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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]

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  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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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]