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Checking out the New Knit Simple

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knit simple fall 13I spent a little time this hot weekend perusing the fall issue of Knit Simple, which got me dreaming of bulky knits, vivid colors and simple but striking designs.

There are so many cute things in this issue, so I’ll bet you’ll want to spend some time imagining with it, too.

I’m inexplicably drawn to Mari Lynn Patrick’s cable yoke pullover, with its turtleneck, woven-cable yoke and twisted stockinette body worked in a contrasting color.

There’s a collection of 10 hats you can knit for less than $20 each (great for getting a jump on your holiday gift knitting); I particularly love the slouchy diagonal striped hat designed by Brenda Castiel in stripy Noro Kureyon.

The knitted striped afghan is a classic worked in unexpected purple, orange and pink, and the fun striped garter stitch scarf and mitts (shown on the cover and designed by Holli Yeoh) are a great choice for beginners.

Are you thinking about fall knitting yet? Or knitting something warm because it’s winter where you live? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Knit Simple.]

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Comments

  1. The title alone of this magazine fascinates me. I am always pleased to knit something that doesn’t cause headaches or tantrums.

  2. I’m working on a dorm blanket for my son right now. When that is completed, I’m looking forward to some fall knitting. Right now I’m in the mood for socks, hats, and cowls. I love the idea of simple but striking.

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Fun Tank Top Knitting Patterns

It seems like every summer there’s a new crop of tank top knitting patterns, and what I noticed about a lot of the new releases this year is that they have fun little details that make them a little more interesting both to knit and to wear. 

Like the Sailoress Top from Joji Locatelli, which has a pretty cable worked up the center from and back, with shorter sections of cable work on the shoulders. It uses DK weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes up to a bust circumference of 72 inches/ 158 cm. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. 

Combine lace and cables in an allover pattern on the Mountain Laurel Top from Andrea Gaughan. This sport weight pattern is worked from the bottom up in the count and has 10 sizes. It’s available on Ravelry.

The Vienna Textured Tank Top by Sarah Hatton has wide ribs broken up by eyelets. There’s very little shaping so it’s a pretty easy knit worked in fingering weight yarn. There are nine sizes available and it’s a free download on Ravelry.

Make a tank with a boho vibe perfect for festival season with Mary Beth Temple’s Tropical Sunset Tank Top. Worked in worsted weight cotton yarn, it’s knit from the bottom up in pieces to make it more stable. The coloring changing yarn is perfect for this one, or you can make it solid or work in your own stripes. You can get the XS size free on her blog, and other sizes are available on Ravelry.

Looking for a cropped lacy V-neck top to knit for summer? Jessie Maed Designs has the Sundae Swirl Tank, worked in DK weight yarn in the round with a fun combination of lace and cables. The ribbing under the arms helps give it a great fit. There are six sizes up to a chest measurement of 62 inches/157.5 cm. You can find this one on Ravelry.

How about a tank top with buttons? The Ridge Tank Button Down from Bluebird Pine Shop could double as a vest in cooler weather. This one is made with light fingering weight yarn and comes in 10 sizes. Grab a copy on Ravelry.

An otherwise simple top can be made a little more interesting with the addition of a fun edging, like on Sarah Opie’s Seashell Tank. Worked in fingering weight yarn, it has a whopping 24 sizes and lots of customization options for making it fit the way you want. The edging is crocheted. Learn more on Ravelry.

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