Welcome to the winter atelier. Today, we conquer the cold with texture. You have mastered the simple stitch; now you must master the sculpted stitch. The “Nordic Frost Walker” is not merely clothing; it is a demonstration of what a simple hook can achieve—imitating the heavy cables of knitwear and the warmth of fur, all with yarn.
Light your fire. We have serious work to do.
About This Look
The centerpiece of this ensemble is the Glacier Blue Cardigan, which features genuine crocheted cabling down the front panels using complex post stitches. Beneath the collar rests a Berry Red Fair Isle cowl for a pop of warmth. To brave the elements, Clementine dons a Charcoal Trapper Hat and matching Mukluk boots, both lined with our special “brushed loop stitch” to simulate realistic fur. She carries a Bronze kerosene lantern to light her way.
Project Snapshot
📊 Difficulty: Advanced (Cabling & Loop Stitch) ⏰ Est. Time: 10–12 Hours 📏 Size: 25cm (approx 10 inches) standing
Materials & Tools
🧶 Yarn:
- Soft Beige (Clementine’s Body)
- Glacier Blue (Cardigan)
- Berry Red & White (Cowl)
- Charcoal Grey (Hat/Boots)
- Antique Bronze & Yellow (Lantern) 🪡 Hook: 2.5mm ✨ Accessories: 12mm Safety eyes, blush, slicker brush (for fluffing the fur), 3 small wooden buttons.
The Pattern: Clementine’s Base (Summary)
(Use Soft Beige. Stuff firmly as you go.)
- Head: Start 6sc in MR. Inc to 60sc. Rounds 10-18 work even. Insert eyes at R15. Dec back to 24sc. Fasten off.
- Ears (Make 2): 6sc in MR. Inc to 18sc. Work 12 rounds even. Fold flat, do not stuff.
- Legs (Make 2): 6sc in MR. Inc to 18sc. Work 15 rounds. Join legs with ch-3.
- Body: Continue from joined legs (42sc). Work up to armpits decreasing gradually to 24sc at neck.
- Arms (Make 2): 6sc in MR. Inc to 12sc. Work 10 rounds even. Light stuff.
- Assembly: Sew head to body. Sew ears to sides of head (floppy). Sew arms. Apply blush.
The Pattern: “Nordic Frost Walker” Instructions
CRITICAL: These items are separate clothing pieces. Use a 2.5mm hook.
1. The Cabled Cardigan (Glacier Blue)
Worked flat. We use Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) for texture. Row 1 (Back Panel): Ch 21. Hdc across. (20) Row 2-8: Hdc across. Fasten off. Row 9 (Front Left Panel): Attach to top corner of back panel. Ch 1, sc 6. Turn. Row 10: Inc, sc 5. (7) Row 11 (Cable Setup): Sc 1, FPdc around next 2 sts of previous row, sc 1, FPdc around next 2, sc 1. Row 12: Sc across (work normal sc into tops of stitches). Row 13 (The Twist): Sc 1, Skip next 2 sts, FPtr around next 2 sts, FPtr around the 2 skipped sts (working behind)—Cable made. Sc 1. Row 14: Sc across. Row 15-20: Repeat Rows 11-14 to continue the cable pattern down the front. Fasten off. Front Right Panel: Repeat Rows 9-20 on the other side. Sleeves: Attach yarn to armhole. Sc 12 around. Work 8 rounds of hdc. Assembly: Sew side seams. Sew 3 wooden buttons to the front.
2. The Fair Isle Cowl (Berry Red & White)
Work in rounds. Carry the non-working yarn behind stitches. Round 1: With Red, Ch 30. Join to first ch. Sc around. Round 2: Red sc 2, White sc 1 repeat around. Round 3: Red sc 1, White sc 1, Red sc 1 repeat around. Round 4: White sc 2, Red sc 1 repeat around. Round 5: Red sc around. Fasten off.
3. Trapper Hat with Faux Fur Lining (Charcoal)
Special Stitch: Loop Stitch (Hold loop of yarn on thumb while making sc). Round 1: 6sc in MR (Normal sc). Round 2: Inc around. (12) Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. (18) Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. (24) Round 5: Sc 3, inc around. (30) Round 6: Sc 4, inc around. (36) Round 7-12: Sc around. Round 13 (The Flaps): Sc 24. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked (for the forehead). Row 14 (Ear Flaps): Loop Stitch across 8 sts (Right flap). Fasten off. Join yarn on other side, Loop Stitch across 8 sts (Left flap). Row 15 (Forehead Flap): Join yarn to the unworked forehead stitches. Work 3 rows of Loop Stitch. Fold this flap UP and sew it in place. Finishing: Cut all loops. Use a slicker brush to brush the yarn vigorously until it looks like fur. Braids: Attach yarn to ear flaps and braid.
4. Mukluk Boots (Charcoal)
Round 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch: Sc 4, 3sc in last ch. Rotate. Sc 3, 2sc in last. (12) Round 2: Inc, sc 3, inc x3, sc 3, inc x2. (18) Round 3 (BLO): Sc around in Back Loops Only. (18) Round 4-6: Sc around. Round 7 (The Fur Top): Work 2 rounds of Loop Stitches. Finishing: Cut loops and brush into fur.
5. Vintage Lantern (Bronze & Yellow)
Round 1: With Yellow, 6sc in MR. Round 2: Inc around. (12) Round 3-6: Sc around. (This is the light). Fasten off. Round 7: With Bronze, attach to bottom. Work sc, ch 1, sk 1 around to make a cage. Round 8: Sc around the top rim. Handle: Ch 15, attach to opposite sides.
Assembly
- Dress Clementine in the Cardigan. Button it up.
- Slide the Cowl over her head; tuck it under the cardigan collar.
- Place the Trapper Hat on her head. The brushed fur should frame her face wildly.
- Put on the Mukluks.
- Loop the Lantern handle over her arm.
- Stand her up against the Granny Square Pillow.
A Final Word
See how the brushed yarn mimics the wildest fur? See how the cables catch the light? You have built a bunny ready for the tundra. It is intricate, it is difficult, and it is magnificent.
