Therese Chynoweth
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Accessory patterns are always a great place to experiment with a new technique or to revisit a much-loved one when you’re in between larger projects. They’re also a great reason to play with a new yarn (as if any knitter ever needed an excuse to do that). Do you have a stash of partial balls left over from previous knitting projects? Accessories that require multiple colors are a great way to put those leftovers to good use.
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
When a simple shell is not enough, try something a little different! This shell only looks more complicated than it really is.
Knitting: Scarf
The Empathy Scarf is the fifth in my A Single Candle series, expressing a desire for us all to take a moment to see things through the eyes of others. Henry David Thoreau asked us, “Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each others eyes for an instant?”
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Courage Shawl is the fourth installment in my A Single Candle series. There are many moments in life when we need to summon the courage to do the right thing or even to love someone - Mahatma Gandhi reminds us that a coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.
Knitting: Cowl
The Respect Cowl is the third installment of my A Single Candle series, and as Henry Herbert Lehman reminds us, we must respect the opinions of others, even if we disagree with them.
Knitting: Cowl
Perseverance, the second installment in my A Single Candle series, was inspired by the need to continue working patiently, even when it feels like an unendurable burden. But, as William Penn said: Patience and diligence, like faith, remove mountains.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
As I was knitting this shawl, I was feeling a need for positive action in this insane time. That feeling spawned the idea for a series of 12 designs which I’m calling A Single Candle, referring to the idea that small positive actions can shine a light of hope and resilience, much like a single candle in the darkness. Each design will be given a...
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves, Brimmed Hat
I’ve revisited the Southwestern Sunset Accessories, using a new yarn and eliminating what I thought could be confusing pieces. There’s now one version of each of the two hats, the cowl and fingerless mitts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Dressing stylishly is always fun do to, but staying warm and still being stylish can often be a challenge.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by both fair isle knitting and Bohus Stickning, I had to play with some stranded color knitting after doing a lot of one-color projects. This is the perfect cropped cardi that will transition from warm weather to cold, or vice versa. Although the body is cropped, you can add length before beginning the charted patterns. But if you do t...
Knitting: Pullover
Perfect to wear anywhere you want to go, this instant classic will look great in any color.
Knitting: Cowl
Worked in one piece from the bottom up, this is more than just another cowl. Cables and ribbing add texture, this is an accessory that is easy to customize with your color choice. An alternate lace patterned chart is included if you want to use lace instead, or even alternate lace and cable panels.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
The blue/white contrasting colors inspired the pattern, in part inspired by Japanese printed cotton fabric. Worked in two-color brioche rib, these pieces actually knit up quickly.
Knitting: Cowl, Shawl / Wrap
Ideal for the discerning gift recipient, or just for yourself, the shawl and cowl are perfect accents for any wardrobe. And best when knit in very contrasting colors, such as the dark blue and white shown.
Knitting: Scarf
Whether you love to play with color combinations or have leftover yarn to use up, what better way to use it than making a scarf or cowl?
Knitting: Pullover
I love designs that never go out of style, especially those where if something seems dated, all you have to do is tweak a detail or two, or even just change colors or yarns, to get an updated sweater. You can’t go wrong with a deep V-neck, set-in sleeves, and cable details.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lightweight and warm, the two-color brioche rib pattern creates a delightful play of contrasts, where light and shade create a reversible shawl.
Knitting: Pullover
You don’t need to be a diva to wear this elegant shell, but you will certainly feel like one! Worked in a fingering weight yarn, use a merino/silk blend for an extra special piece, it will be perfect in just about any color you choose.
Knitting: Pullover
Colorful, but not too difficult to knit, this sweater is sized for both men and women. Though it’s rated at an Experienced skill level, this might be a good project for the Intermediate skill level knitter to try their hand at some color stranded knitting.
Knitting: Scarf, Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Whether you make one or all the pieces in this pattern, it’s sometimes nice to have a coordinated set of accessories. Quick and easy, you can make something for just about anyone on your gift list, or treat yourself to some handmade treasures.
Knitting: Vest
Simple, yet stylish and quite classic, this vest can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Worked mainly in stockinette, the front and back yoke feature a two-color slip stitch pattern that gives the impression of a more complicated design.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Easy to knit hats in a cuffed version or slouch version are great for gift giving, and one size will fit most. A knit/purl texture pattern will mean the knitting goes quickly, and each of these hats will look great in just about any color you choose.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
The perfect pair for gift giving, or just keeping for yourself. This set will look great in any color combination you choose.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Amazing in any color you choose, this hat and cowl set will be the perfect accessories to wear on any of your winter adventures.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Whether you need a quick gift or just want to make something for yourself, this hat and cowl set is a chance to play with color combinations. Here, I used two hand-painted colorways from Leading Men Fiber Arts. The varying colors in each one imitate the twinkling stars in a night sky.
