The first issue of French Canadian Knits, gorgeous knitwear designs all inspired by old French Canadian names… and all knitted by a French Canadian knitter! You will find modern, stylish yet wearable knitted pieces, perfect for chilly winter. Like the one we have, here, in the French Canadian country!

French Canadian Knits Quick Christmas Gifts is a set of three gorgeous scarves, designed for the knitter who is running out of time for his holiday presents!

This design is the first one from the La Roux series. La Roux is an electro-pop duet from England. The song Armour Love talks about a girl who is slowly loosing her boyfriend for another girl. When I listen to this song, I picture myself walking, alone in the street, wandering around. It’s chilly, but I have my tam on my head…

Aubépine is a very feminine and elegant tunic length sweater, featuring short dolman sleeves, a very flattering shape, a V-neck in the front and the back and a delicate cable stitch pattern. The front and the back are identical and seamed together at the sides and the shoulders, and then the collar is picked up and knitted. The model is wearing...

Aurore is a slouchy cowl that adds a touch of handknit to any outfit. I like to think that Aurore is like a necklace, but knitted! Worked in the round in a delicate cable-like pattern, Aurore is the perfect design to show off your fingering weight luxury yarn. Plus, the pattern is easy to memorize!

Need a quick gift? Béthanie is a cozy, simple yet stylish infinity scarf. It is a perfect quick gift for the holidays! Knitted in the round with a bulky yarn, this scarf will keep you warm during the cold months! The simplicity of the stitch pattern used makes it a great unisex gift!

Célia is a lofty sweater meant to be worn everyday. The simple, oversized fit and the softness of the yarn make it a perfect casual wear. Work with a top-down construction, the sleeves stitches are placed on scrap yarns, as the crew neck shaping and the raglan increases are finished. The body is then worked in the round. The asymmetrical bottom...

Gauge in Diamond Seed stitch pattern : 19sts x 24 rows = 4”

Pattern is available as a single purchase or part of the FCK1 ebook.

Perfect for a quick knit, the Dalia cowl is a gift, or a guilty pleasure. Luxurious tweed, sophisticated lace pattern, you might not give this one! Knitted with only one skein of Rowan Felted Tweed, worked in the round, Dalia is a quick knit and a perfect stash busting project!

A simple yet stylish cardigan that the man in your life will love and wear! The lines are slim and clean, the zip closure and the hood are practical, and all that stockinette keeps it simple. The top-down construction and the stockinette stitch require not much attention.Perfect for an evening in front of the TV. And since the cardigan is knitt...

Gespeg is a slouch hat, perfect for cold days or chilly nights. Gespeg features a slipped stitch pattern, a twisted stitch ribbing, and beautiful crown shaping and just enough slouch to have a young and hip vibe. Pull it down on your ears or wear it a little bit higher, you won’t want to take it off!

The Wave pattern of this simple constructed hat makes it more stylish. The BIG pompom makes a big statement. Do you want to look cool this winter?

The Micheline scarf is a lovely and elegant knit that can be worn wrapped around the neck or loosely drapped on your shoulders. The scarf features alternating lace and ribbing panel of different width. Thoughtfully named after my mother, this scarf is the perfect to-go knit.

In Montreal, the chemin (“path” in French) Olmsted is a wide, long, unpaved road that leads to the Belvédère of the mont Royal, where the view over the city is breathtaking. Not very steep, quite flat even, during the summer — in winter it does not get cleared —, the chemin Olmsted meanders softly on one of the mountainsides. The mont Royal is ...

Need a quick Christmas gift? Phébée is a cozy, simple yet stylish infinity scarf. It is a perfect quick gift for the holidays! Knitted in the round with a bulky yarn, this scarf will keep you warm during the cold months! The feminine stitch pattern used makes it a great winter accessory.

Need a quick Christmas gift? Quentin is a cozy, simple yet stylish infinity scarf. It is a perfect quick gift for the holidays! Knitted with a super bulky yarn, this scarf will keep you warm during the cold months! The simplicity of the stitch pattern used makes it a great unisex gift!

Tobias is warm. The doubled hem is folded and the CO ed-ge is attached as you knit a Latvian braid. The Wasp Nest

This easy to knit V-neck pullover is great for beginner. The V-neckline, not too deep, doesn’t ask for much decreases. The flattering set-in sleeves and the twisted ribbing at the hem, the cuffs and the neckline adds interest and complexity to this simple design. And, it’s knitted in worsted weight yarn. Could you ask for more?

Villeray is a airy, flowy and feminine lace scarf, perfect for chilly Spring mornings and evenings. With a generous witdh, this stylish scarf can be worn in many ways! It’s time to use that cherished skein of sock yarn!

Zébulon is a simple and elegant shawl design that flows on your shoulders. The simple stitches used in this pattern makes Zébulon the perfect project for people who are intimidated by lace weight yarn. The easy-to-read chart, as well as the written instructions, make it very clear to follow.