I designed the hat of this set first, and I like it so much that I decided to make a cowl to go with it. Then of course I couldn’t stop there, so I made the mitts as well. It’s an easy, satisfying set to knit up, and the bulky yarn makes it a quick knit. The lace part of the pattern is so easy to do – just a single yarnover and decrease every other round – so don’t be intimidated if you’ve never worked lace before.

I am in love with all things Scottish (including, believe it or not, haggis!). I listen to Celtic music while I work, I used to own 4 ball gowns that I wore to Scottish Country Dance balls (think Contra Dance with bagpipes and fiddles), and I swoon over men in kilts. Years ago, I attended a week-long Scottish Country Dance camp. During a break ...

The inspiration for this hooded scarf came from time-travel TV shows and novels set in Scotland and England. Scotland has captured my heart, and with my love for history and horses, I envision our heroine galloping across the moors on a snowy afternoon, bundled up against the elements in this cozy wool hooded scarf. It keeps her warm in the col...

This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning with the ribbed neckband. After the neckband is complete, neckband stitches for the right and left fronts are place on hold while the back is worked. Stitches are cast on for each back shoulder, and the back is worked across the shoulders and back neckband; the back is worked to the armholes,...

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This tank is worked in the round from the bottom to the armholes, then Back and Front are worked separately to the shoulders, which are joined using 3-Needle BO. The back neck edging is worked from the left shoulder to the right, then the edging stitches are joined using Kitchener stitch or 3-Needle BO, and the edging is sewn to the back neck e...

Greenwich is a comfortable tunic vest that is worked from the bottom to the underarms in one piece, including the center front Moss Stitch panels. Stitches are provisionally cast on for the narrow sleeves, then the back is worked to the shoulders, which are shaped using your choice of short rows or bind-offs. The front sleeves are picked up fro...

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Pittsfield went through several design stages (and a few yoke reknits!) before I settled on the design shown here. I love the movement of the simple lace on the front and back is beautifully balanced out by the stockinette sleeves. The body and sleeves of this pullover are worked in the round from the bottom up, then the pieces are joined at th...

I love cables! I love figuring out which cables play well together, and I’m really pleased with how Aberdeen turned out. The sweater is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn together. The center cable is from Norah Gaughan’s “Knitted Cable Sourcebook” and looks more complicated than it is. The stitch patterns are presented in both writ...

This cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes, then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up, then sewn in. The openings for the optional pockets are placed while working the body, then the pocket linings are worked before blocking.

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If you like colorwork in your sweater, but aren’t comfortable with working stranded (Fair Isle) knitting, Windham is the pattern for you! You only ever work with one color at a time, slipping the stitches that you will work in the other color on the following two rows. This makes it so easy to enjoy color in your knitting. Windham is worked in ...

Port Isaac is the name of the town where the British TV series “Doc Martin” is filmed. It’s just gorgeous! This relaxed raglan pullover would fit in beautifully in this little seaside town.

I love this lace pattern! There’s a lot of detail in the lace, so I chose to keep the shape of the piece very simple. The body is worked in the round to the armholes, then stitches are cast on for the sleeves, and the back and front are worked separately to the beginning of shoulder shaping. The shoulders are shaped using short rows or bind-off...

This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the front is picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and front are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge, with waist and hip shaping. The armholes and neck edges...

The South Shore of Massachusetts stretches from Boston to Cape Cod. This is your go-to tank for quiet seaside strolls through the lovely towns south of the city; or for the adventurous, try a day out on the water.

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This cardigan is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the fronts are picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and fronts are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and work...

The sleeves and yoke of this pullover are worked in one piece from cuff to cuff, and then the sleeve seams are sewn together. Stitches are picked up from the base of the yoke for the body and worked down to the bottom edge. Because the yoke is worked sideways, it is very important that you match the row gauge given for the Cable Pattern.

This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the front is picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and front are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge, with a garter stitch side detail and a hi-low split hem...

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This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the front is picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and front are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge, with waist and hip shaping. The sleeves are picked up f...

