ILK Editorial

Dear Knitting Enthusiast,

Spring has sprung and it’s time to cast on some warm-weather projects. The April 2022 issue of I Like Knitting is really special—it’s an editor curated collection of favorite spring patterns from the I Like Knitting archives! We chose carefully, creating an ode to spring with each project. Whether they’re lace designs, nature-inspired

The Color of the Year is a perfect match for your next project!

Dear Knitting Friend,

Welcome to the year of Very Peri — Pantone’s choice for Color of the Year. This light yet vibrant shade of periwinkle is both relaxing and inspiring — and it’s so very well suited for so many projects!

We’ve done a little

Fisherman’s rib, creative cables, cozy chenille, sweet socks and more are on the February menu of projects. From beginner to expert, there’s a project here for you!

Dear Knitting Friend,

It’s a new year, and time for new projects — from essential (and lovely!) sweaters to whimsical and romantic accessories. There’s still plenty of winter left in

Sweaters, ponchos, pullovers, beanies, and more. They’re all on our list of the best patterns from this year. How many of them did you make?

Dear Knitter,

Well, it’s been a year, hasn’t it? With so much of life in flux, it was a relief to have the familiarity of needles, yarn, and something to create. Knitting

The details in Lana Jois’s Chamomile Pullover take a classic sweater silhouette from good to great! She uses ribbing, garter stitch, and stockinette to perfection here, taking all of the best things about each stitch and showcasing them in interesting ways.

Hem, cuffs, and a turtle neck are worked in knit 1 purl 1 ribbing, a

The Lakeside Cowl is a rustic, large-gauge cowl that will keep you cozy at the lake, a ball game, or on the town. This chunky, colorful cowl is easy knitting at its best, with a little faux plaid detail thrown in to elevate the style quotient.

Designer Abbye Dahl works magic with her creative designs, and

It’s the perfect time of year to get cozy with your favorite yarn and a new pattern. Open up the latest issue of I Like Knitting and discover your next project.
Dear Knitting Enthusiast,
 

What would winter be without a chance to pull out our coziest yarns, best knitting needles, and favorite notions to do some

Spice up your favorite boots with these cabled boot cuffs. These pretties add the look of stylish socks without adding the bulk. Starting and ending with a few rows of ribbing, Lattice Boot Cuffs knit up quickly in the round with worsted-weight yarn.

The lattice cable pattern is perfect for the advanced beginner—you can practice your

Get started on these exclusive autumn knitting patterns right now with your I Like Knitting Gold Club membership!
Dear Knitting Enthusiast,
Welcome to the October 2021 issue of I Like Knitting. The seasons continue to turn, and as sure as we know pumpkin-spiced everything is just around the corner, this is a good time to get a jump on

Did your favorite pattern make the list?

Here we are at the end of the year. It’s been an interesting one, for sure, with more than enough challenges to last most of us a long time. Throughout all of it, however, we’ve been inspired by you. So many people picked up knitting needles for the first