Author name: gourdgeousknits

Saybrook Shawl

Not sure what to make with those sock sets in your yarn stash? Why not knit the Saybrook Shawl? Inspired by a weekend getaway in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, the Saybrook Shawl is a lightweight boomerang-shaped shawl that’s a breeze to knit up. It can be worn by either draping it loosely over the shoulders or […]

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Maple Bourbon Mitts

Warm your hands with a pair of Maple Bourbon Mitts! These unisex fingerless gloves are knit in the round  from wrist to fingers, using less than 200 yards of worsted weight yarn. The Mitts are ambidextrous, so they  can be worn interchangeably on either the left or right hand. Follow the instructions to knit your

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Huntington Scarf

A unisex accessory that will instantly become a staple with any outfit or winter outerwear. The Huntington Scarf is knit flat in the Herringbone Stitch, which gives a beautifully dense and textured horizontal V-shaped look. It works up quickly and is much easier to knit than it looks! Read on for the design and inspiration,

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Bonfire Beanie

A beanie that’s perfect for the whole family! My latest knit pattern, the Bonfire Beanie is here! The pattern is written in 10 sizes from newborn to adult XL. It’s worked in the round with worsted weight yarn, and has a foldable ribbed brim. Mix and match with any ensemble for those chilly autumn nights

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Tranquility Tote

Need a beach bag for the summer? How about a project bag for storing your latest WIPs? Or maybe you’re looking for an everyday companion? Check out my new free crochet pattern, the Tranquility Tote! Read on for the design and inspiration, yarn choice, and step by step pattern. Purchase the printable PDF pattern from

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Kady Scarf

gourdgeous knits is turning one! And to celebrate, I got a new free pattern for ya’. Meet the Kady Scarf, a super bulky beginner knit that’s soft, warm, and fashionable all in one. This scarf is kind of a big deal because it’s the very first pattern I ever wrote AND it led me to

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