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The Harrisville Slippers are an ultra-simple instant

The Calvatia Wrap is more like a hybrid. Part shawl, part scarf, this piece’s depth is shallower than a typical shawl, making it easy to wrap around the wearer with little bulk. This wrap is broken into four sections, and decreased from the cast-on edge.

The Russula Hat is a slouchy knit cap, with two versions offered. The first features a band of stranded knitting across the brim, and the second is worked in plain stockinette. To keep the brim stabilized, there is a whip stitched stockinette facing worked into the brim.

This cardigan is nearly as simple as it gets. Cartridge rib, despite the look and name, requires no purl stitches when worked flat, and alternating slipped stitches make for a meditative, easy knit. An excellent candidate for a first garment knit, or for the knitter who enjoys straightforward, uncomplicated knitting.

The Montane Hat is a great project for gift-giving for the holidays, whether for a loved one, or knitting for yourself. The hat can be worn close to the head like a watchman’s style cap, or a little higher up for a slouchier look. This pattern is sized Baby through Adult, and uses only a single skein of our worsted weight Highland yarn for all ...

This is a triangle shawl, with increases at the sides and center spine. Double crochet worked through the back loop forms stripe panels, with a lace panel intersecting each, with a picot border. This shawl is fully written, and also charted.

Note: A new version of this pattern was issued Dec. 20th 2019, correcting an inconsistency between written and charted instructions.

This pullover features interlocking cables, originating at the shoulders and sleeves, as this set-in pullover is worked from the top down. First, shoulders are shaped with wrap and turn short rows, and front and back panels are knit flat until the underarm. Then, front and back panels are joined in the round at the underarm, and the remainder o...

This pullover is knit from the top-down in the round, with the yoke shaped using lifted increases. Yarnover short rows shape the yoke, and back dart shaping serves as waist shaping.

This a cropped cardigan, with bobbles, twisted stitches, and eyelet lace at the hem and cuff. The cardigan body is knit flat, from the bottom up, until the underarm. The cardigan front bands are worked simultaneously with the cardigan body. Once the body is worked to the underarm, the cardigan is set aside to work sleeves separately, in the rou...

Worked flat, from the bottom-up, this pullover features a cropped hem with back and bust dart shaping.

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This is a deceptively simple pi shawl, with simple decreases and eyelet yarn overs paired to create an elegant accessory. Wear it over the shoulders as a shawl, or over a coat for an extra layer of warmth. This shawl knits up in a breeze with our worsted weight Highland yarn knit on large needles.

Twisting cable stitches and raised bobbles paired with our fingering weight Shetland yarn make for a warm fall beanie, filled with texture. This hat is unisex sized, and can be knit to fit most adults.

Traditional cables paired with an extra cozy deep silhouette creates an instantly classic sweater. Knit in pieces then seamed using our Highland yarn, this is a sweater which will surely last for decades, looking just as sharp as the day it came off the needles.

The Dree Pullover is the perfect pattern for knitters living in a warmer environment, with its eyelet cable stitch pattern, and v-neck shaping, able to be worn in the front or back. Knit using either our Silk & Wool yarn, or sport weight flyWHEEL, choose whichever suits the weather best in your neck of the woods.

Jurek (pronounced “joo-RECK”) means “heart” in Kazakh language. The pullover is worked from the bottom up in the round, then worked flat once the Front is separated for the neck opening. If deviating from the recommended ease listed in the pattern, reference the measurements for the upper arm in the final slide of the photos, as this pullover h...

The Hishi Cowl features twisting stitches and seed stitch, all worn double wrapped around the wearer’s neck. Our sport weight flyWHEEL creates a light and airy cowl, with a beautiful drape.

Super bulky yarn leads to an instantly gratifying garment knit. This cardigan is perfect for someone trying colorwork or steeking for the first time, with the large visible stitches in our Turbine yarn. This is a saddle sleeve shoulder cardigan, with two rectangular panels that form the shoulder. The front and back of the cardigan are picked up...

The Abelina Pullover is a challenging-to-knit pullover, with steeks at the cuffs and stranded colorwork in the body, sleeves, and shoulder. The pullover is knit in the round, until the shaping in the sleeve and shoulder, which is worked using yarn over short rows. This rewarding knit will keep you engaged with every stitch. Our fingering weight...

