Shawls, cowls, mitts, sweaters, baby blankets and more knit in a checked houndstooth pattern.
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Free Patterns
Houndstooth Handwarmers
Fingelerless mitts with houndstooth pattern in stranded colorwork. Designed by Ellen Gill. DK weight yarn.
Houndstooth Double Knit Scarf
Reversible scarf with houndstooth on one side and stripes on the other. Designed by Melissa Leapman. Worsted weight yarn. Pictured project by Gauginator.
A Stroll in the Park
A houndstooth colorwork ponytail or messy bun hat by Mrs Luedeke
Houndstooth Cowl
Colorful cowl knit in the round with 8-stitch repeat fair isle pattern on a striked multi-color background. Designed by Yarnspirations Design Studio. Bulky weight yarn.
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Houndstooth Beanie and Mitts
Matching hat and fingerless mitts with stranded colorwork design. Designed by April Ries for Cascade Yarns. Fingering weight yarn.
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Houndstooth Hound Sweater
Dog (or cat!) sweater in stranded colorwork. Designed by Karen Roman. Aran weight yarn. Pictured project by Jennigoldie and SarahMade.
Houndstooth Slouch
Slouchy beanie hat knit with a stranded colorwork houndstooth pattern and corrugated ribbing. Designed by Jon Gibson.
Houndstooth Pillow
This cushion is approximately 18 ins [45.5 cm] square (excluding edging).
Patterns for Purchase
Reversible Houndstooth Cowl
This reversible cowl is knit in the round in two pieces and then knit together to create a double-thick fabric that gives you extra warmth and wind protection, trapping warmed air in between its layers. Designed by Joleen Kraft.
Melodic Hat
Slouchy beanie featuring a 4-stitch 4-row houndstooth check pattern using stranded knitting technique. Designed by Fiddle Knits Designs. Sport weight yarn.
A Houndstooth Wrap About Town
Keyhole shawl with loop to fasten in front and short row shaping at shoulders to keep in place. Designed by Kay Meadors. Bulky weight yarn.
Houndstooth Tablet or Phablet Case
Ideal for a beginner knitter who is ready to tackle a simple two color stranded colorwork pattern, this cover is knit as one piece. The pattern comes with instructions in two sizes: Small = approx. 5”x 8” (12.5 x 20 cm) Large = approx. 7.5”x 9.5” (19 x 24 cm)
