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Hook Mountain Handmade
@hookmountainknits.bsky.social
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Knitting pattern designer.
Cozy & inclusive knitting patterns from my 1890s Victorian house on the prairie.
Coffee | Cake | Outrage | Love |
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Find my patterns here:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/hook-mountain-handmade/patterns
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hookmountainknits.bsky.social
#knitsky I have a new pattern, and it's free to newsletter subscribers thru Dec 26 (including new subscribers btwn now and then)- little gift from me to you ♥️

Adorned is a delightful wrap bracelet that lets you use your bits of leftover yarn and gorgeous buttons! Links in comments♥️
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A wrist and the back of a hand in front of a white background. There is a wrap bracelet on the wrist, made of hand knit cord and secured with a black button with circular grooves. The yarn the bracelet is made from is multicolored, with white, fuchsia, black, gray, hot pink and pops of dark orange. A wrist and the back of a hand in front of a white background. There is a wrap bracelet on the wrist, made of hand knit cord and secured with a black button with carved flower petal pattern. The yarn the bracelet is made from is a deep blue with purple and black tones.
December 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Another cardigan for #showmeyourknits this week: The Stepping Stones Cardigan.

Things I love about this design: it's just the right amount of oversized and the colorwork is done with slipped stitches and has an endless variety of possible combinations!

#knitting #knitsky #🧶
A woman standing in profile in front of a paneled wooden door with her face turned towards the camera. She has long black hair streaked with gray and is wearing a black dress and an oversized, hand knit golden yellow cardigan with a pattern of oatmeal colored squares on the bottom half. She is smiling. A woman standing in front of a paneled wooden door with her face turned towards the camera. She has long black hair streaked with gray in a messy bun on top of her head and is wearing a black dress and an oversized, hand knit golden yellow cardigan with a pattern of oatmeal colored squares on the bottom half. The cardigan has slipped off of her right shoulder. She is smiling.
December 18, 2025 at 4:23 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Could you help me choose which samples of my designs I should take to the Designer Showcase at Stitch Up Chicago? I made an adorable poll with pictures of each contender and would love hear which 3 you think would make people stop and take a closer look!
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Which samples should I take to Stitch Up Chicago?
I'm looking for samples that would draw you in for a closer look if you saw them at an event and would love your feedback!
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December 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
@livrunsfast.bsky.social has declared it Cardigan Week for #showmeyourknits and I *adore* cardigans! This is the Teapot Cardigan and it's so cozy and has pockets and is knit with bulky yarn and did I mention that it's currently -3F where I live?
Yeah. Teapot Cardigan ftw!
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A woman with long black hair standing in front of some houseplants and a map of medieval Seoul. She is looking up at the ceiling with an absolutely delighted smile on her face, and she is wearing a mid-thigh length green hand knit cardigan with huge pockets, which is the source of her delight. She's also wearing gray corduroy overalls and an oxidized silver necklace made from an antique anklet and red lipsitck.
December 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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fastenoffyal.bsky.social
🧶SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES ON CYBER MONDAY!

There's a trend now to counter the consumption/consumerist culture, and if you'd like to get in on that - or even if you just like supporting small businesses generally - the #FastenOffYAL is here to help!

#crochet #knitting #WeAintBuyingIt #SmallBusiness
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
This week's #showmeyourknits theme is advent minis, but since I've never done advent yarn I'm sharing the Tea Cozy Cardigan, which is designed for minis & leftovers and is one of the most fun things I've ever knit!

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A woman with long black hair streaked with gray is standing in front of a white wooden wall. There is a painting of a robot behind her, and a table with house plants. She is wearing a hand knit, striped cardigan in shades of gray, green, and blue. No two stripes are alike. Her face is slightly in profile, and she is smiling. A woman with long black hair streaked with gray is standing in front of a white wooden wall. There is a painting of a robot behind her, and a table with house plants. She is wearing a hand knit, striped cardigan in shades of red, yellow, purple and orange. No two stripes are alike. Her face is slightly in profile, and she is smiling.
December 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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samantha-west.bsky.social
The Indie Design Gift-a-long has started! This is a multi designer event held on Ravelry and as always there is sale where each designer chooses 10-20 designs that are 25% off.
These are some of my designs included in my bundle this year! Code: giftalong2025

www.ravelry.com/bundles/gift...
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A photo collage of many different hand knit items. A Colourwork hat with an orchid design, a pair of colourwork mitts with roses. A fox cowl, a pair of colourwork mitts with pansies, a Colourwork cowl with a macaw. A brown cable cowl, a green and black bird hat, a blue cable scarf and a pair of multi coloured striped socks inspired by the work of Basquiat
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
This year's Indie Design Gift-a-long has started! From now until November 26 over 200 designers have 10-20 of their patterns available at 25% off with code giftalong2025

