August 2026

This chunky chevron baby blanket is so much fun with its oversized flair. Knit on large needles with jumbo yarn — you’ll finish this blanket in no time at all!

Projects for you, your home, and your gift list!
Dear Knitting Enthusiast,With Summer in full swing, it’s not too late to knit up some new hot-weather projects. And it’s never too early to plan for the change of seasons! The


August 2026 Issue


of I Like Knitting has 30+ fun projects to keep you comfortable and looking good, no matter the season. Let’s take a peek…


Featured Patterns
Make a modern style statement with a striking accessory that’s sure to turn heads. Our


Artistic Capelet


harnesses the magic of the mobius strip to creating a captivating flow with elegant construction. Work this design flat on the bias for lovely flow, drape, and movement. When you’re done knitting, a simple twist and seamless join completes the sophisticated look.The young ones deserve some colorful, sophisticated style, too. Our Paint Your Pullover
sweater combines comfort, creativity, and seamless design. Knit this sweet sweater in the round for a smooth knitting experience. Whether you want to expand your knitting skills or just enjoy a relaxing knit, this sweater will be a real keeper. Sizes range from 3 months to 6 years.Comfort, texture, and relaxed style come together in our Sylva Hooded Poncho. This pattern uses stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette stitch, and reverse garter stitch to create a comfy and eye-catching texture. The pattern’s easy to work — and it has pockets!
Transition Time


When the weather starts turning cooler, prepare for some stylish layering. Our Crimson Wave Capelet Poncho will add elegance and a touch of warmth to your outfit. Stitch up this beauty in vibrant autumn tones or pick your own colorway.Need something with a flowing fit? Our River Valley Tunic could easily become your next go-to pullover. The drape of this tunic is comfortable and flattering, and the delicate diamond pattern gives this sweater extra sparkle. This graceful, flowing sweater is knit flat from the bottom up, working the side panels to create the flattering V-neck line. This sweater is a beautiful balance of easy drape and lovely design. Rated Intermediate, the River Valley Tunic could become your next favorite top! And here’s some more inspiration for transitional style:

• Nordic Shore Capelet
  
• Marina Di Chioggia Capelet
  
  
• Pure Ivory Capelet
  
  
• Flirty Ruffled Capelet
  
  
• Double Take Capelet
  
  
• Pear Trellis Poncho
  
  

Artistically Inspired


If you’d like to try out planned pooling, our Watercolor Pillow is a great place to start. Worked in one piece and decorated with a strategic sprinkling of purl stitches, this pillow looks like a painted canvas.The Random Reflections Bag features a seemingly endless variety of colors and textures in a project you can cast on and off in a weekend!Give your outfit a little burst of seaside feel with a decorative cowl. Our High Tides Cowl mixes a wavy stitch pattern with a bubbly lace pattern to echo the surf at a rocky shore. .Other artistically inspired projects include:

• Cat’s the Ticket Cowl
  
  
• Piece of Cake Cowl
  
  
• Illianna Colorwork Sweater
  
  
• Step Into Tie Dye Tutorial
  
  
• Winter Sunset Tie Dye Scarf
  
  
• Autumn Crown Watercolor Shawl
  
  
• Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy Shawl
  
  

More Patterns, Please!


Need something colorful for a new member of the family? Our Gracie Stripes Easy Baby Blanket is packed with color and comfort. It’s never too early to get started on a baby blanket. Knit it now; gift it later!When you head out for your walk, don’t forget to put on your Wayfaring Leaves Ankle Socks. This pattern is rated easy, too, and it’s a great way to dip your toe in the sock-knitting pool. The geometric pattern of these socks will remind you of Spring leaves while you work up this Fair Isle design.If you’re ready for a change of pace, why not knit yourself a colorful wall hanging? Even beginning knitters will enjoy this weekend project to make the Mountain Sunrise Wall Hanging in super chunky yarn. Use simple intarsia colorwork to bring this scene to life.Take a playful approach to houndstooth with our Kaleidoscope Houndstooth Bag. This big, bold bag features an oversized classic houndstooth check with a vibrant rainbow gradient yarn. Start with a rectangle for the bottom, then pick up your stitches and finish this artful masterpiece in the round!Or set your creative sights on one of these projects:

• Painted Desert Wall Hanging
  
  
• Myrah Patchwork Cardigan
  
  
• Shuffled Gingham Pillow
  
  
• Mondrian Towel Set
  
  
• Southwest Dreamer Sweater
  
  
• Autumn Crown Watercolor Shawl
  
  
• Cranberry Checker Blanket
  
  
• Savannah Colorwork & Lace Dress
  
  
• Solara Swoncho
  
  

With 30+ projects to pick from, there are patterns here for you, for friends, for family — and just for fun! Our August 2026 Issue from I Like Knitting is packed with inspiration and great gift ideas. Which project%%article “Insider_Boilerplate”%