By Dee Hardiman
From the February 2024 issue
Introducing the Flower Market Hat pattern, an exquisite design inspired by the vibrant blooms found in a flower basket. This pattern, estimated to be completed within a week, caters to advanced-level knitters seeking an engaging and rewarding project. Embrace the challenge and creativity as you bring this hat to life, infusing it with the spirit of a blossoming flower market.
View ProjectBy Ciara Doyle
From the February 2024 issue
Meet the Soft Lavender Support Socks knitting pattern: a comfort-focused delight designed with an extra touch of support.To maximize comfort, the sole of the foot features ribbed arch support, catering to the unique contours of each foot. Knit these socks while trying them on, ensuring the sections align perfectly for optimal fit and support. Perfect as a weekend project, this pattern caters to intermediate-level knitters seeking a satisfying challenge.
View ProjectBy Olya Mikesh
From the February 2024 issue
Designed with chunky cables and luxurious, fluffy yarn, this pullover boasts a fabric that’s not just visually appealing, but also delightfully soft, ensuring a cozy and comfortable wearing experience. The distinctive polo-style collar, rendered in a contrasting color, infuses this classic pullover with a contemporary edge. Tailored for intermediate-level knitters, this pattern offers a rewarding challenge while maintaining a classic charm.
View ProjectBy Olya Mikesh
From the December 2023 issue
Crafted using traditional techniques, this cardigan features a bottom-up, seamless construction that ensures a flawless finish. Cleverly utilizing Steeks for the front opening and armholes, the design seamlessly blends functionality with fashion. Despite the array of captivating colors, you’ll only work with two at a time, simplifying the colorwork process. This thoughtful design choice ensures that your knitting experience remains enjoyable and approachable. With its longer length and oversized fit, this cardigan is a versatile addition to your winter wardrobe. The generously sized shawl collar adds an extra layer of coziness, while the belted closure offers a chic finishing touch. This cardigan is designed for effortless layering, making it a must-have for any cold-weather ensemble.
View ProjectBy Erica Mount
From the December 2023 issue
Inspired by the gentle descent of freshly fallen snow, these mittens beautifully transition from light hues at the top to deeper shades towards the bottom. This effect is achieved through a harmonious interplay of smaller and larger motifs, evoking the serene scene of snow beginning to blanket the earth. Embracing both style and functionality, these mittens have an extended cuff designed for versatility. Wear it long to shield against the winter elements, preventing snow from intruding, or fold it over for an added layer of cozy warmth. These mittens are a perfect blend of elegance and practicality, promising both comfort and charm on cold winter days.
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This lovely hat features an all-over cable pattern that is embellished with seed beads for extra glamor. The project begins with a tubular cast-on for a polished look. After joining in the round, 1×1 ribbing is worked for approximately 4 inches to create a foldable brim, then the ribbing smoothly transitions into the beaded cable pattern. A small crochet hook is used to place a bead at the center of each cable, so there is no need to pre-string any beads in advance (and the design may of course be worked without any beads as well). The cables are an adaptation of Barbara Walker’s “Coin Cables” motif, modified to be worked with twisted stitches and left-crosses. The crown shaping of the hat uses strategic decreases to continue the cabling on a smaller scale. The size of the hat can easily be modified by adjusting the number of pattern repeats in each round or by working additional vertical repeats for a longer, slouchier hat, if desired.
View ProjectFrom the December 2023 issue
These long lacy socks will have you dancing around the house as the snow falls softly outside your window. Thick enough to keep your feet cozy but pretty enough to make you feel special during those long winter days lounging around the house. Starting with a picot edge, the sock transitions to a pretty eyelet pattern that’s easy to knit and remember! Combine those elements with a worsted weight yarn and you’ll have these off the needles and on your feet in no time.
View ProjectFrom the August 2023 issue
Introducing the Lola Legwarmers knitting pattern, a fun and fashionable project that you can complete in just a weekend. Worked in the round from the bottom up, these legwarmers are designed to keep you cozy and stylish during chilly days while adding a touch of flair to your outfits. Crafted with Tukuwool DK yarn in the beautiful shade 28 Taate, these legwarmers offer both warmth and visual appeal. The yarn’s softness and durability, combined with its versatile DK weight, create a fabric that is comfortable to wear and perfect for transitional weather.
View ProjectFrom the August 2023 issue
This textured raglan sweater will become your favorite, especially in cold gloomy winter. Worked from the top down and in the round, using raglan increases, it features a textured yet simple stitch pattern making it perfect to wear with high-waisted jeans and over dresses.
View ProjectBy Amy Snell
From the August 2023 issue
River is a tasseled pillow that features a twining central motif of alternating large and small not-quite-cables, flanked by angled stitches moving across a background of reverse stockinette. Inspired by an area in California where three underground water sources converge to supply fresh water to San Francisco Bay residents, the pillow’s stitchwork flows downwards, drawing the eye along a pathway that is only partly revealed.
The pillow is knit in the round and utilizes a sock-inspired cast on that eliminates most of the seaming. A ridge is knit into each side to mark where the tassels will attach and make placement easier.
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