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Annie’s Signature Designs Launches Spring Collection

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Check out Annies Signature Collection patterns for spring.It may not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner in the northern part of the world. It might be just about time to put away the heavy wool yarn for the season and start knitting some lighter things that we can enjoy wearing through the spring and summer.

If you’re ready for a switch in your knitting projects, Annie’s Signature Designs has got you covered. Their new spring collection launches today. Called Spring Breeze, the collection features more than 20 knit and crochet projects that will get you excited for warming temperatures.

“The pastel spectrum of the morning sky is infinite with its amazing colors. The color palette I chose for this collection captures some of these delicate tones. Even on not-so-sunny days, the mysterious coastal fog produces a delicate light that kisses the textures of the beach, softening the colors. I’m often captivated by this misty spectacle,” says Lena Skvagerson, lead designer of Annie’s Signature Designs.

When it comes to knitting patterns, there’s a fun circular vest worked in self-striping yarn, a short-sleeved top with a chevron lace pattern, a tank top with lace panels that form a triangular hem, a wrap sweater with eyelets and cables, a lightweight top with lace panels and sleeves, a fun tunic with contrast details, another lacy top and a cardigan with three-quarter sleeves and narrow lace panels.

This collection will have you thinking of trips to the beach and the warm weather that’s right around the corner. Individual patterns can be purchased for digital download or in paper versions, and you can check out 360 degree videos of each design so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before you buy.

Are you thinking warmer knits yet? I’m still rushing to get some cool-season projects done!

[Photo via Annies.]

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.