LOTR The Two Hanks

What You'll Find on this Page: (note* all photos are in progress)
- Pre-order progress updates
- Inspiration photos
- Colourway swatches & pairings
- Sample photos & info
- Makealong info
- Pattern Ideas
Pre-Order Progress
Some Inspiration
Fangorn Forest inspo (The Two Hanks)
If I Take One More Step inspo (Fellowship of the Yarn)
Daddy Aragorn & Helm's Deep inspo (Daddies Club/The Two Hanks)
Mirkwood inspo (Spring '23 collab)
Trees of Lothlórien inspo (Fellowship of the Yarn)
River Crossing inspo (Fellowship of the Yarn)
Gandalf the Grey inspo (Fellowship of the Yarn)
The Dead Marshes inspo (The Two Hanks)
Gimli inspo (Fellowship of the Yarn)
The Black Gate inspo (The Two Hanks)
Balrog inspo (The Two Hanks)
Colourway Swatches & Pairings
All swatches are on Enemies to Lovers Fingering for sock and Dark Past Lace for floofies
Fangorn Forest, Daddy Aragorn, and Mirkwood
River Crossing, The Dead Marshes, and The Black Gate
Left) If I take One More Step, Trees of Lothlórien floof, and Mirkwood
Middle) If I Take One More Step, Balrog floof, and Fangorn Forest
Right) Mirkwood, River Crossing, and Fangorn Forest
Left) Gandalf the Grey, Balrog floof, and River Crossing
Middle) Daddy Aragorn, The Dead Marshes floof, and The Black Gate
Right) The Dead Marshes, Gimli floof, and The Black Gate
Samples!
Accessories
Sizzle Pop by @knitgraffiti in The Black Gate and Gimli on Enemies to Lovers Fingering
Wandering Lost Socks by @larkspurknits in River Crossing and Gandalf the Grey on Enemies to Lovers Fingering
Into the Woods Socks by @bmandarines in Fangorn Forest and If I Take One More Step on Enemies to Lovers Fingering
The Snuggle is Real Cowl by @maxtheknitter in River Crossing on Enemies to Lovers Fingering & DK, and Gandalf the Grey on Dark Past Lace & Enemies to Lovers DK
Garments
Salty Air Tee by @samantha_guerin_design in Helm's Deep on One Bed Fingering
Ripple Crop Top by @jessssiemae in Gimli on One Bed Fingering
Wool & Honey Sweater by @dreareneeknits in Gimli on Arranged Marriage Fingering
Ponderosa Sweater by @wool.and.pine.designs in Balrog on Enemies to Lovers Fingering
Scotch Pine Sweater by @aliciaplums in Balrog and Trees of Lothlórien on Touch Her and Die Fingering
Lorien Sweater by @elenormortensen in Daddy Aragorn and Balrog on Enemies to Lovers Fingering
Study Hour Sweater by @perfectlyknotted in Daddy Aragorn on Morally Grey Fingering held with Trees of Lothlórien on Dark Past Lace
Forager Sweater by @lilalu72 in Mirkwood on Enemies to Lovers DK
Ali's Sweater by @s.knits in Balrog on Enemies to Lovers DK, and The Dead Marshes on Enemies to Lovers Fingering and Dark Past Lace
Three Season Pullover by @wool.and.pine.designs in Trees of Lothlórien on Cat & Mouse Worsted
Doppio Sweater by @seungheeknits in Balrog on Dark Past Lace, The Black Gate on Enemies to Lovers Fingering, and Trees of Lothlórien on Morally Grey Fingering
1031 by @ozetta in If I Take One More Step on Tortured Hero Bulky
Makealong
I thought it would be fun to host a makealong in the fall! You can make whatever you want as long as you are using any Lord of the Rings-inspired yarn or pattern. Yarn can be from this collection, the last one, Pi(e) Day, or even another dyer!
The Details
Who: You! Anyone can participate
What: A makealong! Knit, crochet, tunisan crochet any project you want! Just use LOTR-inspired yarn or pattern.
When: October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 (possibly September 1st start!--we will decide for certain when it gets closer)
Where: Instagram for posting; we will use my discord server for our group chat.
Why: Because it's fun! There will also be prizes!
Hashtag: #LOTRMAL25
Pattern Ideas
Sweaters
- Astraeus by @badwolfgirlsitsandknits (Fingering or DK)
- Autumn Court by @dragon_hoard_yarn (Fingering, colourwork)
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Newleaf by @knit.love.wool (Fingering)
- Mirkwood Cardigan by @talviknits (Fingering)
- Cavalgante by @rosapomar (Fingering, 3 colour fade)
- Spector by @jojilocat (Fingering, 4 colour fade)
- So Faded Sweater by @dreareneeknits (Fingering, 5 colour fade)
- Catkins by @marzena.kolaczek (Fingering)
- Alder Grove by @samantha_guerin_design (Fingering)
- Tweedside by @wishboneyarn (Fingering)
- Nordic Nights by @knit.love.wool (Fingering)
- Saïga by @folie0rdinaire (Fingering)
- Broadleaf by @wool.and.pine.designs (Fingering + Floof)
- Wildwoods Sweater by @skeinyarn (Fingering + Floof)
- Sheer V by @jessssiemae (Fingering + Floof)
- Soirée by @violaemily (Fingering + Floof or DK)
- Le Pouf Sweater by @hedgehogfibers (Fingering held double, 4 colour fade)
- City Limits by @tanisfiberarts (Fingering held double, 5 colour fade)
- Sauron Sweater by @yarnflakes (Sport)
- Crunchy Tunic by @this.bird.knits (Sport)
- Izumi by @leeleetea (Sport)
- Eye See You Sweater by @klaraceciliaknitwear (Sport, colourwork)
- Rose Cardigan by @dreareneeknits (Sport, 4 colour fade)
- Twist of Fade by @andreayetmanknits (Sport or DK, 3 colour fade)
- Rauha by @sari_n_ (Sport + Floof)
- Eowyn Tee by @elenormortensen (DK)
- Fireworks Sweater by @oliveknits (DK)
- Mountain Range Sweater by @knatalieknits (DK)
- Harley (DK)
- Sawyer Sweater by @sari_n_ (DK)
- Sprout Pullover by @tifneilan_handknits (DK)
- Coastal Crop Raglan by @tifneilan_handknits (DK)
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The Forager by @bmandarines (DK + Floof, or Worsted)
- Mila Hooded Vest by @irenelin.knit (Worsted)
- Warrior Sweater by @picklesoslo (Bulky)
- Vetiver Cardigan by @verdureknits (Bulky)
Shawls/Scarves
- The Fellowship of the Ring (Chart, Free!)
