Check out the Book 4 Official Trailer here!

Wesknits Book 5: Midgard is a collaboration between Stephen West & Cirilia Rose. The collection is a mixture of 10 new accessories and garments knit with yarns distributed by Skacel.

Westknits Book One is available as a print book and e-book download. The print version has a code on the back cover. Click the “add to cart” or “buy it now” link on the e-book’s Ravelry page and enter the code to receive your e-book free with purchase of print copy.

The printed version of Westknits Book Three comes with a downloadable e-book file for $22 USD + shipping. You can also opt to only choose the e-book file (no print version) for $20.00 USD.

The printed version of Westknits Book Two comes with a downloadable e-book file for $22 USD + shipping. You can also opt to only choose the e-book file (no print version) for $20.00 USD.

Westknits ChoreoKAL: Stretch It!

I will post when and where sign ups will be available.

Stephen West of Westknits pulls out all the stops and presents his favorite new colorwork designs using Brooklyn Tweed yarns photographed in Iceland by Jared Flood.

This simple top down raglan pullover uses worsted weight linen and a thinner fuzzy mohair/latex yarn for the contrasting stripes. The oversized sweater is meant to be worn with positive ease for a casual effect. Yarn over increases at the back and short row shaping accentuate the generous circumference. You can also utilize the back yarn overs b...

Hekla is a customizable wonder inspired by the ever changing landscape of Iceland. The construction is simple and builds from a central panel that is essentially a striped scarf. The Loose, airy sleeves are set off by garter saddles at the shoulders and a tidy elbow length cuff.

Choose a bright pop of color and work this scarf back and forth on straight needles. Rectangles, triangles and parallelograms form the textured sections of the reversible fabric. Stripes, seed stitch, moss stitch, garter stitch, and corrugated ridges keep the knitting interesting and fun. The fabric is seamed with a half twist so it can be worn ...

Choose two colors and cast on for this simple top down raglan pullover. The back neck is raised with short row shaping in a contrasting color. The yoke is worked in stripes with slipped stitches along the raglan increase lines. Striped ribbing at the cuffs and bottom edging echoes the colorful yoke.

Hofsós Cowl is a Week 5 Westy’s Besties KAL pattern. It will be available Friday, March 8.

Strönd is a Week 5 Westy’s Besties KAL pattern. It will be released Friday, March 8

Seed stitch and twisted ribbing bands fill the top-down triangular shape of this shawl. Garter stitch short rows are added at the border for extra wingspan length. Choose two colors or add more colorful strips to the textured fabric.

Fingering weight yarn is held double in three colors for a worsted gauge and marled fabric effect. The hat’s body is worked sideways in diagonal lace, corrugated ridges and seed stitch. The brim and crown shaping are worked in the round with twisted ribbing and garter stitch. Wear the hat pushed back with slouch or fold the brim for extra ...

These quick fingerless mitts use three colors of fingering weight yarn held double for a worsted gauge and marled fabric effect. The palm and thumb shaping are worked sideways followed by the cuff, thumb, and finger sections which are all worked in the round. A variety of textured stitch patterns add a pleasing patchwork feel to the mitts.

This top down raglan turtleneck is knit with fingering weight yarn held double for a thicker worsted weight gauge. The textured turtleneck is knit sideways with diagonal lace, corrugated ridges and seed stitch. The rest of the sweater features wide bands of stockinette stitch stripes finished with twisted rib edges.

Horizontal stripes and vertical slipped stitches give a striking effect to this large blanket. Occasional horizontal bands are worked perpendicular to the fabric, creating a plaid effect. The stitch pattern is completely reversible so you can be cozy and look effortlessly fabulous at the same time. Work with the recommended four colors or use al...

Choose one main color and add a series of contrasting stripes for this beanie or brimmed hat. A ribbed brim is followed by horizontal stripes with vertical slipped stitches for a simple linear look. The longer brimmed version can also be worn as a slouchy hat.

