Beginner-Friendly Knitting Patterns by Ashley Lillis

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I just noticed the Ashley Lillis is retiring from knitting design and her entire library of previously knitting patterns are going away and are for sale for $7 (that’s seven bucks for all of them … it’s a steal). Ashley focuses her designs on basic garments that are suitable for inexperienced knitters. She offers lots of free YouTube video tutorials to guide you through the project. Her instructions are incredibly clear, the patterns are well written, and the video support is amazing. You can read more about her career shift and the pattern collection HERE (or watch her YouTube video HERE).

SEE ALL OF ASHLEY’S PATTERNS HERE

Back view of a chunky, knitted pullover sweater with a round neckline, displayed on a wooden hanger against a white background.

Fall Bluff Pullover

This easy pullover sweater is a project for the beginner knitter and fun for the more advanced knitter. The chunky yarn and larger needles make this quick and fun so you can cozy up in this oversized knit sweater in no time.

Size

  • Finished bust size of 37 (40, 43, 46.5, 49.5, 53, 56, 59) in OR 93.5 (101.5, 109.5, 118, 126, 134, 142, 150.5) cm.
  • The sweater is intended to have about 6-10 in/15-25.5 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 36 in/91.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 7 in/18 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired.
A light beige oversized knitted pullover sweater with a raglan sleeve design, displayed on a hanger against a textured white background.

Materials

A beige, chunky knitted cardigan with a V-neck and wooden buttons, displayed on a hanger against a white background.

Hillside Cardigan

Everyone needs a classic V-Neck cardigan to complete the wardrobe. This simple top-down raglan cardigan has a simple V-neck with gorgeous wood buttons. You can wear it open with your favorite tee underneath or wear it as a pullover on its own. The Hillside cardigan is knit with chunky yarn and larger needles so it knits up quite quickly. It’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced as well.

Size

  • finished bust size of 33.5 (37.5, 41.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) in OR 84.5 (95, 105, 115, 125.5, 135.5) cm.
  • The cardigan is intended to have about 3-6 in/7.5-15 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease. For example, if you have a 38 in/96.5 cm bust, a size 3 would be ideal for about 3.5 in/9 cm of ease. Feel free to adjust body length and armhole depth as desired. You can try on the cardigan as you go.
A woman is wearing a light-colored chunky knit cardigan with a V-neck and large buttons, paired with blue jeans. She is smiling and looking down, showcasing the texture of the sweater.

Materials

A knitted beige sweater vest with a high collar, laid flat on a textured white fabric background.

Open Trails Sweater Vest

The Open Trails Sweater Vest is a fun, quick knit that’s great for beginner knitters and fun for the more advanced. The vest can be worn on its own or over your favorite t-shirt, dress, or collared shirt. It’s knit in the round from the bottom up, divided for the fronts and backs, and then seamed at the top. The collar and armhole ribbing are picked up and knit in the round.

Size

  • Finished bust size of 35 (38.5, 41.5, 45, 48, 51, 54.5, 57.5) in OR 89.5 (97.5, 105.5, 114, 122, 130, 138, 146) cm.
  • Intended to have about 3-5 in/7.5-13 cm of positive ease so pick a size that will provide the intended ease or adjust to your desired ease.
A light-colored knitted sweater vest hanging on a wooden hanger against a white wall.

Materials

A woman wearing a cream-colored sleeveless sweater vest with a ribbed collar, paired with a plain white t-shirt and blue jeans, smiling while looking down.
Three knitted garments displayed on hangers against a white door: a light beige cardigan with buttons on the left, a light beige pullover in the center, and a light beige sleeveless sweater vest on the right.

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