We’ve been playing around with the new Sirdar Jewelspun with Wool Chunky Because I knew it would be great for a baby blanket, toddler blanket, or a throw blanket. Luckily, the designers at Sirdar think like me and also love a good Missoni-inspired chevron/ripple blanket!
Drops Fiestais a vibrant and long wearing, sock-blend yarn that is superwash treated, which makes it machine washable and easy to care for. A fun and colourful all-round yarn that is warm and soft to the touch and suitable for far more than socks; try it on sweaters, cardigans, scarves and hats (the only thing you can’t do is felt it)!
To soften the look of a multi-coloured yarn you can hold it with a strand of kid-mohair or lace-weight alpaca, like Drops Kid-Silk or Mode at Rowan Alpaca Haze.
Machine wash in cold water, gentle cycle, no fabric softener. Lay flat to dry.
Made in EU
Raw material origin: Wool from South America, polyamide from Germany
Confetti Cardigan Mini
Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.
Difficulty level: Advanced
This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.
Techniques: Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off
Size
3-6m (6-12m, 12-18m, 18-24m, 2-3yrs, 3-4yrs).
Chest Circumference (closed): Approximately 58 (62, 66, 70, 72, 76) cm / 22.8 (24.4, 26, 27.5, 28.3, 29.9) inches.
Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.
Difficulty level: Advanced
This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.
Techniques: Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off
Confetti Cardigan is knitted top down, starting with the back yoke which is worked back and forth (while shaping the shoulders with short rows). After that sts are picked up across the shoulders to form the front yoke with neckline shaping, then the rest of the body is worked back and forth till it’s finished. Sts for sleeves are then picked up and worked in the round. Sts for the front edging are picked up and then worked in double knitting, finally a decorative applied icord is worked over the top inner back of the cardigan.
Difficulty level: Advanced
This is a technical garment pattern intended for experienced knitters. Requires confidence with complex construction and finishing techniques, including double-knitting. Not suitable for beginners or first garments.
Techniques: Long tail cast on purl wise, German short rows, Picking up sts, Brioche Increase, Brioche Decreases, Italian cast on and bind off
Photo: caseyoknits on Ravelry, shown in colour 22 Fairytale
Monday Sweater
The Monday Sweater is worked from the top down with raglan increases to shape the yoke. The neck rib edge is folded and knitted together (to form a double neckband) and short rows are worked at the back of the neck to shape the neckline and raise the back. The sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.
NOTE: If you are using Drops Fiesta you can knit with a single strand, you do not need to hold this yarn with another strand of Kid-Mohair, as suggested in the pattern (but you can add it if you want it extra fuzzy).
The Oslo Hat is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. The first part of the hat is worked on a 40 cm [16 inches] circular needle, while the top of the hat is worked either on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique.
NOTE: If you are using Drops Fiesta you can knit with a single strand, you do not need to hold this yarn with another strand of Kid-Mohair, as suggested in the pattern (but you can add it if you want it extra fuzzy).
Size
baby (child) junior small (junior large) adult S (adult M) adult L
Measurements: Fits head circumference 47-48 (49-50) 51-52 (53-54) 55-56 (57-59) 60-63 cm 18½-19 (19¼-19¾) 20-20½ (20¾-21¼) 21¾-22 (22½-23¼) 23½-24¾ inches
The Slow Morning DK Socks is a quick and easy to knit sock pattern, ideal for the fall and winter seasons. These socks are knit cuff down with a 2×2 ribbing pattern that brings comfort to the foot, and a short row heel. They make a good first sock knitting pattern if you’re a beginner.
Size
1(2)3
For a foot circumference about 20(22)24cm/8(8.6)9.4 inches (measured around the ball of the foot)
Get ready to celebrate cozy season the only way that makes sense: by knitting an absolute avalanche of squishy pumpkins in every weight of yarn you own, plus adorable little pumpkin beanies for your favorite tiny humans (because apparently their heads deserve seasonal decor too). The best part? All the patterns are totally free, so you can start stitching before your coffee even cools—or spills on your yarn. We won’t judge.
Big Porch Pumpkins
It’s pumpkin season, which means I’m officially cranking out Big Porch Pumpkins (aka the kind of big store pumpkins that make overachievers feel seen). I made the large size using 2 balls of Berroco Vintage Chunky (single strand, because we’re keeping it real) and 5.5mm/US9 double-pointed needles plus a 5.5mm/US9 24″ circular needle. Pro move: I went down one needle size from what the yarn suggests because a) tension, b) density, and c) I really didn’t want the stuffing doing an escape artist impression through the gaps. (Trust me, a pumpkin with its fluff peeking through is nobody’s aesthetic.)