Including me! Some of my sale patterns are above, and you can see all of them them here: www.ravelry.com/bundles/gift...
A 9 panel photograph. Top row, L to R: 1. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a hand knit oatmeal colored sweater with spider cables on the arms (Arachne Pullover), 2. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a magenta hand knit tee over a long sleeved pumpkin orange tee. She's smiling and leaning to the side (Star Gazer Tee), 3. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a gray long sleeve tee and matching hand knit olive green hat and fingerless mitts (Innkeeper's Hat and Innkeeper's Mitts) Middle row, L to R: 1. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a hand knit, oversized olive green cardigan with huge pockets. A copy of Frog and Toad Together is sticking out of one pocket (Kitchen Table Cardigan), 2. The Hook Mountain Handmade logo, 3. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a hand knit golden cardigan with a slipped stitch pattern of oatmeal colored squares on the bottom half (Stepping Stones Cardigan). Bottom Row, L to R: 1. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a hand knit yellow sweater with thumb holes (Brunch Sweater), 2. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a hand knit cardigan made from a multi color yarn in shades of green, turquoise, and brown (Pine Needle Cardigan), 3. a woman with black hair in front of a paneled wooden door wearing a gray hand knit sweater with a zig zag lace pattern on the body and stockinette sleeves (Brooks River Pullover).
November 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
I have 2 new patterns out today! Innkeeper's Hat and Innkeeper's Mitts, both dedicated to the idea that we can never have too many places that welcome all people with kindness, food, drink, and warmth.
The patterns are 20% off thru 11/3 if you buy one; 30% off if you buy both ♥️
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A woman standing in front a paneled wooden door. She's wearing a gray long sleeved shirt and matching, hand knit fingerless gloves and hat. The fingerless gloves and hat are knit from an autumnal, olive green yarn and have a squishy waffle texture and cozy ribbing. The woman has long dark hair, a pierced nose, and a delighted smile. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/innkeepers-hat A woman standing in front of a paneled wooden door, wearing a long sleeved gray top, jeans, and matching hand knit fingerless gloves and hat. The fingerless gloves and hat are knit from an autumnal, olive green yarn and have a squishy waffle texture and cozy ribbing. One glove has the ribbing unfolded and it covers most of the woman's fingers on her left hand. The right hand mitt has the ribbing folded over, leaving most of her fingers bare. The woman is holding her hands in front of her face, but her eyes look happy, almost laughing. https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/innkeepers-mitts
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
It's hat week for #showmeyourknits, and who doesn't love a good hat? They're quick, satisfying and fun to knit, keep you warm and look amazing.

These are my Hobbit-inspired hat patterns: The Shire, Mirkwood, and Misty Mountains. They're all available on Ravelry!

#knitting #knitsky #🧶 #tolkien
A brass colored, hand knit hat on a wooden background. The hat has a quilted-looking diamond pattern created by purled stitches, and a fluffy, off-white pompom on the top. A hand knit hat on a wooden background. The hat is knit from a dark green yarn with flecks of grey and blue and has a stitch pattern that resembles leaves. There is a beige pompom on the top. A gray hand knit hat on a wooden background. The hat has cable panel that looks like a chain of mountains viewed from the sky, and a dusty pink pompom on top.
October 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Spooky season for #showmeyourknits? I have just the thing!

The Arachne Pullover 🕷️ is perfect for Halloween, but tbh I wear mine year-round bc I love it so much.

You can get the pattern on Ravelry and Payhip. It's size inclusive and worsted weight. And spooky!

