Knitting Patterns for Handspun Yarn

Looking for the perfect knitting pattern for your handspun yarn? Here are some ideas:

• Hello Yarn's Free Knitting Patterns - The Cherry Garcia neck tube is one of several patterns on this page that look great with handspun yarn. (The Hello Yarn Shop also carries gorgeous hand-dyed and handspun yarn!)
  
• Marnie MacLean - Marnie designed these Lake Park Hat and Gloves with a slipped stitch pattern that really highlights her pretty handspun.
  
• Spindlicity - check out the projects section in every issue of this online magazine for handspinners.
  
• Knittyspin - Knitty is a great source of free knitting patterns and since the Spring 2006 issue they've been including patterns especially designed for handspun yarns in the Knittyspin section. Here are direct links to some of the patterns:
  
  • Madge - a hat using only 1.2 ounces of handspun.
  • Booze Bag - felted bottle bag using commercial yarn and coiled handspun.
  • Sheep Wrap - garter stitch shawl.
  • Orangina - two scarves in one.
  • Mad River Mittens - felted mittens using bulky singles.
  • Lauren - a sweater that combines commercial yarn and a handspun border.
  • Palette - a lace scarf that shows off a navajo-plied yarn.

There are also a few great books with patterns designed for handspun yarn:

	Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook - Spinning for socks
	Homespun Handknit - Accessories
	Spin to Knit - Sweaters, socks, bags, and accessories