Specifications
| Brand: | Valley Yarns |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted, Worsted |
| Designer: | Kirsten Hipsky |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 5 |
| Pages: | 16 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
| Techniques and Construction: | Cables, Lace, Worked Flat |
| Featured Products: | Valley Yarns Goshen Yarn - Cotton Worsted Valley Yarns Southwick Yarn - Cotton DK Valley Yarns Valley Superwash Yarn - Merino Worsted |
Product Description
The Soft Landing eBook from Valley Yarns is a collection of soft goods designed for comfort in Valley Yarns Longmeadow, Goshen, Southwick, and Valley Superwash. This collection of 5 knitting patterns includes the Hen Plaid Wrap, Snowdrop Baby Blanket, Thaw Cabled Blanket, Viola Plaid Pillow, and Seed Plaid Throw.
This eBook is available as a PDF download.
This pattern was updated 02/26/2014.
Note: The
original yarn recommended for Snowdrop Baby Blanket has been discontinued. We
suggest Valley
Yarns Conway as a substitution.
Valley Yarns Soft Landing eBook: Knitted Comfort Softgoods
Overview
The Valley Yarns Soft Landing eBook is a downloadable PDF knitting pattern collection featuring five intermediate-level designs created for comfort and softness. Each project showcases accessible knitting techniques worked flat on circular needles, making them ideal for crafters seeking wearable and home goods with beautiful construction details.
Projects Included
- Hen Plaid Wrap — Designed by Kirsten Hipsky, this 16" x 48" scarf combines simple stripes with surface crochet techniques to create a plaid fabric inspired by spring chicken colorways. The wrap features an ingenious self-fringing edge created by unraveling the first and last 12 stitches during bind off, eliminating the need to weave in loose ends.
- Snowdrop Baby Blanket
- Viola Plaid Pillow
- Seed Plaid Throw
- Thaw Blanket
Techniques and Construction
These patterns employ cables, lace, and worked flat construction methods appropriate for intermediate knitters. Projects are worked on US size 8 (5.00mm) circular needles, allowing for comfortable handling of larger pieces. The use of stitch markers and crochet hooks for surface embellishment adds textural interest to finished pieces.
Materials: Yarn and Notions
All projects feature Valley Yarns yarn bases, including Longmeadow, Goshen, Southwick, and Valley Superwash varieties. The Hen Plaid Wrap specifically calls for Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian Cotton/46% Modal/6% Silk, 50g/92yd), a fiber blend designed for next-to-the-skin softness. Six skeins are required in the primary color (Fawn) with single skeins in coordinating colors (Ginger, Mulberry, Plum, and Purple Haze). Additional materials include stitch markers, a 5.00mm crochet hook, and 40" circular needles.
Gauge and Sizing
Patterns work to approximately 4 stitches and 6 rows per 1 inch in stockinette stitch, though exact gauge is noted as non-critical for successful completion. This flexibility makes these designs accessible to a broader range of knitters.
Design Philosophy
The Soft Landing collection emphasizes comfort-focused softgoods with thoughtful construction details. The Hen Plaid Wrap exemplifies this approach through its self-finishing fringe and color-blocked stripe pattern, while the inclusion of multiple blanket and throw patterns suggests the eBook serves home comfort and gifting needs.
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