LOTR The Two Hanks

Lord of the Rings is probably my favourite movie series. I binge it on the regular--you could say I watch it hobbitually (heh). It's been a whole THREE years since we first did our LOTR Fellowship of the Ring collection, so let round two beginnnn!

 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

🖤 Check here to see the dyeing progress as we go! 🖤

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

Shawls/Scarves

Cowls

Mittens

Socks

Hats

Blankets

Crochet Patterns