Accessory collection from Welts & Waves.

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Malabrigo patterns from Welts & Waves.

Sweaters from Welts & Waves.

Color outside the lines and try on a new hue this season. The body of this tank top is worked flat, with a single side seam, from the bottom up. Short rows are employed to create the asymmetrical hem. A perfect nod to the coastal views, this soft tank is a must for summer adventures.

Tori is a unique colorblocked top that features several gorgeous shades of blue. With a cleverly placed double edge to create the illusion of layered sleeves, this top is an interesting knit to add to your summer-to-fall wardrobe.

Cerise features a swirly stitch pattern and a flattering square sweetheart neckline. This tank top is a perfect stand-alone top and can be easily layered with your favorite cardigan or jacket for spring.

This cardigan was inspired by a classic Aran sweater, but in a lighter weight with a modern cable pattern and offset front. Pair it with your favorite jeans and boots for a perfect fall outfit.

This is a classic cable pattern with a modern sleeve design. The cables are turned inside out on the sleeve cap! Felipe is bound to be a wardrobe staple.

Dream in Color, Jilly (100% Superwash Merino, 440yds/100g)

Two color mosaic coasters.

Worked inside out, lace edging applied at the end by working across the bottom.

Adriafil, Grinta (75% Acrylic, 15% Wool, 10% Alpaca. 98 yds (90m)/50g)

Ella is a sweet pullover with intricate hem and sleeve details. The body is worked in the round from the bottom up until after the waistband, where it is split and worked back and forth. Sleeves are worked in the round, from the bottom up.

The body of this sweater is knit in the round, and the lace panels are knit separately. The lace pattern took me many months of picking it up and putting it down to develop. I am pretty happy with it.

Urth Yarns, Harvest DK (100% Extrafine Merino, 300 yds/1000g) Cinnamon, 3 skeins

Yarn:

Patterning a cape was a new experience for me, and a double-breasted one added an interesting level of difficulty. Getting a hood to sit evenly around the face took a fair amount of trial and error. But the cables sure look lovely! Little Pretzel is knit in one piece from the bottom up.

Big Bend is a lovely loose-fitting pullover featuring wide three-quarter length sleeves and a straight, borderline boxy shape. The big bold cable on the front and back of the sweater adds a sophisticated feel and fun, interesting stitches to the project. It’s knit bottom-up, in the round, seamlessly.

This cable pattern was originally for a hat. I’m glad that I tried it on a sweater!  The sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up.

So many color combinations!

The Helianthus Shawl is a bright sunny shawl that radiates joy, much like its namesake, the sunflower. This half-circle shawl is lovely for any season with its light airy construction. Worked from the bottom up, yarn overs and twisted stitches come together to form the petals of the sunflower. It is as at home in the garden as it is on a fashio...

The Clematis Tee is a sweet and summery warm weather garment, and is accented with a beautiful vertical stripe of lace on one side that resembles a climbing vine. The sleeves of this light tee are worked at the same time as the body, making for a quick knit with minimal finishing. You’ll want to wear this top over and over and it will become a ...

The Anthurium Cardigan is an adorable short-sleeved cardigan, with an elegant yoke trimmed with nupps, suggesting Anthurium flowers and leaves with texture and lace. Ideal for wearing over a summer dress, this sweater would also be great for dressing up a more casual outfit on a warm spring or fall day.

Fun, simple and flattering!

A lovely texture cowl, long enough to double wrap.

Hali is worked bottom up and in the round. Bands of ruby red, ocean teal, and golden yellow result in a modern take on primary colors and the classic striped sweater.

Ellie is a gorgeous tee knit in a dusty coral color that’s perfect for summer. With a boat neck construction and a leafy lace panel in the front and the back, this tee is an instant classic. Worked top down and in the round, this advanced pattern has stunning results.

Elemental Affects, Cormo Fingering (100% Superwash Cormo Wool, 550 yds/112g 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins

Vest back is knit first, bottom up. Left and Right sides are picked up along edges of back and knit side to side.

Shaped cables and a short row collar.

Brown Sheep, Cotton Fleece (80% Pima Cotton, 20% Merino Wool, 215 yds/3.5 oz)

Cascade, Venezia Sport, (70% Merino Wool, 30% Silk, 307.5 yds/100g),

Simpliworsted (55% Merino Superwash/28% Acrylic/17% Nylon, 140 yards (100g)), 2 skeins, Color 27.

Plymouth, Baby Alpaca Grande (100% Baby Alpaca, 110 yard, 100g), #401 - Light Grey, 1 skein

Rowan Purelife Revive (36% Recycled Silk, 28% Recycled Cotton, 28% Viscose, 137 yds 50g) 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

Cestari Sheep & Wool Company, Ash Lawn Collection (3.5 oz, 250 yds, 75% Cotton, 25% Wool) 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins Lilac Heather

Malabrigo, Verano (100% Pima Cotton; 205 yd/100g) Fireworks, 6 (7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 13) skeins.

Jojoland, Melody (100% wool, 220 yards/50g), MS81, Victoria 13 (14, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 24) skeins.

Malabrigo, Finito (100% Superfine Merino Wool, 200 yds/50g)

Cascade, Eco Duo (70% Undyed Baby Alpaca 30% Undyed Merino Wool, 197 yds/100g) 8 (9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19) skeins, #1705 Vanilla

Malabrigo Rios, (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 210 yds/100g), 2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins

Malabrigo Arroyo, (100% Superwash Merino, 335yds/100g), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

Dream in Color Jilly with Cashmere (70% superwash merino wool, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon, 440 yards/100g) Wineberry, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.

Easy and fun! 3 skeins make 2 hats, so long as C1 isn’t the same in both.

I love an internally-shaped lace, and a yoke is a perfect place to put one. This was double fun because I got to do it with an every-row lace.

I love an internally-shaped lace, and a yoke is a perfect place to put one. This was double fun because I got to do it with an every-row lace.

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Stay warm and cozy with this two color cowl.

Reversible mesh tank, with vee in back or in front.

C1: Urth Yarns, Galatea (100% Extrafine Cotton, 95yds/100g) #2201, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

I wanted to see how small I could make a Fair Isle Stocking. As it turns out, it’s pretty small!

Two headbands from 1 skein with two totally different looks!

This shawl starts small and goes big. The scalloped edging is knit on at the end.

C1: Urth Yarns, Galatea (100% Extrafine Cotton, 95yds/100g) #2201, 1 (2) skeins

Urth Yarns, Monokrom DK (100% Extrafine Merino, 300 yds/100g)

Sweater is knit top down, in the round. The Front and Back are worked separately and joined at the underarm.

A simple striped tank takes a turn at the waist through the effective use of short rows to shape an asymmetrical hip. Worked from the bottom in the round, stripes melt on one side then merge to continue evenly up the bodice to the neckline. Take care to plan which end of the striping yarn to start with, so colors blend and coexist in harmony.

Knit in Wool Pop, the timeless and beautiful Perennial Shawl will keep you cozy for years to come. Simple Stockinette stitch and ribbing are balanced with a lovely lace inset. The modular construction makes it a joy to knit.

Craving the turquoise blue waters of a tropical paradise? This pullover is the answer. Knit bottom up and in the round, Caribbean Waters is knit in a stunning diamond wave pattern.

This welted cowl is knit in the round with a special two-needle welting technique that’s used to create attractive 3D elements. Small cowls like these are great for practicing new techniques. Plus, this accessory is ideal for weather in between seasons.

This turtleneck sweater is knit side to side, with the sleeves knit in the round. The cables in this sweater mean that the row gauge is extremely important for sizing.

Lorelei is a sophisticated, open-back cardigan featuring gorgeous lace panels on the front and back. It perfectly complements any spring dress. A delicate button closes the back pieces. Our favorite thing about this piece is that you can also wear it with the opening at the front, like a more traditional cardigan. Whichever way you choose to we...

The hem of this tunic is reminiscent of the patterns in the sand that the waves leave behind. This tunic is knit in the round with set-in sleeves. The surprise deep-v neckline on the back back of this piece truly adds drama to this already beautiful tunic.

Instead of the usual plain body and fancy yoke, I decided to do the opposite for this pullover. Cipher is knit bottom up, in the round.

Brighten up your wardrobe with the Longitudes Tee.

Sink into summer with this lace shawl.

This tank is ready for a day at the beach or a night on the town. The waist shaping is fit to flatter.

A simple Brioche stripe makes quite the impact in this baby vest.

“Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.”

Slip stitch cabled hat with smocking.

The Couplet Turtleneck is both cozy enough for a lazy Sunday at home, and elegant enough for a night on the town. With a bit of waist shaping, it is sure to flatter no matter where it’s worn.

Oblong brioche ponchette.

It looks like cables, but it’s actually just lace!

This stylish pullover is a feminine version of the classic military style. Waist shaping creates a flattering shape, and Brioche gives an emphasized rib look.

This long, warm cardigan is just the thing for a chilly fall day. The subtle shaping will really accentuate a feminine silhouette, and details like the overlapping front and the extra-large collar add to the coziness of the garment.

Simple cabled cap with turned up brim and sparkle.

Slip stitch and cable gauntlets with sparkle and splatter yarn.

Cable knit fingerless mitts slanted in opposite directions.

Slip stitch and cable knit mitt in two colors.

Knit in the round from the inside out. Fold it in have to make a beautiful shawl.

This eye catching cowl is really simple to make. If you can make stripes, you can make this.

This scarf is a real treat in lace and cables.

Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% Super Fine Alpaca, 50% Peruvian Wool; 219 yards 200 meters/50 grams): Eiderdown (3 skeins)

This lovely coat is easy to wear and flattering to boot — and just what you need for lounging by the campfire! It is also a study in joining techniques, with picked up stitches, kitchener stitch and a three-needle bind off.

This oversized cardigan is a must-have sweater for that upcoming cold weather. Rich, modern colours pair beautifully with classic geometric motifs and large shawl collar, emphasizing the decadent feel.

Mirielle uses a deceptively simple stripe pattern to create the illusion of randomness. With a trendy waistband and large open sleeves, this tee is a must-have piece for the end of summer weather.

I wanted to play with diagonal smocking in this pattern. Originally, it went all the way down the sweater, but that made it look like a Victorian bodice and not a fun, modern sweater. It is knit bottom up, in the round.

This breezy summer top is the combination of two classic lace patterns. Pink and white come together in a wavy design to create a lightweight top that’s made for a sunset beach strolls.

Vivian uses a deceptively simple stripe pattern to create the illusion of randomness. Worked in the round from the bottom up, this tee looks to be straight out of a vintage pattern book. Have fun playing around with your favorite colorways to create a look that’s uniquely you.

Vintage glamour brings class to this simple stocking. With a contrasting-colored cuff with intricate lace details, this stocking stands out on your mantel all season long.

“You can wear whatever, be whatever, do whatever you want.” -Christian Siriano

This simple top contains classic seaside colors and a flattering stripe pattern. Finished off with contrasting button details, this is a new favorite silhouette for the season.

I fell in love with this cable pattern as soon as I saw it and put it to use on this simply styled vest. Knit in the round, with shoulders bound off with 2-needle bind off, there is no seaming necessary!

This design is one of the 9 modern, minimalist patterns featured in Issue 1 of our new Making Stories Magazine.

“All I saw from where I stood was three long mountains and a wood…”

This pullover is worked in the round, bottom up. Sleeves are joined to the body with a three-needle cast-off. It features an all-over cable pattern worked either from the charts or written instructions, whichever you prefer. This is an intricate pattern perfect for anyone looking to stretch their skills.

Very easy beaded triangle shawl.

The Gloria Mittens are the result of mixing Japanese stitch motifs with Bavarian Twist techniques. Knit in a light pink, the details of these mitts really shine for the girly girl on your list.

Knit bottom up and in the round, this cardigan gets its cloudy appearance from knitting with double-stranded yarn. Complete with bobble accents and big blue buttons, this luxurious cardi is perfect for an overcast day.

This simple button vest lets the cables do the talking!

SIZES

Beyond the Pattern

The Body and Sleeves of this pullover are worked separately in the round to the underarms, then joined for working the Yoke in the round.

Knit in the round and bottom up, this Peach Bellini Tee features set-in raglan sleeves with an adorable keyhole that can be worn in either the front or the back. Once you make it, you’ll wonder how you ever survived the summer without this essential piece in your closet.

This sweater is knit side to side, with short-row waist shaping. While it looks simple and effortless, there is actually a lot going on. It is even more important to get correct gauge on this project since the row gauge is integral to the sizing. The name “Comet” came from comet tails in the night sky, which created the stripe motif.

This simple pullover contains classic seaside colors and a flattering stripe pattern. Knit in a soft and light yarn, this pullover is nothing like that heavy sweater in the back of your closet.

You’ll be ready for serious winter with this almost wind proof cowl!

Extremely warm double thick cowl, ready for even the coldest winter day!

This cozy cowl with double ring pattern is ready for a cold winter day!

Brioche Cowl with beads placed in semi-random pattern.

Three color fair isle hat with large alternating motifs.

42.75(47.25, 52, 55.75, 60, 64.25, 68.5) inch circumference, 11(11, 11, 11, 11, 13.5, 13.5) inches in height.

Rowan, Pure Linen (100% Linen, 142yds/130m 50g)

I stole the bottom lace from my Snow Bunting Jacket, and it organically became a vest on its own.

Kate Winslet’s turn as “Mildred Pierce” was a revelation for the critics, but what I learned was the 1930’s had some glorious cardigans. Simple in shape, with just the perfect touches of feminine grace.

A mother shouldn’t have favorites, but I must confess, this one is it! It’s comfortable and flattering, and the sleeves were a really fun challenge.

This cardigan is like origami. It folds to make a deceptively simple whole, that is luxurious and easy to wear.

Always a sucker for Jilly with Cashmere, I just couldn’t leave behind these colors, which I refer to as “Electric Salmon’. I bought them even before they hit the shelf at my LYS. The lushness of the yarn was a real party for my hands to knit with.

Who said sweaters can’t be sexy? This shell is fun, it’s sexy, and most importantly, it’s comfortable.

Again, this cardigan came to me in a dream. It was a pleasure to knit, and even more than that, it’s a pleasure to wear; It’s just so cozy & versatile!

The collar, the color, this piece is full of both whimsy and drama.

Errata available upon request

This dress came from a grad school challenge to design something inspired by pine trees. The go up, and they go down, but most importantly, they are figure flattering.

Diamonds of different sizes make this easy to wear, feminine tank.

It’s simple, it’s flattering. Why not make this pretty little number?

This blanket literally came to me in a dream. My memory of it was fuzzy,

Diamonds big & small dance on this adventure in chart reading.

This hat takes the classic honeycomb structure and adds some fun and interest with the double increases.

An experiment in bead placement and decreases led to this cozy little piece.

This summer knit is ready for some real fun in the sun.

Wedding jackets perfectly fit for a formal event in any season. In the depth of summer, they warm you in the dark of the evening as you sip your final glass of champagne.

The design is simple, but the yarn packs a big punch in this gorgeous stained glass like cowl reminiscent of the dark forests of Tolkein’s Middle Earth.

The pattern is simple, but the yarn packs a big punch in this double stranded tee.

PATTERN NOTES

For unfelted:

C1 (Border): Black Pearl, 3 skeins

This blanket is worked in the round from the outside in.

This blanket is…

Yarn A: Cascade Yarns, Venezia Sport (70% Merino Wool, 30% Mulberry Silk, 307 yards/100g), Chocolate, 1 skein

Rowan, Cotton Glace (100% Cotton, 125 yds/50g)

While scarves are reversible, sides are not identical, RS and WS are labeled for orientation purposes only.

I highly recommend using Malabrigo Worsted; it felts more than many other worsted yarns.

Jilly (100% Superwash Merino Wool, 440 yds/4

Malabrigo Rios, (100% Superwash Merino Wool,

MC: Pearl Ten, 7(8, 9, 9, 10) skeins

One skein each of 3 colors, 2 skeins of one color.

MC: Mares, 3(3, 4, 4, 5) skeins

HiKoo by Skacel, Kenzie (50% Merino Wool, 25%

This three dimensional headband is a good introduction to the 3 needle welting technique. I needed to protect my ears during the harsh North Dakota winter, and this is the simplest possible item using the welting technique.

This tank was inspired by the twisting on ramps of downtown Minneapolis. The cables twist and turn, repeatedly eclipsing and concealing one another.

One skein of each color is used.

This scarf is made by double knitting strips and braiding them together.

This cardigan is held together with clasps, and fits the waist while draping over the hips.

This lightly shaped tee is perfect for a summer day.

This hat is available in many sizes and is soft as a cloud.

These fingerless gloves have a braided pattern on the back, and individual fingers knit in in rib.

This pattern is based on a vintage bonnet donated to my LYS, It’s angelically soft and light!

This cozy yoked sweater is playing with classic argyle in cable form. It has a saddle shoulders and a simple asymmetrical cable pattern which runs seamlessly into the yoke.