Knitting: Stocking
The chance to design an extra-long stocking cap was too fun to pass up. The real challenge came with deciding what sort of patterning to use. Since the aurora borealis has been in the news a lot the past few months, I thought it would be fun to explore a stranded colorwork pattern using colors based on the aurora in the night sky (okay, I know ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Everyone should have a classic cabled cardigan or two. Whether you wear it to the office or dress up a pair of jeans on the weekend, you’ll want to make this design in several colors.
Knitting: Cardigan
Simple stitch combinations frequently create our favorite sweaters. Edged with basketweave pattern along the lower edges of the body, a basket rib along the front edges, you’ll also find a ribbed pattern on the body and sleeves, with twisted stitches and small knots on the front. A simple rolled edge is worked on each sleeve.
Knitting: Vest
Playing with gradients should be an exercise in fun! Though you can choose to use whatever color combinations you like, there’s always something soothing about using a combination that fades from one color to another.
Knitting: Pullover
With the weather finally turning from the heat of summer to the cooler days and nights of autumn, we naturally begin to think of warm, comfy sweaters. Full of texture and varying stitches, you’ll love wearing this very oversized tunic length sweater.
Knitting: Cardigan
One of the things that I love about simple texture patterns is how adaptable they are and how many ways you can vary them. Combine them with simple garment shapes and you can have a garment that is not only interesting to knit but also fun to wear.
Knitting: Pullover
As a lifelong knitter with ancestors from Cornwall, I feel a special connection with the gansey knitting tradition that was practiced there. I’ve named this design for the former fishing and mining village of Perranporth, located on Cornwall’s Atlantic coast and now known for its golden sands and excellent surfing.
Knitting: Pullover
Lightweight yet cozy and warm, this sweater will be your favorite for fall and winter, and will make for a great layering piece.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is the perfect cardigan for chilly fall days, whether you’re running errands or taking long walks to enjoy the colors. Simply constructed, this cardigan also includes set-in pockets to keep hands warm.
Knitting: Pullover
Afraid of working allover rib? Don’t be! Knit in a sport weight yarn, this pullover actually works up quicker than you might expect once you get into the rhythm of the ribbing.
Knitting: Tee
Casual has a new definition! This lightweight and cool tee needs no finishing other than weaving in the ends and blocking.
Knitting: Cardigan
The perfect layering piece for year-round wear, whether it’s while at the office, evenings out, weekend outings, or summer outdoor concerts. Worked in rib, eyelet cables and twist stitches, this cardigan will work up quickly.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Another variation on a theme, these two hats are worked in mosaic patterns similar to the Hedgerow Cardigan, using yarn left over from that cardigan, as well as the Desert Vista Throw.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
What do you do with leftover yarn? Accessories, such as hats are an obvious answer! After making the Bitterroot and Hedgerow Cardigans, I had over a full skein of each color left over, and decided to create two versions of a hat that would coordinate with the Bitterroot Cardigan.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Semicircular shawls can be designed in a few ways. As a designer, one design that’s always been fun to play with, as well as a bit of a challenge to design, is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl. It’s a somewhat flexible method as you can fudge the numbers a bit to fit the stitch counts to accommodate the pattern. Here, I was able to almo...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a riff on a classic saddle shoulder pullover that will become a wardrobe staple when the weather turns chilly.
Knitting: Pullover
Summer knitting should be easy, but no one ever said it had to be boring! The front looks deceptively simple, but turn around and check out the lace panel inserted where the cable divides at the upper back.
Knitting: Pullover
A casual pullover that’s perfect for lakeside adventures, the lace pattern creates a positive/negative effect that reminds me of the nautical flags you see on boats and at marinas.
Knitting: Throw
Whether you need a lap throw for a quick gift or just want to make a blanket-sized piece you can wrap yourself up in, this textured throw will be the answer! Knit it in Green Mountain Spinnery’s new yarn Cozy Cotton, due out in April 2024.
Knitting: Cardigan
What could be more classic than a cabled V-neck cardigan? The Bitterroot Cardigan is perfect for cool weather adventures or lounging around the house on chilly winter days. Knit it in Green Mountain Spinnery’s new yarn Cozy Cotton, due out in April 2024.
