Trails & Valleys: Knitwear for Family Adventures

Trails & Valleys: Knitwear for Family Adventures is a collection of 15 knitting patterns by the beloved designer Lindsey Fowler. Inspired by family memories, cozy cabins and well-trodden paths, each design captures the warmth and tranquility of time spent outdoors with loved ones. This collection is one for the whole family: the patterns, including both garments and accessories, are graded to fit a wide range of sizes and are easy to customize according to personal preference and need.

Trails & Valleys released on February 14th, 2025.

The Book

  • 144 pages 

  • 15 patterns: 2 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 vest, 3 socks, 3 hats, 1 hap, 1 cowl, 1 scarf, 1 headband and 1 pair of mitts

  • Hardcover

  • Digital edition available through Laine Publishing

  • Language: English

  • ISBN: 978-952-7580-24-0

  • Weight: Approx. 650 g / 1.5 lb

  • Dimensions: 193 x 246 x 17 mm

  • Printed in Latvia.

Pattern Previews

  • Camp Larkspur Kerchief

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 32 (44)" / 82 (112) cm long x 11 (15)" / 28 (38) cm

    YARDAGE Approx. 150-350 yds / 140-320 m of fingering weight yarn

  • Backcountry Beanie

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit head circumference: 14–16, 16–18, 18–20 (20–22, 22–24, 24–26)" / 35–40, 40–45, 45–50 (50–55, 55–60, 60–65) cm

    YARDAGE Approx. 71, 92, 117 (144, 179, 212) yds / 65, 84, 107 (132, 163, 194) m. of DK weight yarn. AND 8, 9, 10 (10, 11, 12) yds / 7, 8, 9 (9, 10, 11) m for EACH of 4 contrasting stripes.

  • Cabin Games Hap

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Approx. 38 x 38" / 96 x 96 cm.

    YARDAGE Approx. yardage of worsted-weight yarn: 

    MC: 1320 yds / 1200 m.  

    CC1: 220 yds / 200 m.  

    CC2: 220 yds / 200 m. 


  • Conifer Headband

    SIZES To fit head circumference: 14–16, 16–18, 18–20 (20–22, 22–24, 24–26)" / 35–40, 40–45, 45–50 (50–55, 55–60, 60–65) cm.

    YARDAGE 64, 70, 80 (112, 120, 132) yds / 59, 64, 73 (102, 110, 121) m. of worsted weight yarn AND 10 yds / 9 m of a contrasting color.

  • Daybreak Pullover

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit Chest circumference: 24, 27, 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54 (58, 62, 66) 72" / 61, 69, 76 (86, 97, 107) 117, 127, 137 (147, 157, 168) 183 cm with a positive ease of 4-6 “ for children and 6-8” for adults. (More body measurements provided in pattern)

    YARDAGE In DK weight yarn, approx.

    C1: 364, 411, 448 (511, 604, 657) 690, 773, 817 (850, 883, 936) 971 yds / 333, 376, 410 (468, 553, 601) 631, 707, 748 (778, 808, 856) 888 m

    C2: 487, 550, 600 (685, 809, 880) 924, 1036, 1093 (1138, 1182, 1253) 1300 yds / 364, 411, 448 (511, 604, 657) 690, 773, 817 (850, 883, 936) 971 m


  • Dockside Socks

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit Foot/cuff/leg circumference: 5, 5.5, 6 ( 6.75, 7.5, 8.5)" / 13, 14, 15 (17, 19, 21) cm.

    YARDAGE In fingering weight yarn, approx.

    MC:  155, 194, 249 ( 330, 395, 466 ) yds / 141, 178, 228 ( 301, 361, 426 ) m

    CC:  46, 53, 53 ( 75, 84, 94 ) yds / 41, 48, 48 ( 68, 77, 86 ) m


  • Happy Camper Socks

    SIZES To fit Foot/cuff/leg circumference: 5, 5.5, 6 (6.75, 7.5, 8.5)" / 13, 14, 15 (17, 19, 21) cm.

    YARDAGE In fingering weight yarn, approx.

    C1: 190, 230, 280 (320, 360, 440) yds / 174, 210, 256 (292, 330, 482) m. 

    C2: 90, 110, 140 (160, 190, 230) yds / 82, 100, 128 (146, 174, 210) m.  

  • Mountaineering Cowl

    MEASUREMENTS

    Circumference: 20 (24)" / 50 (61) cm. 

    Height: 13 (13)" / 33 (33) cm.

    YARDAGE Approx. 200 (240) yds / 185 (220) m of Aran or worsted-weight yarn.

