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The Solent Tee is a circular yoke t-shirt with Andalusian stitch texture through the yoke and Stockinette stitch through the body and sleeves, worked top-down and in the round. You will begin with the yoke and then move on to some short-row shaping across the back and shoulders to give the neckline a round effect. When the yoke shaping is done,...

The Feather Cardigan is a lightweight drop-shoulder cardigan, ideal for layering. It is worked top-down, and the body and sleeves are knitted in the round. To begin, the back panel panel is worked with shaping throughout. You will then form each shoulder in turn. The shoulders also have shaping throughout to mirror the back. Next, you will conn...

The Camden Camisole is a lightweight strappy top perfect for hot summer days. It is worked top-down in wide rib stitch pattern, with increases through the straps to create a slightly curved neckline. The neckline, armholes, and hem are finished with i-cords for a refined finish. The pattern includes notes on a bust adjustment.

The Tendreil Tee is a casual drop shoulder t-shirt with a relaxed fit and a lightning motif across the shoulders. The back panel is worked first with some simple shaping to create sloping shoulders. Once the back panel is worked, the stitches are left to rest, and you will move on to work the shoulders. The left shoulder is worked first with th...

The Austell Tee is an oversized drop-shoulder top, ideal for spring and summer. It is worked top-down, and the body and sleeves are knitted in the round in a simple eyelet lace stitch pattern. It features a polo-style collar, for a fun and casual finish. To begin, the back panel panel is worked with shaping throughout. You will then form each s...

The Amiata Sweater is an oversized raglan sweater knitted in Stockinette stitch, worked top-down and in the round. You will begin with the yoke and then move on to some short-row shaping across the back and shoulders to give the neckline a round effect. You will then work raglan shaping, with compound increases. When the yoke shaping is done, y...

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The Feather Sweater is a lightweight drop-shoulder sweater, ideal for spring. It is worked top-down, and the body and sleeves are knitted in the round. To begin, the back panel panel is worked with shaping throughout. You will then form each shoulder in turn, and then join them to form the front panel panel. This also has shaping throughout to ...

The Seaview Sweater is an oversized drop shoulder sweater with an all-over cable motif. The sweater is worked top down, both flat and in the round. The fit is very relaxed and slouchy, and the sleeves have a slight taper with a tighter fit around the wrists. The back panel is worked first with some simple shaping to create sloping shoulders. On...

The Marlow Sweater is a raglan sweater with slight trapeze shaping through the front body, worked top-down and in the round. You will begin with the collar and then move on to some short-row shaping across the back and shoulders to give the neckline a round effect. You will then work raglan shaping, with compound increases. When the yoke shapin...

The Nova Sweater is my free release for early 2024. Inspired by traditional Nordic knitting, it is a sweater with a circular yoke that is worked both top down and in the round. The yoke is decorated with stranded colourwork that is fun and easy to knit.

The Saltburn Sweater is worked top down and in the round. It has a circular yoke which is decorated with stranded colourwork. The colourwork is fairly simple to work, and there are only a couple of rounds which require a lot of float-catching. You will begin by working the stranded colourwork part of the yoke and will then finish the yoke with ...

The Cove Sweater is a modified drop-shoulder sweater with a relaxed, boxy fit. It is a relaxing knit that has a lot of small details which make it an elevated addition to your wardrobe. You will begin by working the back panel and will then pick up and knit stitches to form the shoulders, which will be joined to form the front panel. You will t...

The Tendreil Sweater is a slightly oversized drop-shoulder sweater with lightning-bolt cables (’tendreil’ is the Manx Gaelic word for ‘lightning’) on the front panel. The sweater is worked top down, both flat and in the round. The fit is very relaxed and slouchy, and the sleeves have a slight taper with a loose fit around the wrists. The back p...

The Semper Cardigan V-Neck is my take on a classic raglan cardigan, with elegant V-neck shaping. This project is perfect for when you want comforting ‘vanilla’ knitting to soothe a troubled mind.

The Crescendo Summer Camisole is a lightweight cami perfect for summer. The front panel is worked first with a lace diamond motif. This is then put on hold whilst the back panel is worked. You then join your work in the round and you have the option of working some bust/waist shaping. The body is finished with an i-cord cast-off. You have the o...

