ILK Editorial

Sweet lace, flowing cables, eye-catching patterns!

Dear Knitting Friend,

Let’s be real: if you knit sweaters, it’s always sweater season. No matter the time of year, you’re bound to be working on something. Well, our Summer-Ready Sweaters Knitting Collection has more than a dozen stunning sweaters suited for sunny summer days and those cool, breezy summer evenings.

Sweater patterns can be intricate and complex. But they don’t have to be. These beautiful patterns are easy enough for beginners, and stylish enough for experienced knitters to enjoy.

It is officially sweater season, and that means it’s time to try some new patterns! I know sweaters can seem daunting if you’re new to knitting. It’s

Crown yourself Queen of Knits with this timeless collection!

Dear Knitting Friend,

You’ll feel like a queen when you wear the projects in this collection, from elegant Victorian cables to glittering rhinestones, these royally-inspired projects will become wardrobe staples with plenty of staying power. There’s something for princesses and queens of all ages, so you won’t find

Breezy, beautiful summer wear — tanks, tops, toys and more!

Dear Knitter,

The sweet sounds of summer are on the horizon. Whether your summer happy place is by the sea, in the quiet of the woods, or in the hustle-bustle of the city, we have a lovely collection of patterns that will transport you with raucous ruffles,

Dear Knitting Enthusiast,

Spring has sprung and it’s time to cast on some warm-weather projects. The April 2022 issue of I Like Knitting is really special—it’s an editor curated collection of favorite spring patterns from the I Like Knitting archives! We chose carefully, creating an ode to spring with each project. Whether they’re lace designs, nature-inspired

The Color of the Year is a perfect match for your next project!

Dear Knitting Friend,

Welcome to the year of Very Peri — Pantone’s choice for Color of the Year. This light yet vibrant shade of periwinkle is both relaxing and inspiring — and it’s so very well suited for so many projects!

We’ve done a little

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

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

The details in Lana Jois’s Chamomile Pullover take a classic sweater silhouette from good to great! She uses ribbing, garter stitch, and stockinette to perfection here, taking all of the best things about each stitch and showcasing them in interesting ways.

Hem, cuffs, and a turtle neck are worked in knit 1 purl 1 ribbing, a

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