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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As we get into the part of the year with a lot of food-forward holidays, it might be time to start thinking about knitting some new things for your table. While a few of these are more fall/Thanksgiving focused, just changing up the colors would make others work for Christmas, or keep it neutral and use them all year long.

What got me started thinking about this was the lovely and simple Fresh Bread Dishtowel, a free pattern from Purl Soho. Worked in a lovely cotton and linen blend, the towel is mostly stockinette stitch with a bit of texture on the borders.

You could use this same kind of pattern to make anything from placemats to a table runner, but let’s look at some specific patterns for those kinds of projects as well.

The easy moss stitch table runner from Glass Bird Knits is beginner friendly can can easily be modified to fit your table (or, again, to make placemats instead of or in addition to a runner). This version is worked in macrame cord, but you could also use bulky yarn.

Emielle Design has a garter stitch runner pattern that’s made with braided cotton cord for a lot of texture without a lot of work. But be sure to take a lot of breaks when knitting with cord because it can be rough on your hands!

I also love the diamond pattern on the Hamilton Table Runner from Wyndlestraw Designs. It calls for a DK weight cotton and linen blend yarn and comes in three sizes with different widths and lengths. The pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Amy Marie’s Table Pumpkins (on Ravelry) is a fun mosaic knitting pattern that would be great to use as a table runner through the fall and for Thanksgiving. It uses a worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors, and you can make it as long as you like for your table.

The no cable knit placemats from Yarn Culture Studio have a fun faux cable look that would be great for the table through the fall and winter.

Or here’s another pattern from Wyndlestraw Designs, this time for an easy knit and purl stitch placemat pattern that looks different but still good on both sides. It calls for worsted weight cotton and comes in two sizes for placemats, but also has instructions for coasters, a hot pad and a table pad all using the same stitch.

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