By Cristina D
Ready for a challenge? Let’s have some fun trying a bottom-up bias construction together with a colorwork mosaic pattern. The charted instructions, together with the written pattern will make an enjoyable and straightforward knit.
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From the June 2022 issue
Knit this easy-breezy tank for a burst of outfitting sunshine. Amandine is a fully buttoned v-tank with a combination of a mesh-like texture and stockinette. It is worked from the bottom up in one piece. Stitches for the button bands are picked up and worked at the end. Directions include two fits: comfort fit as shown which includes shaping from the hips to waist, and slim fit which is worked straight without shaping. Sure to become a layering favorite, this tank will go from warm weather escapes to casually cool evenings.
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This summer pillow is a fun sampler of various knitting techniques, including seed stitch, stockinette, reverse stockinette, garter stitch, eyelets, and twisted traveling stitches. These techniques combine to create a sandcastle motif on the front of the cushion cover and a seashell motif bordered by wavy lines of eyelets and garter stitch on the back. In addition to featuring a wide variety of textural stitches, this design is also a great opportunity to gain experience at working from charts, because the pattern is fully charted.
View ProjectFrom the December 2021 issue
Who doesn’t love a baby in a hooded animal sweater? This one knits up really quickly using super bulky, fur-like yarn. With no edgings and a simple hook and eye closure, this quick knit is also a breeze to finish.
View ProjectFrom the October 2021 issue
A simple texture gives this cardigan a fun twist, while a cropped length gives it a modern edge. Rory is destined to become the wardrobe staple you will reach for again and again.
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The highlight of this funnel-neck sweater with a straight loose silhouette and drop-shoulder billow sleeves, is the intriguing center panel of cables that form diamonds and leaves, with a fringe at each side of the panel. The back, sleeves and sides of the front are worked in quadruple moss stitch, constructing a delicate texture.
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Olivette is designed with an all-over mock cable and eyelet pattern, with hems in single ribbing. The loose, relaxed fit, v-neck and drop shoulder shape, keep this beguiling pullover feeling casual, cool and incredibly wearable.
View ProjectFrom the August 2021 issue
This garment is embellished with lovely cable stitches, positioned on each panel creating a beautiful textured sweater. The relaxed fit and pockets make it a comfortable piece you’ll want to wear all season long.
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Sonnet is a cozy, comfy ribbed sweater that is perfect for end-of-summer weather. Knit in pieces from the bottom up in a casual gray color, this sweater is geared for intermediate knitters and goes with just about anything in your wardrobe.
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The airiness of this pullover comes from the semi-lace ribbed stitch pattern which forms vertical and diagonal stripes, making it lightweight and drapey — in other words, the perfect summer sweater! The fabric opens up when worn, lending additional curves to the drop shoulder and boat neck design.
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