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A woman standing in front of a paneled wooden door. She has black hair going gray piled in a bun on the top of her head and is holding her arms, bent at the elbow, in front of her body, with her closed hands covering the lower part of her face. She is wearing a hand knit, oatmeal colored sweater with cable knit spiders from shoulder to wrist on both sleeves. Her eyes are smiling.
October 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Speaking of autumn knits #shomeyourknits ...my new Kitchen Table Cardigan has absolutely enormous pockets that can hold your emergency copy of Frog and Toad, your phone, and a snack, which I think is super Fall-ish. Plus it's super oversize and cozy 🧡
(Pattern on Ravelry!)
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A woman with long black hair streaked with gray standing sideways in front of large, paneled wooden door. She is wearing an oversized, olive green, hand knit cardigan with huge pockets. There is a copy of the book "Frog and Toad Together" by Arnold Lobel in the pocket of her cardigan. She is wearing red lipstick and has her arms held in front of her chest with her hands tucked under her chin. A woman with long black hair streaked with gray standing in front of large, paneled wooden door. She is wearing an oversized, olive green, hand knit cardigan with huge pockets. The inner lining of the pockets is just visible, and it is a bright turquoise color. She is wearing red lipstick, smiling, and has her arms held in front of her chest with her hands tucked under her chin.
September 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
My current WIP for the #showmeyourknits prompt of the week! This is my adventure sweater: no pattern, no gauge swatch, no measuring anything, and only using the yarn here that's leftover from another project. The adventure is seeing if it will be wearable!
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A hand knit avocado green and sky blue striped sweater lying on a wood floor. The sweater is incomplete - one sleeve is finished, one is nearly finished and body has only been knit to the underarms. There is a very tiny potted snake plant at the top left of the sweater.
September 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
It's sweater week at #showmeyourknits so I'm starting out with my newest design: the Carry-On Cardigan. It's the perfect sweater to take everywhere and thus ensure that you will never be cold or un-cozy. You can get it at the sale price on Ravelry til 8/31!

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A woman standing in front of a large wood door. She has long black hair going silver and is wearing red lipstick, a black dress and a hand knit, royal blue cardigan with a diamond lace pattern on the lower half. The torso of a woman standing in front of a large wooden door. She is wearing a black dress and a royal blue, hand knit cardigan with a diamond lace pattern on the bottom half.
August 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Leftovers and scraps for #showmeyourknits this week @livrunsfast.bsky.social ? Yes please! Using leftover and scrap yarn is so so satisfying.
My Bun Break sweater was the first design using this yarn, and last Nov I designed the Winter Market Mitts with the leftovers. Cozy joy!
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The torso of a woman standing against a white wall. She is wearing a very cozy bright pink, slightly fluffy, hand knit sweater with a crew neck and thumb holes. Her left hand is held against her chest in order to show the thumb hole at the cuff. A hand wearing a hand knit fingerless glove made from bright pink, slightly fluffy yarn. There are books and a houseplant in the background and it is all very cozy looking.
August 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
It's #showmeyourknits 1st bday, and to celebrate @livrunsfast.bsky.social has declared this week to be knitter's choice. So I'm going to share my very favorite knits: most worn, most loved.

Like Brunch! Seen here in a hotel on my x-country move, cause it's super cozy comfy.

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A woman in a hotel room. She has long black hair with gray streaks worn in a braid. She's wearing jeans and a hand knit, egg yolk yellow sweater with a rolled scoop neck and thumbholes. She is smiling.
July 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Another summer knit for #showmeyourknits : the Shark Tooth Tee. It's business in the front (a class raglan scoop neck) and a party in the back (a wide panel of triangular, shark tooth shaped lace)! It's fun to knit and wear, and has built in air conditioning. Winning!

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A picture of a woman's back. She's wearing jeans and a hand knit, dark green tee with triangular lace cut outs down the center back. She's holding her hair up with both hands and has blue tattoos to her elbows. A woman standing in front of a while wall and smiling. She's wearing a hand knit, dark green tee and blue sea glass earrings. She has long black hair streaked with gray and blue tattoos on both arms.
July 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
@livrunsfast.bsky.social has declared it to be summer knits for #showmeyourknits this week and I am here for it! I became a fan of summer knits a few years ago and now I am obsessed!