This baby blanket is very quick and easy to knit. It makes a lovely gift for a baby shower or to celebrate a newborn. If you enjoy embroidery, you can embroider the checkerboard squares with the baby’s initials, or with flowers, ducks, puppies, sailboats, baseballs – any motif that strikes your fancy!

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This cardigan is worked from the top down, beginning with the back collar, which is worked in two directions from a provisional cast-on. Stitches are cast on for the back shoulders, and the back neck stitches are picked up from one long side edge of the collar; the back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the fronts are picked ...

This pullover was designed with a loose, comfortable fit. It’s the perfect sweater to throw on over jeans for a hike in the woods or a lazy day at home. If you want a loose fit as shown, work a size that’s about 6” larger than your bust measurement. For a closer fit, stay with a size that’s 2” larger than your bust.

This scarf is completely reversible; there is no right or wrong side. I chose three colors of yarn and kept knitting with one until it was nearly all gone, then changed to the next color. You can work up this scarf in any weight yarn you choose. Of course a differing yarn weight will require different needles and will result in different measur...

This was the first hat I designed when I decided it might be fun to try designing hats. I loved the process from beginning to end, and couldn’t help designing a bunch more hats. The stitch pattern is very basic; it’s a 2-stitch column that shifts 1 stitch to the left every other round. You can change the length of the hat to whatever you want i...

I used this stitch pattern in a men’s vest (Textured V-Neck Vest #151) a while ago. I’ve knit up a bunch of these hats (they’re addictive!) and found it to be an easy pattern to memorize, one that yields a really nice texture without a lot of work.

I used this cable pattern for a cardigan many years ago (Cable and Rib Cardigan #129), and have always loved it. There are only 3 rounds of cabling in the entire hat, so if you like a little bit of cabling but are not an experienced cabler, this is the hat for you!

The panels of cables in this hat are separated by a right twist column (worked without a cable needle). The cable pattern is incorporated nicely into the crown shaping. You may work the entire cable pattern from either the written text or the chart. If you want to shorten the hat a bit, omit a few of the rounds between Rounds 8 and 18; just mak...

This is such a lovely lace pattern, and very easy to work. The eyelets open up nicely when you’re wearing the hat – it stretches just the right amount to showcase the pattern.

The cable pattern used in this hat starts out with ordinary 2 over 2 cables. But then each of the cables shares a stitch with the cables on either side of it, resulting in branches that intertwine from bottom to top. Instructions are included for reducing the height of the hat slightly if you prefer.

This is such an easy hat to knit, but pair the pattern with an interesting yarn with a lot of color, and it turns into something truly lovely. I’ve knit this up in several different colorways, and love to see how the color works with the stitch pattern. You won’t be able to stop at just one!

These fingerless mitts are just the thing when you want warmth but need your fingers free. They’re a quick knit, so make them in a bunch of colors and give them as gifts to friends and family. The lace pattern is really easy – just a yarnover and a decrease every other round. Wear these with the hat (#703) and cowl (#702) for a complete set (#7...

This hat is such a satisfying knit that you’ll want to work up more than one. The lace pattern is simple to work and quick to memorize. It’s a great take-along project that you can work on anywhere. I’ve also designed a cowl (#702) and fingerless mitts (#704) to match (#702-4 is the whole 3-piece set).

This is a very simple lace pattern to work – just a single yarnover and decrease every other round. The cowl is large enough to comfortably wrap around your neck twice. You can also wear it down over your shoulders as a wrap or up over you head as a hood if you’d like. Or make a smaller cowl if you prefer a closer fit. Wear it with the matching...

I found the beautiful stitch pattern used here in a Japanese pattern book, and was in love in an instant. This was one of those times when a stitch pattern spoke to me of the type of sweater it belonged with. I broke the larger center panel into the diamond pattern and mini cables on either side of it, then used these motifs for the sleeves, si...

This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the front is picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and front are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked ...

The body of this cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom edge to the armholes, then back and fronts are worked separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up, then sewn into the armholes. The front bands/collar are worked at the same time as the body, and the collar is shaped at the shoulders using short row...

This cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes (with waist and bust shaping) then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are worked flat from the bottom up, then sewn in. Stitches for the collar are picked up from the neck edge, and the collar is shaped with decreases at the front edges, an...

This pullover is worked from the top down, beginning at the back shoulders. The back is worked to the armholes, then placed on hold while the front is picked up from the back shoulders and worked to the armholes. Then the back and front are joined and the body is worked to the bottom edge. The sleeves are picked up from the armholes and worked ...

I love cables, and for something like a cowl, reversible cables are especially wonderful, since they allow you to wear the cowl without worrying about the “wrong side” showing. The panels of openwork between the cables keep the cowl light and airy. It comes in two circumferences – the smaller circumference pictured, and a larger circumference, ...

This is a great sweater to knit up if you’re interested in learning intarsia, yet it’s an equally satisfying project for the veteran intarsia knitter. The two-color collar, cuffs and hem add a lovely accent, and the different color sleeves balance the sweater beautifully.

I was editing a book of stitch patterns for a friend, and she lent me a number of Japanese stitch pattern books to look through. When I came across the cable and eyelet pattern used here, I knew I had to design a sweater around it. It’s really a pretty simple cable pattern, and the results are lovely!

While I was a student in Paris, I went to visit a friend’s parents in the French Alps, and we drove over to Geneva for a festival. The drive through the mountains was amazing, and the festival was a ton of fun. We got to sample real Swiss fondue, which was wonderful. I wish I’d had this sweater then. It seems to fit the aesthetic of that region...

This lovely top is designed to keep you comfortable in hot weather. It’s a simple, classic design, with an easy-to-work lace trim around the sleeves and the hem. The waist and hip shaping ensure that the top flatter your figure; the hips are slightly larger in circumference than the bust, so it won’t cling. As wth all Basix patterns, tips and m...

Portland, Maine, is a great seaside city with a vibrant downtown, yet it remains within easy reach of plenty of outdoor fun. Mainers bring a sense of style to their outdoor pursuits, and the state is famous as the home of great outdoor gear. This pullover is aptly named, since it boasts comfort, warmth, and style, all in one. Work the waist and...

This long vest is a great piece to throw on over jeans or dress pants for extra warmth or extra style. It’s worked in one piece to the armholes and the shoulders are joined using 3-Needle Bind-Off – no seams to sew! If you prefer more room in the hips, consider working a portion of the body using a needle one or two sizes larger than required t...

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Charleston, South Carolina, has a reputation for friendliness, good taste, and culture. Those describe this stunning short-sleeve cardigan beautifully. Easily dressed up or down, Charleston has a classic feel and fitted silhouette, slightly wider in the hips than the bust. As with all Basix patterns, tips are included to help you change the wai...

The body of this lovely cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom of the back, over the shoulders (working the sleeves as you go), to the bottom of the fronts. The bottom button is placed so that you have plenty of room in the hips.

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The soft, drapey Cowl neckline of this pullover reminds me of the ebb and flow of the ocean currents at Acadia National Park in Maine, which I visited when I was in high school. The greens and blues in the yarn echo the colors of the ocean and tidal pools. It has lovely curves and deep ribbing at the hips and sleeve cuffs. If substituting anoth...

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The first time I tried this cardigan on after finishing it, I was in love. It’s comfortable and easy to wear, and is the perfect piece to show off a lovely lace top. The waist and hips are shaped to flatter, and the tie below the bust reinforces your shape. The ribbed bands begin at the center back neck with a provisional cast-on. This would al...

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It doesn’t get more basic than this men’s crew-neck pullover. It’s super comfortable and easy to wear – no muss, no fuss, the way guys like it. I’ve named this sweater “Glasgow”, which is from the gaelic, and means “green hollow”. I’m a big fan of Scotland and all things celtic and am planning a trip to Scotland in the next month, so it’s been ...

There’s something Irish about this lovely pullover. Maybe it’s the shaping at the waist and sleeve cuffs that remind me just a bit of Irish step-dancing costumes. Maybe it’s the fiery color. Maybe it’s just that I’m Celtic at heart, and it takes little to make me think Irish or Scottish. Whatever it is, this is a wonderful sweater, nicely shape...

