Learn to Knit! Learn to Crochet. You can do both, on your own or with a friend and a little "resourceful" help from our friends at Churchmouse Yarns & Tea. They've created two great "how to" booklets along with novice level patterns and built-in tutorials to help you build your skills in either knitting or crochet.
For those learning how to knit, we recommend purchasing the Learn to Knit Companion booklet, along with any one of the first projects patterns listed below (basic materials list added for your reference).
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Garter-Stitch Scarf & Sideways Handwarmers:
Yarn: Scarf: Approx. 440 yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Handwarmers: Approx. 100 yds/91m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Needles & Notions:
Scarf: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular)
Handwarmers: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular) and a locking marker or safety pin.
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Stockinette-Stitch Cowl & Handwarmers
Yarn: Cowl - Approx. 140 yds/128m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Handwarmers - Approx. 90 yds/82m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Needles & Notions:
Cowl: US 9 (5.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle and 1 stitch marker.
Handwarmers: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular) and 2 stitch markers. Note: Handwarmers are knit on smaller needles for a slightly denser fabric. -
Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers & Ribbed Scarf
Yarn: Scarf - Approx. 440 yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Handwarmers - Approx. 110 yds/100m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Needles & Notions:
Scarf: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular)
Handwarmers: US 8 (5mm) needles (straight or circular) and 1 locking stitch marker or safety pin. -
Ribbed Beanie & Handwarmers
Yarn: Approx. 115yds/105m for Childe/Small Adult or 150yds/137m for Med/Large Adult of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Handwarmers - Approx. 140yds/128m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Needles & Notions:
Beanie: US 7 (4.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needles and double-points and one stitch marker.
Handwarmers: US 5 (3.75mm) 7½"/19cm (or longer) double-pointed needles. Note: Handwarmers are knit on smaller needles for a slightly denser fabric.
For those learning how to crochet, we recommend purchasing the Learn to Crochet Companion booklet, along with any one of the first projects patterns listed below (basic materials list added for your reference).
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Crocheted Beanie & Cowl
Yarn: Beanie - Approx. 150 yds/137m for Small/Med or 170 yds/155m for Med/Large of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Cowl - Approx. 440yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Hooks & Notions:
Beanie: US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook.
Cowl: US I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook and one locking stitch marker. -
Crocheted Handwarmers: 1 Stitch 3 Ways
Yarn: Approx. 150 yds/137m of worsted-weight yarn for each pair. Shown in 1 skein each Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Hooks & Notions:
US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook and optional (but recommended): 2 locking markers to mark turning chains. -
Crocheted Sampler Scarf & Handwarmers
Yarn: Scarf - Approx. 440yds/400m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Handwarmers - Approx. 130 yds/120m of worsted-weight yarn. Shown in 1 skein Manos del Uruguay Maxima.
Hooks & Notions:
Scarf: US I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook.
Handwarmers: US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook and optional (but recommended): 2 locking markers to mark turning chains.