Spring into spring with this gorgeous Chic Spring Beret kindly donated to p/hop by talented designer Jane Crowfoot and the staff at The Knitter magazine.

The beret uses four colours of DK yarn and is a good introduction to Fair Isle (stranded colour) knitting. If you’re new to Fair Isle knitting there are lots of good tutorials on the internet including one on the KnittingHelp.com website (scroll down for the video) or just ask in the p/hop group on Ravelry if you need any advice.

If you want to see what the beret looks like in other colourways take inspiration from what others have made on Ravelry.

To read more about the Chic Spring Beret pattern and download the PDF click here. Happy Knitting!

The stunning Dido Shawl and Dido Scarf pattern has been generously designed and donated to p/hop by Åsa Tricosa.

The pattern can be knit as either a shawl or scarf and uses 4ply yarn.

To find out more and download a copy of the pattern in return for a donation to Médecins Sans Frontières click here.

Don’t forget to follow us on twitter or join the p/hop Ravelry group to keep up with the latest news and new patterns. Happy Knitting!

Joy Edwards has designed and donated the latest p/hop Hopsox pattern. Thanks Joy!

To download Hopsox click here.

Once you have knitted up these beautiful socks and would like to make a donation for the hours of enjoyment you had click here.  

If you have any queries or comments regarding the pattern, Joy can be contacted on Ravelry by clicking here.

The Without Borders Sock pattern has been kindly donated to the p/hop project by Katie Weston. These lovely socks were inspired by the Endpaper Mitts.

To download a PDF version of the pattern click here.

Don’t forget to make your p/hop donation once you have finished! Easy to donate at justgiving….

Get your knitting needles ready for the latest p/hop pattern – the Jacob Beanie.

To download a PDF version click here.

Big thanks to Terri Bate for designing and donating this lovely pattern.

So.. now we have a scarf, some mittens, a beanie and with Debbie’s sock pattern on the way we are heading for a complete p/hop accessories set for next winter. An entire knitted p/hop outfit is surely worth a donation! Anyone interested in designing a sweater..

Happy knitting!

Lou

The Cranford Mitts pattern has been kindly donated to the p/hop project by Jane Lithgow.

As the title suggests, the inspiration for this pattern came from the BBC adaptation of Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. Jane says, ‘This gentle drama, both humorous and touching took us into the lives of gentlewomen of certain age living in reduced circumstances. I noticed that many of their costumes included delicate mitts which they wore to ensure warm fingers in their draughty houses. I have adapted this idea to create some warm but delicately lacy mitts to take the edge off chilly spring mornings.’

To download a PDF version of ‘Cranford Mitts’ click here

We hope you enjoy knitting this free pattern and don’t forget to give it a p/hop rating!