Freebie Friday - Boy's Hoodie

It's been awhile since we posted a pattern specifically for little boys, so we thought we should make up for that today.  The Boy's Hooded Tank, knit in Rowan Classic Cotton Denim, is adorable, timely, and really cute.  (They now recommend Belle Organic Aran.)  The handwarmer pocket really makes it!

This sweater can be made in any number of yarns, making it versatile across the seasons.  The original denim colored Cotton would be a great option for spring!  And an alpaca blend would make a deliciously toasty sweater.   Just remember to match the gauge on the labels when substituting yarns, and knit a swatch before tackling the whole garment to confirm your gauge is dead-on.  I'll completely understand if you want to make several in different colors;  if I were a kid this would quickly become my favorite sweater!

Freebie Friday Vest Pattern

My dog does not bring me the paper, or slippers. He doesn't rescue people from fires.  Max will eat the paper, and the slippers, and lie down by the fire, and that's about it.  He's not a TV hero dog, he's a good dog.  He's great company, and I love him for that.

Today's Freebie, Rowan Yarns' Glow Vest, is much like my dog - beautiful, uncomplicated, doing the basic job for which it was designed very well.   I love it for a dozen reasons: it's a little different, it's practical, it's a quick knit, it's in COTTON, it's blue, it's a versatile layer, it's pre-shrunk, it's ageless, it buttons, it washes, it's seasonless, and it's contemporary.

It's definitely in the lineup of things I will knit, and I'm even hoping to do it soon so I can wear it for spring. This means clearing a backlog of owed and promised projects, but it's great incentive!  I hope you enjoy it, too.