Knitting: Cardigan
An easy to knit shawl collar cardigan with a mid-century vibe, the Hedgerow Cardigan will keep you warm on all your cool weather adventures! It’s knit in Green Mountain Spinnery’s new cotton blend yarn Cozy Cotton, which will be available April 2024, so make sure to get your cardigan pattern now!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Elegant and perfect for warm summer days, this long, skinny shawl is a stunning addition to your wardrobe for any casual or dressy outing.
Knitting: Cowl
Easy to knit textures, this cowl is worked as two separate pieces that are buttoned together. Each half can also be used as a shorter cowl.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When you need a hat in a hurry, either for a gift, or during a cold snap, this hat worked in a bulky yarn and easy textured knit/purl pattern will be the perfect choice!
Knitting: Cardigan
Perfect for chilly fall weather, this is an easy piece to customize the colors to fit your mood. It uses four colors, but could easily be pared down to two. Easy on your budget, too, you’ll use a total of 5 to 9 skeins of four colors.
Knitting: Pullover
Stripes don’t need to be boring! And one of the fun parts about playing with the Mad Hatter Blossoms Botanical Spectrum color way is the extra super long color shift can be divided so that you can create ever changing stripes. Each pack comes with 5 cakes fading from one color to the next so that when you end one cake, the next picks up the col...
Knitting: Pullover
Stripes can be a lot of fun to play with, whether it’s an allover pattern or placed as with this tee. Perfect for summer or wearing year round under a jacket, you’ll love this quick and easy knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
One way to enjoy a gradient yarn, especially one with a really long color sequence, is to use it in a pattern that has a naturally varying structure, as in the case of the entrelac border of this shawl. The colors divide themselves into bands that look as if you changed colors for each row of rectangles. Working the entrelac as a border is also...
Knitting: Pullover
I love classic sweaters, especially turtleneck pullovers and cables. These timeless pieces never really go out of style and are easily updated with yarn and color choice.
Knitting: Pullover
Breakwater is the perfect layering piece and spans the seasons in the wool/cotton blend. Combining simple lace and basic cables, it will knit up quickly so you can be out and about in no time.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by mid-century designs, this pullover was originally created for North Light Fibers. While they wanted just the woman’s version, I thought it would be perfect for a man’s version too. So, when they discontinued producing yarn for knitting, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to add the men’s sizes.
Crochet: Cardigan
Originally published as the Summer Crochet Cardigan and no longer available, I’ve revisited this classic crochet cardigan and updated the yarn. The Summer Memories Cardigan is perfect for the office, summer adventures or wherever life takes you.
Knitting: Pullover
Originally available only as a kit, this versatile V-neck pullover is now available as a pattern; the kit is still available from Mountain Meadow Wool. Two additional sizes have also been added.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by a Prairie School style window, this shaw will wrap you in warmth and sophistication. The center cabled panel calls to mind fish tails, while the side panels evoke the rippling waters of rock strewn streams. Travel back to a time of mythical creatures, where they can shift shapes and travel from a watery world to the terrestrial and ...
Knitting: Cardigan
Wear it as a cami over a light tank top, under a jacket or cardigan, or as a vest over lightweight short- or long-sleeve tops. This is a versatile piece that will fit into any wardrobe and span the seasons.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the botanical prints of Arts and Crafts master William Morris, this shawl and hat are perfect for showing off the color fade of Mad Hatter Sport Botanical Spectrum Blossom. Using just a single five-cake pack, you get plenty of WOW for your money!
Knitting: Pullover
Casual and comfortable, this raglan V-neck pullover is sophisticated enough to take you anywhere. No seams means easy finishing. Work it in any color, and you’re sure to get compliments.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I like trying to find ways to use old lace patterns, especially border patterns. Accessory pieces are also a great way to show them off.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Whether you choose to wear this as a sleeveless top or a vest, you’ll get lots of use out the versatility of this piece. Originally worked in North Light Fibers Seaside, I’ve reimagined it in a 100% cotton yarn and added another size, it’s perfect as a sleeveless top for summer or layering as a vest in cooler weather.
Knitting: Pullover
The fun part of designing an Aran sweater is playing with not just the possible cable combinations but also other textured stitch patterns that can be inserted in between the cables, as well as the garment construction.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
You don’t need to live near the coast to wear this summer tank top. In fact, toss a jacket or blazer over it to wear it all year round!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
When it comes to light summer tops, it can sometimes be a challenge to find a cotton yarn that produces a lightweight garment with a beautiful drape and visual interest. And to keep the knitting interesting, I often like to play with the stitch pattern to see if it can be tweaked so that the decreases or increases within the stitch pattern itse...
