Knit Bliss: Cabled Knitting Patterns features a curated assortment of 9 original knitting patterns from KnitRelief Designs. Projects range from sweaters (adult and kids) to cowls and a lapghan, suitable for intermediate to advanced skill levels.

Knit Bliss: Radiant Cowl Patterns features 8 original cowl patterns from KnitRelief Designs, each inviting you to explore the many possibilities of cowl knitting with a radiant tapestry of colors. Projects range from classic styles to more innovative designs suitable for all skill levels, and using a variety of yarn weights.

Popular Bandana Cowls features the Top 3 bandana cowl patterns in the KnitRelief Designs shop. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, bandana cowls are smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Happy knitting!

Little sweaters knit up quickly for little ones. Tiny Crush combines a lovely, easy lace with delicate frills at front hem and cuffs in this classically shaped sweater. Sweater is knit flat beginning with ruffle-and-ribbed double hems created with a smooth and seamless 3-Needle Join. Sleeves are set in and seamed.

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Beautifully textured cardigans knit up quickly for little ones. Drop of Grace combines lovely rope cables with tiny honeycomb-shaped cables and a delicate picot folded hem in this classically shaped cardigan. Cardigan body is knit flat in one piece from lower hem to neck. Sleeves are knit flat and sewn in. Cardigan button bands are then worked,...

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River Rock Cowl was inspired by a scene of roughly flowing waters over a rocky creek-bed juxtaposed by peaceful surroundings and the sound of birds chirping in the early morning sunlight.

Emmery is a triangular cowl with an interesting cable and ladder design arranged along one edge. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, Emmery is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Cowl is knit flat.

A versatile garment made with easy lace, simple construction, and optional sleeves, Delani is a loose fitting top that can be worn on its own or layered. Recommended yarn choices include a light wool, as shown in sample, or a cotton blend which lends itself nicely to warmer temperatures.

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A stunning crescent shawl that will positively fly off your needles! Somehow this shawl manages to be light and airy despite being knit with bulky yarn, and it is oh-so-soft and squishy. As soon as I saw this yarn, with its’ exquisite gradient color changes, I just had to have it. Best of all, this shawl only requires one cake of yarn and finis...

Beckett is a relaxed-fit sweater featuring geometric lace running from hem to shoulders, surrounding a wide solid panel of plain stockinette. The lace is repeated in the cozy cowl which drapes around the neck.

Sub Zero is a playful sweater with an all-over thermal-like texture. Made with an easy-care, budget-friendly yarn (because kids grow so fast!) hand-selected by the handsome six year old seen here, you’ll find it knits up fairly quickly in worsted weight and is sure to become a new favorite. When a child asks you to knit them a sweater, the answ...

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Colorama Cowl is a super cozy and comfy split-hem cowl featuring a simple 2-row repeat. This is a wonderful project for ombre yarns! As soon as I saw this yarn I fell in love with the softness, the colorway and the beautiful color transition, aptly named “Perfect Phasing”.

Heart In Motion is a comfy and cozy cowl featuring a dramatically bold pattern created by using the mosaic knitting method. Mosaic knitting is an easy way to incorporate colorwork into your project.

Cold Snap is a comfy and cozy scarf with an all-over thermal-like texture. Scarf is knit flat. Check out the step-by-step video tutorial. Scarf is styled with an InstaButton - I like these because I don’t have to commit to a specific buttonhole placement and I can easily style scarves and shawls in a variety of ways.

Surrey is a relaxed-fit cardigan knit top down seamlessly and in one piece - an innovative design completely eliminating seams which greatly reduces extra bulk. Beginning at back neck, back and both fronts are worked from shoulders to armholes where body is then joined and worked to bottom hem. Sleeves are picked up and worked in rounds down to...

Jensen Cardigan is a classic cardigan elevated by a geometric lace section extending from shoulder to shoulder across the back, and lace eyelets decorating the long v-neckline. Cardigan features a modern fit with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Pattern includes chart and written instructions.

Deep Frost is a goes-with-everything wardrobe staple perfect for running errands or sitting by a cozy fire (while knitting, naturally!). This is a comfy sweater with an all-over thermal-like texture and a sweet neck detail evoking a casual feel.

TICKET TO RIDE is a buttoned cowl designed to use up all of those treasured yarn remnants and leftovers - no matter what color! The borders are done in a solid color to bring it all together into one cohesive look.

