The Topanga Top is a celebration of Summer in Topanga Canyon, a hidden gem tucked away in the mountains between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley in California. Topanga Canyon is known for it’s natural beauty, winding roads, and the bohemian spirit of the resident artists and musicians. This design pays homage to that spirit with it’s dropped ...

The Do the Twist Headband is a sweet and simple project, perfect for beginners looking to expand their knitting skills! Use up that random skein of worsted or aran weight in your stash to make this warm and stylish accessory.

The U&U Pullover is a uniquely shaped top, knit from the top-down in one piece. A combination of short rows and picked up stitches create the top’s signature “U” shape in both the front and back. This pattern comes with both written and video instructions, as well as two sleeve options: short or 3/4 length. The pullover is designed to be qu...

The Laventon Hat is inspired by the iconic beanie worn by Professor Laventon in the latest Pokémon game, “Pokémon Legends: Arceus”.

Foggy days along the Northern rocky coast of the San Francisco Bay have inspired this design, the Sausalito Cardigan. The stone-strewn shores of Sausalito are a prime viewing point of the breathtaking city lights of downtown San Francisco. But what many tourists don’t know until it’s too late is that this area is also known as Hurricane Gulch a...

The Late Sunset Shawl is a celebration of California’s stunning sunsets. Even after the sun drifts below the horizon, it leaves behind a dazzling display of reds, oranges, pinks and purples to dance among the clouds above your head. Light gray waves of lace repeat throughout the shawl to represent these clouds while 5 vibrant hues make up strip...

The Colorblock Pullover is the sweater version of the Colorblock Cardigan. When you purchase these two patterns together, use code CBBOGO at check out to receive one of these patterns for free!

The Seaside V-Neck is inspired by many things: One, the beautiful hand-dyed colorway “Seaside” made by Nina of Speckled Finch Studios; Two, the area where the crashing sea meets the rocky Northern California coastline, which so happens to be where both designer and dyer live as neighbors.

The Scalloped Tee is as fun and easy to knit as it is to wear. Simple yarnover increases decorate an elegant yoke and neckline. Cute and stylish scallops repeat along the sleeves and bottom hem of the tee. These scallops are created using a repetitive German Short Row technique, described in pattern with written instructions and a video tutoria...

The Wase Vest is inspired by flowy fabrics found at outdoor summer festivals. It is a lightweight and versatile piece that could be worn many ways while enjoying the summer sun. The name Wase is a play on the word “ways”, but also means “a wisp or bundle of hay or straw”. Though it is called a vest, Wase can be worn in many ways - scarf, vest, ...

The Elva tee is an elegant yet simple cap-sleeve tee knit from the top down. The short sleeves feature a beginner-friendly lace motif and the body is knit in stockinette stitch in the round. Short rows help lengthen the back neckline of the shirt while subtle increases in the body create an almost A-line silhouette. Garter stitch frames the bod...

The Colorblock Cardigan is the cardigan version of the Colorblock Pullover. When you purchase these two patterns together, use code CBBOGO at check out to receive one of these patterns for free!

The Rhombi Mitts are knit in-the-round from the wrist cuff upwards, beginning with twisted ribbing on smaller needles. Larger needles are used to work the stranded colorwork chart for the hand while the thumb gusset is created using increases. Twisted ribbing finishes off the top of the hand as well as the thumb. The pattern comes with written ...

The Marina Cowl is part of the Sun & Fog Winter 2021 Collection of knit and crochet patterns by Bay Area local designers. These ocean-themed accessories were designed to inspire makers to create a little something special for themselves after the holiday rush. All patterns in the collection have a size that uses just 100g of yarn to guarant...

Watching ocean waves crash upon themselves on a windy day, it’s hard to miss the white sea spray splashing up and dancing in the air before settling atop a new wave. This aerial spray is called Spindrift and is one of the many reasons onlookers can’t turn away from the beautiful white-capped sea.

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.”

The Golden Gate Bridge is an internationally recognized symbol representing perseverance, strength, and unity. The massive steel beams of the world’s most iconic suspension bridge not only connect the North and South peninsulas of the Bay Area, but also lift our eyes to the clouds in awe and fill our hearts with wonder.

Where the Waves Meet is a celebration of the California coastline. Designed by San Francisco designer Juliana Lustenader using yarn from Pacifica’s Royal Bee Yarn Company, this shawl is a partnership of Bay Area minds.

The Valencia Top is named after a popular street in San Francisco’s mission district and is the sister pattern to the Embarcardero Top.

The Summertide Top is part of the Sun and Fog Collection, a celebration of CA Bay Area dyers and designers. Designed with California weather in mind, this top is a must-wear from Spring to early Fall. Summertide looks great in semi-solids and speckled colorways. Get creative with your color combination, or use one solid tone for your Summertide...

The FiDi Top, named after the Financial District of San Francisco, is the kind of warm-weather top you’ll want to wear everywhere, including the office. Delicate lace and cable details mimicking the high-rise buildings of the district frame a classic neckline. The fluttery sleeves drape elegantly on the shoulders, as you gaze up at the skyscrap...

Inspired by the goddess of the same name, the Vesna Infinity Scarf celebrates youth and springtime with a unique yet easy to knit gradient of vibrant colors.

The Sightseer Cowl is the sister pattern to the Sightseer Hat.

The Guerrero Hat is the sister pattern to the Guerrero Mitts. Add both patterns to your cart and you will automatically receive one pattern free at checkout!

Named after a vibrant flower that blooms throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, the Echium Cardigan evokes the colors of Spring while providing the warmth needed in Winter. The bulky weight yarn used for this cardigan – Debbie Bliss Paloma or Paloma Tweed – will keep you warm throughout the chilly months ahead.

