The Plaid Knitting Collection has patterns both traditional and trendy just waiting for you to cast on!

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Dear Knitting Enthusiast,

The Plaid Knitting Collection from I Like Knitting is here! From the Highland Hero Sweater on our cover, to cowls, scarves, blankets and bags, your biggest struggle will be deciding which project to tackle first. Enjoy this exclusive knitting collection with a stunning variety of projects in styles ranging from clearly classic to creatively colorful!

This collection covers all the plaid bases: preppy, red, brioche, plus gingham, check — even houndstooth!

The Plaid Knitting Collection from I Like Knitting is packed with stunning projects from some of our favorite designers. There are patterns for the expert knitters among us, as well as patterns for beginning and intermediate knitters. So, whether you want a challenge or you just want to unwind, there’s a pattern waiting for you.

Now on to the knitting!

A plaid scarf is a classic, timeless piece to have within easy reach in your closet. This Plaid Prep Scarf by Emily Ringelman is a “best of both worlds” project — it looks way more complicated than it really is. The secret to this plaid project? Slip-stitch crochet to make the vertical stripes once the scarf is mostly done. Beautiful and brilliant!

Need a little preppy accessory to go with that scarf? Well, designer Emily Ringelman has designed a companion piece rated Easy. Make the Plaid Prep Clutch in an afternoon and head out in style for the evening. Need something bigger than a clutch? How about the Plaid Prep Tote Bag? It’s rated Easy, too — enjoy the compliments when you head out with this coordinated set!

For some knitters, plaid must come in red and black. Designer Paolo Albergamo has made sure you can stay cozy and warm on your morning walk with the Buffalo Plaid Headband & Mitts Set. The tartan stitch evokes a classic plaid feeling, and you can decide if you want to add buttons as a decorative element to complement the design.

Don’t leave the little ones out in the cold; make this Woodsy Hoodsy Toddler Vest by Linda Riley for your favorite little lumberjack! This pattern features a bold buffalo plaid, cute wooden buttons, and a cozy hood. It’s the perfect fall and winter layering piece they’ll love to wear!

Take your scarf-making to the next level with this stunning Plaid Personality Brioche Scarf by Renate Kamm. Not only is this scarf cushy and colorful, it’s fully reversible! And while it looks complicated, the syncopating process is easy once you get the hang of the rhythm. The brioche design is worked in four colors, with groups of garter stitches in between to more effectively showcase the multi-color design. Pick your color combos, and let’s go!

Maybe you’d like a brioche project with a bigger, bolder plaid pattern. Renate Kamm has you covered with the Color Me Plaid Brioche Wrap. This brioche wrap features a fully reversible syncopated 4-color brioche design. Color changes are easy to remember, with garter stitches punctuating the shift. When you’re done, give the garter stitches a little decoration, with strands of purple yarn drawn through the purl bumps. You’ll want to keep this piece in the front of your closet!

Gingham and checks deserve some knit time, and we have plenty of projects in both styles for you to try! The Corinna Checker Blanket by Stana D. Sortor is worked flat in two colors, and finished off with a fabric backing to keep any yarn strands tucked out of sight. Finish this project off with an I-cord edging. The Corinna could become your next favorite cozy reading blanket!

We love the look of gingham, and designer Debra Arch has taken gingham to a new level with her Shuffled Gingham Pillow. It’s just a little different than traditional gingham, giving it an extra pop of eye-catching design. Play with colors and placement to create your own one-of-a-kind gingham pillow. Destined to become a classic!

Now, what could be more classic than houndstooth? Worked in the traditional black and white with red as the classic accent color, the Houndstooth Boulevard Bag by Brenda Castiel showcases that classic houndstooth check to its best advantage. An oversize decorative button completes the look. Of course, red is the traditional accent color. But what about lime green or vivid magenta? Let your houndstooth run free!

Designer Brenda Castiel has a playful take on houndstooth with her Kaleidoscope Houndstooth Bag. This big, bold bag features an oversized classic houndstooth check with a vibrant rainbow gradient yarn. Start with a rectangle for the bottom, then pick up your stitches and finish this artful masterpiece in the round!

This is just a sample of the designs in the Plaid Knitting Collection from I Like Knitting. And that’s just part of your I Like Knitting Gold Club Charter Membership. Along with the Plaid Knitting Collection, you have instant access to our complete digital library of 700+ patterns, magazine issues, special collections, tutorials, and articles.

This Plaid Knitting Collection is packed with more than 20 patterns in all, designed to delight you and spark your creative knitting spirit. Here’s a peek at some other patterns:

• The Bonfire Plaid Blanket by designer Nadya Stallings features a bold plaid pattern that’s surprisingly easy to make. Slip stitches and horizontal garter stripes combine to create a beautiful plaid pattern.
• If you’re up for an expert challenge, consider making the Giselle Gingham Dress. Mona Zilah designed this dress with an easy-to-remember pattern, so you can take this project with you wherever you go! It’s the perfectly patterned picnic dress.
• The best time to make coordinated outfits for kids is when they’re small. Work up the Aren’t You Plaid It’s Christmas Set by Nadya Stallings for your favorite youngsters. The vest and jumper patterns feature classic plaid colorwork and a bold rib stich.
• If you’re in the mood for something light and lacey, consider the Checkerboard Lace Scarf by Angelia Robinson. A simple lace pattern alternating blocks of stockinette with open work stitches is the perfect combination for a scarf you can wear year round.
• The Plaid Knitting Collection is just one of dozens of collections available… there are still hundreds of patterns just waiting for you!

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