Starlight Rain is a light and airy buttoned cowl designed to use a colorful striping yarn alternated with a solid colorway. Pull in a matching secondary solid colorway to make a nice “frame” to encase the body of the cowl in a cohesive palette. Or, if you’re like me and have a ball of your favorite striped colorway in your yarn stash that has b...

WHITLER is a comfortable, lightweight cardigan with thistle flower lace sweeping across the lower fronts and back.

With summer soon to be a distant memory, why not carry a bit of it with you to brighten up winter mornings? I chose bright and bold colors that remind me of beach waves, sunshine, and clear skies!

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DELILAH

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ALVA is a simple color block sweater featuring a classic silhouette with set-in sleeves and a tidy crew neck. Sweater is knit flat.

MORAVIA SWEATER

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

A fun and engaging knit, No More Drama is a light but cozy cowl showcasing diamond lace and a sleek, no-frills hem.

FUNNEL CAKE

During the dark days of winter, irises are a reminder that bright days lie ahead. IRIS features bright bobbles and breezy openwork lace dancing along the sides of this light and airy springtime cowl. Cowl is knit flat.

Lace, piping, and short rows - Oh My! A few of my favorite features come together in this fresh and flirty sleeveless cropped vest design, which also happens to be a great option for springtime wardrobes.

CLARABELLE COWL

CHAINS & STRIPES

ADELAIDE is a top-down seamless raglan sweater featuring chevron panels and a high-low split hem.

SLINGSHOT is a ready-for-play sleeveless sweater vest featuring rugged diamond brocade and a center chest pocket. Sweater is worked bottom up seamlessly in the round before front and back are divided and worked separately to shoulders; shoulders are joined with 3-needle bind off to complete the seamless construction.

SYNCOPATION

FAIRVIEW COWL - Dive into this luxurious two-color cowl made using the mosaic knitting method. Mosaic knitting is a fun and easy way to incorporate colorwork into your knitting - done simply by slipping stitches while working only one color at a time. Cowl is knit in the round. Pattern is charted and written, and includes a link to a helpful vi...

Vortice is a comfortable, lightweight cardigan with geometric lace sweeping across the lower fronts and back. Cardigan is knit seamlessly top-down with raglan shaping. Sleeves are worked in the round down to cuffs. Button band is picked up and worked last.

STEP ZEPPELIN

CLARABELLE is a name of Latin origin that translates to “bright” and “beautiful”. Suitable for the adventurous beginner, Clarabelle features irresistibly bold stripes in a delightful color sequence. Sweater is drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater can be worked seamlessly or flat, instructions for both...

ARONA is derived from the Maori word meaning “colorful” - which is exactly what this is! Dive into this quick-to-knit cowl featuring bold & bright interlocking chains created by using the mosaic knitting method. Cowl is worked in the round.

Soft Surroundings cardigan delivers everyday comfort with its’ relaxed fit and simple silhouette.

PLUMARIUS CARDI

PLUMARIUS HAT radiates the same vivid plum hues as its’ namesake cardigan, PLUMARIUS. Self-striping yarn becomes the star of the show and is an easy way to add visual interest.

GWENDOLYN COWL features slipped stitches and eyelets arranged in a mesh pattern along one edge, and an intriguing drop-stitch pattern continuing along the other edge of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, this version is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Gwendolyn Cowl is knit flat, ...

Blooming in shades of blue, purple, pink or white, Bellflowers are wonderful border plants that blossom in late summer. Bellflowers Cowl features a floral lace design of bellflowers along the borders of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, this version is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layer...

FALLING FAST features a checkerboard mesh pattern arranged along the sides of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, this version is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Falling Fast is knit flat, ends are then seamed. Cowl is one size: 21” tall x 21” wide. Pattern includes both charted an...

LILIUM features slipped stitches and eyelets arranged in a mesh pattern along one edge, with the mesh pattern continuing along the other edge of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, this version is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Lilium is knit flat, ends are then seamed. Cowl is on...

MORAVIA COWL features cables artfully arranged in a wide panel along one edge and a narrow cable carried up the other edge of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger asymmetrical shawls, this version is smaller, quicker to knit up, and perfect for layering. Moravia Cowl is knit flat, ends are then seamed. Cowl is one size: 21”...