- Teroldego by @boylandknitworks (Fingering)
- Satellite by @dreareneeknits (Floof + Floof & Fingering)
- Dusk Light by @softsweater (Fingering)
- The Drifter by @tamygore (Fingering)
- Sonder by @letesknits (Fingering)
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Sunwalker by @marilynd (Fingering
- FUYU Shawl by @beatricemase (Fingering)
- Shake it Up by @_.annajohanna._ (Fingering, 3 colour fade)
- Invincible Summer Shawl by @sosuknits (Fingering, 3 colour fade + 1 contrast mini)
- Plumpy by @dreareneeknits (Sport or DK (but adaptable) 3 or 4 colours or fade)
- Free Your Fade by @dreareneeknits (Fingering or DK, 3 colour fade)
- Dotted Rays by @westknits (Fingering, 4+ colour fade)
- What the Fade?! by @dreareneeknits (Fingering, 6 colour fade)
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Rust Shawl by @eweknitto (Fingering + Floof, Free!)
- LotR Illusion Scarf (DK, Free!)
- Archer by @natalya1905 (DK)
- Wind Ripple by @autumnandindigo (DK)
- Gold Rush Shawl by @savoryknitting (DK)
- Futura by @mairlynd (DK + Floof or Worsted)
- A Walk Through Aspens by @kalurah (Bulky)
Cowls
- Precious by @ncl_knits (Fingering)
- Heart Warmer by @letesknits (Fingering)
- Brioche Loop (Fingering, Brioche, Free!)
- Spooky Season (Fingering, Colourwork)
- Faye Cowl by @barnaby_knits (Fingering, Colourwork, Free!)
- Minimalist by @wintersweatherknits (Fingering + Fingering/floof)
- Abulón by @lilalu72 (Sport)
- Autumn Doodle Cowl by @pnw_knitdesign (DK, Colourwork)
- Luna Cowl by @yarnobsessedmary (DK, Colourwork)
- Winterline by @wintersweatherknits (Bulky)
Mittens
- LOTR by @knittinglotta (Fingering)
- Evenstar Mittens by @kulabradesign (Fingering)
- The Tree of Gondor by @kulabradesign (Fingering)
- The Gates of Moria by @kulabradesign (Fingering)
- Sauron by @kulabradesign (Fingering)
- Eowyn's Riding Gauntlets by @pandosnarky (Fingering)
- J.R.R. Tolkien Mittens by (DK)
Socks
- Fellowship of the Socks Bundle (Fingering)
- Foliage Socks by @remembrances_nataliesheldon (Fingering; from The Fellowship of The Knits book)
- Mirkwood Socks by @socksformum (Fingering, Free!)
- Herbarium Socks by @notadaywithoutknitting (Fingering)
- Elven Woods Socks by @thishandmadelife (Fingering)
- Sweet Woodruff by @thishandmadelife (Fingering, Free!)
- Wood Nymph by @thishandmadelife (Fingering, Free!)
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Autumn Fires by @bee_creates_stuff (Fingering, Free!)
- Hibernation House Socks by @larkspurknits (FIngering & Floof)
- Radagast Socks by @ginnisr (Sport)
- The Great Outdoors Socks bundle by @northwoodsknitco (DK; Cuff Down or Toe Up)
- Wanderers Slippers by @dreareneeknits (Worsted)
Hats
- Wanderwood Beanie by @dragon_hoard_yarn (DK)
- Into the Trees by @kalurah (Worsted or DK + Floof)
Blankets
- White Tree of Gondor (DK, Double Knit)
Crochet Patterns
- Flatiron Shawl by @tlyarncrafts (Fingering)
- Parranporth Shawl by @thecrochetchain (Fingering)
- Crochet Your Fade Shawl by @mysquarehat (Fingering)
- Hawthorne Shawl by @brianakdeisngs (Fingering)
- Diamond River Shawl by @hayleyjoannerobinson (Fingering, 4 colour fade, Tunisian, Free!)
- Jen Headband by @ilovetinderbox (Bulky)
- Hazel Tank by @ilovetinderbox (calls for Lace but maybe you could use One Bed Fingering)
- Honeycomb Tank by @brianakdesigns (Fingering)
- Long Summer Duster by @brianakdesigns (Fingering)
- Picot Shawl by @brianakdesigns (Fingering + Floof)
- Montana Sweater by @bluestarcrochet (DK)
- Melody Sweater by @ilovetinderbox (DK)
- Traveler Fair Isle Sweater by @ilovetinderbox (DK)
- Cozy Brick Sweater by @violet.loops (DK, Tunisian)
- Tapestry Raglan by @violet.loops ( , Tunisian)
- Wanderung Pullover by @justtheworsted (Worsted, Tunisian)
- White Tree of Gondor Blanket