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Cozy Cubes Jacket is All About the Details

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When I first saw the Cozy Cubes Jacket by Hinterm Stein I thought it didn’t look handmade. In this case that’s a compliment, though I don’t know that it always would be. When it comes to this jacket what I mean is that the details are so great and it’s so well done that it looks like it could have been cut and tailored from fabric rather than knit by hand.

This is such a classic piece that you’re sure to want to wear it all the time, so you can add to the classic feel by stitching it up in a neutral color like Hinterm did, or change it up for something bold or your favorite color.

The pattern calls for either a worsted weight yarn or a lighter yarn held together with a strand of mohair, which would just amplify the irresistible nature of this garment.

It’s worked in one piece from the top down and has a subtle cube pattern made with knits and purls. The vent in the back that’s closed with buttons adds to the tailored look, as does the collar.

The pattern is available in nine sizes from a chest measurement of 32 inches (81 cm) to 60 inches (152.5 cm) and offers in-between sizing information up to a 64 inch chest (162.5 cm). There are also two length options, a sort of standard sweater or jacket length and a longer coat option.

You can get the pattern in English and German on Ravelry.

Hinterm makes awesome knit jacket patterns, which you can also see in the Ripple Jacket pattern. The shape of that one is really great, too, but it’s a different look from Cozy Cubes. If you love her designs, I’ve also shared the summer gansey, a great henley style top with decorative purl ridges.

[Photo: Hinterm Stein]

Comments

  1. thank you so much for sharing my pattern!
    it is always a pleasure to see and read your picks and knitting tricks – and especially if you select one of my patterns 😉
    All the Best from Hinterm Stein
    happy knitting!
    Jutta

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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.