Isle of Yarn Knitwear
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Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is vibrant and eye-catching, but boasts a very simple construction. It’s true, there is one line of colorwork that uses four colors, and a few that use three, but the vast majority is just two and it’s worth it. It’s a classic style with colorwork around the yoke and easy stockinette after that. We use fingering weight yarn held do...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Celebrate the unique Cape Cod landscape with these all-natural hats made from Massachusetts Fiber shed yarn, by a Cape Cod designer featuring iconic symbols of the Cape Cod geography. Using just two skeins of DK wool you can knit a hat depicting the seagrass that holds up our beloved dunes, or the smooth and eye-catching white stones found on S...
Knitting: Cardigan
A little feminine, a little traditional, this blousy, French-inspired, Breton stripe cardigan will go with everything. This simple design utilizes bottom-up construction and is worked flat. The saddle-shoulder sleeves are knit flat, separately. Length is adjustable.
Knitting: Cardigan
Knit with me and you’ll never be cold again, no matter what weather conditions you face! This raglan sleeve cardigan is heavily cabled and creates a dense, rich fabric. The front of the sweater shows off a decorative cable while the back and sleeves feature a lattice that creates a heavy, warm fabric. It is worked bottom up, flat. The sleeves a...
Knitting: Pullover
This fun twist on ribbing creates a squashy, warm pullover that is flattering and easy to wear. The cable is bold and eye-catching, and the worsted-weight yarn works up quickly. The sweater is worked bottom-up, in the round, starting with a 2x2 rib that blends into the cable as we go. The length of the torso is adjustable, so make it perfect fo...
Knitting: Cardigan
Instead of shabby chic, this cardigan is classy casual. The simple design allows for an easy, relaxed fit while the classic color work adds a striking bit of contrast. The Bon Tricot yarn has a gentle marl and is incredibly soft. The color work on the body is done with a short steek, and the rest is worked flat. Sleeves are knit in the round fr...
Knitting: Cardigan
There is something about this cardigan that reminds me of walking across campus, a pile of books in your arms, hurrying to get to the library as the chilly wind blows.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a classic, feminine cardigan that’s easy to knit but never boring. The braided cables are comfortably familiar while adding a child-like sweetness. This lightweight design can be a transition piece as we get ready for Spring, or dress up your office wear routine. This cardigan is worked flat, top-down, with a circular yoke. Sleeves are ...
Knitting: Pullover
Bring a little sunshine to your winter wardrobe! This simple and fun circular yoke, stranded knitting sweater dazzles with bright colors. Knit up in Lopi’s Lettlopi, it mixes two vibrant colors to create a striking effect. We work this pullover top-down, seamlessly, and it comes together quick. Adjustable in sleeve length and torso length.
Knitting: Cardigan
The most stylish people make fashion seem effortless, like they threw it on as they walked out the door, but somehow it’s flattering and all looks great together. This sweater was designed to do just that: Be easy, elegant and cozy. The soft neutral will go with anything and the slight waist shaping will hug your curves. This sweater is worked ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Did you ever have a couple of skeins hanging around after a project and wondered what to do with them? This shawl answers that question. It can be worked in any yarn and be as big or as small as you like. The stitch pattern is reminiscent of a dragon’s scales or falling leaves and provides gentle texture. Ribbed edging and mitred corners allow ...
Knitting: Scarf, Beanie, Toque
This is a fun, light, winter hat and scarf set with a peaceful winter mountain motif created for a great cause. The yarn is soft as butter against for skin and the two pieces come together quickly.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a classic Aran cardigan that emphasizes the best things about knitting to create a flattering garment. This sweater is customized to the wearer at every stage and so is measured a bit differently.
Knitting: Pullover
This fun crop pullover is designed to be worn with your favorite dresses so you can keep wearing them throughout the fall. The pattern is the doodle of someone lost in thought, dreaming about lazy afternoons at the beach. This is a true crop. Only four inches separate the sleeve divide from the bottom waves, perfect for showing off your best fl...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a quick and easy color work cardigan, worked with a steek, in a super-soft Merino/alpaca worsted weight yarn. The colors are vibrant and lightly variegated, making for a dynamic and fun garment. The chart is easy as we never work more than two colors at a time.
Knitting: Pullover
Looking for a fun and easy pattern for Spring? This cropped sweater was designed to be worn over your favorite dress on days when the sun is out but a chill is still in the air. Of course, you can make your sweater any length you prefer, and since this is a top-down, circular yoke adjustments are easy!