This playful scarf features horizontal stripes and vertical slipped stitches. Occasional horizontal bands are worked perpendicular to the fabric, creating a plaid effect. The stitch pattern is completely reversible, resulting in an easy to wear scarf. The sample shown uses four colors, but a multi-colored variation using worsted weight scrap yar...

This slouchy hat is combination platter of different knitting techniques and construction methods. First, a fair isle strip is worked flat, but the yarn is cut after each row so you only have to do stranding on the knit side. Then, stockinette stitch with garter ridge stripes adds texture to the sideways body. Stitches are picked up in the round...

This double-sided cowl is worked in the round using three colors. One side features strong stranded columns and a geometric motif. After that section is finished, a purl ridge is worked followed by stockinette stitch stripes. The fabric is then folded in half, connecting the cast on edge as you bind off. The resulting reversible cowl is soft, gr...

This easy vest is constructed by making two shapes. One square is knit in the round from the center out with stockinette stitch and garter ridge stripes. A stockinette stitch rectangle forms the the sides and collar of the vest after making three seams. Contrasting garter stitch edges frame the fabric. The garment’s simplicity allows you t...

Knit garter stitch sideways for the body of the hat with built in intarsia earflaps and fuzzy cabled trims. Pick up stitches for the crown shaping and attach a fun pom pom to the top. Buttons are added for a decorative effect.

This super simple garter stitch blanket has an I-cord edge and is worked with two strands of worsted weight yarn held double. I used several skeins of yarn from my stash that resulted in a colorful squishy blanket. It’s a great project for mindless knitting and with US 15 / 10mm needles, it eats delicious yarn in no time at all, leaving lo...

This top down shawl is shaped with yarn overs to create a semi-circular shape. Garter stitch short rows are worked to add length to the wingspan and they form sleek wedges that increase in size. An I-cord bind off is worked with a contrast color for a smooth finished edge.

Hesh is a variation of a traditional Scandinavian pixie-shaped hat modified for grown ups. The cap is knitted on the bias with perfectly fitted ear flaps, icord ties and tassels, making for a devilish little accessory. This quick hat is a gift-knitter’s dream just in time for the holidays!

The roofs of Reykjavik are wildly colorful, and they seem to counteract the gloom of winter. I’ve always considered it a personal imperative to wear bright colors in the greyest time of the year. I find that it lifts my spirits and, counterintuitively, some shades appear even more vivid in the diffuse light of winter. These mitts are an ho...

These fun wristers feature striped slipped stitches for a woven effect and short row shaping forms a stylish little thumb gusset. The knitting will quickly fly by with the heavy worsted weight gauge. The small amounts of each color make these wristers an ideal scrap yarn project. Enjoy playing with color gradients or bright color combinations

Get sassy with a textured poncho! Knit from the top down, this seamless garment has two locations of increases that feed into a geometric knit/purl pattern. Purl ridges add sleek simple lines and a contrasting color adds crisp finished edges. Wear it with the points in front, points to the side or bunch it up and rock your new Westknits style po...

This is the Week 2 ChoreoKAL project coming out November 23. It’s a slouchy sport weight hat!

Trees are scarce in Iceland but you can find silvery white birches. You can even sample teas and liquors made with birch branches! They have an earthy taste and make you feel as though you’re deep in the woods, inhaling cold fragrant air. I knit this hat as a tribute to these wintry trees.

This top down shawl starts with easy garter stitch. Two contrasting colors are added with a giant holey lace pattern. The holes increase in size while also adding stitches to the overall semi-circular shape. The fabric is knit loosely with a worsted weight yarn resulting in a deceivingly fast large shawl.

The first Choreo KAL project will be a new colorful shawl!

This colorwork scarf is knit in the round so there are no wrong sides on display. Extra warming and full of life, this graphic pattern is addictive to knit. Perk up an outfit with a small Harpa knit in smooth, vibrant merino, or swaddle yourself in the larger Harpa, knit with a cozy wool/silk blend. You can even wear it as an all in one hat and ...

