ILK Editorial

Dear Knitting Enthusiast,

When love is in the air, it’s time to grab the yarn and make these Cupid-approved designs. These patterns come from the heart and they make terrific gifts for all your loved ones, including yourself. This collection of 25+ Valentine knits has something for everyone: Toddler-sized sweaters for the little ones in your

Learn 10 new ways to knit in the round! Our dynamic collection of circular needle patterns is ready when you are as part of your I Like Knitting Gold membership.

For knitters, going in circles doesn’t mean getting nowhere—it means a fun, easy, seamless way to knit! For you, knitting with circular needles means working your

Feel good and look good all winter with the 11 brioche knitting patterns in this updated, hand-picked collection of favorites.

If you’ve ever had the good fortune to step into a French bakery, you’ve hopefully had the chance to experience a pastry made of brioche. Somehow rich and decadent, yet light and puffy at the

Fisherman’s rib, creative cables, cozy chenille, sweet socks and more are on the February menu of projects. From beginner to expert, there’s a project here for you!

Dear Knitting Friend,

It’s a new year, and time for new projects — from essential (and lovely!) sweaters to whimsical and romantic accessories. There’s still plenty of winter left in

It’s time to turn those random single skeins into something beautiful and fun!

I’ll admit it. I have so many single skeins of yarn that I overbought for projects that never happened, or that didn’t take as much yarn as I thought they would. It’s so hard to resist a half-off sale – especially when it’s

The Lakeside Cowl is a rustic, large-gauge cowl that will keep you cozy at the lake, a ball game, or on the town. This chunky, colorful cowl is easy knitting at its best, with a little faux plaid detail thrown in to elevate the style quotient.

Designer Abbye Dahl works magic with her creative designs, and

Whether you’re beach bound or headed out on the town, this lacy beauty fits the bill. The Cotton Candy Top is a lacy, cap sleeve top that’s as fun to knit as it is to wear.

Designer Olya Bagi’s designs often feature a lacy pattern, and this top is an example of one of her perfect

Are you ready to start knitting the perfect spring shoulder bag? You can start right away when you join the I Like Knitting Gold Club today!

We’ll admit it. Finding the perfect shoulder bag is a moment for celebration. You know the feeling. It’s just big enough, but not too big. It hangs perfectly. And it’s

5 Lace Patterns, Light as a Summer Breeze
Ready to wrap yourself in lace? Our dynamic collection of lace patterns will fulfill your desires—part of your I Like Knitting Gold membership.

Lace never goes out of style. It goes with everything, from a pair of jeans to a maxi sundress, from a day at the beach to

Sweaters, ponchos, pullovers, beanies, and more. They’re all on our list of the best patterns from this year. How many of them did you make?

Dear Knitter,

Well, it’s been a year, hasn’t it? With so much of life in flux, it was a relief to have the familiarity of needles, yarn, and something to create. Knitting