The newest Knit Circus Collection, I have 3 to give away
Go here and have a sneak peek and then come back and let me know what you’re favorite project is!
Patterns, projects and techniques
, by Terrye. 26 Comments
The newest Knit Circus Collection, I have 3 to give away
Go here and have a sneak peek and then come back and let me know what you’re favorite project is!
In the past few years I’ve developed an appreciation for vests that I never had before. I had knit a few, and I liked them OK, but I guess I just didn’t fully embrace the layering possibilities that they can provide.
You can wear a vest over a long sleeved or short sleeved shirt, over a dress, even on top of a shirt but under a sweater (or over a lighter weight sweater).
Some vest can even double as tops on their own, like the Traveling Vines Vest from Amy Gunderson.
This twisty project is worked in a DK weight yarn and is available in five sizes. The chest measurement ranges from 34 to 70.5 inches, or 85 to 176 cm. It’s worked flat in pieces and, because of the somewhat high scoop neck and arm holes, it’s totally fine to wear by itself or as a vest.
The fun part of this pattern is all the little twisted stitches and cables, which make a very interesting texture that’s fun to knit and to wear. The pattern includes a chart and a written pattern. They look like pretty small cables, but there are a lot of them, so it might help to have a cable project or two under your belt before trying this one.
You can grab the free pattern when you create an account at Yarnalia.
If you want to boost your cable knitting skills, check out my collection of fun cable knitting patterns. And since a lot of these twists are small, you could also use this project as an opportunity to learn how to make cables without using a cable needle. And you can find more easy vest knitting patterns here, and get a little more of the story about how I learned to love vests here. Mostly it has to do with not wanting to knit sleeves, which I relate to a lot right now as I wonder if I could pull off a one-sleeved cardigan.
[Photo: Amy Gunderson]
Meagan Paullin says
I love the socks in the book. Nothing ROCKS my SOCKS like knit socks π
Korie says
Love the “One Scarf”. Great idea. The Serendipity Ear Band pattern is adorable too.
Nikki Baker says
I like the serendipity ear bands
sy says
i love the josephine glove, the one scarf, and the moroccan lace socks.
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Andrea says
I love the serendipty ear bands!
Genevieve says
I had two favs, the serendipity ear band and the carnaval scarf. Sooo cute!
Jennifer says
Mmmmmm, the Moroccan Lace Socks. I’ve never felt socks were worth taking the time to knit before, but these are just yummy! It might just be time to dive in! =0)
Ann says
I have fallen in love with the Moroccan Lace Socks! What a great collection of patterns.
Teresa says
I love the moroccan lace socks and the beaded wrist warmers.
Julie says
The Serendipity Ear Bands!
Megan says
I love the Moroccan Lace Socks…just in time for Sock-tober!
Marianne says
I like the Frilly Cuffs!
Susan Spiers says
Luv the Flower-O-Rama What great things I could acessorize with these!
Kimberly R. says
Love the Imperial Cabled Hat π
Thanks for the giveaway!
Nikki Pacheco Theard says
I’m so thrilled that you’ve introduced us to the design talents at Knit Circus. I’m most fond of the elegant “Josephine” beaded, fingerless mittens. All the projects are begging to be swiftly knitted up, as fast as needles can fly. Thank you again for the lovely giveaway.
heather says
I love the one scarf and its the perfect colour for me as im a purpleaholic.
deidre corbet says
Love the Josephine Mitts and the Carnival scarf/shawl. Thank you for the opportunity.
MelodyJ says
I like Moroccan Lace Socks.
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Amanda says
Morrocan Lace Socks for sure! So pretty
Angela says
I love the organic bath set!
Becky says
It’s a tie between Josephine and Serendipity Ear Bands. Thanks for the chance to win!
DonnaC says
I love the Jospehine mitts!
Jeanne says
I love the serendipity earbands… My step mom BOUGHT this headband for a friend (made in China, $25). I actually laid the thing out on a photocopier to try to do it myself I liked it so much, but that’s as far as I got. I sure hope I win!!
Meg says
I love the Opposite Shore hat. I have some wonderful handspun that would look lovely in that pattern. And I desperately need a hat now that winter is coming!
Em says
Just stumbled across the mag…. fab! Hard to pick, but I am very taken with the carnival shawl… The colours are amazing, just the thing to cheer you up on a cold grey day.
JoAnne Rush Peabody says
I love the Josephine fingerless mitens. Pefect for my cold office in the winter. Also love the socks and adorable flower brouches. I, too, just stumbled across your net mag as I was looking for a project to brighten my soon to experience winter evenings.