Knitting: Pullover
The third in the series is this hoodie. Similar to Tor and Dunes, this pullover features cable panels on the front, back and sleeves. Part of the back cable panel continues up along the back and top of the hood.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Cables worked at a finer gauge always look very sophisticated. Raglan armholes add a refined aspect and make this a perfect piece for layering. Dress it up with a skirt, or down with jeans; you’ll be perfectly at home either way.
Knitting: Pullover
Cables and a tweed yarn in the same sweater, what could be a better combo for fall? This pullover includes a cable that I had been toying with the idea of working, namely a traveling cable that’s worked with a twist stitch. On each side of the diamond at the center front and back, as well as on each sleeve, there are cables that zigzag back and...
Knitting: Pullover
Every once in a while, I’d like to have a summertime sweater that is more flexible to wear. Did you ever have a sleeveless top that’s perfect for outdoors, but you need to grab a shirt or something else with sleeves if you want to wear the same sweater early or late in the day or while in air-conditioned spaces? The extended shoulders of the yo...
Knitting: Pullover
I love classic sweaters that are easy to customize, and they never go out of style. Whenever I can add classic details, like the full-fashion decreases of the back shoulders, the piece takes on a high-end flavor that sets it apart from the basic pattern that can be found anywhere. I also like to incorporate non-rib stitch patterns into the desi...
Knitting: Cape
What better way to make Little Red Riding Hood green with envy than to wear this capelet? No seams and a flattering, feminine lace pattern paired with either a turtleneck or mock turtleneck. Worked this in one piece from the bottom up, the shaping is incorporated into the lace pattern. Stitches for the button bands are picked up and worked alon...
Knitting: Cardigan
The perfect long cardigan to wear for your summer adventures or while lounging at the beach, this cool and lightweight duster will be the piece you automatically grab before heading out the door!
Knitting: Pullover
Seed stitch can sometimes be irritating to work over large areas and seems devised to be vexing at best if the entire garment is worked in the pattern. Challenged to come up with a design using seed stitch, after some thinking, I remembered the photos of old-time fishing ganseys. These designs combined seed stitch with large spaces of stockinet...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Here’s another shawl pattern that uses only one hank of yarn, and is based on an old-time lace pattern. It’s prefect for keeping the chill off you neck in air conditioned spaces, or on cool evenings, or for just adding a bit of interest to an otherwise plain sweater or dress.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I really like some of the old-time lace edging patterns and stitches used in the old-time table cloth patterns. The edging for this shawl comes from that tradition.
Knitting: Cardigan
Whether you want a straight front or cutaway front, you’ll want to wear this charming 3/4-length sleeve cropped raglan cardigan for every occasion.
Knitting: Pullover
Perfect for more than just hiking, this pullover is light as air, but cozy. You’ll want to wear this one everywhere!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Perfect for quick gifts, or just the quick hat for yourself, the Big Ideas Hats will be off your needles in no time.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Light and airy, these wraps each use just one 400 yd (370 m) skein of yarn. They’re the perfect chance to knit up that one skein of special yarn you couldn’t resist!
Knitting: Pullover
Back Country Trails has unisex appeal with its garter rib texture and central cable focal point on the front. Knit in Valley Yarns Becket, this cozy pullover, with its relaxed fit and mock turtleneck, will be warm and comfortable to wear even as the temperatures drop. Back Country Trails is knit in the round from the hem up to the underarms whe...
Knitting: Pullover
Arctic Shadows is a stunning crewneck pullover that embodies casual comfort. With different cables running up each side and shoulder and one sleeve, this sweater is a fresh take on the classic cabled pullover that will be interesting to knit and to wear as well. Knit in Valley Yarns Berkshire, Arctic Shadows is worked in the round from the hem ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Froya is a stunning striped fun-to-knit hat, and fingerless mitt set worked in Valley Yarns Huntington. Make this lovely accessory set as a gift or for yourself—you deserve it. Each piece of the set is knit in the round seamlessly from the bottom up. The mitts include a gusset thumb. Colorwork pattern is charted only.
Knitting: Vest
Diamonds and Champagne is a timeless design that takes a classic vest silhouette and pairs it with geometric stranded colorwork in modern colors and luxurious yarn. Knit in incredibly soft Valley Yarns Hampden, this versatile layering piece is knit in the round from the hem to the underarms, where the back and front are worked flat separately b...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Perfect for day tripping or nights on the town and everything in between, this sleeveless boatneck pullover is quick and simple to work. Waist shaping gives it a flattering fit.