Yerba Buena is part of I Knit San Francisco

The Sightseer Hat is the sister pattern to the Sightseer Cowl.

The Maybeck Shawl was inspired by the cool waters and pink Greek columns that frame the beautiful Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District of San Francisco. Bernard Maybeck, the architect who designed the original structure for the World’s Fair in 1915, was a famous proponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement in architecture and was one of Juli...

The Snowy Plover Shawl is inspired by the wings of tiny endangered birds that dwell on the sands of Ocean Beach in San Francisco. These adorable little plovers scuttle back and forth along the water’s edge as the tide ebbs and flows, snacking on sneaky sand crabs. Snowy Plovers get their name from their bright white coats occasionally spotted w...

The Trig Sweater is a fitted raglan pullover knit from the top-down. After short rows are knit flat to shape the back neck, the piece is connected in the round. A lovely triangle motif made out of carefully placed eyelets is formed at the top front of the yoke. After the raglan increases are complete and the piece is separated for the sleeves, ...

The Moraga Cowl is inspired by Moraga Street, one of the most inspiring streets for artists in San Francisco. The top of the street is home to the famous Moraga Steps, a tall set of stairs intricately decorated with mosaic tiles depicting the city’s natural wild life. The end of the road meets Ocean Beach, where local street artists use the sea...

The Guerrero Mitts are the sister pattern to the Guerrero Hat. Add both patterns to your cart and you will automatically receive one pattern free at checkout!

Inspired by the beloved book and television series, the Outlander Shawl features a lovely motif of coupled cables and mirrored lace, representing the twists and turns of love over time. Garter stitch fills in the rest of the shawl, allowing for a hand-dyed variegated fingering weight yarn to shine.

The Musquée de Provence Shawl is one of the Best Patterns in 2018 by I Like Knitting Magazine.

The Celtic Headband is a great project for those looking to expand their cable knitting skills on a simple and elegant accessory. Written and charted cable instructions are included in this free pattern. The headband is knit flat width-wise with the cable pattern repeated for the desired length, making the total circumference easily adjustable ...

Judah Street ends on the sands of Ocean Beach, where San Francisco locals escape bright downtown lights to watch the glorious California summer sunsets. The Judah Cardigan is inspired by this popular area of the largest beach in San Francisco. This raglan cardigan is the perfect layer to sport while watching the sun crawl below the water line. ...

Originally published in Interweave’s knit.scene Fall 2018

The Embarcadero Top - named after San Francisco’s famous waterfront - is the perfect spring and summer tee. Embarcadero is the sister pattern to the Valencia Top.

Sometimes, all you need is a splash of neon. Inspired by San Francisco’s nightlife, the Splash of Neon Hat is a simple yet eye-catching beanie for all ages and genders. The zig-zag neon motif helps you stay visible on evening runs or adds some cuteness to the little ones’ wardrobes. The pattern includes written and charted instructions in four ...

The Faux Isle Hat is a slouchie hat that features a Winter inspired Fair Isle pattern of trees, arrows and slow flakes. The hat is knit in the round from the brim to the top in one solid color and one self-striping yarn. The pattern includes four size options as well as written and charted instructions.

The cowl, hat, and mittens in this set are all worked in the round from the bottom up. With only two colors used per round, this set is great for beginners learning stranded colorwork in the round. The colorwork patterns are presented in chart form only.

Don’t think you can knit a professional looking cowl?

The Farryn Cowl is inspired by its own name which translates to “adventurous” in Irish Gaelic. Columns of garter stitch separate three beautiful and distinct cable patterns that repeat around the neck, bordered by twisted ribbing edges. Though the cables appear intricate, this pattern comes with both chart and written instructions to help guide...

Ora, a hebrew name meaning “light”, inspired this colorful and elegant top-down cardigan. Knit in Malabrigo Yarns’ famous colorway Solis (which also translates to “light”), the Ora Cardigan can’t help but shine. The loose-knit style of the garment creates a beautiful drape to show off your favorite colorway. Knit the Ora Cardigan in a hand-dyed...

Who knew it would be so easy to knit a professional looking tie? The Chevron Tie is knit in the round so it is visibly smooth and shiny from every angle. Pick a solid or self-striping yarn to make this chevron tie a hit at your next office meeting!

The Speckled Hat is a delightful cap to sport while the weather begins to warm. Knit in a DK weight yarn, the thinner material is perfect for the transition from winter to spring. The Speckled Hat resembles the night sky filled with little stars that shine against a deep blue background. But don’t let the sample colors stop you from experimenti...

The Leif Hat pattern is a surprisingly easy-to-knit hat using classic stranding colorwork techniques to create a beautiful leaf motif in the round. Starkly contrasting colors make the Leif pattern stand out among the crowd of falling leaves. Consider using autumnal shades of orange, brown, red or a classic green pallet to create a festive hat f...

Inspired by the book, play, and musical Spring Awakening, the “Wendla” hat pays tribute to the story’s leading female character, Wendla Bergman. She begins her story under strict traditions and tight German braids, but over the course of spring, she learns to loosen her locks and open up with the budding flowers. Knit in a light violet, tweedy ...

The Jim & Liz beanie is a simple ribbed hat that looks great on anyone. The ribbed pattern allows the hat to stretch up to an additional 2 inches, so the hat can fit nearly any adult head. Knitted with super bulky yarn Debbie Bliss Winter Garden, the Jim & Liz beanie knits up fast and easy. It’s the perfect project for a beginner knitte...

It doesn’t get more colorful than the Taste the Rainbow Blanket! Made with super bulky weight yarn, this throw knits up quick and easy on size 13 needles. The slipped stitch at the beginning of each row creates a clean border on both sides of the garter stitch pattern. The photo shows a version with 12 colors of Uptown Bulky, but feel free to c...

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