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Explore your creativity, improve your skills, and knit together in a supportive community.
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Our Birthday Sale is running this weekend, a 38% discount will automatically be applied to all patterns at checkout!
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Our original gift knitting collection, released in 2014, Knitworthy 1 is where it all started. Choose from 8 patterns to celebrate knitting to warm the ones you love.
eBook :
8 patterns
Knitting season is back, and what better way to celebrate that than with Knitworthy 2! Lots of you seemed to love the quick but interesting projects from last year, and some knitters even got in touch to say that they learnt some new techniques. So hopefully you’ll be excited that it’s happening all over again, and I hope that your knitworthy loved ones will be happy too!
eBook :
8 patterns
The collection features 8 patterns intended to make good gifts for everyone on your knitworthy list ( life’s too short to knit for anyone who doesn’t love what you make).
eBook :
8 patterns
The collection features 8 patterns intended to make good gifts for everyone on your knitworthy list (life’s too short to knit for anyone who doesn’t love what you make).
eBook :
8 patterns
The collection features 8 patterns intended to make good gifts for everyone on your knitworthy list (life’s too short to knit for anyone who doesn’t love what you make).
eBook :
6 patterns
Knitworthy is back! Join us this autumn for a new collection of gifts to knit, plus an online social club focussed on all things gift knitting.
eBook :
6 patterns
Our latest collection of beautiful accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 7 comprises of six patterns and this year includes access to a dedicated community group in the Knitwork!
eBook :
7 patterns
From innovative designer Ysolda Teague comes Little Red in the City. Months, or in the case of one sweater, years, in the making it’s now here. Part pattern collection, part resource book: Ysolda shares all of her tips for creating successful sweaters that perfectly fit your body.
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2 patterns
Two small, portable projects for early summer so you’ll be ready when icy winds blow: fingerless mitts and a coordinating hat. Fingerless mitts simply because I don’t find myself wearing full mittens very often, but fingerless mitts are always useful — even when the icy winds are from over enthusiastic air conditioning.
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6 patterns
An exciting new collaboration between Ysolda and Fyberspates. The six accessory patterns in Saturday Treat feature a colour palette selected by Ysolda in Fyberspates Scrumptious, a luxurious wool / silk blend with a beautiful sheen, the colours practically glow. Pretty little additions to your wardrobe, or gifts that you’ll know will be treasured, all of the patterns feature interesting details against a relaxing background.
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12 patterns
12 projects by Ysolda and friends inspired by the Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival.
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7 patterns
Wee versions of six of Ysolda’s sweater patterns plus a bonus hat that to match the Liesl cardigan.
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9 patterns
Whimsical Little Knits is a collection of sweet patterns for little things, toys and accessories for you and your home.
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12 patterns
Whimsical Little Knits 2 is the second in a series by Ysolda containing 12 gorgeous patterns. Little things that are fun to knit, use only a small amount of yarn and don’t take long to complete.
eBook :
9 patterns
Whimsical Little Knits 3 the latest volume in the popular Whimsical Little Knits series. Find patterns for fun little projects that are perfect gifts for yourself or anyone on you list: socks, hats, shawls and more.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Knitworthy 7 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitworthy 7 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory
Knitting: Balaclava
Knitworthy 7 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory
Knitting: Slippers
Knitworthy 7 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory
Knitting: Scarf
Meet our latest free pattern, perfect for introducing to aspiring knitters!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
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Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Originally released as part of the Colourwork Club Davoch in now available individually. A Nordic style fingerless mitten rooted in baltic knitting traditions that allows you room to get creative and play with colour. Davoch is worked in two contrasting colours featuring a star-esque design that will have you feeling ready for crisp winter days.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Originally released as part of the Colourwork Club Ruthven in now available individually. Ruthven is a bottom up hat pattern, designed by Weichien — The Petite Knitter, perfect for anyone looking to satisfy their yearning for further stranded colourwork practice! Work in two or three (or four!) colours to experiment with your own design.
Knitting: Cowl
Originally released as part of the Colourwork Club Mulben in now available individually. The Mulben cowl, is a perfect pattern to progress your stranded colourwork technique. Ideal as a gift to yourself or a friend, keep your neck toasty and never worry about losing your scarf again!
