City Farmhouse Studio

February 6, 2025February 7, 2025

Crochet Fireside Sweater

If you have read about my Fireside Cardigan crochet pattern you know how much I have loved wearing it. I also have enjoyed working with the Lion Brand Heartland yarn on it and on the Fireside Infinity Scarf. So, of course, the next logical step for me would be to make a sweater out of the same yarn and herringbone stitch.

Another aspect of the Lion Brand Heartland yarn (and no, I am not sponsored by them) that I like is the wide color selection. Seriously, if all yarn lines would have this many options it would be the crafter’s dream. There are so many colors, and even several shades of them. Looking for something different than what I used on the cardigan and scarf was quite difficult because there were just too many I was wanting!

January 30, 2025January 30, 2025

Knit Wrap Sweater Scarf

Last week I shared the pattern for this wrap sweater scarf for machine knitting. Here is the instructions on how to create this versatile wrap scarf by hand.

Using a combination of strategically placed yarn overs and then knitting them together you get this highly textured body with ease. Perfect for the intermediate knitter, or a newer one wanting to expand their skills.

January 23, 2025February 3, 2025

Machine Knit Wrap Sweater Scarf Pattern

At the end of 2024 I shared my Crochet Wrap Sweater Scarf, and I had to bribe our 12 year old that I would make her one so that I could wear it. She loves it so much that every time I wear it she gives me a jealous look.

I decided to make her’s a knit version, and used tuck stitches to create the texture in the scarf portion that wraps around the body.

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Crochet Fireside Infinity Scarf

Since finishing The Fireside Cardigan I have been wearing it all the time. It is so warm and comfortable to be just cozy around the house, but it is also nice enough to dress up and wear out and about. Since it was so cozy I decided to make an infinity scarf to go with it.

Combining the herringbone stitch pattern and the edge motifs form the cardigan I have created a textured scarf that is just as cozy as the cardigan. It also looks great combined with The Fireside Cardigan.

November 21, 2024February 7, 2025

Crochet Fireside Cardigan Pattern

For the previous years I have been wearing my Weekend Cardigan during the winter as my go to everyday outer layer. This year I wanted another cardigan that will be warm and cozy just like it, but out of acrylic so when my daughters lay against me they don’t complain about the wool scratching them. So, the Fireside Cadigan pattern started.

Using two separate stitch patterns this cardigan works up really fast. The contrast between the herringbone stitch of the body to the motifs with a puff for the edging creates an attractive design that is easier to get than you think. The category 4 Lion Brand Heartland yarn creates the fabric quickly, and the stitch structures create a fluffy fabric that is cozy and warm.

November 7, 2024November 8, 2024

Machine Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

For me, a knit winter hat is a must. I have made hats in the past with hand knitting, but I hadn’t on a machine. So, I started work on what would become the machine knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat.

Typically since you can knit in the round with needles, I’ve always just made them there. With them being fairly small and using worsted weight yarn they work up fairly quickly. However, as a machine knitter I wanted one made on my machine.

October 30, 2024November 21, 2024

Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

A knit hat is essential if you are a knitting and living somewhere that gets any where cold. Being in Michigan, we have plenty of cold days. I have several knit hats that I have made, but none that I designed. So, for this year I wanted something that I came up with, so here is the Knit Winter Windows Beanie Hat

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024

Crochet Sweater Wrap Scarf Pattern

Here is another thing that I have made that I will not get to wear like I intended. As soon as I showed our daughter this Sweater Wrap Scarf I heard “I want one!” It is easier to tell myself we will share, but I know it will end up in her closet.

Even though it is something I made for myself, I am not disappointed at all that I have to share. I think it shows how beautiful it is, how cozy looking it is, and just how fun it is!