Now, if patience isn’t exactly your superpower (no judgment—many of us are here for the instant gratification), grab a superbulky yarn like Estelle Bulky, a pair of gloriously chubby 8mm/US11 needles, and follow the instructions for the Medium size. (Seriously, check the materials below so you don’t end up mid-pumpkin with no yarn—that’s the knitting equivalent of running out of gas on a road trip.)
The leafy thing on top is a Book Worm (yes, we’re calling it a book worm, embrace the chaos), crocheted on a 5mm hook with whatever scrap yarn you’ve got lurking in your stash.
This image is AI generated to show you what different coloured pumpkins look like!
Colours
Why settle for boring orange when your pumpkins can have a whole fall wardrobe? I made the image above with AI to show just how fabulous pumpkins look in literally every autumn color you can imagine. (Your stash just got a lot more interesting, didn’t it?)
rust
golden yellows
brown
beige
ecru and cream
light grey
sage green
HEADS UP: AI is getting weirdly good at making pretty pictures, but it absolutely cannot be trusted to write reliable knitting patterns. (It’s tried. It has not succeeded.) If you’re hunting for more pumpkin ornament patterns, head straight to Ravelry, where you can actually see if other knitters have successfully made the patterns and if they turned out as promised. (Etsy is unfortunately no longer a reliable source for knitting patterns, so keep your yarn budget safe and stay extra skeptical when shopping there):
I whipped up a second pumpkin with thicker yarn because patience is overrated—and it totally worked! Make size M from the pattern, holding 1 strand, and you’ll get a gloriously chonky pumpkin about 12.5″ in diameter and 6″ tall. For the stem, just cast on 12 sts and pretend you absolutely planned it this way all along.
Estelle Bulky: 2 skeins main colour, 1 skein contrast colour (to make a size M you’ll likely need 210m of yarn, and we used scrap yarn for the stem)
There is literally no child who isn’t absolutely adorable in a pumpkin hat. We sized the hat from preemie to kids of all ages, and you should be able to squeeze 2 pumpkin hats out of one skein of yarn (and probably a third green hat too, because why not). The yarn is the gloriously soft Berroco Vintage, which is basically knitting clouds.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (i.e., You Know What You’re Doing)
We designed this to be accessible to knitters who are past their first baby steps, so no intimidating colorwork or charts here—just straight-up knitting basics that might actually feel comfortable by now. Here’s what you need to have in your skill toolkit:
Read a knitting pattern
Cast on & Bind off
Knit & Purl in the same row
Work in the round on circular & double pointed needles
Almost all of the colours of Sandnes Garn Line have been restocked for your Summer knit, crochet, and weaving fun! Sandnes Garn Line combines the easy comfort and drape of linen with soft cotton for body and the coolness of viscose. Create classic lightweight summer tops and sweaters with this elegant plant-based Light worsted to heavy DK weight yarn.
Machine wash in cold water, delicate cycle; lay flat to dry.
Made in Norway, Imported directly to Canada
Sabai
The SABAI top is a light and airy summer top with a boat neckline. It’s super easy to knit, requires only a few techniques and is therefore ideal for beginners. You can make it with the ribbed collar or just stocking stitch for a simpler rolled edge. I recommend using a DK weight cotton blend like Sandnes Garn Line, for a light, cool, easily washable summer knit.
The top can be worn snug with approx. 0 – 2 cm / 0 – 0.8” positive ease, but also works well with a little more room to move (5 – 8 cm / 2 – 3.2” positive ease). For example, if you have a chest circumference of 90 cm / 35.4”, you should choose between size S and M.
Last week I shared the Sabai Top wiht you, and you guys were totally into it, so when I came across the Sabai Sweater I figured you may want to see that too.
The pattern details suggest 4mm/US6 needles and fingering weight yarn, but the pattern tension is 21 stitches which is not very fingering weight, and I think this would be a perfect spring/summer top to make with Sandnes Garn Line, whose tension is 20 to 21 stitches on 4mm/US6 needles.