  • Rucksack Socks

    SIZES To fit Foot/cuff/leg circumference: 5, 5.5, 6 (6.75, 7.5, 8.5)" / 13, 14, 15 (17, 19, 21.5) cm.

    YARDAGE Approx. 155, 194, 249 (330, 395, 466) yds / 141, 178, 228 (301, 361, 426) m of fingering-weight yarn.

    Optional addition: 46, 53, 53 (75, 84, 94) yds / 41, 48, 48 (68, 77, 86) m of lace-weight yarn.

  • Shelterwood Cap

    SIZE To fit head circumference: 14–16, 16–18, 18–20 (20–22, 22–24, 24–26)" / 35–40, 40–45, 45–50  (50–55, 55–60, 60–65) cm.

    YARDAGE Approx. 91, 104, 135 (170, 231, 300) yds / 83, 95, 123 (155, 211, 274) m of worsted-weight yarn.

  • Switchback Jacket

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit Circumference at body: 16, 20, 24 (28, 32, 36) 40, 44, 48 (52, 56, 60) 64, 68" / 41, 51, 61 (71, 81, 91) 102, 112, 122 (132, 142, 152) 163, 173 cm

    YARDAGE In worster weight yarn, approx.

    MC: 187, 228, 448 (516, 740, 839) 1129, 1281, 1400 (1523, 1617, 1718) 1816, 1918 yds / 171, 208, 410 (472, 677, 767) 1032, 1171, 1280 (1393, 1479, 1571) 1661, 1754 m.

    CC: 46, 50, 63 (67, 73, 80) 87, 94, 100 (106, 113, 120) 128, 138 yds / 42, 46, 58 (61, 67, 73) 80, 86, 91 (97, 103, 110) 117, 126 m.

  • Switchback Vest

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS To fit Circumference at body: 16, 20, 24 (28, 32, 36) 40, 44, 48 (52, 56, 60) 64, 68" / 41, 51, 61 (71, 81, 91) 102, 112, 122 (132, 142, 152) 163, 173 cm

    YARDAGE In worster weight yarn, approx.

    MC: 106, 141, 286 (346, 459, 540) 795, 913, 1017 (1125, 1211, 1298) 1385, 1471 yds / 97, 129, 262 (316, 420, 494) 727, 835, 930 (1029, 1107, 1187) 1266, 1345 m.

    CC: 46, 50, 63 (67, 73, 80) 87, 94, 100 (106, 113, 120) 128, 138 yds / 42, 46, 58 (61, 67, 73) 80, 86, 91 (97, 103, 110) 117, 126 m.

  • Terrain Sweater

    SIZES To fit chest circumference: 24, 27, 30 (34, 38, 42) 46, 50, 54 (58, 62, 66) 72" / 61, 69, 76 (86, 96, 106) 117, 127, 137 (147, 157, 168) 183 cm.

    YARDAGE Worsted weight yarn, approx. 733, 873, 955 (1175, 1490, 1681) 1793, 2100, 2317 (2406, 2565, 2781) 2882 yds / 670, 799, 873 (1074, 1362, 1537) 1640, 1921, 2119 (2200, 2346, 2543) 2635 m

  • Trail Marker Mitts

    SIZES To fit Hand Circumference: 4, 5, 6 (7, 8, 9)" / 10, 13, 15 (18, 20, 23) cm.

    YARDAGE In DK weight yarn, approx.

    MC:  81, 90, 99 (144, 168, 192) yards / 74, 82, 91 (132, 153, 175) m

    CC1 through 3, 3, 3 (4, 4, 4):  8, 9, 10 ( 10, 11, 12) yds / 7, 8, 9 ( 9, 10, 11 ) m

  • Treeline Hat

    SIZING To fit head circumference: 14–16, 16–18, 18–20 (20–22, 22–24, 24–26)" / 35–40, 40–45, 45–50  (50–55, 55–60, 60–65) cm.

    YARDAGE In DK weight yarn, approx.

    C1: 54, 59, 65 (77, 82, 88) yds / 49, 54, 59 (70, 75, 80) m. 

    C2: 42, 46, 50 (60, 64, 69) yds / 38, 42, 46 (55, 59, 63) m. 

    C3: 26, 29, 31 (38, 40, 43) yds / 24, 27, 28 (35, 37, 39) m.

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Upon release on February 14, 2025 you will be able to get signed first edition copies of Trails and Valleys exclusively through my website. Each copy will come with a vinyl sticker to celebrate the release.

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