Protect your tights from the elements with these stylish legwarmers! Pull them up for maximum coverage or fold down the long ribbed end for double warmth. Wear them slouchy for casual comfort. You can wear them as arm warmers too! The striped moss stitch fabric is extra stretchy. Make them in one of two sizes, with fingering weight held single o...

ChoreoKAL Bonus Pattern for KAL participants!

Earflaps are shaped with honeycomb cables feeding into the brim. Stripes and slipped stitches decorate the hat’s body and a fun pom pom is popped on top. Wear the earflaps down with a casual slouch or flip the ears up for a more perky look.

Yang Cowl

Barndom is part of Westknits Book 4: Made for Movement

A variety of knit/purl stitch patterns decorate the tubes of fabric for these legwarmers. Knit them short or long. Both versions are sure to give a kick to your step!

Simple garter stitch plus simple shaping makes a simply beautiful and casual shawl! I made this shawl on the beach during a vacation at Lido Itaca in Pineto, Italy. The Artisan linen lace created a fluid fabric that is perfect to wear as a casual wrap in warmer climates. The asymmetrical triangular shape is worked from tip to tip with stripes in...

Pick a soft bulky yarn for this easy slouchy hat. Three colors are worked in 2x2 ribbing, garter stitch and stockinette stitch with yarn overs. Play with fun color combinations and dance around in your new floppy hat!

It’s a shrug. It’s a cowl. It’s a shrowl! Choose a lusciously soft yarn and knit back and forth with a super simple textured rib stitch. The cast on edge is seamed to the bind off edge and one more little seam is added so the fabric can be worn as a shrug. Otherwise, enjoy the squishy fabric as a big cozy cowl.

Errata:

Stockinette and reverse stockinette bands form wide horizontal strips for a textural fabric. Yarn overs at 5 different locations create little lighting bolt motifs and the added stitches result in a large expansive fabric.

Rockefeller is a fingering weight shawl worked in two colors. It begins with garter stitch and stockinette stitch short row shaping following by picking up stitches for a larger field of stockinette, yarn over shaping and little contrasting garter strips. Stripes and slipped stitches decorate the border for a simple columnar look and lastly, gar...

Featheron is part of Westknits Book 4: Made for Movement.

Featheron is part of Westknits Book 4: Made for Movement.

Errata: Section 3 Row 45 (RS): K to B, k 1, xAB. Using B, K 24, xBA. Using A, K11, sl1 wyif

Chevry is a top-down shawl featuring a graphic chevron motif in the center. Four strands of yarn are used to create the bold blocks of color within the fabric using the intarsia technique. Garter and stockinette stitch provide easy knitting so you can focus on the construction and colorwork.

Errata for the print version only (yarn + pattern subscribers):

Oeste (“West” in Spanish) is the February shawl in the Westknits Shawl Club. Pattern will be available to everyone in May.

January Shawl for the Westknits Shawl Club. PDF file is released Saturday, January 14.

Errata: If you got the pattern before March 11, there is 1 little correction. In Section 2, the second to last row should read… Next Row (RS): K3, yo, k1tbl, pm, k to m, slm, (k1tbl, p1) to m, slm, k1tbl(cs), slm, M1L, k to last 3 sts, yo, k3.

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This hat uses short row shaping to create a wider section so that the brim can be folded up, giving your noggin extra warmth and an asymmetrical accent. The brim can also be worn unfolded and pushed back for a slouchy effect. A loose bobble stitch gives density and textural interest to the main body of the hat.

This textured hat gives the perfect amount of slouch for cozy casual look. The knit-purl patterning beautifully highlights a solid worsted weight yarn. An optional button can be added to tack down the slouchy fabric.

These casual fingerless mitts are easy to knit, but changes in the patterning keep you engaged. Fingering weight yarn gives these comfy mitts the perfect amount of slouch and warmth. They’re great for biking around town or working on the computer.

