In the spring of 2016, The Knit Cafe announced their very first yarn club. The idea was to marry The Knit Cafe’s original knitting pattern ideas with really unique yarns. Each yarn would be chosen to suit each knit project perfectly. Yarn Club members received 6 projects throughout the year for a whole year of knitting fun.

The inspiration for this knitted flower pattern was traditional Polish Folk Art Motifs.

The Late Bloomer Mittens first appeared in Making Magazine No .10 Intricate. The pattern was conceived on a sunny autumn day in Toronto. It was during a bike ride past lawns and gardens decorated with fall foliage that the idea took hold. Dinner plate–sized dahlias in burnt orange, yellow, and red bumped heads with towering sunflowers reaching ...

A simple-looking sock with a three faux cables that climb the length of your gams. A reinforced heel intersects with the vertical motif the runs down the back of the calf. It’s a lovely and unexpected detail that decorates the ankle. This sock is knit from the toe up with a seamless toe, German short rows that shape the heel and a heel flap tha...

These mittens exude an old-fashion cosiness. Maybe it’s because of the strand of mohair that runs throughout giving them a blurry aura. Maybe it’s because of the two colours that are blended together, bumping up against each other in a uniformly haphazard way that makes these mittens look extra hand-made. Whatever it is these are some comfy mit...

This cowl is knit with a super bulky yarn. It will knit up lickity-split and be very cozy! The drawback to a thickly knit cowl is the fit. Sometimes it overwhelms the wearer with its abundance. With this in mind we designed this cowl so that the back of the neck is narrower than the front and there is a split bottom hem that fits nicely around ...

This is a choose your own adventure project!

Be My Guest - A Hand Towel

When you have a really beautiful yarn it is important to let it shine. We designed this shawl pattern for such a yarn. The yarn in questioned was dyed by hand by Olann, It is brimming with gorgeous subtleties and lots of cascading colour. Fanciful stitch work would only fight with such a complex colour concoction, so we kept this design simple,...

These slippers are knit with a cozy and bulky wool. They should keep your feet warm and well-padded against cold floors. They are made with extra special features like the three colour geometric patterning that spans the circumference of the foot. This stranded colour-work knitting makes the slippers both insulated and sturdy. The slipper has a...

This mitten pattern was designed for the Core-Spun Yarn by Old Mill Alpacas. This is a very unique yarn from a very special place. Old Mill is a small alpaca farm in rural Ontario, in Canada.  Here, there is a happy herd of alpacas who produce the softest of fibres. The Old Mill is also a spinning mill that specializes in the core-spun spinning...

This is an elegant wrapper - so you could wear it as a shawl to a fancy occasion, but do not let it languish in the closest waiting. It is just the thing to toss around your neck while you take the dog for a walk. The magic of this accessory is in the fibre. Mohair is a glossy, fluffy wool that can be knit to a loose and open tension but still ...

The thing about these socks is they are knit from the toe up. There are many advantages to this, the main one being that calf length can be adjusted at the end rather than at the beginning. This can prevent knitters from running out of yarn before finishing their second sock. Before you begin your sock project, divide your skein of sock yarn in...

Bring on the sun! This is just the thing to knit when you are aching for spring. Choose a happy-making, ready for the sunshine colour like The Knit Cafe’s limited edition, Yarn Club 2018 colour, hand dyed by Madelinetosh. It’s called “Sunprint”. Named for the very scientific but seemingly magical photo-emulsion that transforms paper and fabrics...

This mitten patterns features densely knit cables organized in a simple botanical inspired pattern. Cables wrap all the way around the mitten for a thicker knit-fabric that traps warm air and keeping fingers cozy. These tiny cables made up of two stitches are more easily knit when knitters leave the cable needle aside and employ the “cabling wi...

If you are new to brioche knitting or even if you are an expert you will enjoy this fast knit. The Polar Vortex Hat is knit in a bulky yarn for extra cushy stitches and of course extra warmth. This pattern includes sizing from toddler to adult large and a picture tutorial to further explain brioche stitching to the uninitiated. Enjoy!

Here is a pattern for a comfy headband with a beautiful, asymmetrical, cable detail. The cable is placed off-side in homage to the most fashionable headbands of the 1920’s. This headband is made with knitted stretch and woolly coziness so it is not just stylish - it will also keep your ears warm! We knit our headband with The Knit Café’s very f...