These mittens have a generous cuff length to keep the wearer warm during the bitter cold, with a traveling twisted cable around the wrist.

This hat combines my favorite aspects of lace and cable knitting: simple patterns combined to create an intricately shaped accessory. Decreases are worked at the hat sides inward for the crown shaping, creating a hat that can be worn higher on the crown for a structured baggy look, or lower for a close-fitting beanie.

Cozy and roomy, this floral colorwork yoke pullover is generously sized to be worn with plenty of positive ease, or a little close fitting depending on your preference. Increases placed throughout the colorwork chart shape the yoke of the sweater, worked from the top down.

A close fitting brioche tank makes a great layering piece for harsh winters, or stand alone garment in the warmer months. Don’t let the small bust measurements scare—both versions of this tank, a cropped and standard length, are incredibly stretchy.

Fluid cables, texture and lace intertwine for a cozy accessory that can be worn over the shoulders, or as a wrap. Squishy moss stitch adorns either side, carried throughout the lace and cable stitch patterns.

A deceptively simple raglan, with an argyle-mimicking cable stitch pattern on the front and back, and a high-low split hem. Boxy shaping is paired with a shorter body length, keeping the wearer warm without adding too much bulk. Find two types of ribbing in the sweater hem, enabling the stitch patterns to naturally flow from the trim to the swe...

With big pockets and generous shaping in the hip and bust, this tunic can be thrown over anything for an easy wear-everywhere sort of garment. Back darts are used to prevent bagging and bunching with such a generous size in the hip to the bust, giving the piece gentle waist shaping.

This is a nearly effortless garment to knit, something mindless to work on in the waning hours of the night when sleep hasn’t quite set. This pattern comes with two versions, a tunic and cropped length.

A cozy thick brioche cuff paired with a subtle slipped stitch bobble pattern will keep fingers and wrists warm in the most blistering cold temperatures.

The Onyx cowl is a cross between my favorite parts of a shawl and cowl, combined into something that stays put under a thick coat, with drape and ease.

A lovely cabled sweater that is great for little boys and little girls.

A unique construction worked from the bottom up with motifs cast on. This shawl is easy to customize for your ideal size. Stitch pattern is easy to memorize and fun to knit!

A simple lace cowl knit with one skein of Harrisville Designs Silk & Wool.

Billhook is a tank top with an elegantly shaped hemline. Intended to be worn with little to no ease, it is worked in the round from the bottom up with waist shaping that is further defined by the Billhook Lace pattern that runs up the sides. The front shoulders wrap around to the back in an English tailored shoulder for a clean fit.

This tank makes the most of Silk & Wool, with its soft hand and drape. The tweedy yarn flecks give the tank a casual appeal, while its flirty lace hem brings an element of romance. Waist shaping gives this wardrobe basic a flattering, body-skimming fit. With the neckline shaped identically in front and back, the tank combines in-the-round w...

Harrisville’s Silk/Wool blend makes for a great transitional layer, and I adore a good hike. I took inspiration from both, and came up with a sweater that’s durable enough for a good long trek through the woods and nice enough to wear to dinner afterward.

A-shaped body is worked in pieces from bottom up. V-neck shaping goes along the lines shown in blue on schematics. Set-in sleeve is worked from top down on picked up stitches. Front/neck band is worked as one piece on picked up stitches sideways.

Whetstone is a versatile cardigan, perfect for layering in any season. It has a longer length, bit of positive ease, and a V-shaped neckline that will flatter many different figures. Whetstone is knitted from the top down in one piece, and the combination of simple stitches help make this a quick and easy project with minimal finishing. Thanks ...

The design for this sweater was inspired by the beauty of Flat-head Lake in the early morning hours, when the mist rises into the air. The rope, braid and chain designs of the cables give the piece a nautical feel, while the honeycomb pattern ties it back to the shore. The sweater is knit in the round until you reach the underarm. It is then se...

Previously called simply “Aran Pullover”

A simple stockinette tee is worked seamlessly from the top down with a circular yoke. A classic and simple piece that become a timeless staple in your wardrobe.

