Karen Fletcher is a designer and knitter from Ottawa, Canada. Her love of math and making things made her fall in love with knitting design soon after she learned to knit, she's been selling her designs since 2013. Her designs can be found at ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/stores/karen-fletcher-designs) as well as Craftsy. She loves textured knits, cables, and colourwork, and can often be found knitting a project with those elements while her son "helps" her knit and her daughter unravels her yarn; she is so charmed by their love of yarn that she actually adores this.
From the October 2019 issue
Your silly little one will love this cute sweater adorned with moose accents across the chest, sleeves and back. Offered in baby and toddler sizes, this cardigan is knit flat in pieces and seamed.
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The Mid Lake Boot Cuffs are the northwoods version of the Lattice Boot Cuff from the October 2016 issue. A band of watery blue lattice cables is framed by cabin red and brown stripes for cuffs that will add cozy charm to any fall outfit
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Keep cozy at the cabin with this quick and easy one skein project knit in thick yarn and topped with a huge pom pom. Knit in K1P1 ribbing with a fold-over brim, this is an awesome project for a beginner — and an excellent dose of instant gratification for anyone else.
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Auberon is a fun textured design that is a fantastic gender-neutral knit. Featuring an all-over cabled pattern that’s interesting to knit and easy to memorize, this hat will fly off your needles, ready to be worn for the new season.
View ProjectFrom The New Vintage Knitting Collection: Patterns Inspired by Nostalgic Designs
Millie is knit from the center out, and the diamond shapes are a good introduction to lace because they of the way they build on the previous row. As you knit. it becomes easy to see how the design is progressing in this gorgeous project. Tie three corners in a knot to wear in a kerchief style for a timeless look you’ll love all year long.
View ProjectFrom The New Vintage Knitting Collection: Patterns Inspired by Nostalgic Designs
Colorwork in the front, cute keyhole detail in the back, what more could you want from this cool retro top? Knit in two pieces from the bottom up and seamed at the sides and shoulders, this top has a straightforward construction with lots of coverage from the summer sun. Pair it with mint or salmon-colored pants for a show-stopping vintage ensemble!
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This is the perfect easy but adorable project for the little girl in your life. Knit out of cotton yarn she’ll stay cool and be able to wear this anywhere from a birthday party to the beach.
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Felix is a fun scarf to add to any outfit in any season. Knit end to end with minimal shaping, this is a fantastic project for a beginner who wants something with more interest than a rectangular scarf. Finished off with tassels, this scarf looks best when tied together for the perfect accessory.
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Simple construction meets sophistication with the Victoria Threaded Wrap. This is a show stopper that even a new knitter could manage. Knit in stockinette with openings for the wrap to be threaded through, this design can be as fancy or as casual as you like, depending on your yarn choice and what you pair it with. It’s time to get knitting!
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These adorable little presents are a fantastic way to incorporate knitting into your festive décor. Perfect for stash busting, make a variety of colorful knit gifts to decorate your mantel this holiday season. Tip: to create a nice, firm fabric for your stuffed presents, make sure to use needles that are one size smaller than the recommended size for your yarn weight. Not only do these knit up quickly, but they pair perfectly with gift cards!
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