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Pullover
#sizeinclusive to a 71” finished chest circumference with two bust shaping options for different cup sizes
Knitting: Pullover
#sizeinclusive to a 59 3/4” finished chest circumference with option bust shaping
Knitting: Cardigan
#sizeinclusive to a 59 1/2” finished chest circumference.
Knitting: Cardigan
A cute twist on a traditional Icelandic Lopapeysa featuring little fox faces on the yoke. Corstorphine is worked from the bottom up in the round and steeked (cut open). The sleeves and body are worked separately and joined together for the yoke. There is gentle waist shaping for a casual but flattering fit in the adult version and short rows ar...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl begins at the short edge of the triangle with a sharply pointed edging featuring a honeycomb pattern that uses slipped stitches to blend the contrast organically into the grey. This honeycomb patterning is repeated in the grey, making the most of the interlocking nature of hexagons to create larger patterns from the smaller motif. The...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Summer is for staying outside until late into the evening, even as the light fades, a chill descends and you need something cosy around your shoulders. Gloamin-Tide was originally designed as a mystery knit along, and is now available as a stand alone pattern, perfect if you prefer to know what you’re knitting.
Knitting: Pullover
Originally launched over 3 years ago the #ThreipmuirSweater is a cosy and stylish sweater with a Nordic-inspired yoke that has been endlessly knit by colourwork yoke fans. We thought it was special enough to get a little make over- a more inclusive size range, all gender fit options, new yarn choices, and new reworked colour charts to make rea...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I’ve found myself looking for comforting projects lately, and I kept thinking about how much I enjoyed knitting the simple, repetitive shawl I designed with that first heavy laceweight yarn. And about how wearing it felt like a giant hug. It was those emotions I wanted to re-create with this project, so it felt right to go back to the laceweigh...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Haematoxylum subtly combines elements from the first three patterns in the 2016 club, all of which were inspired by the abstract forms and textures of trees. The shape and construction echo my popular Marin design, resulting in a project that’s fun to knit and easy to wear.
Knitting: Vest
A v-neck Fair Isle vest with strong lines and traditional ‘x’ and ‘o’ geometric patterns. Bruntsfield is worked from the bottom up in the round. Above the underarm additional steek stitches are added to bridge the gaps at the neck and armholes to avoid working stranded colourwork back and forth. When the knitting is complete these are finished ...
Knitting: Pullover
A refined take on the classic top down raglan with sweatshirt style details worked in brioche rib. The raglan shaping is worked at multiple rates for a flattering and comfortable fit that follows the contours of the shoulders. Paired lifted increases with a hidden purl rib between give the illusion of a single column of prominent knit stitches ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A large, semi-circular shawl that’s perfect for wearing as a stealth blanket. Worked from the bottom up in a lace pattern that gradually decreases in scale and forms sharp points along the edges. The strong verticals formed by the centred double decreases in the lace pattern transition into ribs on a garter stitch ground. Concentric decrease ro...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Old Maiden Aunt’s Shetland lace weight creates an amazingly crisp but woolly fabric. It’s perfect for true knitted lace, with patterning on right side and wrong side rows, which needs to hold a firm block to show its full potential. Don’t worry if your lace looks like a crumpled heap before blocking, that’s normal!
Knitting: Vest
A traditional Fair Isle vest worked from the bottom up entirely in the round. The neck and armholes are steeked and the front shoulders are worked slightly longer than the back to both drop the back neckline for a better fit and to allow the stitch patterns to flow over the shoulder. Detailed instructions for finishing the steeks with crochet a...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A pair of pretty mitts featuring simple stitch patterns that follow the natural contours of the hand. The gusset is an integral part of the design and is worked with a single column of yarn overs that follow the curve of the lines on the palm. Two by two rib gives a snug fit and a little extra warmth around the wrist (I don’t know about you but...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by a modern knitwear design classic, the crescent shawl with a dramatic lace border and stockinette centre shaped with short rows, Malton Oolite replaces lace with dramatic texture and architectural lines. Two colour brioche rib brings out all of the depth and subtlety of a colour combination where the accent was layered over the main....