This simple striped pullover is the perfect easy sweater. Loose in the body with fitted sleeves, this sweater is casual and comfortable. Dream up your own fun color combos for a personalized look.

When your warm-weather wardrobe needs an update, this drapey tunic will fit the bill. Breezy stockinette sets the tone while a touch of lace completes the look. Edges are finished with a clean, simple rib, making this the perfect piece to dress up or to stay home and relax in.

Large lace panels on the front and back make Boden an ideal cardigan for cool evenings. Stockinette panels at the sides make it easy to integrate waist shaping for a tailored look.

An allover honeycomb cable pattern, a double thick shawl collar, and our woolen spun yarn make for a warm and cozy cardigan. Designed for him, but also has a unisex appeal and would make a great “boyfriend” cardigan.

This henley pullover uses two different types of ribbing to create a richly textured garment. The front is split to create a button placket that extends into a deep brioche ribbed shawl collar with a toggle button closure. Shaped shoulders and set in sleeves add tailored details for a classic wardrobe piece.

This pullover is knit in simple stockinette up to the yoke, where Two-color brioche rib is used to create a striking pattern up

Leila had been taking notes to knit and design a perfect cabled sweater for a long time. One night she dreamed about the stitch pattern that’s the main cable on this sweater, and woke up to feverishly sketch and swatch her ideas.

The Lichen Cowl has a textured appearance enhanced by the moss stitch pattern. The cowl can be knit in two sizes and was designed to be worn by both men and women.

The colorwork in this fair isle hat was inspired by the changing fall foliage in Harrisville. The stranding on the insides adds an extra layer of warmth; it’s perfect for a walk on a blustery day.

This scarf combines two shades of FLYWHEEL in a simple yet elegant feather and fan pattern. The result is a light and ary scarf that can be wrapped several times.

This cushy scarf uses easy knits and purls to create a subtly undulating ribbing that looks great on both sides. The slipped stitch at each end provides a neat chained edge.

With the arrival of Harrisville Designs new Bulky Yarn, Turbine, the textured brick cowl was born. The pattern adds dimension by knitting in the front and back of a stitch. It’s a comfortable cowl or wrap to create for cold weather.

These quick mittens feature a shaped thumb gusset and easy purl dot pattern. The garter stitch cuff is nice and long - no cold wrists!

This easy hat works up in a jiffy in Harrisville’s Turbine yarn! Vertical

This simple and elegant lace scarf was inspired by the flowing water that runs under the mill here in Harrisville. Utilizing a larger needle, the open lace work creates a soft drape to this knitwear design.

Men want a basic shape but those usually doing the knitting for the men want a little something more. This classic cardigan is worked from the back bottom hem to the front bottom hem, in one piece. Short rows shape the shoulders and a set-in sleeves finish off this sweater with a classic, well fitting, cardigan.

This classic textured pullover sweater was designed to mimic the look of a set in sleeve, while having all the benefits of a seamless sweater construction. It also has a unique neck band application to match the sleeve cuffs and hem. This perfectly-fitted men’s sweater is sure to become a cool weather favorite!

This shapely cardigan is easy to work in one piece from the top down. Ribbing draws in the waist, then gently flares out to the hip for a flattering fit that skims your curves. Harrisville’s FLYWHEEL is hearty but still soft, the perfect yarn for a cardigan you’ll wear for ages.

This updated take on the classic cabled cardigan features a wide scoop neckline, deep neck ribbing, and toggle-style button closures on the top of the cardigan only. It is constructed in pieces from the bottom up, and then seamed. The back is simple stockinette, and the front and sleeves feature cable-and-rib detailing. Gentle waist shaping kee...

The Kipling hat is worked in the round using two colors and a slip-stitch pattern Waffles. Ribbed brim complements and accentuates the overall stitch pattern. This stitch pattern looks like a difficult one, but if you know how to knit, purl, and slip a stitch, you have all the skills required. Choose colors that pop next to each other, otherwis...

This henley-style vest with a mix of modern and traditional cables will keep your child warm in style. The cable patterns are complex enough to keep the knitter’s interest while still being simple enough to memorize and work easily.

