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This stunning sweater from Jennifer Berg is inspired by the Eye Dazzler rugs created by Navajo that featured optical illusions. IN this case the illusion is made with multicolored yarn in broken chevron lines.
It calls for worsted weight yarn … Read More ...
KC Knitting Co is working on a series of patterns using this pretty buffalo plaid and rose motif. I love the Buffalo Rose Pullover because it looks super cozy and the colorwork adds a bit of fun to the knitting … Read More ...
This time of year for folks in the Northern Hemisphere, I feel like we should be knitting things that we are going to want to have when it’s really cold outside.
The Magda sweater from Gregoria Fibers is a great … Read More ...
This pretty Icelandic style circular yoke sweater is covered with snowflakes to remind us of what’s coming, and also to keep you warm should there be any flurries in your future.
The Tuku pattern from The Petite Knitter is worked … Read More ...
Mohair is a classic fiber for sweaters because it’s warm and fuzzy but also lightweight. This ethereal mohair sweater from EweKnit Toronto called Fernanda is somewhat transparent, which makes it great as a top layer over a light camisole or … Read More ...
Is this a Halloween sweater? A Christmas sweater?
Yes.
The circular yoke of the What’s This!? sweater from Meghan Regan is embellished with skulls, holly, snowflakes and hats. (Inspired, of course, by Nightmare Before Christmas.)
It’s worked in worsted … Read More ...
Every fashion moment seems to come back again, and these days throwbacks to the 1990s are all over the place. Lauren McElroy was inspired by the fashion of the early ’90s to design her Circa ’93 Tee, which features an … Read More ...
Over the years I have come to be a big fan of cardigans. They’re the perfect thing to throw on as an extra layer in a too-cold room, and chunky ones you can even wear over other sweaters.
The Campside … Read More ...
As the owner of a black cat I can tell you black cats are for all year, but they have a particular prominence in the fall as we head into Halloween time.
I would wear this Little Black Cat Pullover … Read More ...
Despite the name having the word “tee” in it, the Owasso Tee from Blue Sky Fibers doesn’t really look like a summer project to me.
It’s a long line, oversized, boxy aran weight top worked in Shaker Rib that is … Read More ...
Colorwork yoke sweaters are so popular because they give you a classic look and you get to play with a bit of color without having to do colorwork for the full garment.
If you’re intimidated by the idea of a … Read More ...
If you want to get ready for fall in a hurry, you need to knit the Easy Breezy Sweater from Shay Johnson for Knit Collage.
This design uses worsted weight yarn with a fun spiral stitch on the sleeves that … Read More ...
Maybe it’s because my yarn cupboard is literally overflowing right now, but I’m thinking a lot about stash busting projects.
The Kaleidoscope sweater from Berroco (designed by Margaux Hufnagel) has a colorful circular yoke worked in rainbow colors, but you … Read More ...
It’s the little details that make a design delightful, and the Delightful sweater by Yanwen Qian includes little details that make a big difference.
This top down pattern is mostly Stockinette Stitch but those sweet little cuffs worked in a … Read More ...
Colorwork sweaters are a lot of fun to knit, but it adds a little something extra when there’s meaning behind the designs.
Jennifer Berg was inspired by Navajo blanket design motifs, especially the Chief Blanket, to make her Phases sweater… Read More ...