Total length:51 (53) 55 (57) 60 (64) cm / 20.1 (20.9) 21.7 (22.4) 23.6 (25.2)”
The sweater should have a positive ease of approx. 20 cm / 7.9”. For larger sizes (XL and XXL), slightly less positive ease of about 15 cm / 5.9” is recommended. For example, if you have a chest circumference of 94 cm / 37”, you should knit size M.
Model is 1.76 m / 5’9” tall and a chest circumference of 89 cm / 35”, wearing the sweater in size S (natural white) and size M (dark blue).
The Ivy Top is worked from the top down. The top is constructed so the first section is worked with shoulder increases and short rows, then the front and back yoke are worked separately, back and forth on the circular needle. Front and back yoke are then joined again to form the body, which is worked in the round on the circular needle.
Audrey Top is worked bottom-up. The body is worked in the round in stockinette stitch, then the work is divided for front and back, and each section is worked back and forth in stockinette stitch with decreases along the sides. The straps are worked as an i-cord.
The pattern on the yoke consists of eyelets and purl stitches that add a graphic look to the tee. The pattern is charted, and the shape of the yoke is created by following the chart. Tulipan Tee is knitted top down with short rows worked in pattern to shape the neckline.
This signature cable dropped-stitch design makes an eye-catching piece. This stitch pattern combines cables and dropped stitches. You will drop a stitch when you cross stitches for a cable. If you know how to work cables, you are good to go!
Agave uses three different sizes of the same lace pattern. The large lace pattern is worked at the bottom of the front which creates a wavy hem. The medium lace pattern is worked in the middle of the front and back. The small lace pattern is worked on the sleeves.
Agave offers two sleeve options. The flutter sleeves are fun to wear and great for warm weather. The sleeve edges are wavy, fluttering each time you move due to the unseamed undersleeves. The regular, longer sleeves are perfect to wear for many seasons and occasions. The placement of the small lace pattern along the top of the sleeve creates an elegant look.
Discount will be automatically applied at checkout with our Summer Sale!
Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande is a sumptuously soft superwash yarn that’s great for EVERYTHING (except felting). Made with 75% merino wool & 25% polyamide, it’s strong enough for boot socks, and soft enough for baby hats, sweaters, blankets, mitts, legwarmers, scarves, shawls … and just about anything you can imagine.
Rye are great socks for new or experienced sock knitters! They work up quickly in a thicker worsted weight yarn, the instructions are clear and simple, and like all patterns by Tin Can Knits they come in a variety of sizes. The Rye sock pattern is also available in the FREETin Can Knits app (where you can limit it to see the size instructions you need, tick through the pattern and make notes, support is just a tap away, adjust the settings to suit you).
Size: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)
Flax worsted in a classic sweater for beginners. Worked from the top-down in the round in one piece, it doesn’t have any seaming to finish it. The pattern s simple and easy to follow, and it;s avala ble in baby, child and adult sizes for men and women.
TheSunday Socksare worked top down, from the cuff to the toe. The socks are worked in double rib (k2, p2) on the leg and instep and stockinette stitch on the heel and sole of the foot.
Size
EU shoe sizes: 35-36 (37-38) 39-40 (41-42) 43-44
US women’s shoe sizes: 5-6 (6½-7½) 8-9 (9½-10½) 11-12
Walt features raised stripes of Chevron that give baby a nice texture to play with. Select a neutral with lots of bold stripes or choose a bright background and a combination of neutral and colorful stripes, like that seen here.
This dashing sweater is reminiscent of the old man it’s named after, the designer’s Grandpa Elwood. Top down, raglan construction keeps it simple, while the bold stripes and textured shawl collar create a stunning product.
Size
6 months (12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 4 years) [6 years, 8 years, 10 years] {S, M, L, XL}
Knits for Babies and Toddlers are great summer projects because they’re fast and portable. This little cardigan is knit flat in one piece from the bottom-up, and then seamed along the sides (under the arms) – you can see what the construction looks like before seaming HERE. It’s made with DK weight yarn, so you have your choice of yarns like Berroco Vintage DK, Berroco Vintage Baby, or Drops Fiesta.
Size
Newborn (6–12 Months, 1–2 Years, 2–3 Years, 3–4 years)
To fit actual chest circumference of 15–17 (17–19, 18–20, 21–23, 23–25) inches, with approximately 3½–5½ inches of ease
This week we’re bringing you some more baby knitting inspiration, including 3 free patterns for baby hats, baby booties, and a simple baby blanket. You can knit any of these in either wool or cotton; both yarn options are available!