Knitting: Cardigan
A classic feminine cardigan with knitterly details. The back features an organic cable and lace panel that looks deceptively complex. Two options are provided for the stitch patterns on front and sleeves, each of which picks up on different details from the back panel.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A breezy semi-circular shawl in a simple pattern that allows the yarn to breathe and bloom. Worked from the top down the shaping is created with randomly placed yarn overs which get gradually further apart. In the final section more yarn overs with corresponding decreases are worked to create a more open pattern. The bottom edge is finished wit...
Knitting: Pullover
The classic baseball tee gets a fresh update in this lightweight all season sweater. Mitchell is worked in pieces and seamed together before stitches are picked up for the neckband which is worked in the round. This construction is the most logical option for the contrast colour sleeves and has the bonus of making the compound raglan shaping, w...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A long asymmetric wrap that adds an elegant finish to the simplest spring outfits — the length makes it easy to toss around your neck and the points along one edge look good however they settle. The modern, textured design began with a very traditional lace edging pattern (print o’ the wave) that I stripped down and expanded so that the edging ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally designed for the 2015 Ysolda Shawl Club.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In need of some fun, selfish knitting after the holidays? Get ready for the second mystery knitalong from Ysolda, with a choose your own adventure style twist. Just like last year there will be five clues, and every clue will come with two options either of which builds perfectly from whichever you chose previously. The result is thirty-two pos...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pattern is also available as part of Knitworthy 1. For more information click here.
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern is also available as part of Knitworthy. For more information click here.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is also available as part of Knitworthy. For more information click here.
Knitting: Cardigan
Wee Melia is a cozy and practical jacket that’s also, in red, great fun for dressing up as Little Red Riding Hood. Worked from the top of the hood down and with borders very little finishing is required. The cabled honeycomb pattern adds warmth and structure and is very easy to work efficiently without a cable needle. The single button closure ...
Knitting: Cardigan
The body of this cardigan is worked in one piece from the lower edge to the armholes, then divided for front and back. The sleeves are knit in the round from stitches picked up around the armholes, using short rows to shape the sleeve caps. The cardigan features a shaped waist and deep scooped neckline. The cable and texture patterns are given ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Featuring a bold chevron pattern Elbert is equally at home topping winter layers or making the difference between a tank top and long sleeves on a Northern summer’s day. The stranded colour work creates a warm, cushy fabric, has an easy rhythm and creates an interesting crown pattern. In all sizes there will be enough leftover from a single ske...
Knitting: Pullover
This little sweater is the result of a silly challenge I set myself the day before a scheduled photoshoot with a newborn. That adorable sleepy stage is fleeting and new parents have enough to deal with without me showing up constantly, camera in hand, and a bag full of outfits. Could I knit just one more sweater in a day? I could. I wouldn’t ne...
Knitting: Cardigan
The perfect introduction to traditional stranded colourwork techniques. The body and sleeves are worked upwards from the folded hems separately to the underarm and joined for the seamless raglan yoke. Shaping for well-padded bottoms is provided by way of a cute gathered detail at the back and the cuffs can be folded up to show the contrasting i...
Knitting: Cardigan
This sweet little sweater has come full circle. From a photo of a toddler in a 1940s pattern book to one of my most popular designs for women back to a cardigan for little ones. Garter yokes on babes have been cute for generations but Wee Cria is thoroughly up to date featuring the same innovative seamless construction as its big sister: rectan...
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked seamlessly from the top down Wee Chickadee is the perfect introduction to both this style of garment construction and stranded colourwork. There are only eight purl rows worked in two colours so the bulk (and potential scariness) of cutting / steeking your knitting is avoided. Sized from three months to four years with garter stitch cuff...
