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spring summer 15 twist collectiveThe spring/summer 2015 Twist Collective was just released, and if you’re looking for something fun to knit for spring or summer, this is a great place to start.

I love Placid, a cardigan by Amy Gunderson with eyelet panels along the sides and down the back; Anne Ginger’s Minthe, a zip-up cardigan with kangaroo-style pockets and welted details; the sleek, simple and pretty Celosia shell by Robin Melanson; Deirdre Lejeune’s pretty Goedita tank with a mandala-style floral motif on the back and picot edgings; and Fish Isle by Angela Hahn, an adorable kid’s sweater with fish swimming around the bottom.

There’s also a fun article on the history of the wool industry in the American west, a look at swatching drop-stitch patterns with different combinations of yarn (a drop-stitch shawl is one of the patterns in this issue), a meditation on the benefits of stash reduction, a look at the color red and lessons in provisional cast ons.

See anything you like? I’d love to hear about it!

[Photo via Twist Collective.]

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Cute Little Backpack Knitting Patterns

While no one would likely use a knit backpack for school, knitting a backpack is a fun way to show off your knitting skills and carry around your project or everyday essentials instead of using a purse. Check out these cute backpack knitting patterns and stitch one up for your next project. 

I couldn’t resist sharing this adorable bunny backpack (you can also make it without the ears) that is made on a circular knitting machine. This pattern is from Orange Olive Road and you can use a 46 or 48 needle machine for the bag but will also need a 22 needle machine if you opt for the bunny version. 

If you prefer knitting by hand, check out the bucket bag pattern from WoolFans Knitting. This one calls for super bulky yarn in two or three colors (you could make it all in one color, too, if you’d rather) and it looks like the base is knit flat and then the sides are worked in the round. 

You know I love a stashbuster, and that’s what you get with the Whidbey Bag from Wool and Pine Designs. This one calls for DK weight yarn for the body of the bag, which is actually worked in a single color from the top down. The colorful bits are woven in after the knitting is done, allowing you to use up all sorts of odd balls quickly. 

Adding hardware to a knit bag makes it look that much more interesting, and the combination of leather accents and a sari silk yarn makes Le Backpack from Vanrey Knits a lot of fun. This pattern is on Ravelry and uses a super bulky yarn and seed stitch for a ton of texture. 

Mama in a Stitch has a great free pattern for a little backpack with a flap closure. This one is worked in worsted weight cotton yarn with two strands held together for extra stability. It starts with a flat base with the body worked in the round and a knit flap and I-cord straps.