Knitting: Vest
Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Northland Vest, a women’s sweater with a timeless style with a modern twist knit in Whately. This lovely vest is perfect to go from home to the office to dinner out. Northland Vest is knit in the round from the bottom up. A narrow band of stranded Colorwork is worked just above the rib, and another wider ba...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked from a gradient yarn pack, it can be fun to explore how colors combine along the length of this shawl. Go from light to dark, or mix them up. Another option is to use a large cake in a gradient yarn.
Knitting: Pullover
Finding a balance between super-casual hoodie and elegant pullover was a fun challenge. I wanted to incorporate the lace pattern at the bust, the sleeve cuffs, and on the hood, yet keep the overall project approachable for most knitters. In fact, the most challenging (requiring patience) thing about this design is grafting the lace edging to th...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A simple way to play with a semi-solid color and a painted colorway, this is a wrap that can easily be customized.
Knitting: Cardigan
Casual yet easy to dress up, this is a perfect 3-season cardigan with 3/4-length sleeves. Originally published as a Classic Elite Yarns design, I’ve updated it in a finer yarn and added two larger sizes. The finer yarn is perfect for summer wear and the organic wool and cotton blend add just the right touch of warmth.
Knitting: Pullover
Whether you dress it up or down, this is the perfect top for summer, or dressing up an outfit for holidays at any time of the year. With extended shoulders, the lace pattern drapes over the top of the arms for a feminine touch.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves
Another one that was originally part of the Patternworks Essential Accessories Club, I’ve reworked the fingerless mitts and added a cowl.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Originally part of the Patternworks Essential Accessories Club, I’ve reworked this hat in a slightly heavier yarn. Great in solid colors, tweeds (as shown here), or painted color ways, this is a quick knit to keep your ears warm or give as a gift.
Knitting: Cardigan
Oversized and comfy, squishy brioche rib, and color blocking effect of the yarn. It can’t get much better than this. The options for color combinations is endless, and with a painted yarn that has a large color repeat, you can customize how that color blocking effect looks in your sweater.
Knitting: Pullover
Comfy without a lot of bulk, here’s a pullover that’s perfect for layering to keep you toasty this winter.
Knitting: Vest
Here’s a lace patterned vest with a bit of a twist - the left side of the body (front and back) and right side of the body are worked separately, then joined at the upper back and shoulders. The remainder of the back is laced together using a ribbon yarn or ribbon. The front is closed using beads attached to the ribbon (you could also use the r...
Knitting: Vest
Classic V-neck styling with slipped stitch ribbing and simple lace panels combine with a cozy alpaca/wool blend for a perfect layering piece.
Knitting: Pullover
As I was playing with the concept for this pullover and trying to come up with a name for the design, I’d been reading a series of historical novels about the Angevin rulers of England (the Empress Matilda, King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart and King John). Even though she was severely restricted by the values and belief...
Knitting: Cardigan
Simplicity and function go hand-in-hand with this cardigan. Perfect in natural, undyed colors of wool, you’ll be grabbing this cardigan whenever you want that little extra warmth on chilly days.
Knitting: Pullover
Very feminine without frills, this top down raglan pullover will be a graceful addition to any wardrobe. It can be made with or without the ribbon lacing at the sides and sleeves, but is easy to personalize by changing up the colors.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Classic A-line shape combined with raglan armholes and a keyhole back neck opening create a shell that’s perfect for warm weather daytime adventures or romantic evening encounters.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by classic ribbed and cabled pullovers, this piece has been updated with some waist shaping and skinny ribbed sleeves. A little shoulder shaping adds a perfect touch to the fit.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Inspired by classic shell patterns, this piece will go from summer adventures to the perfect layering piece the rest of the year.
Knitting: Throw
Let’s face it, we all have yarn in our stash that was purchased for the “perfect” sweater, but before we could get that design knit, we fell out of love with the design and haven’t taken the time to look for a project befitting the yarn. What better way to use the yarn than to make a lap throw? It can take about a sweater’s worth of yarn, and t...
Knitting: Cardigan
This classic cardigan, with a modern take on twisted stitch cabling on the front, back and sleeves makes the perfect addition to your wardrobe. Knit in Valley Yarns’ Granville, a cotton and wool blend, it is perfect to wear for both casual and dressier occasions throughout the year.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Classic is the best way to describe what may just become a wardrobe staple. Wear it separately or layer it over a shirt. Make it in several colors so you have one for every occasion!
