By Terri Martin
From the April 2025 issue
Inspired by the French word for “check” or “tile,” the Carreau Top embraces a simple, refined aesthetic with modern appeal. This top features a combination of soft colors, arranged in a gentle mosaic pattern that adds dimension without overwhelming. Its classic construction and understated design make it a versatile wardrobe piece, perfect for layering or standing out on its own. Finished with a scalloped edge, this top is classic and polished.
View ProjectBy Nazanin Fard
From the April 2025 issue
The Elysian Cardigan is a beautifully crafted piece that blends delicate lace with modern construction, resulting in a design that feels both ethereal and timeless. Worked from side-to-side, the cardigan begins with a charming lace pattern that creates soft scallops along the front edges. The rest of the body and sleeves are worked in smooth stockinette stitch, offering a clean and flattering silhouette. Garter stitch finishes on the bottom edge and cuffs provide a subtle texture contrast, while short rows shape the neckline into a flattering V-shape.
Ideal for layering over your favorite spring outfits, this cardigan combines ease and elegance, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Whether worn casually or dressed up, the Elysian Cardigan will elevate any look with its light, airy feel and sophisticated design.
View ProjectFrom the April 2025 issue
This bottom-up raglan sweater is worked in smooth stockinette stitch, with lace patterning on the sleeves adding a delicate touch of texture. The hems, cuffs, and neckband are finished with a single half-twisted ribbing, creating a refined and polished look.
The Ravani Raglan brings together effortless style with the warmth of cultural inspiration, making it a perfect addition to your wardrobe, whether you’re savoring a quiet moment or enjoying a special occasion.
Inspired by the traditional Greek Ravani Cake, a beloved dessert made with semolina and soaked in syrup, the Ravani Raglan captures the essence of simplicity, elegance, and sweetness. The name “Ravani” is a tribute to this classic treat, reflecting the designer’s Greek roots and the soft, inviting texture of the garment.
View ProjectFrom the December 2024 issue
The Winter Cathedral Tote is a delightful project tailored for knitters with a passion for exquisite quilt fabrics and unique gift ideas. Inspired by quilt designs, this tote offers a charming blend of creativity and simplicity, making it ideal for those seeking a rewarding yet manageable project. Created with mini charm squares in mind, it captures the essence of quilting in a knitted format, lending a cozy and festive feel.
Beyond its functionality as a tote, this versatile pattern can be adapted to create a plush holiday pillow, adding a touch of seasonal charm to any space. Whether you choose to knit it as a tote or transform it into a decorative pillow, this project promises a fulfilling knitting experience and a beautiful handmade item that reflects your craftsmanship and creativity.
View ProjectBy Laura Barker
From the December 2024 issue
The Cozy Celtic Circle Pillow embodies the timeless allure of Celtic knots, where intricate lines weave over and under in mesmerizing loops. Perfect for couches, arm chairs and even the guest bedroom, this cozy and sophisticated design will elevate your home’s style. Designed to showcase cables intricately worked in the round, this complex pillow blends traditional Celtic aesthetics with modern knitting techniques to a truly remarkable project.
View ProjectFrom the December 2024 issue
The Reversible Winter Chill Checkerboard Scarf is a generously-sized, cozy accessory that seamlessly blends marled seed stitch with double-knit checkerboards, ensuring versatility in winter wear. Inspired by Anna Maltz’s innovative “marlisle” technique, this scarf utilizes double knitting to achieve a reversible design. To add a playful touch, the scarf is adorned with two-color fringe, enhancing its decorative appeal and making it a stylish and functional addition to any cold-weather wardrobe.
View ProjectBy Cristina D
From the December 2024 issue
For the ski lovers, this versatile piece is designed to be worn both as a cowl or a beanie. On the top edge, a cotton cord threaded through an eyelet round allows it to be cinched for wearing as a hat or left loose when used as a cowl.
View ProjectFrom the December 2024 issue
Channel the rugged charm of the alpine slopes with the Powder Peak Cardigan. Featuring bobbled cables and intricate cabling reminiscent of mountain trails, this design offers a loose fit and classic raglan sleeves for comfort and mobility. Embrace the cozy allure of the Powder Peak Cardigan, perfect for a fireside relaxation after a day of winter adventures.
View ProjectBy Laura Barker
From the December 2024 issue
This top-down, circular yoke sweater is inspired by a window from Notre Dame de Chartres. It begins with a twisted 1×1 rib at the neck, flowing seamlessly into the yoke pattern, which mimics stone tracery and extends through the body and sleeves, evoking gothic arches. As the yoke expands, various window motifs emerge. The fleur-de-lis motif is repeated at the hem and cuffs, both finished with twisted 1×1 ribbing. To keep the vibrant contrast colors discreet, the Ladderback Jacquard method is used for stranding, with supplementary charts provided at the end of the pattern.
View ProjectBy Renée Kies
From the December 2024 issue
The Snowbound Fair Isle Socks cater to both seasoned knitters proficient in colorwork and newcomers eager to explore this technique. Designed for those seeking a relaxing yet visually impactful project, these socks boast uncomplicated patterns that avoid long floats, ensuring a smooth knitting experience. The colorwork, featured exclusively on the legs, strikes a balance between simplicity and striking detail, complemented by textured rows that add depth and interest.
Emphasizing practicality, these socks are crafted with the understanding that the majority will be worn inside shoes. This thoughtful design choice ensures comfort while allowing the intricate colorwork to shine on the visible parts of the sock.
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