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.
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From the October 2022 issue
Penny is a cleverly constructed, sturdy organizer that keeps important items within easy reach in the middle of your tote bag. Keys can be attached to the keyring tab and the phone partition safely separates the phone from all items in the bag. Pockets on the front can hold smaller items like lip balm, mini hand sanitizer bottle, gum and other essentials. Keep track of everything you need with this handy tote organizer.
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This cozy cowl shows off its beautiful gradient yarn with an interesting stitch pattern that is deceptively simple to work.
The design features basic garter stitch borders and an all-over cabled stitch pattern that was inspired by the “Crossed Loops” motif from KnittingStitchPatterns.com. The cowl’s flattering tapered shape is achieved by changing needle sizes while working, so there are no decreases to disrupt the slip stitch cables. However, it would be very easy to use one needle size throughout the project to make a straight cylindrical cowl instead. Either way, this fun design is a perfect canvas to let your favorite gradient yarns shine!
From 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
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!
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From the August 2022 issue
Brinley is a show-stopper tote bag which features snazzy beaded fringe and clever “make your own” double rattan handles.
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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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Seymour is a perfect weekend project. It is knitted in separate parts and sewn together and is shaped by simple increases and decreases.
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.
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From the December 2021 issue
This pillow pattern draws on classic Nordic patterning in the round lending to easier fair isle knitting. This pattern draws the eye to the middle Nordic stars and symmetrical patterning along either side.
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