Gyllis is an architectural lace scarf knit lengthwise. Choose 1 or 2 colors of soft worsted weight yarn or substitute a smaller fingering weight yarn for a more delicate effect. Simple lace is worked in sections divided by different locations of increases that give the fabric a dramatic arched shape.

Errata (only if you purchased the print pattern from Knit Culture Fall 2011: Rnd 16: K1, (C4B, k2) 7 times, C4B, k1.

Longview is a chunky textural scarf with exaggerated cables and seed stitch. Knit the larger dramatic scarf or follow instructions for a smaller neckwarmer. The neckwarmer features a hole in the fabric and a button closure so that one end can enter into the hole and wrap around the neck to be buttoned. Choosing a soft chunky yarn will make this ...

Wrap yourself in luxury with this slouchy cowl. Reversible cables and simple knit purl stitch patterns saturate the fabric with texture, resulting in a completely reversible design. I chose a delicious silk/merino single ply for a drapey effect, but alpaca or wool yarns would also make wonderful fabrics.

This big blanket is worked from the center outward in a cozy worsted weight wool. The bold colorwork sun transitions into simple lace followed by a knit/purl chevron pattern, and finally finishes with an attached garter stitch edge. Old Forge is sure to keep your lap warm while you eagerly knit each section. Try working with a fingering weight y...

This stylish beanie hugs the head with its soft and tweedy fabric. A quarter of the hat features twisted stitches and cables worked on a bias. This biased section also gives the brim a slight asymmetric angle that frames the face with subtle fierceness.

This circular bag is a fun adventure in felting and simple colorwork. Two circles are worked outward from the center to create a graphic sun motif. Then, the sides of the bag and strap are knit in one continuous piece and seamed to the two sun circles before felting. Optional afterthought pockets store belongings inside the bag while a button an...

Errata: In Section 2 where it reads, Next Row (RS): Using color B, k3,yo, k4, “pm, sl2, M1R, pm, sl2, pm, M1L, sl2, pm,” k to m, slm, sl2, k to m, M1R, slm, sl2, slm, M1L, k to last 13 sts, repeat from ” to “, k4, yo, k3

Garter and stockinette stitch are featured in this fingering weight length-wise scarf, made to show off a pair of beautiful yarns. Short row shaping in the stockinette section creates long wedges, perfect for colorful variegated or self-striping yarns. Three I-cord buttonholes with toggles add to the many different ways of wearing this scarf.

Available in Japanese here…

Spectra is a simple lightweight scarf featuring two fingering weight yarns. Short row shaping creates a dramatically curved edge that coils and playfully drapes. Basic intarsia technique entwines two strands of yarn, creating seamless wedges that resemble a rainbow or color wheel. You won’t want to stop knitting as the colors unfold!

Bandwidth is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

This scarf starts at the neck edge with simple garter stitch. Five other sections are then worked individually from isolated segments of the first section. Increases and decreases give this unique design its architectural wingspan. Four little seams join the ribbed stitch sections together at the end.

Errata: The red repeat column in the chart should begin between the 2nd and 3rd stitch of each row.

Coler is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Dolinar is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available for pre-order here.

Drawbridge is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Filbert is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Errata: The cables in Row 25 are crossing the opposite way of how they are supposed to be worked. Written instructions are still correct for this row.

Loxley is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Splitbark is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Thornton is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

Transatlantic is one of the patterns featured in Westknits Book Two, available here.

This arched shawl is constructed using three simple stitch patterns, stockinette, reverse stockinette, and seed stitch, making it a completely reversible design. The different stitch patterns give a textural patchwork effect, highlighting the beautiful yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm. New increases are introduced in each of the three sections ...

This modern interpretation of a shawl begins at the top, by the columns of slipped stitches, and grows outward with increases. Clean lines and asymmetric sections accent beautiful yarns and high contrast color choices. The resulting shape is stylish and easy to wear for both men and women.

