Tag: winter

  • Beautiful Snowscape

    Beautiful Snowscape

    Snowscape Hat and Cowl knitting patterns by Bronwyn Hahn -- When the snow has fallen but the wind continues to blow, that’s when the snowscape really comes to life. The wind transforms the terrain into a frozen wonderland. The fine powder skitters along until it finally catches and holds tight, leaving ripples of snowy waves.

    As I admitted a few weeks ago, I’m not a big fan of winter. This winter has been particularly brutal for much of the country. And we still have several more weeks before we’re out of the woods. Mother Nature sure knows how to put on a show, however. Whether it’s snow or frost or ice, I can usually find beauty in it once I overlook the cold.

    Snow is in the forecast again this week. This time, it comes in the form of my Snowscape Hat and Cowl patterns. I was inspired by drifting snow and how it paints a peaceful picture despite the fierce winds and bitter cold.

    You can buy both patterns from my Ravelry store now! They’re on sale through March 10, 2019. Save $1 on either of the patterns or $3 when you buy the e-book! No coupon needed.

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  • Inspired by Winter

    Inspired by Winter

    True confession: I don’t really like winter. Or summer, for that matter. I prefer the moderate, comfortable temperatures of spring and fall. However, winter does provide such a lovely backdrop for daily life; I just prefer to see it from the warmth of my living room window. Despite my objection to the cold, I do seem to find great beauty (almost) every time I step outside. Besides, winter lets me enjoy my knitwear every day.

    I have three new patterns that were inspired by winter. The first is Frost Heaves Cowl, and it’s available now! (Watch for Snowscape Cowl and Hat to be released soon!) This pattern has been churning in my head for a couple of years now. First of all, the nerd in me just loves that there is a word for the geological phenomenon. Frost heaving happens when the top layer of soil starts to thaw as groundwater refreezes and pushes the soil upward. There’s a bunch of science involved, but the effect is completely fascinating to me. The cables in this cowl mimic the swollen mounds of earth, and the lacy, shivering ribs resemble the broken soil.

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