Don’t go robbin’ the stagecoach in this cowl because it will make an impression on any witnesses. Instead use it in the spring and the autumn to keep the chill out. This neck warmer was designed not only for panache but to be practical. The shape makes it a super-duper neck hugger! The deep V in the front keeps your décolletage cozy even when y...

The Maud Sock has a lovely texture. The slip stitch pattern we call the “Cat’s Ear” is especially nice with hand dyed yarns, distributing colour hither and thither so it resists colour pooling. The cushy texture of this stitch suits men and ladies both. This sock pattern features an after-thought heel. If you are unfamiliar with this technique ...

This monkey is an ode to Curious George, and a great excuse to use a hand dyed, self-striping yarn like Turtlepurl’s Turtletoes. This curious little monkey is also pretty cute knit in a solid colour too. He is knit in rounds from the top of his head down all in one piece (except for the ears). The tail is created using the “after thought” techn...

I love this stitch pattern! The delicate design is so cheerful, like throwing a bunch of confetti up into the blue sky. This mitten has a long cuff for warmth and comfort and a gusset construction for a good fit. It also has a hidden secret - it’s has a colourful liner in the cuff! Choose your favorite pop of colour for this fun detail. It is d...

You gotta love a stitch pattern that looks beautiful on both sides. This is one of them.

This hat is worked like most are, from the brim up. Use your favourite circular knitting method, whether that’s double pointed needles or circular needles. The brim is ribbed using a smaller needle for a good fit. The ribbing is followed by a textured, twisted stitch pattern. This stitch pattern has a tight gauge and requires the knitter to swi...

The inspiration for this shawl project was the colour. The Knit Cafe collaborated with the wonderful hand dyer Lichen and Lace to create a colour called Emerald City for our Yarn Club 2016. The colour was so fresh and pretty it deserved to become a shawl that exemplified these qualities and so the “There’s No Place Like Home” was born. There ar...

This pattern was the very first pattern designed for the very first Knit Cafe Yarn Club in 2016. It is and also is not your basic sock recipe. It is knit with traditional techniques from the top down with no fancy stitch patterns, no cables, nor lace. It is appropriate for new sock knitters as the instructions are detailed with several diagrams...

You won’t be tempted to fly south if you have this cozy oversized scarf to keep you warm. The broken chevron pattern gives a knitter a chance to play with colour whilst they knit this modern, graphic patterned garment. We knit our Canadian Geese Scarf in beautiful Brooklyn Tweed Loft. It is a light as air, American wool which comes in tweedy co...

A universal, basic hat pattern! This is the hat pattern The Knit Café uses for our “learn to knit hats class”. It is a simple toque meant to suit one and all in a plethora of sizes and also for three different sizes of yarn. You can knit your hat in worsted weight, aran/chunky weight, or super bulky weight. There are notes in the pattern how to...

This hat is named after one of the coldest places we know because this is the warmest hat we’ve ever made. Use really fat yarn, and then double it up so it is even thicker and grab some broomstick style needles

This pattern comes from the icey shores of Newfoundland where they know a thing or two about keeping the cold out. If these insulated mittens do the trick out on the Atlantic I bet they’ll keep your digits cozy-warm too. These mittens are extra warm as they have a layer of wool roving knitted right into them creating a fluffy fleece lining. The...

The Critter is knit flat from its bottom up to the top of its head and then back down its backside. It is then seamed up, stuffed and embellished with face details, and ears and paws which are knit separately and seamed on. The critter can become any sort you fancy by varying the embellishments. Add stripes and extra colours to make your critte...

If you live in Toronto and tell someone about your day on the Island, there is not one person who will ask you “what island?” A trip to the Island means Toronto Island. It’s a little oasis within the big, bad city. You have to take a ferry to get there and when you do - you feel like you are a million miles away and on a wonderful romp of a vac...

The Fishin Cowl gets its namesake from the deliciously cushy stitch known as the Fisherman’s Rib. This is not your standard rib but a variation that incorporates more elasticity, drape and extra warmth that is perfect for our Canadian winters. The two colour striping is particularly striking in this design. We used Madelinetosh Vintage for this...

