More Fun Knitting Patterns for Spring

I hope that spring has started to make its appearance wherever you are if you happen to be in the Northern Hemisphere, and if it hasn’t maybe we can rush it along by knitting some great spring projects. We recently brought you a little collection of knits for spring; here are some others that have crossed my radar recently.

Need a perfect little sweater for spring? The Lacy Curved Cardigan from Tahki Stacy Charles is a great choice, with its curved shape and eyelet details. Or try the Georgina Dolman Top, which is a pullover with plenty of lace to make it breathable for spring and summer.

It may not seem like scarf weather, but a lacy scarf is a great alternative to a shawl when the weather starts getting a little warmer. The Sandpiper Mesh Scarf from Classic Elite Yarns (designed by Susan Mills) is a great project for the changing seasons. It’s worked in cotton yarn, so it’s not too warm, and the mesh stitch keeps it from being too heavy.

I love the slinky, stripey Shapely Striped Maxi Dress pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. Worked in Amazing yarn and designed by Vladimir Teriokhin, it’s a really interesting looking garment without you having to do a lot of work (well, it is a lot of knitting, but it’s easy knitting). And if color in spring is your thing, you should also check out the Fair Isle Pocketed Vest by the same designer, which uses eight colors to form its dramatic ethnic inspired colorwork.

The Flattering Shaded Tunic is a shorter tank style top, and it uses a different yarn, but it’s also easier to knit because the body isn’t shaped. It calls for a fun textured yarn that adds interest beyond its stripes.

If you’d like a different kind of colorful tank for spring, try the Lacy Tank from Tahki Stacy Charles. This is definitely a layering piece, but it’s really pretty, and the soft hues chosen for the sample are great for spring, but you’ll still want to wear it in summer, too.

Looking for more Vest patterns to knit? Check out these Vest Knitting patterns on Etsy.

And one for the younger crowd: my daughter has lately been asking me to knit her a skirt. It turns out she actually meant sew, because she wants a replica of a skirt I made a few years ago that she’s grown out of, but I’m still thinking about a knit skirt, and this Flirty Skirt from Red Heart is both cute and easy to knit.

Looking for more knitting patterns for knitted Cardigans? Check out these Knitting patterns we found on Etsy.

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Whether you love the cottagecore vibe, are heading to a Renaissance faire, stitching something fun for your Halloween costume, or just want to keep cozy on your fall rambles in the woods, the Wandering Woods Knit Hood from Yarnspirations should be your next knit.

The skill rating is easy, and it calls for worsted weight yarn to knit the hood with an integrated seed stitch border worked in a contrasting color. The hood is worked flat and seamed, then you pick up stitches along the bottom to knit the cape portion.

The cape part is shaped just like a raglan sweater, with increases on each side of four points across the cape. If you’ve ever worked a raglan project before this will be simple for you. And if you haven’t you’ll be ready for your first raglan sweater after this project! The front edgings are worked at the same time as the body, and you’ll finish off with the contrasting bottom edge, as well as I-cord ties for the hood.

This cape is pretty short, just covering the shoulders, but you can knit it as long as you like and even make a full length cape if you’re going for high drama (and warmth!).

There are four size options for the cape, to fit a chest measurement ranging from 28 to 60 inches (71 to 117 cm). As shown the cape edges don’t meet in the front, so if that’s something you want you can work more increases, which will also make the project longer. I’d love a version that’s longer and with a fun clasp to make it even cozier, but you can make it your own way.

The pattern calls for Red Heart Super Saver, but this would be a great project to knit in wool or a wool blend for extra warmth.

You can grab a free copy of the pattern from Yarnspirations, and if you want to make it as shown you can also get a kit that includes the two colors of yarn you need and other supplies if you want them.

[Photo: Yarnspirations]

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