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The Tobacco Root Beanie (new knitting pattern for fall!)
Hey knitters, Mark here from @bearsdenessentials with a pattern inspired by my love of the outdoors and the beauty of our small corner of heaven here in Montana! I just love the simplicity of clothing where “less is more” when it comes to design. My wife and I live in the Ruby Valley where the Tobacco Root Mountains border us to the north. It’s such a beautiful but rugged terrain of rocks sprouting over 10,000 feet. I’m excited to let you know that this is the first in the line…
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The Little Engine That Could Fight Procrastination
Greetings Knitters! Hannah here, the designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). The temps may still be warm, but fall is quickly approaching. As we enter one of the busiest times of year with school back in session and the holidays barreling towards us, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and tempted to put things off. Well, today is national Fight Procrastination Day, and I’m here with a playful knitting pattern that I hope will inspire you face that urge to push off tasks on your…
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The Oh So Simple Scrunchie Knitting Pattern
Happy summer Clover crafters! Hannah here with a quick, beginner-friendly knitting pattern. I’m designer, knitwear blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials), and this month I’ve brought you: The Oh So Simple Scrunchie Knitting Pattern. It’s the dog days of summer, and I know all my fellow crafters are torn with wanting to knit while also trying to find a way to stay cool (and make knits that will keep you cool as well). I was wrapping my hair up in a top knot the other day to…
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Beginner Knitting – Joining in the Round, 1×1 Ribbing and K2tog Decreases
Hi friends! Erin from CraftsEverywhere and today I’m adding to my beginner knitting series AND testing out the new PRO Takumi needles! This series shows the basics for learning how to knit and we’re covering some important things for making hats in this post. After swatches, hats are typically what most people start with when learning to knit. We will learn how to join in the round, knit 1×1 ribbing and make a basic decrease. I did all of this on the new needles and they are so easy to…
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Brown Trout Beanie- Knitting Pattern
Happy summer Makers! Hannah here with an extra special pattern this month–one created in partnership with my talented husband Mark Ollenburger, who also knits! We’re the designers, knitwear bloggers, and makers behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials). One of the first complicated techniques I taught Mark when he learned how to knit was fair isle. He loved it so much that he wanted to create a pattern celebrating one of our favorite pastimes, fly fishing! Inspired by the colorful scales of one of our local river residents, the Brown Trout Beanie…
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Summer Party Bag- Knitting Pattern
Everyone always needs a bag that is fun and functional! Knitters can use this colorful cotton bag to put a knitting project in, store small balls of leftover yarns, or as a shopping bag for a trip to the LYS. But you don’t have to be a knitter to actually use this bag! It makes a great gift for a special someone. This practical pouch can also be used at the farmers market, the beach (throw wet swimsuits in it after a day in the sun!), or to hold snacks for a…
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Pretty Little Headband- Knitting Pattern
Making one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones is one of the best parts about being a knitter. Anyone that knows you well enough and knows your passion for the craft would be a welcome recipient for such a special present. The Pretty Little Headband is a really fun and fairly quick brioche project that will have you wanting to knit one out of every color under the Unicorn Tails rainbow! Brioche increases and decreases are required to make the pattern on this headband. If you know the basics of…
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Spring Awakening Shawl- Knitting Pattern
Happy Spring Knitters! Hannah here, the knitwear designer, blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials) with a lovely pattern that you can knit up in time for Mother’s Day. Knit with the lovely colors of Lion Brand’s Hue + Me Yarn, this shawl uses a combination of stockinette stitch and lacework to create a textured look without being too busy. I love spring in Montana because all of the colors and textures of the landscape start to re-emerge after a long winter of snow-covered vistas. As a big fan…
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Spring Is Here Shawlette- Knitting Pattern
There is something about this time of year that always seems to be magical. Maybe it’s the slow lift of dreary cold after a long winter. Maybe it’s the shedding of winter layers as the warm sun heats the earth. Or maybe it’s simply the sound of birds chirping in the mornings singing that spring is finally here! Whatever it is, spring seems to be a season that is loved by many. Even knitters can find joy in the slightly warmer weather. Spring-colored yarns are a warm…
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Big Sky Baby Bonnet- Knitting Pattern
Happy Spring knitters! Hannah here, the knitwear designer, blogger, and maker behind Bears Den Essentials (@bearsdenessentials) with a lovely little baby bonnet pattern that’s perfect for the chillier days of spring and knits up quickly. I have a few friends and family who are expecting babies soon, which inspired me to design a cute baby bonnet that would be warm and cozy on sensitive skin. This baby bonnet makes a lovely gift for baby showers, christenings, or any joyful celebration to welcome a new little one to the family. I…