This neck-draper pattern uses two strands of contrasting coloured yarns held together and knit with one of the loveliest knit stitches known to mankind; the linen stitch. This wonderful slip-stitch pattern creates a dense fabric that looks more like weaving then knitting. Two very different but complimentary yarns were chosen to create this fab...

Every chilly season deserves a brand new hat. What’s keeping our ears warm this year is the Blackberry Hat. Wonderful texture and graphic colour comes together to make this unique head topper. The hat is sized to fit baby to adult sized heads. You may add on the optional ear flaps for the baby, toddler or child sizes. We used lovely and warm, s...

This dreamy shawl is warm and so, so, so, soft! Made with a filigree-fine, lace-weight yarn of silk and kid mohair, it knits-up light as air. Though the shawl is generously proportioned it will never weigh you down. Fine yarn and big needles makes this a quick project! The combination of kid and silk creates a knit fabric of ethereal, transpare...

This baby sized blanket combines texture and colour in a playful balance. The body of the blanket is knit all in one with knits and purls defining the triangle texture. Choose a circular needle size to obtain gauge that is 60cm (24”) or longer to accommodate the width of the blanket. The border is knit on after using a pick up and knit techniqu...

All small knits end up cute, but this one is made cuter with the addition of polka dots! We chose comfortable 100% organic cotton to make this little t- shirt, making it wearable in both warm and cool weather. This simple sweater features fitted sleeves, a roll brim crew neck, and of course fancy polka dot embellishments. It is made in pieces a...

You’re going to wish these comfy-cozy, baby leggings came in your size, but any wee-ones in your life will reap all the snuggly benefits of this loungewear. The pants are knit in one piece from the cuff up. The pocket is knit first and then knit into the pants, also with no seaming required. Extra room in the trunk for diapers is achieved with ...

Most beginner knitter’s first project is a scarf, but these wrist warmers could just as easily become your first knitting project. Much like a scarf they are just knitted rectangles. There is a tutorial right in the pattern that describes how to sew them up into sweet hand cozies. Shown with 2-coloured stripes, but they are an even easier knit ...

Wonderfully standard; these mittens were designed using a very basic construction with inexperienced knitters in mind. Have fun choosing yarn to dress up your mittens and make them your own. We used the wonderful hand dyed Madelinetosh Vintage yarn. The mittens are knit from the cuff up. You can knit the cuff n garter stitch as pictured, or try...

A classic beret made with the softest of yarns - cashmere! This hat is knit in rounds with a twisted rib brim for a good fit. The I-cord loop at the top adds a little extra panache. Make a raspberry coloured one and have your own theme song.

This garment has a very simple construction. Knit from side to side with stitches left on hold for the armholes and with no shaping instructions to impede the enjoyment of knitting away at this simple polka dot lace stitch. Even inexperienced knitters should have little trouble with this lace pattern. Once the body is completed, the armholes ar...

The Kaleidoscope Blanket pattern was created to take advantage of all the potential Noro Silk Garden yarn has to offer. This self-patterning yarn blends one colour into the next producing a radiating colour effect, and in the case of this blanket pattern the diamond effects too. Simple garter stitch squares are knit with increases and decreases...

Big is beautiful! and versatile too. Take advantage of this shawl’s size and wrap yourself up in oh-so-many cozy ways. This project is knit using the simplest lace stitch you will ever knit. It looks exactly the same on both sides making it perfectly suited for a scarf or a shawl like this one. Big Wrap is knit lengthwise beginning with a four-...

Two patterns for the price of one! One is a classic scarf, with a texture stitch that is sure to appeal to both men and women. The other is a not too snug, not too loose neck tube we call a cowl. Both projects are excellent for beginners with a simple stitch pattern called a Mistake Rib. The samples, knit with the Anzula yarn are luscious, with...

The Twinkle Hat is an easy hat to knit, suitable for beginners. It is knit entirely in garter stitch from side to side using straight needles. The crown shaping is created with the use of short rows. This method is described in the pattern and is very simple to do. We used two strands of Berroco Flicker yarn held together to create a bulky weig...

A reversible cable pattern! Yes – it is equally beautiful from both sides with a wide snaky cable working it’s way up the length. Instructions come with simple to make buttonholes to fasten the cowl. Choose mismatched buttons from your collection as we did for an eclectic look. Buttons all the same are sure to look elegant. Leave out the button...

