Who says that super bulky yarn can’t also make graceful twists and turns? This oversized beauty features strategically placed short rows that bend the scarf to drape around your shoulders and stay there! The cables are mirrored about the halfway point of the scarf (at the back neck) and then the ribbing is picked up and worked in short rows to ...

Aldwyn is that classic wardrobe staple for kids, the cabled v-neck pullover, but with a few playful twists: the sleeves are striped, the hem is cabled, and the body features a lattice-style cable with alternating panels of garter and stockinette for unique texture. The pullover includes enough positive ease for growing room and to fit a layer u...

The Alight Top was inspired by my young daughter’s love of two things: birds and bright colors. Simple cables, reminiscent of birds in flight, are sprinkled across the garment to create a lovely, textured fabric. These cables pair beautifully with the most variegated or speckled yarns, so this is the perfect project for your rainbow-colored ske...

This pattern is also featured on Knit Picks’ website as part of the Independent Designer Program here.

This generously-sized, unisex cowl features three giant ribbed cables twisting their way around the circumference of the cowl. The cowl is knit flat and grafted together for a seamless, and reversible, result! Wear it around your shoulders to keep the chill away or wrap it twice around your neck for the ultimate cozy accessory.

Take the basic triangular shawl to the next level with a nine-pointed shawl. Drape it evenly over your shoulders for an elegant statement (the shaping ensures it stays put) or style it your own way every day – Augusta is practical, timeless, and unique.

The Autumn Morning Cardigan is also available as part of Knit Picks’ IDP program here!

Little ones will look sharp in this graphic take on a traditional colorwork sweater, inspired by the mountains near my niece’s home. A simple but striking one-color pattern is knit across the yoke of this sweater, making it equally appropriate for boys or girls! The sweater is finished with garter edges, including a split hem and a button at th...

Let your knitting take flight with Avian, which includes TWO accessory designs that each feature cabled texture reminiscent of birds in flight. The luxurious blue triangle shawl (shown in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in “Lapis”) is created by knitting the cabled edging first, picking up stitches for the body and finishing with a simple lace e...

ERRATA: The following cable crosses from Row 61, which are shown in the Key, are missing from the “Special Stitches” section:

The Bee Stitch Cardigan, inspired by classic sportswear, is a study in textures. The body features a brioche-like bee stitch, the fitted sleeves showcase a stretchy slipped-stitch ribbing, and the body is edged in i-cord.

Treat yourself to the romance of La Belle Époque with an elegantly lacy scarf or wrap in the drapiest yarn imaginable. The scarf is worked vertically while the two wrap sizes are worked horizontally. Choose a variegated yarn to add a colorful dimension to these accessories, or select a solid-colored yarn that will let the lace take the lead. Ei...

The Birch Hill Hat, designed to fit everyone in your family, features the same Aran-inspired cables and garter rib fabric that inspired the Birch Hill Pullover. As with the pullover, the abundant texture of this design shows up best with a solid or semi-solid colorway. And because this cabled and ribbed fabric stretches so nicely, choose a size...

Designed in honor of my son’s wintertime birthday, the Birch Hill Pullover is a classic wardrobe staple for any child. Featuring Aran-inspired cables in the body and garter rib sleeves, this garment works equally well for casual or dressy occasions. The pullover has a stylish, modern fit but also includes enough positive ease to fit a layer und...

These arm warmers, featuring an unusual central cable motif, are both uniquely stylish and practical for all seasons. The arm warmers feature shaping to ensure a fitted result.

The Cloud Gathering Cowl combines cozy texture with three seasons of functional wear. Cinch it at the top with the i-cord drawstring for maximum warmth in any weather or drape it around the shoulders and neck for a gentle hug. Bespoke DK from Clinton Hill Cashmere creates a lightweight and pillowy soft fabric. Choose a solid or mostly solid col...

This pattern is also featured on Knit Picks’ website as part of the Independent Designer Program here.

Courchevel includes two beret patterns for three different weights of yarn, so that you can create a timeless beret (or berets!) by using that special yarn purchase, or just by using what’s already in your stash! Knit the fingering weight version, shown here in a sleek slate colorway, for a beret that’s perfect for a weekend in the city. The lu...

