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Lola Johnson | Third Vault Designs

Patterns using: Regular knitting

About me

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Lola Johnson is the Dyer and Designer behind Third Vault Yarns. Their knitting patterns, much like their yarn often take inspiration from geeky things as well as playing with different techniques and construction. They like to have fun creating and want you to as well.

More about me: My Ask Me Anything on Discord opens in new window

LGBTQIA+, Person of colour, Person with disabilities

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

  • Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
  • Non-gendered

How to get in touch with me: lola@thirdvaultyarns.com

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

Pronouns: they/them

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.

Finished projects made with my designs


Purchasable patterns

28 purchasable patterns

A Game of Chance

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Two
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1203 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Age of Wonders

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1094 to 1203 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Aggravation Shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Full Board, Half Board
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 547 to 984 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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ApoCowlypse

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Adjustable
  • Yarn weight: Lace
  • Total yardage needed: 328 to 984 yards
  • Gauge: 14 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 9 - 5.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Design contains instructions for size XL and larger
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Lola Johnson

Backgammon Hat and Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $10.33
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: Minimum 420 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows to 4 inches
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Balance Shawlette

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 411 to 467 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Lola Johnson

Blown Glass Shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 492 to 656 yards
  • Gauge: 22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Lace & Stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Celestia

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 2
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 437 to 656 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in garter
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Electric Skylines

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one size
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 525 to 656 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Garter
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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K'plunk shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 492 to 547 yards
  • Gauge: 18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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King Of All Hats

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 45 [48, 54, 57] cm / 18 [19, 21.25, 22.5]? hat circumference
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 131 to 220 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stocking stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Meteor Shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Scarves (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 744 to 787 yards
  • Gauge: 26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Lola Johnson

Oakenshield Gauntlets

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Fingerless mitts/gloves (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One size - flexible
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 142 to 164 yards
  • Gauge: 25 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Stranded stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Orbital Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: 19[21,23,25]
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 186 to 230 yards
  • Gauge: 27.5 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in relaxed but unstretched ribbing.
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Orbital Mitts

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Fingerless mitts/gloves (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: M(L)
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 109 to 164 yards
  • Gauge: 35 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in ribbing unstretched
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Parrallelo MKAL

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $10.33
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: One Size - dependent on yarn thickness
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 1290 to 1422 yards
  • Gauge: 30 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Planar Shift

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 864 to 930 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in garter
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Ripples on the Clyde

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: variable
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 437 to 656 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Settlers Mitts

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Mittens (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: S (M)
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 164 to 252 yards
  • Gauge: 32 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in colourwork stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 1 1/2 - 2.5 mm, US 2 - 2.75 mm, US 2 1/2 - 3.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Lola Johnson

Swing Me Right Round

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $7.75
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Pullovers (Tops)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Your Size/ Custom Sizing
  • Yarn weight: Multiple yarn weights
  • Total yardage needed: 984 to 2187 yards
  • Gauge: 21 stitches and 32.5 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Tenet Terra

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: one size
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 820 to 984 yards
  • Gauge: 16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in Garter stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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The Expanse Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: Close Cowl [Doubled Cowl]
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 219 to 601 yards
  • Gauge: 24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in Garter stitch
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features: Non-gendered
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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The Moon Calls Cowl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Cowls (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: One Size 48cm/ 19" ( sizing adjustments suggested)
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 126 to 164 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette with chart pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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The Triple Moon Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): N/A
  • Sizing: S, M , L
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 126 to 153 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette with chart pattern
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Time Vortex Hat

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: S,M,L
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 131 to 197 yards
  • Gauge: 28 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
  • Hooks/needles: US 5 - 3.75 mm, US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Unravel & Entwine Shawl

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $9.04
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Shawls/wraps (Neck/shoulder wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing:
  • Yarn weight: Fingering
  • Total yardage needed: 480 to 1000 yards
  • Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in Garter
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Warm for the Winter

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Hats (Headwear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: S, M (modified), L
  • Yarn weight: Worsted
  • Total yardage needed: 120 to 175 yards
  • Gauge: 23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches in broken rib
  • Hooks/needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm, US 8 - 5.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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Photo: Lola Johnson

Woven Together

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  • Designer: zzzDESIGNERzzz
  • Price: $6.46
  • Craft: Regular knitting
  • Category: Fingerless mitts/gloves (Hand/wrist wear)
  • Age(s): Adults
  • Sizing: S, M
  • Yarn weight: DK
  • Total yardage needed: 87 to 131 yards
  • Gauge: 32 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches in 1x1 Ribbing
  • Hooks/needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm
  • Language: English
  • Inclusive features:
  • Finished projects: zzzFOSzzz

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