Knitting: Softies - Other
Inspired by the acts of kindness I’ve been hearing about and the Happy Heart Hunt popularized by a teacher in Milton, WI (check out the Facebook page), I thought this would be a great way for knitters to use their hands to create art that shows friends and loved ones that we’re keeping them in our thoughts and hearts at this time. Decorate the ...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Inspired by a 1940s design, I added waist shaping and worked this top in the round from the hem up. After dividing for the armholes, add a few stitches for vertically worked rib edging. Short-rows are used to shape the shoulders, and shoulders are joined using 3-Needle BO.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Use the stretch characteristic of ribbing to advantage, then add some cables and twist stitches for interest. This slouch hat can be made shorter to become a regular beanie.
Knitting: Pullover
I’ve always liked combining cables with panels of lace, textured stitches, or even plain stockinette. While allover designs have a great visual and technical appeal, I especially like the sophistication of motifs centered on the body and sleeves. Some waist shaping and use of set-in sleeves keep the fit more on the feminine side. The full-fashi...
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
This 16” (40 cm) pillow is worked in a multicolor slipped stitch pattern that appears much more complex than it really is. Only one color is used for every 2 rows, with background and pattern colors changing every few row.
Knitting: Pullover
Ribbed sweaters can be tedious to knit, or even intimidating if you don’t care to work in rib. In addition to being deeply textured and “squishy,” brioche rib offers a change from ordinary ribs.
Knitting: Pullover
Inspired by retro ribbed pullovers, this close fitting pullover is updated with cables and use of a gradient/striped yarn.
Knitting: Vest
This vest combines a classic shape with a tweedy yarn, making it a timeless addition to any wardrobe! Knit in Valley Yarns Worthington, a durable blend of alpaca, wool, and a touch of viscose for added strength, this vest flatters all figures, and is a joy to make!
Knitting: Pullover
This cabled pullover uses a classic silhouette with updated detailing for a fun and entertaining knit that is easy to wear! Knit in Valley Yarns Berkshire, a cozy blend of alpaca and wool, it’s perfect for warming up a chilly weekend. Pair it with jeans for a casual look. Pattern available as downloadable PDF.
Knitting: Vest
Perfect for completing any outfit, this vest will take you from the office to weekend adventures in the blink of an eye.
Knitting: Throw
Lightweight and warm, this is the perfect piece to grab whether you plan on hibernating for just a day or need to stay warm and toasty all winter long.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Feel like a star in this close fitting cami with bead accents. Perfectly feminine, this sweet little piece will fit nicely into any wardrobe, and look great in almost any color.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Elegant and very feminine, here’s one shell that will look great in almost any color. The wide V-neck looks good on everyone.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Using one or two skeins of yarn, this shawlette pattern is given in two sizes - the small one for the person wanting a piece to dress up any outfit, and the large one for the person wanting to make a statement.
Knitting: Vest
This vest features a gradient set used with a coordinating solid color of the same yarn in two lace patterns. I wanted to use the gradient for the lower portion of the vest, working the same lace pattern in each color. I also really liked the idea of using a long narrow piece of garter stitch to lace the front to create a pullover vest. You cou...
Knitting: Cardigan
Cables on front and back are surrounded by seed rib for an easy to work textured cardigan with loads of class. The amazing wool used for this cardigan is perfect for making the texture of the stitches really stand out.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by a 1930s knit coat design, this updated version will look great in almost any chunky yarn from rustic to glam.
Knitting: Pullover
Classic while still contemporary, this V-neck pullover is the perfect way to transition from work to play. Wear it the office, then dress up a pair of jeans for after hours. This is one piece that will look great in almost any color, though solid or semi-solid colors will look best.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A single panel of lace up the front and back with beads lends an elegant touch to a shell that will become your favorite dressy top. The beads are added as you work, using a crochet hook to slip the bead over each stitch.
Knitting: Cardigan
Use bright or subdued colors, this 2-color linen stitch open front cardigan has a great drape once blocked, and will be your go-to piece for any occasion.
Knitting: Vest
The long lean lines combined with a little waist shaping create a flattering fit that will look great with anything you want to pair it with.
Knitting: Pullover
Keep your cool all day long with this sassy top. Throw it over your swimsuit, or pull it on over a cami to go out for the afternoon or evening.
Knitting: Cardigan, Sleeveless Top
The perfect layering pieces, you’ll feel glamorous whenever you wear this pair. Wear them layered as shown, or each separately. You’ll love the silky feel of the Milk yarn by BellaTrista, and the great put-up means you won’t have to break the bank to enjoy the extravagantly luxurious feel.
