Auburn Needleworks

13344 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603
(530) 888-0202 (Click to call or dial the number)
Hours: Tuesday Thru Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed Sunday and Monday

Fun Knitting Projects To Try

We will use this page to highlight fun knitting projects that beginning and experienced knitters will find to be an enjoyable way to ply their craft.

You can obtain the yarn, tools and patterns for these projects at our store. We invite you to come to the store at the address above and get what you need to try the project of your choice. If you have any questions about them you can ask at the store or by calling the phone number shown above.

We suggest you check this page frequently as we will be adding projects for you to see and try.

Get Ready For Summer With This Beautiful Shawl

Summer is on its way, and Summer can be tricky. Really hot outside and really chilly in an air conditioned place.

This summer shoulder shawl is the perfect fashionable solution to this dilemma. It's comfortable out in the heat, but provides just the warmth needed in a cold air conditioned room.

Come see the completed project in our shop and then get started on your beautiful shawl.

Summer Weight Knitted Sweater

This beautiful short sleeved top tee is easy to wear for any occasion. The pattern can be bought from Ravelry or at our store.

This sweater is an oversized, drapey tee, knit flat in two pieces and then seamed at the sides and shoulders. The simple construction makes it suitable for knitters of all levels, and yields a versatile garment that’s easy to wear for any occasion.

This beautiful top is made out of fingering weight yarn and requires 600 - 1000 yards for the main color and 125 - 215 yards of a contrasting color. Auburn Needleworks carries a wide variety of fingering weight yarn such as; Malabrigo Mechita, Baah La Jolla, Hikoo Sueno and Gecko.

You will also need needles in size needed to obtain gauge
(suggested size: US #3 / 3.25 mm)

You'll Look Fabulous In This Lacy Shawl and Hood

Knitted Cowl And Hood

This beautiful pattern would be wonderful for the intermediate to advanced knitter. The Jane Elliot pattern requires approximately 700 yards of DK weight yarn. We have a wide selection of DK weight yarn for this unique project.

Jane writes her patterns in exquisite detail. Her patterns are written to make her designs accessible to anyone who can read and execute basic knitting techniques. Every stitch is spelled out in every row. You simply follow the pattern row by row, and you end with a magnificent work of art. Start yours today.

Make This Cottage Highlands Shawl

Scottish Higlands Shawl

The Scottish Highlands Shawl (from the Celtic Shawl Collection of Kay Hopkins) is worked end-to-end in a completely seamless manner. This design was inspired by a very memorable visit to some incredible, ancient Abbey ruins in Scotland.

There is a nice balance between garter stitch and lace work that makes it a fun project.

This design really shows off hand dyed yarns and will look great in any yarn with good drape.

This pattern is made with Malabrigo yarn and we have a large selection of those yarns. There are size and design options included in the pattern so that you can personalize it for you and your yarn choice. Make it with or without the eyelet lace insert ribbons, make it in one color or several, and choose subtle or stunning contrast colors.

Yarn Required:
One Color Scheme: 430 – 500 yards Larger size: 936 yds 856m
Two Color Scheme: MC – 250 yds 275m; CC - 250 yds 237m 500 yards 440m total. Larger size: MC – 520 yds 475m; CC - 415 yds 380m 935 yards 854m total.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

Mountain Colors Knitted Shawlette

The newest addition to the Auburn Needleworks yarn family is Mountain Colors. This beautiful yarn is in 10 vibrant colors. The above shawlette is made with Mountain Color yarn. visit our store and we will be happy to show you how to make it.

Reyna Shawlette

Picture of A Knittet Reyna Shawlett

You can make this lovely shawlett with one cake of Nebula yarn which is available at Auburn Needleworks. In fact you can obtain everything you need to complete this project at our store.

Foolproof Cowl

Foolproof Knitted Cowl

This knitted cowl has proven very popular among our knitters. We can provide you with the pattern and all the supplies you need to create this elegant cowl.

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