knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
Something I really haven’t done much of in my own knitwear designing is colourwork. I like to keep things simple and contained while I knit so I have never really been attracted to working with multiple colours of yarn all at once. I might just …
It’s the final week of April and May is beginning. It’s not surprising that shawl patterns are dominating my Ravelry highlights and the Hot Right Now List. You must check these out: Oceanbound by Melanie Berg and Crimson Blossom by Romi Hill are two beautiful shawl patterns that are available as Craftsy kits. Oceanbound is a …
I’m always on the look-out for new and beautiful yarn. Aren’t we all? This week, I’m really looking at the yarns that all of the latest patterns are designed in. I am beginning to realize that I am going to have to get my hands on …
I have updated the popular Bestie Beanie pattern to now include a chart and written instructions for the pattern stitch, a list of abbreviations, and a note about sizing. The pattern instructions have also been re-written in a simpler format. For a limited time the Bestie Beanie and it’s …
Last week I talked about the many new and beautiful shawl patterns that were out. When spring and summer are near, knitting preferences often switch to shawls, socks, and light sweater patterns. Shawls are light and lacy. Spring and summer sweaters are often lighter, airier, short …
When spring arrives, my mind turns to shawl design. So I’ve been noticing some beautiful new shawl patterns lately. Here are some of my top favourites of the week: Laura Aylor‘s triangular sport-weight Rorqual is shown in Madelinetosh Pashmina on the pattern page. I love this yarn and …
There have been some great knitting patterns published this week. First off, take a look at these great knitwear collections: Kim Hargreaves, a long-time knitwear designer for Rowan, has a collection of 21 beautiful warm weather patterns in Echoes. Ten of them are up on Ravelry now. See all …