Top Knot Baby Hat
The Top Knot Baby Hat is a delightfully simple stockinette stitch, starting with an effortless rolled brim. For the crown, you’ll decrease in a spiral pattern at just three points, creating a slightly pointed shape and the look of swirling, layered petals about to burst into bloom! Now for the really fun part… You can choose whether to finish your hat with a darling, little knot or with a bitty loop! Either way, you’ll knit a short I-cord and follow the instructions to secure it.
A sweet celebration of garter stitch, joyful color, and new life, the Happy Feet Booties are so cute that you can’t help but smile when you see them! These tiny, no-fuss booties are easy as can be to knit, with no need for double-pointed needles or Magic Loop. They’re worked flat in plush garter stitch, and we’ll walk you through an easy and straightforward seaming method to create the final shape… Simple and so satisfying!
The building block of this blanket is a bias-knit garter-stitch square, made with simple increases, then decreases, and relaxing knit stitches in between. Changing yarn colors halfway through each square gives you a bright spot to anticipate during your increases, and then each row just flies by faster and faster from there!
Size
Crib (Throw)
Finished Dimensions: 30 inches wide x 40 inches long (40 inches wide x 50 inches long)
Finished Dimensions of Each Square: 10 inches square
Ayla are amazing lounge socks (I like to think of them as ‘reading’ socks, something cosy to snuggle up with). You can make a pair for yourself, but beware, once you do you’ll start receiving requests, so you might as well start making some to give as gifts!
Ayla work up quickly on 6mm/US10 needles, we recommend using Berroco Vintage Chunky: it’s soft, people don’t tend to be allergic to it, it’s machine washable, and it isn’t prone to pilling or getting holes. The cables are very simple; if you’ve never knit cables before, this pattern is a great place to start.
Construction
Ayla are knit from the top down on two circular needles (though they can be adjusted for double-pointed needles or Magic Loop or a single short circular), with a simple cable repeat worked on the front and top of the foot, as well as the back above the heel flap.
Finished measurements: Approximately 8” around leg and foot x 10” from top edge to top of heel
Materials
Berroco Vintage Chunky: 2 skeins (shown in 6134 Sour Cherry, although 6151 and 61181 are also great colours holiday reds, 6152 and 6135 are good holiday greens)
These socks are best made with Berroco Vintage Chunky, because it is machine washable, soft, and contains some nylon with makes them more durable than 100% wool. Most people with wool allergies are not allergic to the yarns in the Berroco Vintage collection. If you are making socks for someone who can ¨ tolerate cotton then you might consider using Estelle Breeze and a 5.5mm/US9 needle.
All our recommendations will be listed HERE, but some involve combining yarns, and all the recommendations and quantities will be in our newsletter/blog.
CLEARANCE SALE 20% OFF DROPS ALAPCA
Drops Alpaca is a lovely yarn spun from 3 strands of 100% superfine alpaca, with an extra twist to provide a durable surface. The alpaca fiber is untreated, which means that it is only washed and not exposed to any chemical treatment prior to the dyeing. This highlights the fiber’s natural properties, while it also provides a better shape and texture quality.
Holding two stands of yarn together is a great way to enhance the texture and increase the gauge of a yarn. Here are some recommendations we’ve swatched:
The Stockholm Slipover vest is worked from the top down. The back part of the yoke is worked first, then the shoulders and front and finally the two sections are joined for the body of the slipover. The Stockholm Slipover has slanting shoulders that create a very good fit and which are shaped using short rows. Rib edges are worked along the neck edge and armholes, and all the edges are finished with an Italian bind-off.
Camisole No. 12is a luxuriously simple top featuring a high neck and subtle waist shaping. The neckline is shaped with short rows, while well-placed increases and decreases ensure a perfect fit. Camisole No. 12 is worked top-down, allowing you to try it on as you go and customize the length to your preference.
Camisole No. 13 is a luxurious top with a high neckline, worked in a beautiful and simple textured pattern. The neckline is shaped with short rows, and well-placed decreases and increases ensure a good fit. Camisole No. 13 is worked top-down, allowing you to try it on as you go and customize the length to your preference.
Field slipover is made bottom up with the beautiful grain pattern on the body. The slipover is worked in the round bottom-up to the armhole and worked flat from there.
