed to renew the grasslands in Patagonia. So it is fitting that we now make it with Mitchell Wool DK, a yarn dedicated to improving the grasslands in the Midwest.
I love making this cowl. It looks fancy, but is the perfect meditative knit, just a mix of knit rounds and purl rounds. This pattern was originally designed to renew the grasslands in Patagonia. So it is fitting that we now make it with Mitchell Wool DK, a yarn dedicated to improving the grasslands in the Midwest.
Revolution Mitts
Yarn Crawl 2022
These mitts are worked with two strands throughout. They start and end with two strands of Fino. The middle is done with a strand of Fino and a strand of Cabrito.
Kits available here.
Badge of Courage Hat
Yarn Crawl 2019
Yarn Crawl 2019
“To be called a refugee is the opposite of an insult; it is a badge of strength, courage, and victory.”
—Tennessee Office for Refugees
Yarn Suggestions:
For the hat: One of the more solid Beartooth colors, like Mr. Darcy or Lana Mia.
For the badge and brim: Leftover sock yarn from your Box of Light or other projects. Also, Sister Ananse.
Or try reversing the solid and variegated colors. I think that looks cool as well.
—Tennessee Office for Refugees
Yarn Suggestions:
For the hat: One of the more solid Beartooth colors, like Mr. Darcy or Lana Mia.
For the badge and brim: Leftover sock yarn from your Box of Light or other projects. Also, Sister Ananse.
Or try reversing the solid and variegated colors. I think that looks cool as well.
Held Together Hat
Yarn Crawl 2020
Yarn Crawl 2020
I hope as you knit this hat you will take a minute to appreciate all the people that hold you together. And recognize all that you do for them.
Yarn Suggestions:
The original was knit with a North Ave. Twist held with a mohair. We have a lot of combinations that would look lovely (Mister with Sweat Pea or National Aquarium with Ultramarine). Another option is to use a North Ave. Primary (solid-ish) with a variegated mohair. How about Dark Blue with Dorian, or Fuchsia with Wildflowers?
Yarn Suggestions:
The original was knit with a North Ave. Twist held with a mohair. We have a lot of combinations that would look lovely (Mister with Sweat Pea or National Aquarium with Ultramarine). Another option is to use a North Ave. Primary (solid-ish) with a variegated mohair. How about Dark Blue with Dorian, or Fuchsia with Wildflowers?
Earth Friendly Stripes
Yarn Crawl 2023
Yarn Crawl 2023
The pattern includes links to my favorite tutorials for a folded hem and helical stripes. I’ve also included an option to skip the folded hem, but I strongly encourage you to try it and potentially learn something new.
Yarn Suggestions:
Choose any two contrasting colors of Laneras Deseos or Felicidad. Or make it easy and just get a kit.
Yarn Suggestions:
Choose any two contrasting colors of Laneras Deseos or Felicidad. Or make it easy and just get a kit.
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