Hello,

I’ve just come back from a wonderful weekend away in the Lake District — Coniston, to be exact — and I feel completely recharged. The weather was glorious for October: crisp mornings, clear skies, and just enough chill to make a cosy knit your best friend. There were plenty of long dog walks through golden leaves and, naturally, a few pub meals to round off each day!

It was also the perfect excuse to wear two of my own designs — Gwenvor and Dusty Lilac — layered up in true autumn style.

When Inspiration Circles Back

Back home, something on Facebook caught my eye — Joe Browns have just released a new cowl and hat set that looks remarkably like my Flowery Infinity Scarf design! It made me smile — creative ideas have a funny way of finding their way into the world.

If you love that “Joe Browns” look, here’s how you could adapt my pattern to get a similar effect:

• Use smaller needles to create a denser, less open fabric

• Cast on fewer stitches for a snugger fit

• Add a furry or fleecy lining for that extra cosy, luxury feel

And once you’ve made the cowl, you can easily calculate the stitch count for a matching hat — the perfect winter gift set idea!

👉 Find the Flowery Infinity Scarf on Ravelry

🌿 What’s Next

Now I’m back home with my head full of new ideas — clearly the Lakes worked their magic! I’ll be sharing a peek at what’s on my needles very soon. Until then, I hope your week brings a bit of fresh air, good food, and time for your knitting.

Happy stitching,
Sandra x