I am a sucker for a good colorwork yoke sweater. I love simple graphic elements that aren’t that hard to knit but make a project look more dramatic and interesting than a plain Stockinette project would be.
The Sheep … Read More ...
Looking for a Spring Sweater? Try Spring Sorrel
I’ve been seeing Spring Sorrels all over my Instagram feed lately, and with good reason.
This short-sleeved, cropped and fitted top is so cute, and a great little sweater to wear over your summer dresses when it’s not quite warm … Read More ...
Book Review: Texture by Erika Knight
There are a lot of different textures available to knitters through combinations of knit and purl stitches, cables, lace and more. But it seems like a lot of the time we stick to the basics: Stockinette, Garter and ribbing.
Inspired … Read More ...
Stunning Colorwork Covers the Pagan Sky Sweater
I was scrolling around on Ravelry the other day, as one sometimes does when they should be doing other things, and I found this gorgeous sweater.
The Pagan Sky sweater from Zanete Knits is worked in DK weight yarn… Read More ...
A Sweet Little Girl Top Knitting Pattern
Even though my girl is decidedly not in the little girl category any more, I still really love patterns for little girls, like this sweet peplum top from Lisa Chemery called Ariadne.
It’s a top down raglan with a dropped … Read More ...
Knit a Spring Top with a Plaid Pattern
I love the look of plaid in knitting. It’s kind of unexpected and it looks complicated but there are really easy ways to do it.
On the Atrium top by yamagara, the pattern for the plaid is established with purl … Read More ...
Garter Ridges are the Stars of the Thistle Yoke Pullover
I love a good patterned yoke sweater. That little bit of detail provides for some drama in the knitting but the majority of the garment is super simple, which is nice when you need some mindless knitting.
The Thistle … Read More ...
A Great Basic Sweater to Add to Your Wardrobe
Fancy colorwork and cabled sweaters are all well and good, but sometimes (most of the time for me) you really just want something simple you can knock out without too much trouble and wear with everything.
The Calliope sweater from … Read More ...
Give Your Sweater the Cold Shoulder
I can’t imagine wearing a sweater that bares your shoulders in the snow, which may be a sign that I’m old (or currently sitting on the couch in front of a fire while wearing the warmest sweater I own).
Still, … Read More ...
Wallflower Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Wallflower Pullover by The Petite Knitter is super cozy looking and features bold floral colorwork.
It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and there are two options for the length of the sweater and 9 sizes up to a … Read More ...
Knit a Sweater Inspired by the Queen’s Gambit
I haven’t watched “The Queen’s Gambit” yet, but it is on my list, and I know I’ll finish it up with a minor obsession with chess and 1960s fashion.
The Queen’s Gambit Sweater from Lion Brand Yarn isn’t inspired by … Read More ...
A Simple V-Neck to Knit from Your Stash
I think a lot of us are knitting from stash more lately than we might usually, what with yarn shops being closed some places and not traveling to events or buying as much yarn as we used to.
Joji Locatelli … Read More ...
Chevrons Add Texture to this Winter Sweater
I saw the Woodstove Season Pullover from Alicia Plummer recently when scrolling Ravelry and immediately fell in love.
It looks cozy without being boxy, and the chevron on the front adds a nice textured detail that’s super subtle. Worked in … Read More ...
Dive into Colorwork with the Langley Pullover
This sweater design from Amy Christoffers, called Langley, is so lovely it’s sure to cause some knitters to add “knit a colorwork yoke sweater” to their New Year’s resolutions.
What’s great about this one is that while it looks complex, … Read More ...
Knit a Simple Boxy Sweater
After all the rush and bustle of the holidays, it feels like a good time to knit something simple. And also something warm, cozy and easy to wear that you’ll want to use all winter long.
The Faro Sweater from … Read More ...