This scarf was designed to be an easy knit for beginners- and so it is!

Simple, cute and fun mitts for anyone in your life.

this cute little guy could be anyone’s friend. If you use a superwash yarn then he can even go on adventures in a washing machine.

This sweater will be done in no time thanks to the extra bulky wool it is knit from. More like a coat then a sweater it will keep you cozy as the weather gets colder. A classic top-down, raglan sleeve construction, meaning the knitting starts at the ribbed neckline. The entire garment is knit all in one with no seaming required. A garter stitch...

This chic crochet rug made out of fabric torn into strips to create “cloth yarn” will dress up any space in your house. Use inexpensive cotton bland fabric or reuse some old bed sheets or T-shirts.

This shrug looks elegant and pretty and easy to throw on when the sun goes down and the air gets chilly.

The Sexy Shrug is not your average shoulder warmer. It is guaranteed to garner lots of compliments of the “ooh” and “ah” variety. This lace stitch is a show stopper! Worked with only a 14-row repeat it is not too much of a brainteaser. Once the lace is done, which is really only a rectangle, no shaping necessary, the stitches are picked up arou...

This is a mini heart: finished measurements aprox. 5cm/ 6cm. It could be made into jewelry or given to your sweetie!

Two beautiful yarns combine to make a fantastic fabric! This is a super easy and fast knit. Give it a try!

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Moms will find that baby-leggings are sooooooooooooo practical. Plus they are ADORABLE!

Now your bike lock doesn’t have to be left out in the cold! Well…I guess it still does but at least it will be warm.

This pattern comes with directions to make 2 sizes of mushrooms. The fungi are knit first and then felted. Finished projects could be put to work as adorable pin cushions, paper weights, ornaments, or toy!

A very quick and easy pattern with instructions for newbie knitters and more experienced folk.

A very easy and cute pattern. Instructions have variations for more advanced and very beginner knitters.

Great first time blanket. We used wonderfully soft organic cotton to cut down on chemicals and pesticides.

this great project is don on DPNs. You can make the gloves shorter if you don’t want them to go over your elbows. One skein project.

this great project is done on 16” circular needle. Its extra warm and soft. Its also very affordable project, since it takes only one skein of yarn.

This quick project makes wonderful baby gift. Other yarns that work great for this project are malabrigo worsted or lornas lace green line. Actually any feltable worsted yarn should work. We used small glass beads for eyes.

a soft stylish fuzzy beret made from one ball of fleece artist peter rabbit on straight needles.

it’s short it’s chic and it’s a great use of the delectable Manos del Uruguay yarn- a versatile piece for your wardrobe year round!

A fabulous modular pattern great for using up worsted weight ends. on straights with some crochet to join.

this skirt is swingy and fresh, lovely in linen and not wrinkly like the woven stuff! perfect for summer!!

this looks way more complex than it actually is to make, guaranteed to impress even the most seasoned pro knitter you know! a fun way to combine colour and shake it up this fall!

doubles as a summery shawl, keeps getting softer as you wash and wear it- truly a scarf for all seasons and an instant heirloom!

an instant runaway hit in the shop, the mod squad makes great use of one of our fave yarns, peace fleece. be prepared to answer the question “where did you get that gorgeous jacket” over and over again!

a perfect accessory for the scarf-averse in cold climates- and so chic!

the best thing about this blanket besides how soft it is, and how cute, is that there is zero sewing up involved-- sheer genius! lies perfectly flat and can be as big or as little as you like.

wow the whole family with giant fuzzy stockings to hang by the fire- more room for prezzies and more fun than the old standard. a keepsake for years to come.

every trick-or-treater needs one of these! a great fall project to get the kids excited about halloween, jackolanterns and felting!!

this little dude is so sweet and cuddly you’ll want to make a whole family! he’s a perennial favorite- definitely a topseller at the cafe and a crowd-pleaser overall!

impress your friends with your skill-- this stylish, asymmetrical poncho is a zip to knit and feels great too- a super fall or spring piece, as well as a really cool winter scarf! this is a knit cafe classic- we all have at least one of these- we used naturwolle and it really shines.