By Olya Mikesh
From the August 2023 issue
This dress has a simple drop-shoulder silhouette with a generous amount of positive ease. Its top-down construction is completely seamless and allows for length to be adjusted to your preference. Light and airy, the fabric of this dress is practically weightless, enveloping you in a cloud of warmth.
View ProjectFrom the August 2023 issue
The design is a top down, triangular shawl knit in lace weight yarn. The inspiration for this design has been the acorn lattice stitch pattern with a beautiful raised, grid-like lattice structure. The shawl begins with the garter tab, followed by a plain garter stitch body and ends with the acorn lattice stitch pattern for the border. The stitch pattern is suitable for advanced beginner and intermediate knitters. Knit in lightweight yarn, the shawl makes for a cozy all-weather wear and is bound to become a special one in your wardrobe!
View ProjectFrom the August 2023 issue
This is a simple striped sweater dress for all the little girls who love to keep secret treasures in their pockets. Girls’ pockets are always full of toys and other treasures. This sweater dress has pockets with a secret surprise!
View ProjectBy Fiona Munro
From the April 2023 issue
These ankle socks are inspired by the geometric design of leaves and are worked in a beautiful Fair Isle pattern. Knit from the top down with two colors of yarn that show off the ankle ribbing, heel, and toe, the heel is worked as a flap and gusset heel and the toe is grafted as a wedge toe. The end result is a beautiful Fair Isle design that gives a subtle nod to nature.
View ProjectFrom the October 2022 issue
The ultimate way to keep warm and comfortable in the colder months has arrived. These knit pants are knit from top down in the round and features a retro-inspired fit that’s trendy and cozy.
View ProjectFrom the October 2022 issue
Utilizing simple hat shaping techniques, this reversible striped beret is an easy, entertaining knit. Work your first beret from the top-down using alternating stripes of natural boucle and a jewel tone fingering yarn. Then flow directly into the contrasting beret, using the same boucle and a different shade of contrasting color. Finish them off with a crown bobble on each hat and you’re all set with your new reversible fashion accessory.
View ProjectFrom the August 2022 issue
The Sienna Tank is one of those everyday garments that you can easily throw on and be comfy in, yet still stylish enough to embellish any outfit with a sophisticated and simple flair. The I-cord edgings at the arm openings, hem and cowl neck add a touch of sophistication, while the A-line shaping makes it incredibly flattering.
View ProjectBy Quayln Stark
From the August 2021 issue
This project is bound to be the most used sweater in everyone’s handmade wardrobe this season! Utilizing a textured or boucle yarn, a sherpa-like fabric is created. In tandem with clever construction techniques, the finished project will look just like your favorite on-trend fleeces. The sweater is knit top-down yoke-style. Yoke is knit flat for 4-5’’ then joined and knit in the round before dividing for sleeves, leaving a pre-made collar without any steeking required! The zipper is sewn on afterwards and the kangaroo pouch is knit separately then stitched on.
View ProjectBy Cristina D
From Endless Love: Timeless Knits for the Perfect Wedding Day
A winged shawl designed big enough to be folded in the shoulders and tied around the waist for extra warmth. The addition of a double knot fringe along the top edge brings additional originality to the piece. The combination of cotton and linen will provide texture, lightness, rusticity and a subtle shine. Mostly knitted in basic double seed/moss stitch, the shawl is reversible and ends with a simple eyelet pattern.
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This seamless striped tee is a cool and nautical addition to your wardrobe. With stripes only halfway up the body of the piece with a couple stripes on the sleeves, this tee has more visual interest and more of a playful summer flair. Knit in sport-weight linen yarn, the tee is ideal for summer/spring wear but can be well worn into early fall.
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