The Peplos Top is a summer-ready camisole, with cording stitch details, optional waist shaping and a peplum. It has a high back and thick straps, which makes it both comfortable to wear and – most importantly – bra-friendly.

The Farnham Tee is a slightly oversized drop-shoulder t-shirt, with stripes and a half-twisted rib collar, that is worked top down, both flat and in the round. The fit is very relaxed and slouchy, and the sleeves have a slight taper, finishing half-way down the upper arm.

The Crescendo Summer Top is a lightweight t-shirt perfect for spring weather. It is worked top-down and in the round, and you have the option of working a ribbed collar or starting with an I-cord cast-on. You then work the yoke, all of which is charted with a diamond lace pattern and shaped with lifted increases.

The Semper Slipover is ideal for your springtime wardrobe. It is a light layer which can be styled easily and keep you warm without the weight of a full sweater. This version of the pattern features a crew neck finished with a classic and comfortable double-folded collar.

The Semper Slipover V-Neck is ideal for your springtime wardrobe. It is a light layer which can be styled easily and keep you warm without the weight of a full sweater. This version of the pattern features a V-neck finished with a classic and comfortable double-folded collar.

The Farnham Sweater is an oversized drop-shoulder sweater with stripes and a funnel-neck collar worked top-down, both flat and in the round. The fit is very relaxed and slouchy, and the sleeves have a slight taper. The back panel is worked first with German short-row shaping to create sloping shoulders. Once the back panel is worked the stitche...

The Semper Sweater V-Neck is my take on a classic raglan jumper, with elegant V-neck shaping. It’s simple knitting at its finest and, I think, most stylish. This project is perfect for when you want comforting ‘vanilla’ knitting to sooth a troubled mind.

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The Haze Sweater is my festive free release for 2022. Inspired by traditional Nordic knitting, it is a sweater with a circular yoke that is worked both top down and in the round. The yoke is decorated with two-stranded colourwork that is both fun and easy to knit. First, a double-folded collar is worked. You will then work the yoke, all of whic...

Aosta Family Bundle

Aosta Family Bundle

The Corteccia Sweater is a celebration of texture. It is a simple and comfy sweater, perfect for chilly autumn days.

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The Pippin Sweater is a classic raglan sweater with a textured twist. The sand stitch pattern looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to work. It is named after my sweet cat, Pippin, who tried to eat my yarn at every opportunity. I hope you’ll like the sweater as much as he does!

The Pippin Scarves are a pair of two simple triangular scarves that will keep you warm on chilly autumnal mornings. They are both knitted from the neck-down with i-cord edges and they have been designed to use exactly three 25g skeins of Cardiff Cashmere Brushlight, or your choice of alternative yarn, on 6 mm needles. The first scarf is worked ...

The Semper Sweater is my take on a classic raglan jumper. There is nothing fancy about it but it has quickly become my go-to piece of clothing when I don’t want to think about what I want to wear. Somehow, though, I always want to wear this sweater. In Latin, ‘semper’ means ‘always’, so the name seemed fitting.

The Duo-Top is a casual summer t-shirt that will fit perfectly into any spring/summer wardrobe. It features a keyhole detail at the back of the neck, a curved split hem, and the sleeves and body are finished with sewn hems. The pattern calls for German short rows and there is advice for waist shaping, should you wish to create a more fitted fin...

Looking for more ways to incorporate knitting into your life? Me too. Enter: the Aosta Cushion! The newest addition to the Aosta Collection will be your new favourite squeeze.

The Salerno Cardigan is a cropped and boxy V-neck cardigan finished with an elegant combination of I-cord cast-offs and double knitting. It is made using a chunky blown yarn held with a mohair which yields a soft focus effect, making the Cardigan a wardrobe essential. There is an accompanying YouTube tutorial for this project with demonstration...

The Terni Slipover is a fun addition to any wardrobe. It uses a fun-to-knit but deceptively simple combination of knit and purl stitches to create textured stripes all over the garment. It is worked top-down, with some short row shaping across the back panel to improve the fit over the shoulders. You will pick up stitches along the cast-on edge...