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This beautiful lace cardigan is worked in one piece to the armholes, then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The picot-style edging adds just the right finishing touch. Wear the cardigan with a pin at the neck or without any closure at all, or work the edging to accommodate small buttons (optional).

This lovely cardigan is worked in one piece to the armholes (with slight body shaping to the waist), then the fronts and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The sleeves are picked up and worked down, with short-row shaping to shape the sleeve caps. The Garter stitch panel at the bottom of the body is shaped gently to keep the sweater f...

I love the slim cables, and how well the tiny openwork ribs set them off! The vest is worked in the round to the armholes, the neckband is worked along with the neck shaping, and the shoulders are joined with 3-Needle Bind-Off, so the only finishing is the armhole edging.

My friends Sarah and Robb are dog lovers like me. So when I found out they were going to have a baby, I thought a dog sweater would be the perfect gift. The dog on the sweater is Ella, their sweet but skittish girl who is black with a white spot on her chest. When Forrest was born, Ella sent out the birth announcements! Ella is knit separately ...

This is a lovely lace pattern; leave it unblocked for high texture, or block it out to see more of the openwork. Just be sure your gauge, whether blocked or unblocked, matches what the pattern calls for. The tunic is worked mostly in the round; you only have to sew in the sleeves. The side slits allow the tunic to fit nicely over your hips with...

I love this feminine cardigan, with its body-hugging lace rib and wide neck opening and collar!

This top is worked in-the-round from the bottom to the armholes, with slight shaping at the center front and back, then the front and back are worked separately to the shoulders. The front and back are worked exactly the same. The center two cables twist over each other at the base of the neck, then run up alongside the neck to the shoulder str...

The lovely Acorn Stitch pattern is an easy one to memorize; it’s basically a checkerboard with yarnovers and decreases every 4 rows. This cardigan is worked in one piece from the bottom to the armholes (including a 4-stitch integrated front edging which is continued later to form the back neckband), then the fronts and back are worked separatel...

I love the way the cable panels on this piece dress up the Stockinette stitch, and how the panel and shaping at the waist draw the skirt in to accentuate your waist. The skirt is worked from in the round from the waist down after pick-up, the bodice is worked in the round from the waist up, and the sleeves are worked flat, then sewn in. The col...

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I had a request for a cabled cardigan with a crewneck, with no more specifics. So I played with a lot of cable patterns until I found the pair used in the body of this piece, which I think complement each other well. I wanted “built-in” button bands, and a long bottom and sleeve rib, so back to the stitch pattern books I went to find just the r...

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This is an easy cable to work, but the results are stunning! The cable is set off nicely by a panel of Reverse Stockinette stitch, and the cable strands travel easily up the V-neck and around to the center of the back neck, which means minimal neck finishing! Instructions are given for both short or 3/4-length sleeves, but you can work to whate...

The vibrant colors in this coat are sure to put a smile on your favorite little girl’s face. It’s easy to work up, because it uses a slip stitch pattern for the color work. If you can’t find the perfect buttons to go with your yarn choice, we tell you how to make your own from the contrasting color yarn.

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This is a great sweater to throw on over a tank top for extra warmth on a cool summer evening. If you would prefer a longer sweater, you can just keep working until it’s the length you want, since the sweater is worked from the top-down.

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This gorgeous cardigan rates an experienced level because of the use of short row shaping in the collar and sleeve caps. If you’re comfortable with short rows, you’ll find this pattern a cinch. If you’ve not worked short rows before, give it a try; you’ll find it’s not hard at all, and the cardigan is well worth the effort!

I worked with Wendy Bernard on her book “Custom Knits”—which talks about the joys of top-down knitting—and was inspired to create this pullover. You cast on for the back and work to the armholes, then pick up for the front from the back stitches and work to the armholes. The body is worked in the round to the bottom edge, and then the sleeves a...

This wonderful pullover is worked from the top down, with raglan shaping to shape the yoke. You can customize the length of the sweater and sleeves to fit your needs, and there are no seams to sew when you’re finished knitting!

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I love working with textured stitches, and I think that the Openwork Rib used here in the sleeves works very well with the simple Eyelet Pattern I used for the body. The tie below the bust will accentuate your figure, and the shaping at the sides will allow the pullover to skim your hips nicely. Wear this piece on its own, or pair it with its m...

I really love the Openwork Rib used in the sleeves, collar, and bottom portion of this cardigan. The Eyelet Pattern used on the upper portion is a great match for the Rib; it gives you coverage while adding to the beauty of the piece. The tie at the high waist pulls the ribbing in nicely so that it flows over your hips and accentuates your figu...

This cardigan is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn together. The cable panels in this cardigan are worked at the same time as the fronts, with the cables crossed on wrong side rows; the panels are then folded over to the right side. Once the fronts are completed, the cable panels are worked separately to meet at the center back nec...

This is a truly easy cardigan to knit up – you’ll have the stitch pattern memorized in no time. Instructions are given for both men’s and women’s versions – make a matching set for you and your partner! This is sure to become the cardigan that goes everywhere you do.

This handsome pullover will work up quickly, given the easy stitch pattern. With his and hers sizing right in the pattern, make one for yourself and one to give to a friend or family member.

This lovely top is so easy to knit! The design is simple enough that it will look as good with shorts and jeans as it will with a dressy skirt; or wear it to work, layered under a jacket. It has shaping that hugs your waist nicely, but it’s roomy enough that it won’t cling to your hips. If you prefer a slightly looser fit, you might want to con...

This vest is very easy to work up, with a stitch pattern that you’ll have memorized in no time! The ribs help give the vest shape, so that it follows your form nicely. You can comfortably wear this over a blouse, or by itself; dress up jeans or pair it with a skirt for work or going out.

Don’t be intimidated by the beautiful scalloped edging on this pullover! It’s all knit (no crochet) and it looks far more complicated than it is; you don’t have to be a master knitter to do it! The waist is nicely shaped to bring attention to your figure and flatter your hips – be sure to use a yarn with a lot of body so the shaping will look i...

The ribbed openwork in this stunning cardigan makes it great for many body types. It molds nicely to your curves, especially with the tie at the waist, and flares out slightly at the hips.

This easy sweater is worked from side-to-side – no intarsia needed for the stripes! There is an optional back neck slit, which comes in handy for smaller sizes. And the pattern goes up to size 20 to accommodate plus sizes and older kids! Work the coordinating adult’s pattern (#147) to match.

This is a very simple sweater, and at 4 stitches to the inch, it works up quickly. The pattern includes a women’s and a men’s version. The sweater makes a great canvas for a tweed, marled, or self-striping yarn.

This sweater is so easy to work, and makes a nice canvas for a colorful self-striping, tweed or marled yarn. The pattern includes both a women’s and a men’s version. Customize the length by working it to match the length of your favorite sweater.

This easy sweater is worked from side-to-side – no intarsia needed for the stripes! The sleeves are picked up and knit down from the armholes. And there is a coordinating children’s pullover pattern (#148) so you and your child can match!

This is a great coat for cold weather - consider going up a size if you want it to be roomy enough to wear over another sweater for extra warmth. The stitch pattern is easily memorized, and the sweater works up very quickly. Instructions are given for both a men’s and a women’s version. Customize it to your liking by working it to match the len...

This is a great coat for cool weather! Its flared silhouette skims nicely over the hips, so it flatters many different body types. It’s worked from the bottom up in pieces, with side shaping and a shaped back gusset, then sewn together. The sweater was worked at a slightly tighter gauge than the yarn called for, which gives it more body – a goo...

This pattern is very easy to work up, and I love how the neck shaping follows the line of the v-neck. Wear it over a shirt for extra warmth or to dress up jeans, or under a jacket for a great finished look.

I love the large cable in this sweater, so when I designed the smaller cable, I took it from the center portion of the larger cable. I added the Rice Stitch panels for contrast, and to frame the cables. I love the results!

I love this cable pattern and how the center diamond motif stands out so well from the Reverse Stockinette st panels on either side of it. The back center panel is worked all in Moss Stitch, and the sleeves have a center Moss Stitch panel as well.

I think this is a fascinating stitch pattern! I love the way the ovals nest within the unusual ribbing. The pattern looks pretty complicated, but after the first repeat, you’ll get into the rhythm of it. To make this a four-season pattern, I’ve given you instructions for both short and long sleeves – take your pick (or work up two sweaters!).

I think this top is just stunning! It would look gorgeous with jeans, layered under a nice jacket, or dressed up for going out. The ribbing pattern has a lot of sideways stretch, and the top is meant to be worn very close to the body. If you’d prefer a looser fit, you might want to go up a size – just check the finished measurements when decidi...

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The Woven Stitch is a great pattern that really gives you a lot of texture with minimal effort – just knit and purl stitches. The diamond motif makes for a nice transition between the bottom band and the body, and repeating the Woven Stitch in the neck framing, collar and sleeves pulls the whole top together beautifully. Work the top as shown, ...

The Box Stitch pattern in this great sweater is a simple one to knit, and with a super bulky yarn, you’ll be finished in no time! Wear the sweater without the hood, or button it into the neck ribbing for colder days.

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This gorgeous wrap is completely reversible, thanks to Lily Chin’s cable technique, and I-cord worked at the beginning of each row. Because I don’t believe one size ever “fits all”, I have given 4 sizes. The wrap is meant to be oversized, so you can wear it several ways and lose yourself in it; pick the measurements that suit you best and knit ...

This beautiful sweater is a great addition to your work or dress-up wardrobe, but why not wear it with jeans as well. The bows are optional, and the sweater is lovely with or without them. Or leave the ribbon out altogether – the eyelets make a lovely trim at the cuffs and neck. There are instructions for shortening or lengthening the waist to ...

This classic mock turtleneck is easy to knit up, but the three-color tweed really makes it stand out. If you’re new to this type of stitch pattern, don’t let it intimidate you – there are no tricky techniques to master – if you can knit, purl and slip stitches, you can do it! Choose from either dropped shoulders or set-in sleeves; both instruct...

I loved the simplicity of this twist rib, set against a variegated yarn. The rib transitions beautifully from wide to narrow, at just the right place to flatter your figure. This sweater would be equally lovely worked up in a solid or tweed yarn.

I love the stitch design for this sweater – it’s very simple (just a slip stitch pattern done over 2 rows!), yet when you add the contrasting color, it looks very complex. I used just 4 pairs of buttons, and didn’t continue them down the length of the sweater; the result is that it doesn’t cling to your hips – and it leaves lots of room for mov...

This sweater is a very easy one to knit, yet it’s so beautiful! For new knitters, the eyelet pattern isn’t difficult at all - if you can purl two stitches together, you can do it! For more experienced knitters, because of the bulky yarn and easy stitch pattern, it’s a very quick and satisfying project. Take it with you on a long weekend – you’l...

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This pullover is offered in 2 sleeve lengths - the short sleeve shown here, or a long sleeve version. The center panel is a faux button band, with small buttons which dress up the pretty diamond motif; the piece is a pullover, not a cardigan.

This lovely shaped sweater is a great easy project. The shaping is along the seams, so it’s not difficult. The faux “seams” down the front and back give it some personality. Pair it with your favorite skirt and wear it to work, or throw it on over jeans for a more casual look.

This is a gorgeous sweater that you can wear for any occasion! Worked as shown here, you can go from down time to business meetings. Use a more dressy yarn and wear it out in the evening. The deep scoop neckline is perfect for showcasing your favorite necklace.

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I love the slip stitch pattern in this sweater! I used a darker yarn as the background, to make the foreground really stand out. The square neckline looks great on anyone, and it complements the geometric nature of the stitch pattern. You can work the sweater up in the short sleeve version shown below, or opt for long sleeves instead. The stitc...

I love how much life this cable pattern has, and the way the garter stitch background adds texture to the pattern. The sweater is wonderfully cozy and the tight cabling at the beginning of the sweater and sleeves, and at the top of the neck gives the edges an eye-catching ripple.

I’ve always loved the lattice stitch and thought it would make a lovely yoke for a sweater. I think it looks beautiful with the basket lattice framed by simpler cables. I used the Ridged Eyelet Border to separate and define the yoke and body, as well as to finish the neck, cuffs and hem. It’s such a simple stitch but it makes a big impact. This...

This stitch pattern is a slight variation on one I found in one of my stitch books. I love the way the purl ridges intersect with the cables and ribs without interrupting their flow. The ridges are used again in the collar and button bands to pull all the elements together. The collar frames the deep v-neck beautifully. The pattern offers a cho...

Because the cable and rib pattern is very easy to memorize, this sweater is a great one to choose if you want to work on your cabling technique, or learn how to cable without a needle. It’s such a simple stitch pattern, and yet the result is stunning, particularly with the row of Ridge Stitches setting off the ribbing from the body, sleeves and...

This is a great sweater to throw on over jeans. The model is knit with dropped shoulders, but if you prefer a closer fit at the shoulder, instructions for set-in sleeves are also included. Knit this in a wool blend for cold weather, or in a cotton blend for those chilly summer evenings.

What I like about the pattern that I chose for this sweater is that it is unusual to find Seed Stitch used as the primary element in a cable, rather than just in the background. To complement the texture of the cables, I used Seed Stitch for the cuffs, hems and neck band as well. This pullover is worked from the bottom up in pieces, then sewn t...

This relatively simple stitch pattern creates a lovely fabric. I especially love the use of purl stitches as a primary element, and the fact that the pattern works on a background of Stockinette Stitch. Knit this one up with dropped shoulders as shown, or with set-in sleeves if you prefer – instructions for both are included. Use a solid color ...

This Moss and Diamond stitch pattern is a perfect complement to a deep v-neck. The vee follows the lines of the diamonds and the neckline grows naturally out of them, requiring minimal finishing at the back neck. The sleeves pick up the Moss stitch in the diamond pattern without distracting from the beauty of the diamonds. This pattern is given...

I love the simplicity of this stitch pattern. I think it works up beautifully and I love how easy it is to work it into the v-neck shaping without having to pick up for the neckband. The side slits give you plenty of room to move in the hips, and instructions for a shorter length are included if you’d prefer.

Seed stitch is a very simple pattern to work, and the slip stitch rib adds just the right touch to make this a lovely cardigan. The narrow ribs at the base of the sweater are worked again in the cuffs, button plackets and collar, which creates a wonderful sense of harmony and flow – something we can never have too much of!

This sweater is perfect to wear over jeans, or for casual day at work. It’s very comfortable and as much a pleasure to wear as it is to knit. The stitch pattern is incredibly easy, but it gives great texture and dresses up the sweater. The pattern includes instructions for both dropped shoulders and set-in sleeves.

I like this pattern very much, especially the way the cables are offset and “nest” against each other. Because of the simplicity of this pattern, you can be adventuresome and experiment with the yarn that you use. Try a variegated yarn, or maybe even two yarns that you strand together when you knit. And in case you prefer set-in sleeves, this p...

I love intertwining cable patterns like this one and I thought it would be fun to see what happens when you combine it with stripes. The stripes highlight the two main “motifs” in the pattern, and there is a single Stockinette stitch row at the beginning of each color change to keep the colors flowing without any of those purl “bumps” you somet...

When I was a child, my mother had a gorgeous yellow sweater which I just loved. My design, which first appeared in Cast On magazine’s Fall, 2003 issue, is based on what I remember of her sweater. The Rice Stitch is one of my favorites, and it provides a nice backdrop for the movement of the cable. The pullover is worked from the bottom up in pi...

I loved the look of this cable and diamond pattern when I first saw it. I reworked it a bit so that it would grow naturally from the twisted cable ribbing. It’s an easy pattern to work, and it doesn’t require a cable needle. Knit it in a soft yarn for a lot of drape, or a stiffer yarn for more body.

When I was a child, my mother had a gorgeous yellow sweater which I just loved. My design, which first appeared in Cast On magazine’s Fall, 2003 issue, is based on what I remember of her sweater. The Rice Stitch is one of my favorites, and it provides a nice backdrop for the movement of the cable. The pullover is worked from the bottom up in pi...

This is a great sweater to wear out on a cool autumn day – I can see myself wearing it, sipping hot cocoa, at a football game. You could use your favorite bulky weight yarn rather than stranding two yarns together. Use the yarns given here for a heavy sweater, or choose a lofty yarn for a lighter weight sweater.

I love finding an interesting cable pattern and using it to create a fabric for a sweater. This pattern is deceptively easy to do – you only cable on 2 out of 12 rows. To make it even easier, the Front and Back are the same, and the neck stitches are picked up from stitch holders. The pattern includes instructions for both set-in sleeves and th...

I love finding interesting, easy ways of using color in a piece. The color pattern looks complicated, but you only work with one color at a time. It is really simple to knit, yet it creates a beautiful, soft look. Work it up as shown here or experiment with your own colors. Try reversing the colors for a different look, as I did in the coordina...

I was playing with different elements of Fair Isle designs when I came up with the pattern used in this sweater. I thought it was a perfect match for the royal colors of purple and gold. The band patterns are all taken from the larger pattern, and the bands are all hemmed for a nice finish. The purl ridges set the patterns off from one another.

When I first found this beautiful Fir Cone Lace pattern, I thought it would be wonderful in a graceful twin set. In designing the cardigan, I decided to pair the Fir Cone Lace with a similar, more vertical lace pattern. So I dropped all but 2 rows of the original stitch pattern and voilà! – the Ladder Lace was born! Wear this cardigan over the ...

This stitch pattern was perfect for a simple shell, and I couldn’t wait to work it up in a yarn that shows great stitch definition. The texture is just beautiful and the pattern creates a natural wave to the bottom edge. Show off this shell all by itself or pair it with its matching cardigan (Pattern 107).

The body of this sweater is worked in stockinette stitch and the sleeves and turtleneck are worked in an easy openwork pattern. Wear this sweater out on the town, to work, or to dress up your favorite pair of jeans. You’ll never want to take it off!

I liked the idea of using a vertical stripe pattern, but wanted something easy to knit. The striped section of this sweater is knit sideways, and the top portion is then picked up and knit to the shoulders, a simple way to add color and interest. The cardigan goes great with its matching short sleeve pullover (Pattern 108).

I wanted to design a sweater with vertical stripes, but without the work of intarsia, so I decided to knit the sweater from side to side, with the sleeves picked up and knit down. The slip stitch pattern adds just a little interest to the stripes. This sweater looks wonderful on its own, and even better together with its coordinating cardigan (...

The easy slip stitch squares pattern adds an unexpected touch to the cuffs and base of this cardigan. The color pattern looks complicated, but you only work with one color at a time. The squares blend effortlessly into a second pattern that repeats the motif. Try different combinations of colors; I like using a lighter color for the MC so that ...

I love finding interesting, easy ways of using color in a piece. The color pattern looks complicated, but you only work with one color at a time. It is really simple to knit, yet it creates a beautiful, soft look. Work it up as shown here or experiment with your own colors. Try reversing the colors for a different look, as I did in the coordina...

This is a great first Fair Isle pattern. The pattern repeat is regular and easy to remember, so that you can concentrate on practicing stranded knitting. The purl rows make an interesting contrast to the stripes.

This sweater is incredibly comfortable and a pleasure to wear. Wear it over its matching short sleeve pullover (Pattern 101) or over a contrasting color that will show through the lace pattern.

This wonderful yarn has a lovely sheen to it which makes this sweater dressy enough to wear out to dinner, yet it’s just as comfortable for popcorn and videos on a rainy evening in. Wear it by itself or pair it with its matching cardigan (Pattern 102).

This pullover is a great sweater to throw on over jeans, yet it looks great with a skirt as well. The stitch pattern is simple and serves as a great backdrop for the changing tones in the yarn. The sweater drapes beautifully and is so comfortable, it’s sure to become one of your favorites.