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a light and airy bottom up wrap cardigan, perfect for Spring. It’s sophisticated enough for stylish evenings and comfy enough to wear all day. The ultra soft alpaca-merino blend yarn was created to be worn against your skin, ideal for summer evenings and sleeveless dresses. The length is variable and the sizing is adjustable depending o...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a simple circular yoke cropped sweater with an easy construction and a bold floral pattern that is sure to get noticed. It is worked top down, all in one piece and can be adjusted in many ways.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a squishy, warm, bottom up, crop cardigan featuring bold cables and decreases that form bust darts to complement your shape. It’s knit in Kelbourne Woolen’s Lucky Tweed which is soft, squishy, and perfect for cables. It will be my new go-to, and yours too!
Knitting: Dress
This is a cozy and comfy circular yoke dress knit in a heavy dk yarn that will keep you warm and brighten up your rainiest day. It is worked top down, all in one piece and can be adjusted in many ways.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a fun, easy and customizable color work pullover that’s perfect for first time color knitters! It’s so comfy I couldn’t wait for it to dry to put it on. You’ll have so much fun making it your own! It knits up quick and Kelbourne’s Scout is a great value. Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Vest
This warm and wooly unisex cabled vest features an original cable. It is simple to knit and classically styled. I’m not usually a vest person, but I was blown away by how warm and cozy I stayed walking on the beach on a cold and windy day.
Knitting: Cardigan
This sweater is a fun and easy all-over cable cardigan in an expanding net pattern. The cable is quick, the yarn is a soft super wash. In no time this will be your go-to grab for chilly days. The pattern is written to include finished garment sizes from 35”/87cm-70”/177cm chest circumference
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a soft, comfy cardigan with an original cable that is easy and fun to knit. It is top-down, circular yoke with a mock-raglan sleeve. The cable set into the sleeves is reminiscent of stained glass. The whole thing is eye catching and flattering
Knitting: Pullover
This is a form fitting pullover in soft colors reminiscent of a green field on a rainy day. The color work looks complicated, but you are only ever knitting 3 colors at a time. The yarn is soft and light, but warm. It is available in a wide variety of sizes and is easy to customize.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a loose and comfy pullover with a bold pattern and pretty details. It’s knit up in Kelbourne Woolens Scout and Malabrigo Arroyo. It’s three colors, but the variegated Malabrigo gives it a lot of visual texture. The DK weight yarn and loose fit make it feel like wearing a cloud.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This is a cozy ear flap hat with a simple design. It’s a great quick knit and an accessory you will reach for all winter long. You can easily bang this out in a weekend. Pattern includes step-by-step instructions with pictures for lining the hat.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This cute, fleece-lined hat will keep your kiddo warm on cold, blustery days. The pattern creates a 22”/56cm circumference hat, that is somewhat adjustable based on the size and thickness of the lining and also how tall you choose to make it. The unique, buttoned ear flaps lock out the cold. This hat was designed by the model in the picture and...
Knitting: Pullover
Here in New England we have long, cold Springs when we dream of summer as we shiver. Let this light alpaca sweater help you celebrate blooms while keeping you warm as you wait for them.
Knitting: Cardigan
This all-over stranded color work cardigan immediately became my go-to! It is warm, comfy and flattering. Using only two colors means it still has a nice stretch to the fabric. It has a bold pattern inspired by pine trees growing up the side of a mountain. Combine that with a simple garment design and you have a great option for color work begi...
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This quick and easy hat is a fun companion to the Blackberry Vine Pullover. The faux-shearling lining makes it the coziest thing ever and the fun cable makes you look like you’re wearing a wooly crown.
Knitting: Pullover
Dream of sun kissed hours getting lost in the thicket in this cozy answer to chilly nights. This is a sweet and simple circular yoke pullover with fun cabled accents that will remind you of plump berries and tangled vines. Kent DK by Bare Naked Wools is soft and warm with just the right amount of bounce and stretch. It’s a pleasure to cable and...
Knitting: Cardigan
Are you a cable knitter who is looking for a challenge? This OKnot Tapestry Cardigan is for advanced knitters!
Knitting: Pullover
This fun pullover is a great option for beginners looking to knit their first color work sweater. It’s easy to knit, eye catching, and comfy, sure to get you tons of compliments! It features a circular yoke, seamless design and bracelet-length sleeves. Bring your fun ideas to substitute any color combo!