The Farfa Top is a feminine and modern t-shirt, perfect for warm summer days. It is primarily worked on 3.5 mm needles, but you will also need a 3.25 and 3 mm needle. The design includes a voluminous - dare I say, flouncy - sleeve, with hemming along the sleeves and bottom of the Top. The neckline is finished with an i-cord which fastens the ke...

The Crescendo Sweater is a chunky sweater with a lace yoke featuring a repeating diamond motif. It’s a great option for chilly days thanks to its hearty wool content. The design is modern yet feminine and, if I may say so myself, is very fun to knit! The pattern includes a chart for the lace and a large amount of technical guidance, as I use a ...

The Copenhagen Hood is the perfect winter accessory. It’s a mix between the trendy knitted collars, hoods, and balaclavas  that have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. Layer it under another jumper or jacket to keep yourself cosy, no matter how cold it gets.

The Crescendo Blouse is a light-weight sweater with a lace yoke based around a repeating diamond motif. It has 4 different options for sleeves (3/4 puffy, t-shirt, long and fitted, long and balloon) and the body has a boxy fit. The pattern includes a chart for the lace and a large amount of technical guidance, as I use a fairly idiosyncratic in...

The Biella Sweater is a close-fitting sweater worked top-down on 3.5 mm needles, entirely in 2x2 rib. It has decorative raglan increases and decreases on the forearms and can be worn either with negative or neutral ease, depending on your preference. The pattern contains detailed guidance on picking the best size for you.

The Portofino Sweater is a boxy sweater with a relaxed fit, making it an ideal choice for a casual weekend outfit in the spring. It is worked from the top down first flat and then in the round, starting with the back panel down to the underarm. The back panel is shaped with increases to give the shoulders a gentle slope. Stitches are picked up ...

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The Aosta Cardigan (Chunky Edition) is the Aosta Cardigan’s big sister. It’s pretty much a blanket you can wear, which automatically makes it a favourite in my wardrobe! Knitted on 15mm and 9mm needles in all-over Andalusian stitch, this is a perfect project for your super chunky yarns.

The Valley Sweater is worked flat in panels and then seamed together at the end. It has a drop shoulder design with a good amount of positive ease built in, giving the garment a relaxed and slightly boxy finish. It is worked in Andalusian stitch all over with minimal shaping. Each panel is worked from the top down to mimic the look of the origi...

The Aosta Sweater (Mohair Edition) is the sister sweater to the original Aosta Sweater. It’s a top-down project that is worked in the round in Andalusian stitch with three strands of silk-mohair yarn held together for a light and ethereal finish. The sample garment was made with Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting For Olive, but any equivalent mohair ...

Winter is here and we need knitwear. Sweaters and cardigans are great, but sometimes you just want a project that you can complete in a session or two for some instant(-ish!) gratification. Enter: the Adventure Snood. It’s a super quick project made with a single skein of Sirdar Adventure. This budget-friendly super chunky yarn offers great sti...

The Aosta Sweater Chunky Edition is a top-down project that is worked in the round. It is knitted in Andalusian stitch using the Wool by We Are Knitters, which gives a lovely, highly textured finish. Any other super chunky-weight wool, like Crazy Sexy Wool by Wool and the Gang or Sirdar Adventure, would also work well. It has a high neck and sl...

This is a PDF pattern for a hand-knitted slipover. First, you cast on the back panel and work it to the underarm. Then, you pick up the stitches for each shoulder in turn, shaping the neckline and working to the underarm, at which point you will join the front and back together in the round. You can then work the garment to your desired length....

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Is there anything better than a warm blanket on a winter evening? I don’t think so – especially when you can show off the texture of some super chunky yarn whilst you get cozy!

The Vicenza Cardigan is an elegant and richly textured garment that will be great for cooler autumnal days.

The Lucca Cardigan is a top-down, seamless raglan design that is perfect for cooler summer evenings and autumn days. It features a V-neck and fastened with buttons. It is worked in cotton in Andalusian stitch with 1×1 rib hems. The cotton yarn emphasizes the waffle-like texture of the stitch, which is evocative of warm red roofs of Lucca when v...

This is a pattern for a pair of basic mittens that will keep your hands so cosy and warm through the winter. There are two options; you can either make them plain or with two-stranded colour work. The design included in the pattern draws inspiration from Nordic knitting, but feel free to play around with any design that can be repeated over 6 s...