Free Patterns: A Little Bright Spot in These Crazy Days

Hi everyone! 

Wow, the last few weeks have been a crazy ride, and it looks like there is no end in sight. We've battened down the hatches at both HQ East and West, as both Sloane and I live in places heavily hit by the virus. Both our families and loved ones are doing well, despite being a bit stir crazy, but we are fortunate to be able to work from home. 

We know most people do not have this privilege, and in an effort to make this emotionally, financially, and physically difficult time more manageable all our (Meghan + Sloane's) H+W digital patterns are free downloads via Ravelry until March 31, 2020

This includes the following designs: 

Adams (both the Forge + Weld versions)
Brooklyn
Clark 
Cordillera
Hudson Beanie
Lodge
Lyra's Jordan
Northbound
Point
Promenade
Trail
West Watchcap

Thank you all for supporting us, and know that we're here to support you, too! Let us know what you're knitting on Instagram by tagging us @hudsonandwestco and the hashtag #hwontheroad. 

We're in this together!

xo,
Meghan + Sloane

 

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