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Cupola, a hat that combines plush ribbing, and intricate diamond cable. Knit in Taconic, this classic winter accessory is the perfect gift for men and women alike! Just choose a single brim or a double brim and your favorite shade of Taconic. Knit Cupola in the round from the bottom up, then decide if you w...

A classic design like the Delancey Hat is the perfect opportunity to let an exquisite yarn take center stage. And the timeless textures of garter stitch and fisherman rib ensure that this hat is always in style.

This fingerless mitts and cowl set is a quick but luxurious way to greet cool spring mornings! Knit with just one skein of Madelinetosh Wren, the set features a simple eyelet pattern to show off the beautiful sheen of the yarn without sacrificing warmth. Instructions are included for two sizes of mitts and cowls.

In Swedish culture, a “fika” is a coffee break, an opportunity (however brief) to relax and enjoy a sweet treat. These mitts were inspired by that philosophy, by using knitting as a way to relax with a quick and colorful project in the middle of your daily routine.

Inspired by the historic railroad bridge in the place where I was raised, the Five Arch shawl features flowing, arch-shaped cables paired with soothing garter stitch. The harmony between these textures shows up best with a smoothly spun fingering-weight yarn in either a solid or mostly solid colorway.

The Flint Hill shawl combines lace, cables, and ribbing into one classic wrap for all seasons. The shawl features two different cable patterns, one small traditional cable and one larger cable with a more organic quality and eyelets that echo the delicate clover lace pattern of the body. Because of this variety of textures, this pattern works b...

As temperatures drop and the light wanes beyond your door, set the mood for wintry festivities at home with this elegantly rustic runner that features a traditional fir cone lace motif flanked by a fir-and-diamond lace pattern and a simple, textured seed stitch border.

The Full Heart Hat, named for its heart-shaped ribbed cables, is the hat that you’ll reach for every day to keep you warm in style. This timeless pairing of plump cables and plush ribbing appears best with a solid or mostly-solid colorway. Choose a size approximately 1-3” smaller than your actual head circumference.

What’s better than wearing your heart on your sleeve? Knitting the heart-shaped cables in this classic, #sizeinclusive pullover! The pullover includes approximately 4-6” positive ease for comfort and to fit a layer underneath. The comfortable modified drop shoulder shaping in the armholes also ensures that there’s plenty of room to move! The te...

What’s better than wearing your heart on your sleeve? Knitting the heart-shaped cables in this classic pullover for your favorite kid! The pullover includes enough positive ease for growing room and to fit a layer underneath. The comfortable modified drop shoulder shaping in the armholes also ensures that there’s plenty of room to move and play...

The Goldsmobile Top was inspired by a flexible approach to dressing for fall: even the sunniest days are book-ended with cooler mornings and evenings. This cabled top is designed to work equally well over a sleek turtleneck or a well-loved plaid flannel shirt. There is no shaping in the body and the armholes are sized to accommodate layering.

Grace’s sweater: a classic cardigan for the wee girly girl in your life. A bodice of daisy stitch is joined with a simple stockinette yoke and garter edges for a sweet, but timeless, garment! The sweater is finished with matching buttons for a traditional look; try adding contrasting buttons to give the cardigan a modern feel.

Escape to your favorite hideaway as soon as you slip on these ultra-cushy, super-cozy socks. This unisex design is worked top-down, and the pattern is written for the double pointed needle method, but you can also use the Magic Loop method – it’s up to you!

These Mitts match my Integral Shawlette and Shawl design.

Integral, in the sense of “basic” and “necessary,” is what this not-quite-traditional triangular shawlette or shawl will become to your wardrobe; use the shawlette to finish off a casual weekend outfit, or wrap yourself in the shawl for instant coziness. This design features a lush lattice-like texture and the simple edging echoes the central p...

Designed for the very special baby boy or girl in your life, Jackson’s Blanket is all about classic, timeless knitting textures that never go out of style. Moss-stitch columns highlight two different cables, each of which also features moss stitch set against a crisp stockinette background. Choose a solid or semi-solid color for this project to...

The Jamberry shawl is an elegant crescent-shaped shawl featuring arrowhead lace interspersed with rows of slip stitch colorwork. Jamberry can be knit with either laceweight yarn (held doubled as shown) or fingering-weight yarn (held single). See the Materials list below to determine the necessary yardage for your chosen yarn.