Clockwork is an enjoyable striped garter stitch shawl/scarf, perfect for featuring two beautiful colors of yarn. Bold slipped stitch columns add structural interest while increases give this gear-inspired design a unique arched shape. Picking colors is always the hardest part, but have fun and be prepared to make a striking statement.

Unique construction makes this garter stitch scarf interesting and fun to knit, starting with a simple triangule. Then, another section is knit on a bias, and seamlessly attached to the triangle as it is being worked. Blocks of color accentuate Flagstone’s symmetry and geometric lines. The instructions work with three colors, but it would be eas...

This deceptively simple hooded cowl is worked almost entirely flat in garter stitch, which means minimal purling! The sample is worked in two colorways, but feel free to substitute more or less colors. A sleek round hood frames the face with structure. Choose a favorite yarn and allow this versatile cowl to armor you against the coming fall and ...

Knothole is a reversible circular scarf. The “right side” features several petal motifs, while the “wrong side” echoes knotholes found in trees. Cozy up with this fun accessory and enjoy its multiple styling options!

This simple scarf is an excellent alternative to your typical garter stitch or ribbed scarf. Reversible ribbed cables are accented with a punch of color and then flanked with another contrasting color, making it both relaxing and stimulating to knit. The simplicity and classic lines of this scarf would make it an ideal addition to anyone’s wardr...

Available in Spanish here.

Add some playfulness to your knitting with this delightful hat. The brim is knit back and forth in garter stitch and later joined to work in the round. A block of color accentuates the cut out brim detail and can be buttoned up or worn flat. Enjoy experimenting with all the multiple color and styling options!

A stockinette stitch rolled edge quickly transitions into double knitting to produce a clever and practical brim. The front layer is bound off, creating space for little pockets all around the hat. Then, a background of stripes features traveling slipped stitches that spiral and skid toward the top of the hat. Options for a beanie or slouchy sty...

Simple garter stitch is showcased within a clever flowing shape that makes the most of a yarn’s yardage. Make the smaller keyhole scarf or get cozy with a larger wrap. Each size offers a relaxing canvas for you to play with different yarns and colors. The perimeter and keyhole are outlined with a single crochet edge, but feel free to experiment ...

Latvian braids border garter stitch with traveling slipped stitches pointing westward in this adventurous design. Cast off at the end of the brim for a headband or continue by working plump cables for a warm hat. Both options are full of texture and would be well suited as gifts or a special project for yourself!

Flamboyan is an elegant triangular shawl composed of garter and stockinette stitch along with a ribbed edge. Basic intarsia techniques are utilized to achieve a block of color in the center of the shawl. Choose your favorite color combination and luxuriate in this special piece of knitwear!

Available in Japanese here.

Sizes: MediumLarge

Bentgrass offers the option for a super bulky cowl or a worsted weight scarf. Each version has slanted grass motifs traveling within the fabric. The fun stitch pattern is sure to add interest to these classic functional accessories.

This stylish circular scarf knits up quickly in the round. Garter and stockinette stitch with purl ridges provide a smooth landscape to play with interesting yarns and colors. The simplicity of this scarf would make the perfect gift for friends or a nice treat for yourself!

A hard copy of the pattern is available in Icelandic here.

These fingerless mitts utilize slipped stitch and cabling techniques, which create the bold diamond shapes. This pattern is an excellent opportunity to play with color and can help you use up all those single balls of yarn!

Windschief is a 2 in 1 pattern! Instructions are included to make both the hat and matching cowl.

Herbivore is a shawl named after the plant-like structures within the fabric. Increases at each edge and at three other locations create the unique shape, while twisted stitches branch out from those increases.

A chart is included for the Column Lace Section of this shawl. As always, written instructions are also provided for the entire project.

Ce modèle est maintenant disponible en français!

The hat is a reversible ribbed beanie. There is also an option included in the pattern to knit a folded brim.

An updated version of this shawl is now available in a one page pretty pdf file.