Benjamin Matthews

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 9 patterns

I am proud to publish my first collection of patterns. Enjoy 9 designs for the price of three! Happy knitting!

eBook : 9 patterns

Here is a collection of my favorite cowl and infinity scarf designs. 10 patterns for the price of three! Hope you enjoy!

eBook : 7 patterns

My new collection of shawls, scarves, and ponchos! Seven patterns for the price of three!

eBook : 9 patterns

Excited to publish my latest collection of patterns! A total of nine patterns for the price of three. As always, I appreciate your support!

eBook : 7 patterns

Happy to publish my 5th volume of the Easy Knits, Bold Fashion series. This series includes fall and winter accessories released in 2018. 7 patterns for the price of 3!

eBook : 10 patterns

I am very excited to share my first curated collection of beanie patterns in this ebook. I find nothing more gratifying than knitting a good beanie. They are quick to make and allow you to learn and practice new techniques without a huge time commitment. And, they make fantastic gifts.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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The Frost Ridge Beanie combines slipped stitches, garter stitch, and ribbing to create a simple but striking fabric. My project was made in Malabrigo Rios in the Cape Cod Grey colorway. Happy Holidays to all! Thank you for the continued support : )
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wanted to add another beanie to my collection that felt like fall, and this color and stitch combination spoke to me. 150 yds of worsted weight and some faux cabling make for easy knitting with just enough interest. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a simple little beanie combining basic stitches to create an interesting texture. The beanie calls for 130 yards of worsted weight yarn. As always, I really enjoyed working with Malabrigo Rios. The colorway for my project was Sandstorm. As always, thank you for the support.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a super simple slouchy beanie made in worsted yarn and playing with slipped stitches. For my beanie, I used Malabrigo Rios in the Coco colorway.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wanted to combine my favorite elements of my Dashed and Victory Beanies to make something both easy to knit and highly wearable.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wanted to make a simple ribbed beanie combining the pronounced texture of twisted stitches with super simple cabling. Great first cable project.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A super easy beanie that works up in no time flat. Wanted to play with slipped stitches and traditional ribbing to achieve an interesting yet simple design.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Both Sides Now Beanie was born of my desire to craft an easy, fast, neutral, and textured beanie using some of my favorite DK skeins in my stash.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Ranch Road 12 Beanie is a super quick knit in worsted weight yarn and is slightly slouchy. The design was inspired by a lovely old wooden fence I pass each day as I drive down Ranch Road 12, a lovely bit of road here in Central Texas. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I wanted to design a simple beanie pattern that I could really relax into without getting bored. The beanie features broken columns of ribbing against a garter stitch panel, creating a deeply textured yet simple fabric. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I wanted to design a beanie to get me in the holiday spirit, and this guy did just the trick. The beanie is a simple design featuring moss stitch and a tree motif, using elongated slipped stitches to create a trunk.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
So excited to share my latest design with y’all. This is the simplest of triangular shawls, combining squishy garter stitch and slip stitches to create a bold geometric print. This is a nice, soothing, rhythmic knit for when you need to just relax.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The simplest of beanies, combining garter stitch and elongated slipped stitches--perfect for some zen, simple knitting time.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a super simple project and a love note to the twisted rib, with a little bit of cabling thrown in for interest. I really enjoyed making this project and hope you do too! Happy knitting!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This little beanie was inspired by some favorite quilts that have been passed down through our family. Super easy and quick project.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A quick and super easy beanie playing with slipped stitches to create a bold graphic effect against a reverse stockinette background.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
\Super quick, easy, and fun beanie pattern. Grab your favorite worsted weight yarn and enjoy!
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Easy and quick hat using an Aran weight yarn and playing with slip stitches and different types of ribbing. Hope you enjoy.
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Quick and easy hat with just knits and purls.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This simple worsted weight beanie features slipped stitches against a reverse stockinette background to create a graphic chevron motif. For my project I used Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Terra colorway. I think this pattern features gently variagated yarns well, and I enjoyed working with this colorway.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I wanted to knit myself a bulky winter shawl that was basically a big wooly hug. A super simple and easy pattern to zen out to. Below are the notes on the materials I used:
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a simple, easy take on a traditional basket weave using slipped stitches. For my project, I used 160 yards of worsted weight yarn. The prototype was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the Fresco y Seco colorway. I hope you enjoy and happy knitting!!!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Errata: If you downloaded the pattern on January 1st, please check your messages for a corrected version of the pattern. Looks like my 2020 brain followed me into 2021. The pattern is correct as of 9:00 am Jan 2nd CST. All apologies!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I wanted to design a bulky version of my Victory Beanie for some super last minute holiday crafting. Hat worked up in two to three hours. I used 75 yards of bulky, but the hat could probably work easily in super bulky if you get gauge. I LOVED the yarn I used--Kim Dyes Yarn’s Souflee’ Bulky in the “In the Dark” Colorway. I’m new to this dyer’s ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a super simple ribbed beanie playing with slip stitches and twisted knit stitches to create an interesting texture.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I decided I wanted to combine design elements from two of my favorite hat designs, the On the Grid Beanie and the Deco Beanie, into a new design. This beanie knits up super quick; you only need about 130 yds of worsted weight yarn and a few hours and done.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a simple little beanie with knits and purls and twisted stitches carried from the brim to the crown. I made my beanie with just a little under 125 yards of worsted weight yarn. I used Malabrigo Rios in the Glitter colorway. I hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a quick and easy play on my Deco Beanie pattern. This beanie works up super quick in worsted weight ( I used 135 yds).
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a quick and easy textured beanie to enjoy this fall. The pattern calls for 135 yards of worsted weight yarn. For my project, I used Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Organic Studio Worsted in the Cedarcroft colorway.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Just a simple triangular shawl playing with alternating styles of ribbing and contrasting colors. I wanted something neutral and easy, and I hope you enjoy. Easy pattern to memorize and works up quickly in worsted weight.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a simple, mindless beanie showcasing twisted stitches and negative space. You will need 140 yds of worsted weight yarn. I made two versions in tonal/solids, but I think the hat would look equally sharp in a variagated/speckled yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I’ve been so excited to publish this project! A simple shawl in worsted weight, great for easy TV knitting and good for a first foray into mosaic knitting.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hey, everyone! I’ve been wanting to make a worsted weight version of my Double Down Beanie for some time, so here is the Quadruple Down Beanie! Just some knits and purls make a cool texture.
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Hey, y’all! This new beanie was made to reflect my wish for cooler weather, at least not triple digit temps! : ) Just some simple stranded colorwork and plain knitting--super easy. Add a ginormous pompom for fun!
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Quick and easy beanie playing with exterior floats to resemble embroidery. A lot of fun to make, and I hope you enjoy!
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Just a simple stranded colorwork beanie with some of my favorite colors from the past few months.
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a little beanie made up in one of my favorite yarns, Malabrigo Rios in the Glitter colorway. Love how the tonal quality looks with the stitch pattern.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Hello, everyone! Just a little beanie I’ve been working on during my time in quarantine.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl was inspired by some particularly lovely and vibrant yarn, Magpie Solstice, after a trip to my LYS, Hill Country Weavers. I wanted to play with the idea of the color spectrum and this is my result. Hope you enjoy.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wanted to design an easy but elegant shawl using some really lovely fingering weight yarn I had. My shawl is worked up with Woolfolk Tynd, thus the name of the pattern. I hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Just a simple knit beanie playing with some of my fave current colors. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
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My dear friend requested a Buffalo Plaid beanie with an opening for her famous “messy buns,” so ask and ye shall receive. : )
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I’m excited to publish my latest beanie pattern, and hope it gets to you guys in time for holiday knitting. I wanted to make a companion piece to my New Pathways Cowl, which is all about embracing new challenges and directions in life.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m excited to publish my latest beanie pattern, and hope it gets to you guys in time for holiday knitting. I wanted to play around with carrying the ribbing from the brim of a beanie throughout the design, and am pleased with the results.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Every year I knit myself a hat to keep, and this is the one. Super soft in Woolfolk FAR (an amazing yarn) and slouchy and neutral. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
This tubular cowl was inspired by the lovely migration of butterflies we’ve had this fall. Just pair your favorite self-striping aran weight yarn with a contrasting solid, and voila!
Knitting: Cowl
The New Pathways Cowl was inspired by the constant changes we have in life, and having the positivity and grace to face them head on. Knit in worsted and in the round, this project works up relatively fast, and as it is constructed in a tube then grafted, all the floats are hidden!
Knitting: Cowl
Loved working up this cowl pattern. The Hygge Cowl is warm, squishy, and knits up in under three-hours. This is definitely going to be my go-to Christmas gift. Hope you enjoy!
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Super excited to publish this pattern!
Knitting: Cowl
Happy to publish my new pattern! This cowl was inspired by my On the Grid Beanie, and includes instructions for a true infinity scarf (double up) and a cowl (single wrap).
Knitting: Cowl
Note about materials: I accidentally listed the yarn used as Cascade 220 Superwash Merino, but it was in fact Cascade 220 Superwash. Both are worsted weights with the same yardage, so this will not affect yardage needed at all.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m thrilled to offer up my latest pattern. This slouchy beanie is a fun and quick knit and would look great on everyone! Just playing with knits and purls to achieve a distinct and dramatic texture.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m thrilled to offer up my latest pattern. This beanie is a fun and quick knit and would look great on everyone! Just playing with knits and purls to achieve a distinct and modern pattern. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by my recent travels abroad, this ample shawl combines four different shades of DK yarn to create an oversized, asymmetrical, and snuggly shawl. For my project I used Debbie Bliss Cotton Denim DK. For A, I used color 3 (darkest blue), for B, color 1 (grey), for C, color 5 (palest blue), and for D, color 4 (medium blue).