Interlocking cables march across the surface of Kindred, a modern baby blanket designed for the special baby in your life. The blanket measures 31” square, perfect for use in a carriage, and is worked from the center out in one piece, including the garter stitch border. The front of the blanket features lots of texture framed by a reverse stock...

Whether you favor the traditional fit of a beanie hat or love the modern fit of a slouchier hat, the Lakeview Hat has you covered! With six head sizes and two crown options, this unisex design will suit every member of your family.

Valley Yarns Designer Series’ Linnet is the perfect addition to your warm-weather wardrobe. This women’s pullover, knit in Valley Yarns Deerfield, features an intricate cable and lace pattern, a scoop neck, and dropped shoulders with short sleeves. Linnet is worked from the bottom up in the round to the underarms. The cable pattern is charted a...

Knit completely in the round with two colorways of fingering-weight yarn (one of which is variegated to create extra visual interest), the Lynsey Cowl is beyond cozy thanks to the yarn floats that get hidden inside the cowl as you work! The supersized motifs are also a modern take on the “X and O” shapes traditional to fair isle knitting.

This striking unisex blanket is the perfect project for the special baby in your life. Plush ribbed borders provide the perfect backdrop for the graphic herringbone pattern that is worked in a simple slip-stitch pattern using only one color at a time. Choose two solid colors to highlight the modern feel of this blanket.

Nor’Easter is also available as part of Knit Picks’ IDP program here!

This asymmetrical triangular shawl showcases a nubbly, reversible garter texture accented by an elegant cable along one edge of the shawl. The generous proportions ensure that the shawl wraps its wearer in warmth on even the coldest days. Choose a solid, semi-solid, or tweed colorway like the one shown here to reflect the understated, unisex st...

Cables and lace intertwine to create a classic, elegant blanket. Deeply ribbed borders create the perfect frame for the cable pattern, which is charted. Choose a solid color to enhance the heirloom feel of this unisex blanket.

The Post Road Pullover is the quintessential wardrobe staple: a subtle, polished sweater that exudes comfort without sacrificing style. This design, which is #sizeinclusive, has a modern fit, but also includes enough positive ease to fit a layer underneath. The body and sleeves feature a waffle-like texture while simple cables adorn the sleeves...

Quietude is a modern spin on the traditional cabled blanket. Cables flow in and out of ribbed columns, creating chevrons across the surface of the blanket, while eyelet cables lend a more delicate feeling to the finished fabric. Garter stitch ensures that the blanket edges lie flat. A solid or mostly solid color of yarn works best to highlight ...

Cabled medallions, created by intertwined columns of ribbing, take center stage in this refined blanket. Smaller, feather-like cables provide abundant background texture while the professional i-cord edging ensures that the blanket edges lie flat. Choose a solid or mostly solid color of yarn to underscore the stitch definition of this unisex de...

This pattern is for adult sizes with a chest circumference of 32” - 68”. Please select the Randolph Vest for Kids for child sizes from 6 months to 10 years. Thank you!

This pattern is for children’s sizes from 6-12 months to 10 years. Please select the Randolph Vest for adult sizes. Thank you!

With angular rays of seed stitch refracting across its surface, this cowl is the ultimate in cozy versatility: cover your head, shield your shoulders, frame your face, or warm your neck – whatever the day brings, you’re prepared. The stitch texture is simple, but modern, and equally sleek on men and women. Choose a yarn blended with alpaca or s...

Inspired by one of the loveliest autumn destinations I’ve ever visited, the Rhinecliff Hat features everything that I love about hat knitting: classic cables, timeless texture, and a cozy brim. The cable and rib pattern flows naturally into the crown and an extra large pom-pom!

Designed as the companion piece to my Delancey Hat, which also features fisherman rib and garter stitch, the Rivington Scarf is plush, ruffled, and reversible! And with generous dimensions, the Rivington Scarf envelops you in chic, classic style. The scarf is worked lengthwise in two separate halves that are grafted together. The sample shown i...

Nubbly garter stitch, jaunty stripes, crisp angles, luxurious yarn, and a sleek edging add up to one fabulous knit. The generous shawl and cute shawlette are knit in one piece with sportweight yarn. To create the unique angles, Shipshape is worked with simple increases and decreases, and to give your creation that perfectly polished look, Ships...

