By Nazanin Fard
From the February 2023 issue
This is a very easy, yet beautiful sweater that begins with a clever cast-on that creates scallops at the bottom edge and cuffs. The body is worked in stockinette with a crew neckline and modified drop shoulders and long sleeves with matching scallops.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch
From the February 2023 issue
Beautiful variegated hues pop up throughout the textured thick-and-thin yarn stripes featured in this bag. Spaced apart with alternating bands of solid colors, this bottom-up stitched bag features a unique tassel look and is created with a knit cast-on technique while an I-cord finishes the decorative tassels and binds off the bag’s top edge.
View ProjectBy Olya Mikesh
From the August 2022 issue
Solara takes advantage of the color transitions in a self-striping yarn that creates a sunset color background for a simple geometric colorwork pattern. The entire garment is worked bottom up, in the round, utilizing steeks for the deep split hemline and sleeve openings. After cutting the steeks and seaming the shoulders, sleeves and neck stitches are picked up and knit in the round in a broken rib pattern. Finally, fringe is attached to the side slits to highlight the deep slip hemline and to add a boho detail to this garment.
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These easy, shaped headbands are worked in two halves, each started with a closed cast on, then grafted together over a plastic headband insert. A flat tube of Stockinette Stitch is then twisted into a mobius knot and grafted in place in the center, for a playful finish. A quick day project, you’ll enjoy knitting up lots of these fun accessories in different colors, or making matching headbands for all your friends! These sun-and-sea-inspired headbands are perfect for adding a whimsical, summertime flair to your look. Each skein of Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop is enough to make five colorful headbands. Pair with your favorite flowy dress for a free-spirited look.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch
From the August 2021 issue
These easy-to-make bracelets are stylish, great for scraps and perfect for showing off pretty buttons. Make several in an hour and give them to all your friends. These are the modern friendship bracelets that will take over the summer.
View ProjectFrom the February 2021 issue
A funky stitch, some superwash wool and a few vintage findings make this a quick weekend project. The strap can be a vintage piece of chain, a knit i-cord, a 5-stitch tunisian crochet rectangle or a ribbon. Use your stash of notions to make it your own.
View ProjectBy Debra Arch
From the June 2020 issue
Colorful raffia comes together to make a bag that feels like a rainforest adventure. Complete with trendy circular bamboo-style handles and a loop stitch center fringe, this bag has island style. Three optional I-cord flowers add the final touch to this summer bag that’s perfect for your adventures.
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Social knitters and beginners alike will rejoice at the simplicity of the Piper Shawl. Stripes are a fun way to keep the stitches flowing without having to stop every few stitches to check one’s place in a pattern repeat but still have a bit of visual interest to keep it fun. Shown here with the Classic Shades Hat, if you’re interested in crochet!
View ProjectBy Debra Arch
Gwendolyn utilizes an easy 3 row repeat pattern that creates an open windowpane looking scarf. The result is a scarf that lies softly around the neck and has a nice drape.
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Do your best fox trot as you slip and slide along your hardwood floors in these cozy fox socks. Knit in a DK weight yarn, they are a quick and extra-cute project.
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