Knitting: Cardigan
A tiny version of one of Ysolda’s most popular women’s sweater designs. Liesl is a round yoked cardigan worked from the neck down in a simple allover feather and fan lace pattern. Shown in a luxurious wool and silk blend sportweight yarn that’s surprisingly easy to care for; Liesl would be beautiful as part of a special occasion outfit but it’s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In need of some fun, selfish knitting after the holidays? Get ready for the first mystery knitalong from Ysolda, with a choose your own adventure style twist. There are five clues, and every clue will come with two options either of which builds perfectly from whichever you choose previously. The result is 32 possible combinations – a really my...
Knitting: Cardigan
Pumpkin Ale started with a list: for Rhinebeck I wanted a versatile cardigan that could be worn open or closed; worn as a jacket, possibly even layered over a thinner sweater if the weekend was cool; pockets were a must for keeping change, business cards and a map handy; and the silhouette should be one that was easy to wear for many different ...
Knitting: Pullover
Worked from the bottom up the body features darted waist shaping that hits a little higher than the natural waistline, which I find is more flattering to the majority of women. Three quarter length sleeves are simply a personal favourite, but could easily be lengthened if you don’t find yourself constantly pushing sleeves out of the way, as I d...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Walnut Whip is also available as part of the collection Saturday Treat which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Sherbet Lemon is also available as part of the collection Saturday Treat which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Scarf
Edinburgh Rock is also available as part of the collection Saturday Treat which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Cowl
Barley Sugar is also available as part of the collection Saturday Treat which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Almond Comfit is also available as part of the collection Saturday Treat which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Slippers
Not-so-tiny slippers is also available in Whimsical Little Knits 3 which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Mittens
The Narwhal Mittens pattern is also available in Whimsical Little Knits 3 which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Scarf
A sweet pixie hood inspired both by cute patterns from the forties for little girls and more glamourous ones of starlets in headscarves. The vintage patterns I looked at involved working separate rectangles for hood and scarf, but this one uses a neat cast on method more commonly used for toe up socks to begin the hood and scarf together at the...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Three petals bloom from the centre top edge, their points organically growing into the three spines of yarn over increases. This unusual increase pattern creates the perfect shape for staying in place around your shoulders. The petals along the edge are grouped into threes, echoing the centre and forming deep scallops.
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
Nathaniel will bring a little woodland whimsy to your home. He’s fun to knit, although he’s made of 2 flat silhouettes with a garter stitch strip between them he’s knit seamlessly in the rnd. Nathaniel is just the right size to be a cozy, functional cushion that also looks wonderful propped on a bed or chair when you’re not squashing him.
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
Cotton Reel Mittens is also available as part of the collection Whimsical Little Knits 2
Knitting: Convertible Gloves
Fun and highly practical mittens with flip-tops that will keep your fingers toasty warm but allow them to make a quick escape when you need to unlock the door or button your coat. The cable and petal pattern on the cuffs grows into an elegant motif on the back of the hand that invisibly incorporates the necessary shaping for the thumb. Picking ...
Knitting: Cape
Ever since I first encountered Emily Martin’s work I’ve dreamed of knitting an adorable, Emily inspired, capelet. Worked from side to side and shaped with simple short row wedges the capelet features a neat integrated I cord edging around the neck and a deep lace and cable pattern around the gently flared bottom edge. The yarn used is perfect i...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A cosy tam featuring an allover lattice cable pattern,
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Pretty fingerless mitts with a buttoned lace cuff. The cuff, featuring drooping elm leaf pattern, is worked back and forth and then stitches are picked up along one edge and the rest of the mitt is knit in the round downwards. Thumb increases and a single leaf motif on the back of the hand echo the lace cuff. Requiring just a small amount of fi...
Knitting: Gloves
The Vintage Button Gloves pattern is also available in Whimsical Little Knits 3 which comes with instant ebook access.
Knitting: Toy Plant
Wee mushrooms is also available as part of the collection Whimsical Little Knits Book 2
Knitting: Scarf
A pretty, lacey scarf that combines the work of two wonderfully talented friends of mine. Its shallow curved shape, perfect for gracefully wrapping around your neck, was inspired by Laura Chau’s Just Enough Ruffles Scarf pattern and Lilith of Old Maiden Aunt created the beautiful yarn. The flowing, organic edging pattern, with its unusually lar...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
This pattern is also part of the Whimsical Little Knits collection.
