By Laura Barker
From the August 2022 issue
Kinsley consists of diagonal lines created by pairs of twisted stitches centered around purl bands, and crossing with cables. The resulting shapes are diamonds. The strong lines suggested a v-neck. The resulting vest is gender neutral with wide appeal.
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This summer pillow is a fun sampler of various knitting techniques, including seed stitch, stockinette, reverse stockinette, garter stitch, eyelets, and twisted traveling stitches. These techniques combine to create a sandcastle motif on the front of the cushion cover and a seashell motif bordered by wavy lines of eyelets and garter stitch on the back. In addition to featuring a wide variety of textural stitches, this design is also a great opportunity to gain experience at working from charts, because the pattern is fully charted.
View ProjectFrom the February 2022 issue
What could be sweeter than sending a love letter? Perhaps these Love Letter Socks! A pleasing pattern overall, you’ll see little envelopes upon closer inspection and some are opened with little heart letters peeping out. Knit in sock weight yarn in the stranded colorwork technique each sock is knit top down with an afterthought heel. It uses two high contrast colors and a pop of color for the heart squares, “love” band, heels and toes. What colors will you use to profess your love?
View ProjectBy Quayln Stark
From the December 2021 issue
This pillow pattern draws on classic Nordic patterning in the round lending to easier fair isle knitting. This pattern draws the eye to the middle Nordic stars and symmetrical patterning along either side.
View ProjectFrom the October 2021 issue
The delicate and sophisticated stitch pattern, paired with luxurious alpaca/silk yarn, makes the Ingrid Sweater an instant classic. This intermediate sweater is the perfect piece to transition to fall weather.
View ProjectFrom the August 2021 issue
Southwest-inspired rows of fair isle are paired with textured sections for a pillow that will look great on your favorite chair. Knit one or several pillows as shown to complete the southwestern look.
View ProjectFrom the August 2021 issue
Muted earth tones and southwest-inspired and geometric shapes come together in a set of pillows that’s sure to evoke a sense of canyon adventures and desert heat.
View ProjectFrom the August 2021 issue
Tori is a unique colorblocked top that features several gorgeous shades of blue. With a cleverly placed double edge to create the illusion of layered sleeves, this top is an interesting knit to add to your summer-to-fall wardrobe.
View ProjectFrom the June 2021 issue
This quick knit was inspired by the vibrant sun and sand dollars found along the Central California coast. These scrunchies look perfect not only on a ponytail, but also fashionably on the wrist.
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This fun tote bag is perfect for a day at the beach, while also being versatile enough for everyday use. The pattern uses a variety of textured stitches and simple colorwork to illustrate a seashell that has been washed ashore by incoming waves.
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