Runa, derived from a Japanese name meaning “moon”, is a simple structure featuring kimono lace running along the neck and shoulder-line of this sweater. Sweater showcases a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves.

COGWHEEL COWL features geometric lace arranged along the sides of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, I really wanted something smaller and quicker to knit up – like a spring kerchief – and an easy accessory to grab for layering. Cogwheel Cowl is knit flat, ends are then seamed.

SIEGFRIED COWL features geometric lace arranged along one edge and repeating eyelets along the other edge of this triangular shaped neck accessory. Inspired by larger triangular shawls, I really wanted something smaller and quicker to knit up - like a spring kerchief - and an easy accessory to grab for layering. Siegfried Cowl is knit flat, end...

BOBBLE LINE SWEATER features petite bobbles adorning the sweater front and plain stockinette on the back and sleeves. Sweater is worked flat with set-in sleeve construction, crew collar, and long sleeves.

SWEET PEA features breezy openwork lace dancing along the sides of this light and airy springtime cowl. The cotton content in CotLin yarn lends itself to springtime temps, and the muted sage green shade radiates serenity. Triangular in shape, the lace pattern creates the perfect balance between intricate detail and simple stockinette. Sweet Pea...

DEAR FRIEND is a beginner-friendly sweater with the front and back featuring opposite contrasting colors. Sweater is constructed with a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuff.

SWEET MOONBEAM features a kimono lace pattern dancing along the edges, creating the perfect balance between intricate detail and simple stockinette. Triangular in shape, the lace pattern creates a light and airy springtime neck accessory. Sweet Moonbeam is knit flat.

BOREAS, in Greek mythology, was the god of the north wind and the god of winter who swept down from the cold mountains of Thrace, chilling the air with his icy breath. This gradient yarn makes on imagine blue hues of winter ice turning sheet white, and would be just as beautiful in bright spring colors as well - have fun experimenting! This qui...

SUNDAY MORNING is a beginner-friendly sleeveless top worked in the round, or flat, from the bottom up featuring a folded hem and cowl neck. It’s a great layering piece for the in-between weather this time of year…the time in between winter and spring. When worked seamlessly in the round, knit from hem to armholes; front and back are then worked...

Skeleton Key features traveling cables winding up the front of this sweater knit in easy-care superwash wool. Back of sweater and sleeves are plain stockinette stitch. Skeleton Key features a simple drop shoulder style to allow for maximum non-restricting movement, and live neck stitches (before ribbed collar) to allow for maximum stretch when ...

Lace Cowl features an easy all-over lace design. Cowl is knit flat, ends are then seamed together. Chart and written instructions are included.

Hieroglyph Cowl features panel-like columns of knit and purl stitches inspired by the ancient Egyptian writing system of pictographic scripts arranged in columnar form, called ‘hieroglyphs’. Cowl uses two types of cables and a series of knits and purls to create the repeating pattern.

Inspired by the forest of legends, Brokilon, and its inhabitants, the dryads, Brokilon Shawl features a border of chevrons and weaving foliage in a nod to these fierce forest protectors known for their amazing archery skills. Shawl is knit from the bottom edge toward the top, short rows are used to create the crescent shape.

BOWER is an infinity scarf with an easy lace design reminiscent of a pleasant area in a forest or garden where the trees protect you from the sun. Scarf is worked flat then ends are seamed together. Chart and written instructions are included.

GLOBES SWEATER

Abounding cables make up this delightful all-over Globes design. Lapghan measures 36in x 48in and is bordered by simple garter stitch. Uses approximately 1,450 yards of DK weight yarn. Chart and written instructions are included.

Splendor features a lace scallop design worked up in ombre fashion making this sweater interesting. Sweater showcases a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, sleeves are then picked up and knit down to cuff. Designed to be worn with 6...

June 2024 Pattern updates include: New instructions for working seamlessly!

Garden Delight is an infinity cowl showcasing a lace pattern reminiscent of bountiful springtime leaves and made of light, breathable cotton perfect for springtime weather accessorizing. Cowl is worked flat in one piece; ends are then seamed together.

Simplicity is a beginner-friendly sweater featuring a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, sleeves are then picked up and knit down to cuff for minimal seaming.

Minimalist is a beginner-friendly no-frills sweater worked seamlessly, featuring a folded hem and drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom to the armholes; the front and back are then worked separately to the shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind o...

