Thistledown Knits

Queer knitting designer in the Santa Cruz Mountains

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Crisscross Applesauce pattern by Thistle West

These fun aran mitts knit up quickly. The cable pattern on each glove is a mirror image of one another, making them fun to knit and wear.

New pattern up on Ravelry! 25% off now through Valentines Day with coupon code knitlove

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Working on a new pattern!

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I have some design ideas floating around and have been paying a lot of attention to the colors and texture around me.

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While it’s cold outside, knit some flowers to spice up your yard. They’re both drought-tolerant and low maintenance :)

The pattern is available for free: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flora-23

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Another $2 fingerless glove pattern! These feature a simple cable lace pattern with smooth transitions from the ribbed border into the main pattern.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pumpkin-spice-gloves

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Currently on my needles: a soft, simple beanie for my partner’s dad. I originally designed this a few years ago when I needed a quick gift for my grandpa. Check out the free pattern on ravelry:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/slopestyle-hat

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More holiday-ready fingerless gloves now available in my Ravelry store for only $2! These make an easy gift and the simple lace pattern allows them to be both breathable and warm.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gracias-a-la-vida

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If the winter’s getting you down, get out some needles and start prepping for spring. The pattern for this cute little halter top is now up on Ravelry for only $5.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celluloid-heroes

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These fishnet gloves are another quick holiday knit! The fluffy cuffs were inspired by this super fancy chicken, the Polish Frizzle.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frizzle-fingerless-gloves

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I just revamped my Ravelry store with some quick, easy patterns for the holidays! These fish socks use worsted weight yarn so they knit up fast and can easily be adapted into a child’s size or a felted slipper.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/not-quite-pisces