By Debra Arch
From the February 2023 issue
Beautiful variegated hues pop up throughout the textured thick-and-thin yarn stripes featured in this bag. Spaced apart with alternating bands of solid colors, this bottom-up stitched bag features a unique tassel look and is created with a knit cast-on technique while an I-cord finishes the decorative tassels and binds off the bag’s top edge.
View ProjectFrom the October 2022 issue
Cardigans: cozy. Blazers: polished. Why not combine the two and look put together while still being snuggly and warm? This cardigan features knitted lapels like a blazer, but it’s a bit oversized and bulky to keep you cozy all winter long. Belt the middle for a more work-ready look.
View ProjectFrom the October 2022 issue
Cavalier is a cozy cabled throw worked in a bulky weight yarn with a stockinette and garter stitch diamond pattern. The cast on and bind off, plus the sides, are worked with I-cord to result in neat, fray-free edges. I-cord is also a great place to hide ends when changing skeins of yarn. Once complete, the start and finish edges are decorated with tassels for additional flair.
View ProjectFrom the August 2022 issue
It’s all about texture with this pillow. From smooth stockinette stitch, to purl rows, to boucle mixed with purl rows, and then boucle all by itself. Textural relief mixed with some color play, too. And just to give it that final push, add in poms and tassels. Let’s have some fun this fall!
View ProjectBy Debra Arch
From the June 2022 issue
Dreamy sea glass beads and shells accent this bulky cotton-yarn bag, making it perfect for shopping or exploring at a sea side port.
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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 February 2022 issue
Simple, yet colorful, these classic thrummed mittens are worked from the cuff up, on a neutral background, with three alternating shades of colorful thrums. Easy enough for a first-time thrummer, this is a traditional pattern you’ll come back to again and again. Great as a last minute gift, there’s plenty of room for adaptation with this pattern. For a tonal look, work the mittens using shades of the same color for the thrums and background, or go wild with a random assortment of mixed colors! The thrums create a fuzzy lining on the inside which makes these mittens extra cozy.
View ProjectBy Sarah Dawn
From the February 2022 issue
If you’re in need of a quick and easy scarf pattern and you want to try out the trendy and classic Fisherman’s Rib, Caley is the scarf for you. The vertical stripes and two-color rib that’s reversible is easy to love and easy to knit while watching TV.
View ProjectBy Quayln Stark
From the February 2022 issue
This skirt is one part of a matching set that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date! Paired with the Be Mine Turtleneck Sweater, the Maci Skirt is a flattering and warm piece that will perfectly complement the wearer’s shape and style this season. Worn with tights or with a petticoat, this skirt is sure to make a statement. The best thing about it? Not only is the waistband elastic, but it has pockets, too!
View ProjectBy Quayln Stark
From the February 2022 issue
This Sweater is one part of a matching set that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date! Paired with the Maci Pocket Skirt, The Heart’s Content Sweater is an uber-cozy and luxe pullover that is equal parts retro and modern. The addition of mohair to this project makes it all the more fluffy and warm. With a simple and meditative top-down yoke construction, what’s not to love? And the added heart details are the cherry on top!
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