This geometric-inspired cardigan uses simple ribbing insets and angled fronts to create a striking silhouette. Knit from the top- down using the contiguous set-in sleeve method, there are no seams to sew. The deep ribbed collar adds a comfy touch to the dramatic cardigan shape.

Perfect for the cold seasons and inspired by the classic pashmina shawls, Orwell is a warm and snuggly rectangular wrap with two size options, a larger stole and a smaller scarf.

These quick knit easy fingerless mitts are a great one skein project for FLYWHEEL. The pattern is a variation on a rib and is stretchy and comfortable.

This heavy weight cardigan has ribbing and wrapped stitches that transition seamlessly into a delicate leaf pattern at the hem and sleeve cuffs. The remainder of the cardigan is knit in stockinette stitch.

Fall is hands-down my favorite season, and the Bennington Cardigan is just the kind of cardigan I always reach for during those first chilly fall days. It’s cozy, enveloping, and lusciously complex-looking (while being easy to knit!). Even putting it

A raglan sweater that incorporates lace motif into its ribbing. The pattern is difficult enough to be interesting, but not unapproachable to an intermediate knitter. The sweater is knit in 1x1 rib starting with a purl and after the setup rows the pattern is made by repeating the stitch below unless otherwise noted in the pattern. This is especi...

This is the kind of shawl you throw on when you have to step out into the snow outside your cabin to get some more wood for the stove… not a frilly, lacy bit of nothing, but an accessory that’s almost a garment of its own. The texture patterns are as simple as can be - but sometimes simple is just the thing it takes. A bit of lace and cables ju...

Troy is inspired by the traditional Russian sleeveless dress, which was meant to be worn over an embroidered blouse. As a layer it is very popular and practical, because it adds warmth and with different tops underneath gives a variety of outfits, and that is why it is a favorite garment of mine, too. This dress is designed as a layer with a co...

This is an allover cable sweater for the adventuresome knitter. The defining characteristic is the way the cables morph and merge in the upper portion of the body. If you are comfortable with cables the extensive charts will guide you effortlessly through the transition. This can be knit using the “no cable needle” method, which is a great time...

A sweater for the whole family! This sweater provides options for getting your perfect fall sweater, with optional waist shaping and the perfect neck: a stand-up collar or a hood.

This pattern is for a fitted scoop neck pullover with short sleeves. Knitted from the bottom up in the round. Both back and front have a center Welt panel and left and right Cable panels framed with Twist stitch cables. Shaping is done in the side Moss stitch panels. After the length to the underarm is reached, front and back are separated and ...

The Wilton Cowl finds inspiration in the beautiful Cowichan sweaters from British Columbia. Worked in the round, it is generous enough to wrap twice around the neck. The stranded color-work utilizes several patterns and the ever-changing landscape keeps the knitting interesting. The cowl is provisionally cast on then grafted together to give an...

The Grantham Pullover is a flattering sweater featuring an asymmetrical hem and simple V-neck. The back is worked

The Rollinsford Shawl is a triangular shawl worked from the top down. The upper portion of the shawl is worked in alternating panels of garter stitch and stockinette stitch. The bottom edge is a lace pattern that has the same repeat on every row that creates an intriguing texture.

A cozy pair of fair isle mittens is a must-have for any knitter’s wardrobe. The dense fabric keeps out the cold while the bright color contrasts provide a pick-me-up on gray, winter days. Inspired by snowflakes, these mittens are a quick knit for experts and a perfect project for knitters new to colorwork.

A warm sweater for the cold days of fall. Knit in Highland this seamed sweater with asymmetrical cables is easy to incoroporate into any wardrobe.

The Winchester scarf and hat combines 2 different stitch patterns that really highlight the textural quality of WATERSHED. It looks like vertical and horizontal ridges or lines are running through the scarf and hat. The scarf starts off with a provisional cast on, knit lengthwise and then grafted together using the kitchener stitch. It will be ...

Using a simple bias slanting stitch pattern and garter stitch trim, this top makes a stylish layering piece that shows off the beauty of WATERSHED tweed wool. A long row of buttons from shoulder to the edge of the deep cowl neck let you add your own personal touch with rustic or polished accents.