The Blooming Cowl is an experiment to try a brushed merino yarn (something I had never used before – and it’s not the same as a brushed mohair!). The brushed merino adds a bit of a halo and some added texture to the fabric of the cowl (and it’s super soft!). The cowl is knit […]
The Camellia Blooms Sweater is a perfect introduction to knitting a sweater in pieces (and learning to sew the pieces together). It’s a drop shoulder design with lots of options – two neckline options, two body lengths, two sleeve lengths, and even different variations for the neckline, cuff, and hem edgings. You can create a
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If you’ve ever knit a sweater and thought, “Why doesn’t this fit quite right?” — you’re not alone. One of the biggest mistakes knitters make is choosing a size without understanding how the sweater’s construction impacts fit. Let’s fix that. We’re diving deep into drop shoulder sweaters — one of the most popular and beginner-friendly
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The Chevron Adventure Wrap works best with a color-changing yarn that has long color changes. Instead of working to a specific number of rows, stitch patterns change when the colors change. The stitch patterns for the shawl body are simple enough for beginners, but there’s still enough to keep knitters of all experience levels engaged.
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The Gated Garden cowl is a perfect project for practicing stranded colorwork and steeking. With just two colors, you can practice holding multiple colors without having to constantly change yarn colors. The pattern also introduces steeking with a full video tutorial walking through the complete process. The cowl is worked in four stages – the
This lace tank is perfect for wearing over a summer dress – it’s cool and airy and, because it’s knit with sock yarn, it’s easy to care for too! The tank is knit in two pieces from bottom to top. A few rows of reverse Stockinette stitch are used for the hem, and the body
The simplest garment to knit is a boxy tee like this one. It’s just two squares that are worked exactly the same before joining the shoulders and sides. This simple tee features an easy slip-stitch pattern alternating with sections of Stockinette stitch, creating textured stripes. The hem and shoulders use a mock rib pattern (again
The Blossoming Gardens Shawl is an exploration of color and stitch patterns! With sections of simple Garter stitch, a creative floral stitch, Fisherman’s rib, and easy lace, there’s something new to explore with each section of the shawl! Download Digital knitting pattern (digital patterns are non-refundable) Price: $6 USD Price includes applicable Canadian taxes (GST/HST/PST),
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The Stardust Yoke Sweater is a top-down circular yoke design perfect for new sweater knitters and features many ways to customize the pattern to your taste. The pattern includes two neckline options, two body lengths, bust and waist shaping worksheets, and three sleeve options. The included video tutorials walk through the complete process of knitting
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