Knitting: Slippers
What could be better than wrapping your feet in snug, squishy garter stitch? This is a very simple pattern that any beginner could easily tackle, while its nostalgic appeal and endless adaptability make it a fun project for even the most experienced knitter. Try embellishing your booties with ribbons, pom-poms or buttons.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Also available as part of the Whimsical Little Knits Collection
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
These stockings are a great way to stashbust and they’d also make a wonderful introduction to the world of sock knitting - no teeny needles or second sock syndrome! Worked from the toe up with a Japanese short row heel and stranded colourwork at the cuffs which are finished with an I-cord bind off that neatly continues to form the hanging loop....
Knitting: Cardigan
For finished measurements, 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)“ / 76 (86, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm, pattern calls for 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins in color 105 Eesit; 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins in color 168 Clyde Blue; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skeins in color 259 Leprechaun.
Knitting: Pullover
Pattern calls for between 655 and 1179 yards of MC, and 262 yards of CC for all sizes.
Knitting: Animal Toy
A cute baby polar bear toy knit without seams on double pointed needles. Otto was designed to be round and cuddly but still easy for little hands to grasp. He knits up quickly and the size can be varied by changing the weight of yarn used. Otto would make a wonderful gift for any kid, or adult.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A slouchy beret featuring a lace and cable pattern that grows organically out from a centre flower. Rose Red is worked from the top down with a simple I-cord beginning, features shaping incorporated into the stitch pattern and ends with a cabled band worked in one piece with the hat. The pattern is given in three sizes to ensure a perfect fit a...
Knitting: Cardigan
Round yoked cardigan worked seamlessly from the bottom up Coraline features a beautiful smocking pattern on the yoke and neat details, such as I-cord edges, to give a perfect finish. Worked in a light, drapey yarn Coraline will flatter many figures and makes a great layering garment that will take you through several seasons.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A slouchy beret featuring a large lace flower pattern and knit on band in a firm, textured stitch pattern with decorative button. The pattern is worked from the top down and the band is knit onto the live hat stitches at the end. Verity uses a worsted weight yarn and the pattern is given in four sizes so you can be sure of a perfect fit.
Knitting: Cardigan
Flattering raglan cardigan, with fitted shaping at front and back, ballet neckline and elbow length sleeves. The back features an eyelet panel which laces up with ribbon. The lace neckband is worked first, then stitches are picked up and the cardigan is knit from the top down in one piece. Button bands with facings and a picot hem are knit in. ...
Knitting: Animal Toy
A sweet stuffed rabbit toy knit without seams on double pointed needles. Sophie was designed to be round and cuddly with long floppy ears and legs that are easy for little hands to hold onto. She knits up quickly and is a great way to use up small amounts of yarn.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A slouchy beret worked in a two colour star stitch pattern with a simple ribbed band. The crown shaping continues the star theme with paired decreases worked in along five stocking stitch ribs that come together in a central starburst. Shown in a beautifully soft baby llama yarn that creates a lovely drape and softly blended colours. It could a...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The beret is knit sideways in garter stitch and composed of eight wedges shaped with short rows. Because it’s in garter stitch there is no need to bother with picking up the wraps and the only part of this pattern that really pushes it into the tangy category is grafting the two short ends together to transform the unrecognizable curl of knitti...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Beret with lattice cable pattern worked in worsted weight yarn. Pattern is given for three different styles to create a traditional fitted beret shape, a slouchy snood like shape, or a regular style somewhere in between the other two and similar to a traditional tam (not pictured).
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Bolero with an unusual seamless construction knit in worsted weight yarn. The bolero is knit from the bottom up with a curved hem shaped with short rows. Puffed sleeves are knit separately and joined to the body at the underarms and then the upper bodice is worked in one piece. To complete the bolero stitches are picked up around the outer edge...
Knitting: Pullover
Flattering ribbed sweater knit in the round without seams. Darts are carefully shaped to maintain the flow of the rib pattern and create a perfect fit. The unusual neckline frames your face at the front and curves round to form an interesting detail at the back. Tubular cast ons create perfect edges, while the neck edge can be neatly finished w...