Knitting: Cardigan
The Desert Cliffs Cardigan is an homage to one of my favorite places, the Jemez Mountains in New Mexico. It is as bright and colorful as the Southwestern desert. It is worked top down in mostly just two colors held together. It features optional waist shaping. The wonderful Ultra Wool from Berroco is soft, easy to work with and machine washable...
Knitting: Pullover
Rose Window #1 is based on the spectacular rose window of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris. It uses the lovely and soft Scout by Kelbourne Woolen’s worked with Malabrigo Yarn’s Arroyo. The Arroyo is just slightly lighter than the scout, so it’s easy to keep proper tension and create a smooth stranded yoke. The colors are eye catching and the d...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a bright and summery color work cardigan that will catch eyes and compliments all day and will keep you warm on chilly spring nights. The Berroco Lanas Yarn is soft and beautiful with slight variegations and a lovely drape. This is a simple, top-down pattern that is easily customizable by length. Don’t worry about color work knitting on...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Cabled Duster is an elegant sweater with a classic look. The cabled waist detail adds shaping and an eye catching switch-up in the pattern. It has a flattering scoop neckline and a full skirt. It’s knit top-down, all in one piece for minimal finishing work. Happy Knitting!
Knitting: Pullover
Introducing the Treeline Sunrise Sweater from Isle of Yarn! This is a top-down, circular-yoke sweater with a flattering line and lovely design of pine trees at dawn. It is comfy, warm and easy to both knit and wear. The pattern is simple and easy to follow. It includes instructions for both waist shaping and not, depending on your preference, a...
Knitting: Cardigan
Have you ever watched a show like The Walking Dead or The 100, or a movie like Delicatessen and thought “wow, they make the end of the world look beautiful”? I love apocalypse fiction and it has long informed my aesthetic. I got to thinking, if this really were survival after society, we’d be making do with whatever we could; frogging any sweat...
Knitting: Pullover
This fun and easy to knit unisex sweater is reminiscent of surfing and skateboarding styles of the eighties. The sleeves are knit ahead and then joined to the torso for an easy finish and flexible fit. It is worked bottom up and features a simple intarsia section across the chest and arms.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a classic Aran sweater, knit in the round, that is offered as extended sizing to my Men’s Aran Sweater pattern. Because this sweater features an expanded cable as the centerpiece it is presented as it’s own pattern. The Valley Yarn’s Northampton is warm and soft, cables beautifully, and is durable and easy to work with. This makes for a...
Knitting: Scarf
I’m not getting to do any traveling this summer, so I threw my fantasies of feeling sophisticated and cultured as I wander through bustling cities into a scarf design. Like any experienced traveler this scarf is flexible, with a row of buttons that allow it to transform from a regular scarf into an infinity scarf. It is also light and soft, so ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This soft, warm cardigan is named after the cable it features, which I based on the infinity symbol. The yarn is so soft that it feels great against your skin and is perfect for wearing over a t-shirt. The pattern includes instructions for sizes ranging from a 32 inch bust up to a 50 inch bust. It is fast and easy to knit with simple, step-by-s...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a cozy sweater knit in a classic style. The yarn is soft and warm. The button-shoulder detail adds a sweet touch and the raglan sleeve gives it a timeless appeal. The unisex styling means my husband and I will be fighting over it for years to come. I chose Homestead Tweed from Plymouth Yarn in Taupe, but between the Homestead and the Ho...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a lovely cardigan featuring a new cable that is reminiscent of patterns featured in Art Nouveau design. The yarn is a cotton/merino blend and is light, but warm, perfect for chilly spring nights. The cable is charted. The model in the pictures in 5’ 9” and a size four, and is wearing a small. The pattern is written so that the length of...
Knitting: Mittens
These cozy, warm mittens are fast and easy to knit. They are a great way to turn your yarn stash into gifts for loved ones. The color possibilities are endless! Don’t feel that you have to stick with my suggestions, they’d look great with color blocks, stripes or as solids. Have fun! The blue mittens in the pics were created by test knitter bet...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a long-ish, cable-knit cardigan. The pattern has been re-written to be more size inclusive and has been tech-edited. It is very warm, and perfect for snowy days and glasses of wine by the fire. This yarn is resilient and good for standing up to moths, so you should have this sweater to enjoy for many winters!