Inspired by the trails that sleds (and skis!) carve in freshly fallen snow, the Sledding Trails Hat features the rich texture of traditional twisted stitches offset by panels of twisted ribbing. The folded brim offers extra warmth for everyone in the family, even during the coldest sledding adventures.

Easy to knit and easy to wear, the Southold Sweater is all about casual comfort. Southold is knit in one piece from side to side and features the texture of reverse stockinette stitch, elbow-length dolman sleeves, twisted ribbing, and a hint of lace behind the neck for an unexpected bit of whimsy. Quince and Co.’s Sparrow linen yarn lends the s...

Steadfast by Danielle Chalson is the ideal transitional weather accessory for late summer to early fall. This top down, lace + cables triangular shawl shows off the stitch defining structure of our springy + lightweight Weld. This shawl is worked from the long cast on edge and decreased down to one stitch for a gratifying and beautiful project ...

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The classic cabled blanket gets a modern update with a simple, but elegant, lattice-like texture and lush garter stitch borders. To add additional charm, consider using your favorite tonal handpainted yarn. Worked flat in a worsted-weight yarn, the Sugarplums blanket comes in three useful sizes, from a modern carriage blanket to a lap throw and...

Gently meandering cables provide the perfect frame for leaf-inspired lace, making this blanket perfect for warm and cool days alike. Ribbed borders and garter edges provide abundant texture and ensure that the blanket lies flat. The Rib pattern and Cable Panel are written out and charted. Choose a solid or mostly solid color to showcase the tim...

The Swain Hat is a classic beanie designed to showcase intricate medallion cables and a deep ribbed brim. Even better, these cables create a unique fabric on the wrong side, giving you two options for how to wear the hat (if you skip the pom-pom)! The pattern shows up best with a solid or semi-solid colorway. Choose a size approximately 1-3” sm...

Originally inspired by the vibrant purple and green hues of my favorite flower, the double French lilac, this two-color shawl will work perfectly with your favorite color combination, too! Or try Syringa in a single color for a subtly elegant, textured statement.

Designed to work as beautifully for a cherished new baby as for the most elegant living space, I hope that the Until Forever blanket finds a forever home in your knitting repertoire. Cabled diamonds dance across the surface, while the alternating stockinette stitch and garter stitch centers create just the right amount of visual interest. Garte...

Abundant cabled texture, roomy pockets, a cozy shawl collar, and thoughtfully tailored shaping details ensure that this cardigan will find a forever home in your wardrobe. The comfortable modified drop shoulder shaping also provides plenty of room to move with a layer underneath. The texture of the cables shows up best in a solid or mostly soli...

The Fair Isle vest: a classic wardrobe staple that never goes out of style. The Wellspring vest features an allover, easy-to-memorize colorwork pattern offset by flattering vertical stripes on each side. For the most timeless result, knit this in two solid, complementary colorways. For the more adventurous knitter, this vest is a great opportun...

The Whitehorse Pullover is inspired by all of the things that make a sweater your favorite sweater: not just comfort and coziness, but also a simple, timeless texture with the ability to be dressed up or dressed down. Whitehorse is a traditional drop shoulder sweater; to contrast with the oversized fit of the body, the arms have a slimmer fit.

With a slipped stitch texture that celebrates the variegation of your favorite hand-dyed yarns, the Winesap Mitts are a quick and unique knit! The arm is shaped with an eye-catching ribbed detail to enhance the fit and each mitt features four petite buttons.

Usher in the cooler months and the holiday gift giving season with this quick-to-knit set that includes a hat, a fitted cowl, and fingerless mitts! Knit with Manos del Uruguay yarn, each of the hat, the cowl, and the pair of mitts uses less than one skein. The entire set pictured was knit with only two skeins, making it a luxurious, but economi...

Drawing upon the rich heritage of the Zuni people as weavers and artisans, this garter stitch shawl features a labyrinth-like edging that is reminiscent of traditional motifs while also creating a sleek, modern statement. The shawl is worked sideways and is knit in an elegant merino/silk/cashmere blend. The front face of the shawl features a gr...

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Be sure to share your FO over at the Makewise Designs group!

Be sure to share your FO over at the Makewise Designs group!

Be sure to share your FO over at the Makewise Designs group!