Knitting: Cardigan
This little cardigan is classic enough to go from day to evening and easy enough to work up quickly. Seed stitch trims the edges, waist shaping and raglan armhole shaping create a refined fit. Two decorative buttons add a feminine touch to front edge.
Knitting: Vest
Dress up a pair of jeans, or wear this vest to the office. This is a quick to knit generously sized piece that will become a wardrobe staple in any color you make it in. For a less oversized vest, make one size smaller.
Knitting: Vest
Perfect for the office, but versatile enough to dress up your weekend adventures. This vest is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then divided to work the fronts and back separately. Two rows of crochet finish off the front and armhole edges; one row of single crochet and another of reverse single crochet. An alternate edging ...
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top
Skinny stripes have a timeless appeal, especially for summer sweaters.
Knitting: Cardigan
Simple as 1-2-3, this casual cardigan has lots of style to fit right in at the office, or dress up a pair of jeans.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Lightweight and enchanting, you can use this top to dress up any outfit. Make it longer for a gracefully flowing vest.
Knitting: Pullover
Whether you plan on cruising down the Seine or strolling your local flea market, you’ll stay cool and smart looking in this top.
Knitting: Vest
A great way to play with color and look like you’ve got lots of stranded knitting going on without all that stranding. Both vests use the same slip stitch pattern with two yarns in painted or self-striping colors. The length of the color sequence in each yarn is very different, with very different results. And even though both yarns are classif...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Graceful and feminine, this shrug will transport you back to a time when dressing up was a part of going out for the evening, and is also the perfect accompaniment to wear to any formal occasion. The raglan back armholes ensure a good fit across the back.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Whether your style is casual, or you lean more toward the elegant side, this shrug will be the perfect little piece to grab when you need a little something to cover your shoulders. The superwash merino will cover you in silky softness.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Rustic in nature only, these cabled pillows will fit into any decor. Change up colors to suit your personal color scheme, and use fun buttons to fully express your inner decorator!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Elegant and refined are great adjectives to describe this top worked in the round from the bottom and shaped using short-rows. Easy to dress up or down, this gorgeous top was inspired by the grace and sophistication of Katherine Hepburn. The raised bottom edge in back may help channel her famous feisty nature, too!
Knitting: Pullover
A hand-painted yarn can look superb in a textured pattern. The trick can be to pair the correct texture with the color. The reverse stockinette body is actually worked wrong side out so that you’re knitting every round in the large areas.
Knitting: Pullover
Bulky yarn can be fun to knit with! And this raglan in a simple garter rib and cable pattern works up quickly. Choose a semi-solid color for the best results. The fun, yet unusual, aspect of the cable is that it’s half stockinette, and half garter, so it look as if only one half of the cable is actually twisting.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
The front and back of this easy to knit pillow are worked the same, beginning with a center block of double moss stitch. The cable borders are added by picking up stitches along one edge, casting on stitches for the border, then joined at the end of every right side row.
Knitting: Vest
Saturday. The day when you can do as you wish, not as you must, including what you decide to wear. Worked in cool, easy care linen Drama, you may find yourself wearing this one on other days too.
Knitting: Cardigan
A treasure of a cardigan. This cotton/Comfort can be worn at least 3 seasons.
Knitting: Pullover
Wonderful lace. Cropped and loose, a perfect 3 season sweater.
Knitting: Tee
The gentle rib pattern for the body results in a waist shaping that is just perfect. A suggestion of body curve that is very flattering, and does not involve decreases and increases.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Bright colors add a dash of peacock-like boldness to any decor. A super bulky yarn made from recycled saris makes for a quick knit.
Knitting: Cardigan
Elegant and perfect for just about any occasion, this close fitting long sleeve shrug features back raglan-shaped armholes and lace patterned sleeves. Though Fresco is no longer available, a sport weight wool/alpaca blend yarn is an ideal choice and creates a sense of luxury.
Knitting: Throw
Warm and comfy, this throw is the one you’ll reach for when curling up to read that book you’ve been meaning to start, or watch that movie you’ve wanted to see. Worked in a great alpaca/wool blend yarn this pattern works up quickly, the cables add an exciting textural dimension to this gorgeous throw.
Knitting: Rug
Easy to work, this rug is endlessly customizable! Work it in any color combination to suit your decor, and any size to fit your space.
