From the June 2020 issue
This chevron pillow is a great way to play with color. Make all of the chevron motifs the same color or change each up to make it exactly your own. This is a fairly straightforward intarsia project (there’s no shaping, so you can focus on colorwork if that’s new to you) — just make sure to keep your floats nice and loose!
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From the June 2023 issue
Add a Pop of Pink to your wardrobe for a fun summer scarf on cooler evenings. Light and airy but still a statement piece, the pink stripes pop nicely on a neutral background. Working with only one color at a time, this scarf is easy to make too!
View ProjectBy Diane Zangl
Coordinating lace patterns combine in a cardigan that will go anywhere, from the workplace to a casual weekend get together. The body is made up of openwork and narrow panels, while the lower border and sleeves feature twisted stitches and openwork. You’ll feel just peachy wearing this trendy cardigan!
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The Kali Stripes Beginner Shawl is the perfect project for knitters of all levels, offering a simple yet visually engaging pattern. The alternating stripes create an easy rhythm that allows you to focus on the relaxing motions of knitting without having to constantly refer to complicated stitch repeats. Designed to keep your hands moving and your mind at ease, this shawl is ideal for beginners or social knitters looking for a project that’s simple but still stylish. Whether you’re knitting it up for yourself or gifting it to a loved one, its casual elegance makes it a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
View ProjectBy Diane Zangl
Grayson is a quick-to-work project that’s deeply textured and features an easily mastered pattern of only 2 rounds. Its stretchiness lends itself to a variety of wearing options, and will easily fit a wide range of sizes.
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If you are a beginning knitter but are intimidated by the idea of trying new patterns and techniques, stop and relax, this is the perfect pattern to get you started. It’s really straight forward, doesn’t need a lot of yarn or different notions and you’ll probably finish it in less than a week. Finishing something gives such a sense of accomplishment and it’s good to have that at the start of your knitting journey.
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If lace is on your bucket list Lara is the pattern that will help you conquer a lace shawl! All of the stitches used are fairly basic and the yarn is nice and thick which allows you to see your stitches easily, and the pattern builds on the previous row in a logical way so you can see where you are. Plus the pattern is very repetitive which means you’ll have it memorized in no time.
View ProjectBy Cheryl Chow
Corey will challenge your color knowledge. Practice combining unusual color combinations or go with a tried and true selection. With a short pattern repeat, this colorwork pattern could be used on a hat or a pair of mitts to go with the scarf.
View ProjectBy Heidi Nick
With simple cables, garter stitch, lace and a Fleegle heel, this design is easy, fun and doesn’t require picking up stitches to make its attractive heel! Don’t miss the classic original (the Adirondack Mountain Socks) from the December 2016 issue.
View ProjectFrom Cozy in Color: A Vibrant Collection of Knitting Patterns
This cowl, perfect for the cold Midwestern weather, is covered with fun, colorful non-traditional fair isle designs, such as checkerboards, diamonds and chevron stripes. Based off of the classic Southwestern Splendor Colorwork Cowl, this project is worked in the round with deep, ribbed borders in a 2×2 rib. It can easily be made longer by casting on more stitches and the changing patterns and colors give the knitter enough of a challenge to keep it interesting.
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