Pixie was inspired by the 1920’s: by short hair and short attention spans, by small cares and large social lives, by looming adventures in a golden age. Using 2 ends of super-soft alpaca yarn, this hat is warm for winter, quick to knit, and sexy enough to turn heads. The pattern is repetitive, but the steps are interesting. The look is flatteri...

It’s hard to find patterns where the yarn is carried over the work instead of under. It enhances the texture—thickens it, rather than thinning it out. For Chainlink, one of the colors is frequently carried in front. A few rows later, it is picked up and knitted with a new stitch. That color zigs and zags over some basic colorwork. It’s Fair Isl...

Using super-soft Capretta by KnitPicks (one ball each of 2 different colors), some cabling, and some color work, Pebble Beach is your ultimate cozy pattern to welcome fall!