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This generous sized-wrap was designed for and inspired by my lovely friend who always has such a unique flair for fashion. I’m glad she is pleased.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m so excited to publish my 75th pattern, a quick and easy beanie with some pompom flair!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Quick and easy hat, perfect for holiday knitting! For my hat, I used the awesome Malabrigo Mecha (in Polar Morn (B) and Mostaza (A)), which is considered a bulky--HOWEVER, it is a very lightweight bulky. If using a heavier bulky, make sure to check gauge. Also, you may be able to get gauge using an Aran or even heavy worsted.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This cute little hat was inspired by two particular woodsy DK skeins in my stash. I’ve always loved the marled effect of holding two strands together, and simple stranded color work, so I thought, why not combine them? Hat is worked with two contrasting strands of DK weight throughout, giving it a heavy worsted/aran feel. And, I can’t praise Ac...
Knitting: Cowl
Happy Holidays, Knitting Friends!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Wanted to create an easy, fast, and textured beanie for the current season. Am in love with this colorway, Mostaza, and the yarn, Malabrigo Mecha.
Knitting: Scarf
This generous-sized scarf uses simple color work to create a bold effect. Easy, fun, and fast--my favorite knitting adjectives! Enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Happy summer everyone! Wanted to design a good size shawl that is easy, yet interesting to knit! Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Fun and easy shawl to play with colorwork! Great for self-striping yarn! I have so loved seeing all of the different versions of this shawl, and hope you love making it. Have a fantastic day!
Knitting: Cowl
Generously sized cowl perfect for doubling. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Poncho
Easy flattering poncho! Love the tosh merino light!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Cowl
A fun, vibrant cowl, great for using up those extra bits of sock/fingering weight you’ve got hanging around! Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Poncho
Wanted to create an oversized boxy top with interesting textural details. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Quick and easy shawl. Works up super fast in DK weight!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This large shawl has a wingspan measuring 8.5 feet, so you can really wrap up in it, with the lace weight yarn keeping it from being too warm--perfect for a cool spring day.
Knitting: Cowl
Love, love, love this yarn--soft and squishy without being heavy like most bulky weights, but with the speed you get from using larger yarns. Immediately thought of the Tiffany’s boxes when I saw the turqoise color.
Knitting: Scarf
Forever Free!
Knitting: Scarf
Wanted a bright and cheery chunky cabled scarf….with pockets for those cold mornings! Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Headband
Wanted to make a cute little headband that can be worked up in an hour or two for a quick, on-trend Christmas gift. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is my tribute to the fabulous wildlings who live north of the wall in Westeros.
Knitting: Cowl
Wanted to pair faux fur with different colored solids, while playing with texture, to create a fun and unique accessory! Hope you enjoy!
Crochet: Cowl
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was inspired by the many thunderstorms that roll across the Texas plains.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
One roll makes a shawl! This fantastic “yarn” is truly unique! Technically pencil roving, Noro Rainbow Roll can be spun on a wheel or drop spindle, or knit directly from the roll. Loved working with this stuff!
Knitting: Scarf
Wanted to design an ample sized scarf featuring different sized stripes and textural details. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
Wanted to design a quick, easy, and super simple cowl that showcased the buttery softness of Reywa Fibers Harmony. The yarn is 50% yak down and feels like cashmere.
Knitting: Cowl
Wanted a quick project to celebrate fall’s impending arrival! We are very excited about a change in seasons here in Texas!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a very generously sized shawl, described by a friend as a “giant
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I wanted to create a shawl in honor of where I grew up. I from where the high plains meet the desert, and the muted tones of these two yarns made me think of my home. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
This generous sized cowl is easy and fun to knit, using simple stitches to create a dramatic and textured accessory. I used Malabrigo Rios, one of my absolute fave yarns on the market. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
This is inspired by the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale and the miller’s daughter who is asked to spin straw into gold.
Knitting: Cowl
Wanted to make a tube cowl version of my Chevron Study Scarf. Now there is no wrong side! Enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wanted to do another version of my No Purls Allowed Shawl in sport weight yarn for those who do not like knitting with lace weight--a much faster project this time around! Enjoy!
Knitting: Scarf
I wanted to make a scarf using the basic chevron stitch but experiment with colors and proportions. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Wanted to make a striped triangular shawl that is light weight and utilizes Noro’s beautiful colors. I only used a tad more than half of each color way (you’ll need to pick two balls, each in a contrasting colorway), so there is plenty of yarn available to make a larger shawl. Hope you enjoy!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Knitting: Scarf
A fun fast pattern that works up super quick on size 15s. I used three balls of Classic Shades Big Time (255yds). The scarf could be made with two balls, but I think three adds nice wrapping length and visual drama. Enjoy!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A fun take on a traditional motif. Pair a neutral with a neon, add one giant pom pom, and make this holiday fun and quirky. Enjoy!
Knitting: Cowl
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern uses three different colors of a DK weight yarn (Colors A, C, and D) and one accent yarn (Color B). For your accent yarn, pair an art yarn or a fluffy mohair or alpaca with your solid DKs for a more eclectic effect. If you enjoy this project, please post and link your finished object on Ravelry.
Knitting: Cowl
Knitting: Cowl
This fun and funky bandana cowl is worked flat first, then in the round. It features two edging options, ruffled or ribbed. Enjoy!