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Synaptic Stitches

Patterns using: Regular knitting

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About me

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Jenn Lampen/Synaptic Stitches loves designing brioche knitting patterns that challenge you to engage your brain and create a show stopping project that will let you stand out from the crowd. She is an advocate of fearless knitting and believes that any knitter can knit any pattern with a bit of patience and the right resources. She loves supporting knitters in taking on new challenges and learning new skills.

Inclusivity features you may see in one or more of my patterns:

  • Non-gendered
  • Colour-blind accessible

How to get in touch with me: email me at jenn@synapticstitches.com

Can you share my images (attributed, with no edits): Yes

Pronouns: she/her

Discount icon Use the code FO2024 until the end of December 5 (ET) to get 25% off all discount-marked patterns!

Note: All prices shown are listed in US dollars. For designers who sell in US dollars, the prices are accurate. For designers who sell in other currencies, the prices have been converted to US dollars using a recent exchange rate and are therefore approximates.

Purchasable patterns

22 purchasable patterns, 20 of which are eligible for the event discount

Discounted: Action Potential Hat

Discounted: Action Potential Hat opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: Minimum 240 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm, US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Alluvium

Discounted: Alluvium opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Width: 165 cm / 65" x Depth: 73 cm / 28.75"
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 1531 yards
  • Gauge: 25 stitches and 47 rows = 4 inches in worked flat, in two-colour garter stitch, after blocking
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Ammophila Cowl

Discounted: Ammophila Cowl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $5.00 $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: Minimum 460 yards
  • Gauge: 15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Banneton Hat

Discounted: Banneton Hat opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 240 yards
  • Gauge:
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Bombini Cardigan

Discounted: Bombini Cardigan opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $15.00 $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cardigans (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: [1, 2, 3] (4, 5, 6, 7) [8, 9, 10, 11]
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1780 to 4190 yards
  • Gauge: 23 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Braided Bread Sweater

Discounted: Braided Bread Sweater opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $8.00 $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Pullovers (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Finished Bust Circumference: 33, 36, 40, (44, 48, 52), [56, 60, 64] in/81, 91, 102, (112, 122, 132), [142, 152, 163] cm
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 2090 to 3530 yards
  • Gauge: 19 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Brainbow Cowl

Discounted: Brainbow Cowl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Lace
  • Total yardage needed: 415 yards
  • Gauge: 36 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Charted Cable Pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Braintree Shawl

Discounted: Braintree Shawl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1680 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 51 rows = 4 inches in Two-Color Garter Stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Brioche Cable Arrows Scarf

Discounted: Brioche Cable Arrows Scarf opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $5.00 $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 440 to 600 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Chrysanthemum Cardi

Discounted: Chrysanthemum Cardi opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $15.00 $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cardigans (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) [7, 8, 9, 10]
  • Yarn weight: Lace
  • Total yardage needed: 1200 to 2270 yards
  • Gauge: 17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Dulcify Hat

Discounted: Dulcify Hat opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $6.00 $4.50 (you save $1.50 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 210 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches in brioche cable pattern in hat body chart
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Gilded Grapes Shawl

Discounted: Gilded Grapes Shawl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 462 yards
  • Gauge: 15 stitches and 19 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Stephanie Seufert

Hedge Maze Wrap

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.18
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One Size
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 1166 to 1200 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Hidden Forest Hat

Discounted: Hidden Forest Hat opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 210 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in 2-color Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Hidden Forest Shawl

Discounted: Hidden Forest Shawl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $5.00 $3.75 (you save $1.25 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 556 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Hidden Forest Sweater

Discounted: Hidden Forest Sweater opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $8.00 $6.00 (you save $2.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Pullovers (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 1, 2, 3, (4, 5, 6, 7), [8, 9, 10, 11]
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 1590 to 3240 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Levain

Discounted: Levain opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $15.00 $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cardigans (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) [9, 10, 11, 12]
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 1310 to 2480 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Colour-blind accessible
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Memory Lane Cowl

Discounted: Memory Lane Cowl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Sport
  • Total yardage needed: 400 yards
  • Gauge:
  • Hooks/needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Phylogeny Cowl

Discounted: Phylogeny Cowl opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $12.00 $9.00 (you save $3.00 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 340 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Searose Tank

Discounted: Searose Tank opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $15.00 $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Sleeveless tops (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) [9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 830 to 1750 yards
  • Gauge: 15 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Brioche Rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Discounted: Shimmering Gemstones

Discounted: Shimmering Gemstones opens in new window

  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price $15.00 $11.25 (you save $3.75 when you use the discount code)
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Pullovers (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1590 to 3250 yards
  • Gauge: 26 stitches and 47 rows = 4 inches in two color garter stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm, US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: SPYD Photography

Urnes Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.18
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: S (M, L)
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: Minimum 182 yards
  • Gauge: 19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Brioche rib, unstretched.
  • Hooks/needles:
    • Crochet: 3.75 mm (F)
    • Knitting: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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