This is my Auri Tee. It's a relaxing knit with a little lace to keep things fun 💚

#knitting #knitsky 🧶
A woman wearing a hand knit, sea foam greeen tee with short lacy sleeves. She is standing with her back to the camera and is looking over her shoulder and smiling. She has black hair piled on top of her head and blue floral tattoos to her elbow. There are houseplants in the background. A woman facing the camera with a big happy smile on her face. She's wearing a hand knit, sea foam green tee with lacy cap sleeves and has long black hair with gray streaks and blue tattoos on both arms to the elbows. There are houseplants in the background.
July 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
I thought that a blue theme for #showmeyourknits this week would be easy- I love blue, all of my tattoos are blue- but it turns out I only have a few blue knits! This is the Bakehouse Cardigan, truly one of my favorite designs and most worn FOs 💙

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A woman standing in profile to the camera in front of a wall hung with guitars. She has long black hair and is wearing a green-gray dress and a hand knit blue cardigan with large wooden buttons.
July 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
#showmeyourknits says it's garter stitch week! The real garter stitch queen is @shanalinesdesigns.bsky.social but I do have a couple of designs that use it, including the Celebration Cardi, a collab I did last year with Queen City Yarn and @doeweknit.bsky.social . So squishy!

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A woman standing in front of a beige wall. She's wearing jeans and a hand knit cardigan and has shoulder length light brown hair. She has one hand in her pocket and is smiling. The cardigan is knit in alternating bands of garter and slipped stitch. The main color is raspberry pink, and the slipped stitch color is tangerine orange. A close up of a hand knit cardigan. The cardigan is knit in alternating bands of garter and slipped stitch. The main color is raspberry pink, and the slipped stitch color is tangerine orange. It has shiny buttons that look like the inside of a seashell.
July 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
Just a quick break from your regularly scheduled #showmeyourknits content to let you know that the Daisy Chain Tee pattern is out today! Even though it's not yellow I'm loving this little tee and I think you will too 💜
www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

#knitsky #knitting 🧶
A woman standing in profile in front of a wooden door. She has long black and gray hair piled in a messy bun on top of her head, blue tattoos to her elbow, and is wearing red lipstick, black jeans, and a hand knit dark purple tee with lace work daisies around the hem and a single daisy on the sleeve. She is smiling. A woman standing in front of a wooden door. She has long black and gray hair, blue tattoos to her elbows, and is wearing red lipstick, black jeans, and a hand knit dark purple tee with lace work daisies around the hem. She is smiling.
June 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
I'm pretty sure I mordanted with alum. But not, like 100% sure because I didn't write it down and it was a long time ago. If I didn't use alum I didn't use a mordant.
June 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
The yellow theme for #showmeyourknits is so my jam! Today I've got the Pollinator Tank Top in this dreamy egg yolk color. Pollinator is knit from worsted weight yarn but it's cool and breezy, esp with the butterfly/bee lace down both sides!

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a woman with her face buried in tall purple anise hyssop flowers. She has long dark hair going gray and blue tattoos from shoulder to elbow. her eyes closed and is smiling. She's wearing a hand knit yellow tank top and yellow bangles on both wrists. A woman standing in front of a tree. She's wearing a hand knit yellow tank top with a butterfly lace pattern running down the side. She's got blue tattoos from shoulder to elbow and is looking over her shoulder and smiling.
June 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
hookmountainknits.bsky.social
More golden yellow for #showmeyourknits! I love yellow so I'm pretty delighted with this prompt.
This is my Mustard Flower Tee- a boxy, lightweight tee with a V neck and a floral lace pattern. It's reversible, size inclusive, and one of my favorite summer knits!
#knitting #knitsky 🧶
A woman with long black hair streaked with gray, standing in front of a white wall. There is a potted plant on her right and she is wearing a hand knit, golden yellow tee with a V neck and a lacy floral pattern running down the center. She has blue tattoos on both arms and is smiling. A woman looking over her shoulder and smiling with her back to the camera. She has black hair and blue tattoos on her arm. She's wearing a lavender colored skirt and a hand knit, golden yellow tee with a deep V in the back and a lacy floral pattern running down the spine. This is the same tee as in the previous picture- it's reversible and the flowers can be in the front or the back.
June 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM