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Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Aster, a lovely women’s cardigan with a simple lace pattern and twisted ribbing knit in Ashfield. The sweater is knit flat in two pieces sideways from the cuff to the back center seam and then seamed. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a silky soft, and smooth blend of fine Merino wool and bamboo viscose that offers ...

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Aster, a lovely women’s cardigan with a simple lace pattern and twisted ribbing knit in Ashfield. The sweater is knit flat in two pieces sideways from the cuff to the back center seam and then seamed. Valley Yarns Ashfield is a silky soft, and smooth blend of fine Merino wool and bamboo viscose that offers ...

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Aloe, a fabulous women’s lace open cardigan knit in Westhampton. The sweater showcases symmetrical lace against a purl stitch background and twisted vertical knit stitches making this an indispensable piece to any wardrobe. Aloe is started from the center mid-back with increased shaping, similar to a top-do...

Strawflower from Valley Yarns Designer Series is a lovely women’s pullover knit in Ashfield. The sweater features lace dolman sleeves with a lace panel down the center back and front. Strawflower is knit in two pieces from the bottom up, and the sleeves are cast on and worked together with the body and then seamed. The neckband stitches and cuf...

What starts out as a triangular shawl shape becomes a pretty lace cardigan worked in super soft Valley Yarns Westhampton. Geometric lace set against a purl stitch background and twisted vertical knit stitches emphasize the unusual shaping of this fashion forward garment. The lower back is worked in a garter rib to compliment the texture in the ...

Valley Yarns’ Ashfield is the perfect combination of bamboo and wool for warmer weather projects. The drape of bamboo and the loftiness of wool combine in this pretty pullover worked with simple lace. Dolman sleeves are cast on and worked at the same time with complimenting lace patterning while seaming gives this garment structure and form.

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Sylvette, a stunning shawl with delicate cables and a plush garter stitch interior. The wrap is worked sideways in Westfield, with cast on and bind-off on narrow ends. Increases, main body, and border are all worked at the same time. The cable stitches on the border are worked right on the edge of the piece...

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Celestina a stunning semi-circular wrap with simple to work bands of garter stitch and mock cables. Knit in Northfield, this accessory is knit flat in one piece from the top down. The mock cable pattern is charted and written out.

ERRATA: Rnd 2 needs an additional yo as noted in bold

Worked from the top down with stacked eyelets that increase in size and narrow sections of linen stitch the Rain Chain shawl is reminiscent of a line of upside down umbrellas catching droplets of rain. The curved crescent is an easy to wear shape and the combination of garter stitch, large eyelets and linen stitch look fantastic in a solid, ket...

The textures, colors, and motion of melting snow are what inspired this designer to create the three-color Stratus Shawl. The 100% Targhee wool yarn is completely traceable, from the sheep that live in Montana and South Dakota to the spinning and dyeing processes that take place in Maine.

The Castile Cardigan uses a combination of simple textures and a garter-stitch collar to create a classically unique garment. Knitted with soft Merino wool, the body of this cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up.

Elegant lace arches and twisted stitches make an architectural design in the Sweet Cedar Shawl. Knitted in the round from the center out in worsted-weight yarn, this shawl is a quick but satisfying knit.

Valley Yarns Designer Series Welkin is an A-line women’s sweater that is ideal for dressing up or dressing down whatever you are wearing. Knit in Amherst, the gorgeous lace panels on the front and back and the cable rib on the cuffs and hem make this cardigan one that will draw praises wherever it is worn. The body is knit in one piece from the...

Valley Yarns Designer Series Baby Brightling by Meghan Jones is a cute baby drop sleeve cardigan with a cozy shawl collar knit in Valley Superwash DK. The Brightling Baby sweater is a simple knit and full of easy texture that will be adorable on the little darling in your life. Cardigan fronts are worked separately from the bottom up, and the b...

Valley Yarns Designer Series Brightling is a women’s cardigan that is as fun to knit as it is to wear! This cable and eyelet creation with drop sleeves and stair-step hem is knit in Valley Superwash. The fronts and back of Brightling are knit flat from the bottom up in pieces. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole edges and ...

Valley Yarns Designer Series Ellison is an amazing semi-circular shawl, knit with short row wedges using Charlemont. The mostly garter stitch center has an elegant scalloped lace edge. The shawl is worked back and forth from straight edge to straight edge in wedges. Ellison can be adjusted for a larger or smaller wrap. The border lace stitch is...

Deep blue water stretches to the brink of day as the first touches of vibrant orange sunshine touch the coast. Sunrise Over Sea is a worsted weight shawlette worked from the top down with a pretty feather and fan checkerboard pattern. Two different skeins of gently striping yarns are used for a transitioning color palette.

Like the tropical shallows stretching out to deep blue waters the Tranquil Bay Shawl shows the zigs and zags of gently lapping waves Worked flat widthwise this fun shawl uses moss stitch texture, double yarnovers and a welted border to fully enhance the varigated gradient yarn set.

A top-down shawl worked with panels of geometric lace and garter stitch that emulate the sails on a windsurfing board. The 100% rayon from bamboo is sleek and shiny, it dances in the wind coming off the water like a sail rippling in the breeze.

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Lotusland cardigan is like a calm pool of water spotted with lush pink flowers and bright yellow centers. Texture takes center stage with broken ribbing and garter stripes while the simple lace adds depth and interest in an all over pattern on the back.

Worked flat and all in once piece, this cozy wrap is a deeply textured combination of cables and lace. The bias lace border is combined with asymmetrical cables and a twisted stitch bias center for a simple-to-work pattern with attractive details, perfect for an autumn walk along the leaf strewn boulevard.

Lindy Pop is a striped wrap worked on the bias with syncopated color changes and loads of fun swingy fringe. Named for the iconic flapper dance this wrap is full of the drama and action of the roaring 20’s dance craze with a modern pop of color. Patterning on both the right and wrong sides of the lace panels toss the stripes up and down into a ...

Like layers of chocolate and cherries with cream and sprinkles, these tasty socks are as delicious to wear as a sweet parfait is to eat.

Worked from the cuff down with 5 gradient colors these socks are a study in simple elements combined into an interesting whole. A combination of 1x1 twisted ribbing and eyelet bands make for a textured and comfortable sock that moves from color to color.

Take a piece of the forest with you wherever you venture with the Genesee Mountain Poncho. The bold cable designs mimic trees, branches, and wood knots for an artistic take on natural elements.

Worked from narrow end to wide end this fun shawl is mostly garter stitch with alternating gradient colors. The border is worked at the same time as the garter stitch section and features double yarnovers and wrapped stitches with a wide fringed edge.

The beauty of a gently curving stitch pattern combine with strong diagonal, vertical and horizontal lines, for a

Beaded medallions worked in the round with vertical pillars of double yarnovers border a simple diagonal lace center. Samarran was designed to evoke the curling script that adorns ornate desert buildings with glittering blue tiles in the bright sun.

Worked in brilliant oranges and deep blues, the Solstice Hat is rich and regal. The stars are worked with warm shades of gold and orange that emulate the warmth of candles we burn at midnight while we wait in the deep darkness to be renewed in the next cycle of light.

A shawl-wearing experience 65 million years in the making! Shawlasauraus is worked with a combination of lace, garter stitch and short rows for a finished shape based loosely on a stegosauraus. This funky shawl is worked from the bottom up for a unique statement piece, but watch out, he comes with attitude!

Neo-Gothic architects in the nineteenth century eagerly imitated the massive stone fireplaces of late-medieval castles and manor houses. Elaborate carvings decorated the chimneypieces and mantel shelves of these structures; the trapezoidal Graven Wrap reproduces this high-relief texture in soft wool.

The Gold Rush Shawl pulls you in with its unusual shaping and a geometric stitch pattern worked in three directions. The wrap begins with a provisional cast-on and is worked from the center out for the side panel. Stitches are picked up along the side, and increases are worked to complete the shawl.

Like a delicate flower sparkling with droplets of the morning’s first dew, this gorgeous cowl has beads, lace, and mock cables. This one skein wonder is worked in the round from the bottom up and framed with simple borders of garter stitch.

An upsized version of the Petite Panache, this pleated cardigan is as fabulous as ever.

Before I was born, my mother rode an ostrich and my father was too afraid. This was a surprisingly formative part of my childhood as it leant a permanent shape to my vision of the exotic, bravery and gender.

Worked from the bottom up with 2 strands of lace weight held double, this sumptuous wrap blends 3 solid shades into an ombre masterpiece.

A chunky weight shawl worked sideways with garter stitch, bias lace and simple triangle edging. This 2 skein shawl is the perfect pick for a quick and easy hand-painted shoulder warmer.

A delicate lace cowl perfect for that single luxury skein, Hentan has just a touch of beading for an extra special accessory. Heavy laceweight or light fingering recommended.

Cuff down socks with lace, cables and nupps in the round these statement socks deserve to be on your feet! The leg pattern has loads of interesting techniques for the avid knitter while the foot pattern transitions into a smooth sole and simple repeat to hasten completion.

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Worked in one piece from the bottom up with a geometric lace pattern and wrapped stitches, this easy cardigan has minimal shaping but maximum impact. Wear it with the fronts open for a casual look, or dress it up with a fancy shawl pin to close them.

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Like a bright summer morning the Girder Shawl is crisp and fresh in a linen and rayon blend yarn. Equal parts romantic and modern this shawl evokes the structures of architecture while being feminine and organic. Perfect for early mornings in an old Victorian Beach house with a fragrant cup of tea.

Like a riot of flowers strewn across the dappled forest floor, Titania’s Garland is the perfect canvas for a variegated yarn. Worked in the round from the bottom up with a combination of crossed slipped stitches and simple lace, this infinity scarf is simple and fun.

Like the last rays of sunshine across the craggy rocks of a shoreline, Gilded Isles has loads of sculptural texture.Worked with contrasting colors and subtle variegation, this cowl is graphic and textural while still being functional.

A graphic diamond pattern worked with 3 colors of bulky yarn, this pattern will outfit ages 3-adult. The stranded pattern is easily repeated for a slouchy version and a giant pompom tops off this fast and simple knit.

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An infinity cowl worked with 2 contrasting colors of DK weight yarn. The Coordinates was designed for my husband Seth, who simply is my most treasured Love and has the coordinates to my heart.

A fun and funky pair of fingerless mittens with a scalloped cuff and garter stitch gusset for the thumb. Designed as a companion pattern to the Kitto Cowl these are worked in the round from the cuff up and are suitable for beginning chart readers.

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Worked toe up in worsted weight yarn, these socks are more like cozy slippers for relaxing in front of a warm fire. The foot is worked in a Fair Isle pattern reminiscent of migrating geese and the leg is a cushy

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I grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and was always proud and fascinated by the breadth of diversity in the landscape of the province. I remember most vividly travelling towards the mountains for a vacation and watching the landscape transition from waving fields of wheat to snow-capped peaks. Even though I have moved away from my Canadian home I wi...

A unique top down shawl inspired by the movement of light through our celestial heavens, triangular sections of slipped stitches are like swatches of starbursts reaching across the galaxy. A vertical column of garter stitches branches apart to make way for a comet of movement and the final border has 3 rows of falling stars.

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Deepening Twilight was inspired by the moment of dusk just before the complete loss of light, when tree branches meld into the sky and become an intricate and barely distinguishable lacework.

A dramatic lace back and shoulder extentions are paired with simple stockinette fronts and broken ribbing sleeves for a timeless yet fresh spring cardigan.

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A striking shawl with slipped stitches, extra yarnovers, and patterning on both the RS and WS, Palomino Sunset is perfect for highly variegated yarns. Worked from the top down with double increases on the sides and additional increases in the middle, this shawl is a pleasing deep crescent when finished and fits the shoulders perfectly.

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This quick and fun headband has dramatic lacy tails for a special look. It uses less than one skein of yarn and is easily adjustable for differing head sizes.

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Like a fantasy castle under the sea Coral Palace is a combination of shell shapes and organic forms. Worked primarily in garter stitch with a dramatic 13 stitch decrease shell pattern and double yarn overs this simple shawl is striking and different.

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PATTERN CONTAINS BOTH HEADBAND AND BRACELET

PATTERN CONTAINS BOTH HEADBAND AND BRACELET

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Designed specifically for variegated yarns with short color repeats, Waving Bamboo socks are a combination of slipped stitches and wrapped stitches framed with 1x1 ribbing and reverse stockinette. Worked from the top down, this sock has a slip stitch heel, gusseted foot and flat toe. The pattern utilizes increases and decreases to make the colu...

Bright Peak is a simple pullover with minimal shaping, graphic stripes on the back, and double offset cables on the front. Wide ribbing bands and a stylish boat neck complete the modern look.

Originally designed for the Downtown Abbey Kit of the month club this sunny cloche is a hat designed with the spunky warm Mrs. Patmore in mind. Worked in the round with a garter stitch brim and bands of diagonal smocking this charming hat is topped off with a simple welted bow. Get creative with button choices or even showcase a special brooch.

This sporty pullover is knit in luxurious 100% silk, giving you a wonderfully cozy feel in a comfortably fitted top with great ease of wearing. It is sure to be you next favorite go-to garment.

A simple headband utilizing ribbing, cables and lace that creates texture and shape. Perfect for using up small amounts of fingering weight yarn.

FINISHED SIZE 36 1/2 (40 1/2, 44 1/2, 48 1/2, 52 1/2, 56 1/2, 60 1/2, 64 1/2)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 36 1/2”, modeled with 2 1/2” of positive ease.

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Equal parts charming and modern, Jayashri is a sweet short-sleeved pullover that shows off a wide standing collar against simple stockinette and subtle lines of garter stitch. The collar is adorned with a pleat and button tab, while the sleeves are finished off with a garter stitch hem and additional button tab detailing. Worked in the round fr...

The Savitri Coat uses the front panels to create a unique line and modern shape while the textural moss stitch and chunky cables keep things classic. This striking coat is worked from the bottom up in pieces and seamed together before adding the collar to provide extra stability. Large buttons on the front panels as well as on the cuffs complet...

A perfect contrast of vertical and horizontal

A color blocked vest worked all in one piece

A multicolored scarf worked across the long

A flattering hourglass silhouette is accentuated

Iridescent Steps is a unique crescent-shaped

A large felted project bag, this design is based

A fast knit combines with speedy electric blue

Stonehenge was inspired by the monolithic

Worked in the round from the bottom up,

Worked from the bottom up in the round, the Impression Vest uses Mock Cables for deep texture on the hem and off center up the front. Waist shaping creates a flattering silhouette while the deep neckline is perfect for layering over a pretty blouse or dress.

Arguably Hollywood’s most famous librarian, Marian Paroo is every bit the stereotype—a prim spinster with glasses who wears her hair in a bun. As played by Shirley Jones in the 1962 film The Music Man, however, she’s not at all mousy: she’s educated and sensible, she defends her collection from accusations of “smuttiness,” and thanks to solid r...

Aspasia is a simple geometric lace stole designed to work expertly with a variegated yarn and short color repeats. A combination of biased eyelets and mock cables are worked in an unusual rectangular shape in the round. The short ends are worked with a large increasing diagonal line pattern, and then decreased to a point back and forth after th...

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Part of the Fanndis Collection these striking mittens are the perfect combination of cables and stockinette. Worked with a lace mock cable around the cuff and offset cables on the hands they are available in 4 sizes.

A stunning combination of mock cables and twisted sts the Fanndis Gloves are a long fingerless glove worked in the round from the bottom up.

Part of the Fanndis Collection this hat is worked in the round from the brim up in 4 sections. The top of the hat is worked with decreases at 4 points creating corners, the decreases are charted for all sizes. FINISHED

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The Ravelry Dowload has expanded short rows with easy to keep track of checkable boxes.

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Project Description: “An organic, flowing stranded colorwork motif takes center stage in the simply shaped Painted Lady Boho Bag. Just two strands of long-stripe yarn create an intricate effect that’s much simpler to knit than it looks.”

Please note that full charts have been added to the free download that are errata free, you must use these charts in conjunction with the pattern on Knitty.

Sweet n’ Sassy was designed for my two daughters who are both perfectly different and perfectly wonderful. My oldest is a sweet, caring, thoughtful, and sensitive child who adores sentimental gifts and pretty girly things. My youngest is a wild and crazy sassy pants who loves superheroes and always has a smile, a giggle, and a joke. This sweate...

“This is fashion mom, it is just perfect fashion”- Abigail Age 5

Thalassa is named for the Sea Goddess of Greek legend, who literally is the personification of the Mediterranean Sea. Simple lace patterns and triple-wrapped stitches create an airy sea foam pattern and shaping in this pullover tunic.

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The updated Ravelry download includes rewritten marker placement information which is much more specific than the previously published magazine version.

This pattern is designed specifically to work with yarn of many colours, whether hand dyed or commercially dyed. The textures and slipped stitches in Lamia are sure to showcase that beautiful skein to its fullest.

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Miranda Tam was inspired by the 1960s and the unrivaled celebration of color.

Designed to be a knitting carry-all this bag easily fits three medium projects or even a whole sweater and some socks! Worked with two contrasting colors of bulky wool this bag is fun, fast and after felting, sturdy enough to last for years.

Blithe was inspired by the whistling winds, falling leaves and carefree warm afternoons of fall. The style of cardigan was inspired by a jacket I saw in an episode of Wuthering Heights with the wind blowing sharply across the Moor and small children playing out in the open air. This design is meant to evoke red and orange leaves strewn across t...

This dress was designed for my daughter who loves to wear pretty feminine dresses with loads of detail and as long a hem as possible. Pinnate was named after the feather like features of a lavender flower as the lace in this pattern mimics the structure of the petals.

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A previous version of this pattern was missing a chart, it has since been corrected and updated.

Definitely a pair of fraternal twins these mittens are as sunny as a summer’s day even in the middle of winter. Worked with a self-striping yarn and a simple slip stitch pattern they appear more complicated than they really are. To keep out the winter chill they have a double cuff that is knit in without seaming. Sized from 2 years to Adult ext...

A stylish head topper for winter, Cloche Divine harkens back to a time when hats were not only high fashion but absolutely fabulous to wear as well. Worked in a fantastic green superwash worsted merino wool, this cloche features a wide border of seed stitch for the brim. The stunning bow is created by making short rows and then gathering them t...

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This pattern has been completely rewritten and resized and now includes 8 sizes.

THIS PATTERN ALSO INCLUDES THE BOREAL HAT, MITTEN PROJECTS ARE LINKED TO HAT PAGE!

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Difficulty: Advanced beginner - Intermediate

A simple top down cardigan with a garter stitch yoke is accessorized with crocheted flowers. Complete a matching hat for a springtime look all year around.

Difficulty Rating: Advanced Beginner

Designer’s Blog Link for more design info as well as additional photos of bag including zipper casing.

The Jewelled Prism Mittens are a brilliant statement for your hands, featuring complex geometric designs and a gorgeous color palette.

THIS PATTERN ALSO INCLUDES THE BOREAL MITTENS.

Difficulty Rating: Advanced beginner

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The Ragin’ Twenties makes a comeback in the spectacular new hat design featuring rich wool, vintage buttons and a flair all it’s own. This pattern uses a pleating technique which creates gentle ruching along the bottom band of the hat for a truly twenties inspired look.