Feminine and cozy, Orange Crush embodies the romantic nature of delicate lace showcased in this shoulder-to-shoulder design across the back, with a subtle feather lace edge along the front hem. Sweater features a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-...

A simple structure gets a fancy upgrade paired with easy lace running along the neck and shoulder-line of this sweater. Sweater showcases a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, then sleeves are picked up and knit down to cuff. Design...

Every neck needs a cozy accessory to snuggle into in cool weather. This double-layer cowl combines two contrasting colors to highlight easy-going lace. Cowl measures approximately 13in x 32in (33cm x 86cm) but can be easily adjusted. Cowl is worked flat in one piece and finished with a crochet seam for a low-profile and tidy look. Chart and wri...

A simple structure is anything but plain when paired with eye-catching lace panels flanking stockinette stitch. Harlow Light is a new, lighter version of Harlow, showcasing a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, then sleeves are pick...

A simple structure is anything but plain when paired with eye-catching lace panels flanking stockinette stitch. Sweater showcases a drop shoulder style with positive ease in the body and slim-fit sleeves. Sweater is worked flat to shoulders which are joined with 3-needle bind off, then sleeves are picked up and knit down to cuff. Designed to be...

Nothing says “winter is coming!” like a cozy and thick cowl snuggling your neck. Tumari combines two contrasting colors to highlight geometric lace and simple repeating eyelets. Cowl measures approx 13in x 30in but can be easily adjusted. It is worked flat and finished with a crochet seam for a low-profile and tidy look. Chart and written instr...

Arlen exudes an air of quiet individuality. The secret of its subtlety is in the ability of a simple 2-stitch cable to showcase such delightfully bold texture. Sweater pieces are worked flat with set-in sleeve construction.

A pop of bright color against muted grays and a pocket to tie it all together makes for go-with-anything style. Sweater pieces are worked flat with set-in sleeve construction.

Portal is a versatile sweater with timeless, classic lines. Repeating eyelets add interest and texture. Sweater is worked flat with set-in sleeve construction.

Autumn Breeze features an eye-catching lace pattern at the vented hem, and repeating eyelets full of texture at the shoulders. Lace hem is worked sideways, stitches are then picked up and worked to the shoulders.

Set Adrift is reminiscent of lazily rolling summer ocean waves, calling to mind the salty sea air and sand beneath your feet.

Vanessa features a surprisingly simple geometric lace panel centered down the front of this classic sweater. Sweater is worked seamlessly top down in raglan fashion. Finished measurements include 2-4” of ease depending on actual bust measurement and size selected.

Sweet Pecan shawl begins with a simple lace pattern repeat, followed by short row shaping to make the crescent shape.

An asymmetrical collar and front detail in simple reverse stockinette texture combine for a casual look suitable for everyday wear. Sweater pieces are worked flat with set-in sleeve construction.

A sleeveless top with an interesting neck detail. Pieces are worked flat and seamed.

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Geometric lace is exceptionally stunning in this perfect weather transition accessory. Shawl begins with a simple lace pattern repeat, followed by short row shaping to make the crescent shape.

Spring has finally arrived, and with it a need for a quick, gratifying knit to keep chilly breezes at bay. Silverbrook is breathable with its’ easy openwork lace while providing a bit of warmth due to its’ fiber content. Cowl is worked flat. Lace chart and written instructions are included. Gauge is not crucial for this project, but different g...

Sometimes you just need a simple, easy-to-knit, and comfortable sweater. A quick and uncomplicated project with the subtlest feminine shaping, this sweater is made interesting by the colors of Mandala Ombre which works up surprisingly soft. Sweater is worked flat with modified drop shoulder construction; sleeves are picked up and worked from th...

Pretty In Pink is a fashionable top featuring a layered look with flirty and feminine ruffles all around. Garment is worked flat with set-in sleeves, providing a classic tailored aesthetic. Stitches are picked up at bottom edges and rapidly increased to create the eye-catching ruffle feature. Ruffles require a 40-inch cable needle to accommodat...

Feb 2022: Pattern has been updated to include 3 additional sizes

A light and airy springtime accessory.

Grovedale Shawl is an entertainingly simple knit, worked from one tip to the other side of the triangle, creating a slightly asymmetric shape. Colorful yarn paired with a bold solid make for a wonderfully eye-catching accessory. Shawl size is easily modified.