Crochet: Containers
Inspired by traditional Southwestern motifs, this is a great project to try tapestry crochet.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Cables and ribs are classic patterns for fall and winter sweaters, so why not use them on a pillow? Add a comfy alpaca/wool blend yarn, and you’ll know which pillow to grab whenever you want to curl up with a good book on a long cold wintery day.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
I’m a sucker for tweed yarns and love classic patterns like houndstooth and herringbone. This pillow is worked in the round using stranded color knitting, working the houndstooth pattern on one half of the pillow, and the herringbone pattern on the remaining half. The crab stitch crochet edging closes both open ends and adds a classic “corded” ...
Knitting: Rug
Clean lines, simple construction, and an easy to memorize mosaic pattern all come together in a great rug to brighten up the sun room once spring arrives.
Knitting: Cardigan
A button-front top that’s perfect to use as a cardigan over a cami or tank top. Close fitting with waist shaping and cap sleeves, color and textural interest are added by working in two-color linen stitch, and using the “wrong side” of the pattern as the right side of the garment. A row of single crochet is added along the front and neck edges ...
Knitting: Pullover
Open cables and bands of garter made me think of ropes and ladders.
Knitting: Cardigan
Businesslike, yet casual, this cardigan is constructed partly modularily, beginning with the bottom “rib” worked side to side in garter stitch. Then stitches for the body are picked up along one edge of the band. Cable and bobble panels are worked along each side of the front and at the center back on a ground of reverse stockinette. Shoulders ...
Knitting: Vest
Perfect for the office or casual days out, this vest is very versatile!
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater has a wide v-neck and 3/4-length sleeves in a cabled and ribbed pattern. Cables are worked at the waist, then continue in rib to the shoulders. A round of single crochet, then reverse single crochet (crab stitch) are worked around the neck edge both to stabilized the rib and to add a decorative finish.
Knitting: Pullover
Cables that aren’t really cables, and rib that isn’t really rib make this a quick knitting pullover. The faux three-stitch cables are created by slipping a stitch on one round or row, then crossing that stitch on the next round or row; this is also a good pattern to practice cabling without a cable needle. Garter stitch is worked between each o...
Knitting: Pullover
A lace and oversized diamond textured pattern combine with a rustic yarn to create a sweater with loads of charm. The sweetheart neckline adds a feminine touch.
Knitting: Pullover
An easy to memorize lace pattern, minimal shaping in the sleeves, a boat neck with no shaping and exposed shoulder and armhole seams joined using Three-Needle Bind-Off. It can’t get much easier than that to get your summer knitting done than that! Originally published as a Classic Elite Yarns pattern, you can easily substitute Prism Yarns Click...
Knitting: Pullover
Ideal for summer, the wool/linen/alpaca blend yarn is perfect for any season. Although the yarn is now discontinued, there are other blends similar to this that would easily substitute.
Knitting: Vest
This open front lace vest is the perfect piece to slip on when you need to dress up. Or dress it down a bit with your favorite jeans. Either way, you’ll be showing off your lace knitting skills.
Knitting: Cardigan
When you don’t feel like knitting an entire sweater in fair isle pattern but have odds and ends of yarn to use up, what do you knit? Try this cropped long-sleeve deep v-neck cardigan. The bottom of the body won’t wave in the breeze with the tapered sides. The multi-colored pattern of the sleeves was inspired by an area rug.
Knitting: Vest
Lightweight and feminine, this vest is the perfect accompaniment to any outfit. Make it longer for a more dramatic effect. This lace vest has raglan armholes, no front neck shaping (it’s straight along the front edges), and short-row shaping along the lower edge to give it the points in front. A quick edging pattern with elongated stitches fin...
Knitting: Pullover
Soft and warm, this is one sweater you’ll want to keep close by when the weather turns chilly. The body is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes, then work is divided to complete the front and back separately. Sleeves are worked in the round to the underarm length, then the cap is worked back and forth.
Knitting: Cardigan
Timeless and feminine, and perfect in any color! A wool/bamboo blend was used for the original sample, so it’s also perfect for any season.
Knitting: Cardigan
Show off your classy side with this long sleeve deep v-neck cardigan inspired by 1930s designs. Sleeves feature a slit bordered by seed stitch and edged with an elegantly simple crochet trim in a contrasting color. The seed stitch collar is worked separately, then sewn on. Dart shaping gives the body a flattering fit.
Knitting: Vest
This long vest with a deep v-neck and raglan armholes is an easier knit than it may look. Each diamond contains 3 wrapped stitches in the center, adding to the textural interest of the vest. The bottom has a deep garter rib border that’s repeated on the front and neck edges. A few rounds of garter stitch finish off the armholes.
