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Knit a Simple Sweater for Summer and Beyond

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Whatever the weather is like where you are, the Kenwood Sweater from Two of Wands is a great option.

It’s a simple boxy sweater worked flat in pieces with two colors of worsted weight yarn held together to make a fun mottled mix of colors. It’s worked on big needles so it will knit up in no time whether it’s your first sweater or your fifteenth.

It’s available in 8 sizes, up to a bust of 66 inches, and is meant to be worn with 7-9 inches of positive ease.

You can grab the free pattern and a kit with all the supplies you need at Lion Brand Yarn.

[Photo: Two of Wands via Lion Brand.]

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Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.