Witch & Stitch
With more than a nod to Mexico’s altogether more joyful Dia de los muertos, this elegant filet crochet shawl conceals a secret x-ray skeleton within its stitches. Unwrap and hang it on the wall to see the bones in all their anatomincally correct glory. This ‘low-res’ version is super crochet-able with big stitches and a correspondingly big hook, but size is ultimately up to you. Choose a nice smooth fingering like the Mailles a Part Merino Yak Sock or go eerie with some black Kid Seta.
Because these little pumpkins and acorns were just too delicious to leave out, and if you’re stuck in one of those what-shall-I-knit-next moods without a clear sweater choice in view, then wouldn’t a string of miniature pumpkins be the perfect way to clear your cluttered head? You see what I’m talking about?!
It’s another one that uses tiny left-overs amounts of 4ply.
Yes it’s a bat, but it’s also adorable and I know that doesn’t really make sense but I’m even wondering if it might be very distantly related (on the Transylvanian side) to the family of Cinthia’s animals we have in residence in the shop. Plainly designed by a bat-lover (or chiropterologist in case you wondered), CG’s bat is full of thoughtful details and worked seamlessly with the exception of the wings – which are made out of a separate piece of felt. It may only get one outing a year – but you’ll be pleased it’s in the box every time you unpack it. For the yarn, I’d choose DROPS Alpaca.
With colourwork to tempt even the most spook-phobic knitter, Brontë is just at the end of that maginificent yoke section and it’s even more spectactular in real life. The worsted gauge means there are no shortage of alternatives though – you can choose from any of Cascade 220, Briggs & Little Regal or Malabrigo Rios
If you love scary spiders and spooky kitsch, you have reached your destination. These Halloween mitts are small enough to get there by the big night, but complex enough to have plenty of creepy details to enjoy on the way, plus chart reading to really get your teeth – or fangs – into.
You’ll be wearing them at night, so a perfect excuse to go for the neon shades of Cascade Heritage Sock.