Sizes
(1) 2 (3) 4 (5) 6 (7) 8
Circumference under armhole: (88) 96 (104) 112 (120) 128 (136) 144 cm
The Sille Slipover is worked from the top down in a knit and purl structure pattern. First the back yoke is worked, then the shoulders, and then the front yoke are worked flat. After this, the front and back yoke are joined and the body is worked in the round, and finally rib edges are worked along the neck and armhole openings.
Emsworth is a classic slipover with a cute lace/texture pattern panel in front and at the back. First, the back shoulders are cast on and joined after neck shaping is complete. The back is then worked back and forth to the underarm. Front shoulder stitches are then picked up from the cast on, and the front is worked to the same length. At the underarm, both front and back are joined to work in rounds down to the hem. Neck and armhole finishing is worked last. Pattern includes a chart and written instructions for the lace/texture pattern panel.
The Lulu Slipover is worked from the top down. The slipover has a deep armhole and is closed with two buttons along both sides. First, the back is worked and then the front. Ribbing edges are worked along the armholes, and along the sides, which form slits towards the hem, double knitted edges are worked. Two buttonholes are worked along the front part of these double knitted edges. At the end, a ribbing edge is worked along the neck opening.
The Stockholm Slipover V-neck has a V-shaped neckline and is worked from the top down. First, the back part of the yoke is worked, then the front shoulders and finally the body. The Stockholm Slipover V-neck has slanting shoulders that create a good fit and which are shaped using short rows. Rib edges are worked along the V-neck edge and armhole edges, and the edges are finished with an Italian bind-off.
Vest No. 4 is a classic vest with a feminine shape that fits perfectly shirts and dresses. The style is knit from top to bottom. First, the upper back is made, then the front pieces. Then the three parts are assembled, and the body knit. Neck, sleeve and front edges are collected in the existing stitches. The vest is almost assembly-free.
The Moby Slipover is worked from the top down in a texture and cable pattern. First the back yoke is worked. After this, stitches are picked up and knitted for the shoulders, which are then joined to form the front yoke. The front and back yoke are joined to form the body, which is worked straight down in the round. Rib edges are worked along the neck edge and armholes. Knit a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge – note that this can vary from yarn to yarn. Take care to wash the swatch before measuring, as the texture pattern can grow with washing.
The Maggie Vest is worked from the top down. First, the back yoke is worked flat, back and forth, and shaped with increases. Stitches for the shoulders are then picked up and knitted along the top of the back yoke, and each shoulder is worked separately flat, back and forth, with increases and decreases to shape the fronts. At the underarms, the fronts and the back yoke are joined to form the body, which is worked flat, back and forth, on a circular needle. Rib edges are worked around the armhole openings. At the end, plackets are worked along the front edges and along the neck. Knit a swatch before beginning the project to check if the recommended needle size gives you the correct gauge.
The Poppy Tee is worked from the top down. First the top part of the back yoke is worked with increases, then the shoulders are worked from stitches that are picked up and knitted along the slanting sides at the back yoke. Stitches are then picked up and knitted along the sides of the shoulders and the rest of the yoke is worked together on the circular needle, first back and forth and then in the round. The body is worked in the round on a circular needle, and the sleeves are worked in the round on double-pointed needles or on a circular needle using the Magic Loop technique. At the end a folded neck edge with built in double knitting is worked.
Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Wash and block the swatch before taking any measurements. The knitted fabric can grow when washed – this is the reason it is important that you wash your swatch before measuring your gauge.
Ranunculus is a great summer knit! It’s made with needles that are a bit larger than the yarn, so it’s a nice, light, open weave. Sandnes Garn Line is the perfect summer yarn, it’s soft, light, washable, and has a little texture to keep things interesting. You can make it with long or short sleeves, whatever makes you happy!
CONSTRUCTION
Ranunculus is a top-down round yoke pullover with lace and textured stitches. The yoke pattern is designed to look like wearing layers of a necklace. Short rows are added between neck ribbing and yoke pattern not only on the back bit also on the front, so that the neckline has a bit of a boat neck shape and the yoke pattern has a necklace look. The round yoke has ample depth, and the finished pullover has cropped length so that you can lay it over dresses or high-waisted skirts and pants. If crops aren’t your style, please adjust the body to your favorite length. You can choose from a smaller or wider neckline, and short sleeves or long puff sleeves with/without a diagonal cuff line.
