Making the Right Size

Here is a simple guide on common sizes of knitwear and accessories so as you're planning your projects to make with THISyarn you can figure how many stitches to cast on / chain to make a project that fits well.

BLANKET SIZES - (inches)

• Lovey - 10 x 10
• Security / Cuddle - 10 x 17
• Stroller / Baby - 30 x 35
• Receiving - 40 x 40
• Toddler - 42 x 52
• Swaddle - 47 x 47
• Crib - 45 x 60
• Throw - 52 x 60
• Twin - 66 x 90
• Double - 90 x 108
• Queen - 90 x 108
• King - 108 x 108

HAT SIZES - Circumference (inches)

• Preemie - 12 
• Newborn to 3 months -14
• 3 to 6 Months - 16
• 6 to 12 Months -18
• 12 to 24 Months - 20
• Children to Adults - 18-22

STANDARD CLOTHING SIZES

The Craft Yarn Council / YarnStandards has made a comprehensive spreadsheet of sizing for children, youth, womens, and mens garments.

Click the button below to download this PDF from their website.

Remnants Shawl

A super easy pattern!  You will learn the basics of knitting a triangle with a lace border and get to use up all the remnant yarns in your stash! I used all the handspun yarns from my SPINDLING series in this shawl, and it's such a fun piece to wear!

MATERIALS

• Size 35, 32 inch circular needles (piece will be knitted flat)

• A box of yarn scraps - I used all handspun but feel free to mix with commercial. Any yarns will work for this pattern - any gauge.

• Yarn scraps for fringe (optional / not pictured)

PATTERN

Cast on two stitches

Row 1: Knit 1, YO (yarn over), Knit 1 (now you have 3 stitches on your needles)

Row 2: K1, YO, Knit to end (now you have 4 stitches on your needles)

Continue the pattern of K1, YO, Knit to end until the shawl is as wide as you want it to be. 

Bind off using a stretchy bind off technique (Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off, or go up a needle size)

Add fringe if you like.

Weave in loose ends

Block with Unicorn Fibre Rinse.  Gently pat dry, reshape and dry flat.