Leila hits the nail on the head in the shawl department once again, using as Nix's border a single, sculptural cable, framed by simple lace. The border is shaped with short rows, then stitches are picked up all along the slinky cable, and a simple garter body ensues with center decreases. We love the styling potential for this piece!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

63" [160 cm] wingspan and 18" [45.5 cm] deep at center

YARN:

tern / basalt 424 / 4 skeins

Note: Sample used all of 3 skeins. An extra skein is needed for swatching purposes.

NEEDLES:

24" and 32" circulars in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 42 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Josée has provided for us a classic top-down shawl with a simple welting pattern that we find irresistible. The cool textured border and ample size makes us want to wrap up in it and run to the beach! Knit in our soft Cleaner Cotton™ Willet.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

53¾ (72)" [136.5 (183) cm] wingspan and 25¾ (35)" [65.5 (89) cm] deep; shown in larger size

YARN:

willet / almond 750 / 5 (8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The diamond pattern on this ample crescent reminds us of quilting, and Trin-Annelie's use of the motif in transitioning to the lace border is ingenious. Knit in our silky Tern, this shawl is versatile and gorgeous.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

88" [223.5 cm] wingspan and 20" [51 cm] deep

YARN:

tern / iron 423 / 6 skeins

Note: Sample used all of 5 skeins. An extra skein is needed for swatching purposes.

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

25 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in diamond pattern, after wet blocking.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Trin-Annelie's shawl in our soft Chickadee is a study in garter stitch, stripes, and slip stitch motifs. We love the subtle palette she chose for this piece, and there are seemingly endless combinations to be had in our core wool colors. Kick back with this soothing knit!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

88" [223.5 cm] wingspan and 16" [40.5 cm] deep

YARN:

chickadee / 6 skeins audouin 157 (A) / 2 skeins bird's egg 106 (B) / 1 skein glacier 105 (C)

Note: Sample took all of one skein of B. An extra skein is required for swatching purposes

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 48 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This satisfying, simple, and stunning knit starts with a pretty lace border and narrow garter panel, and grows to a wide edge. We love the lacy leaf motif Andrea chose for our silk and wool Tern, which pairs perfectly with the garter stitch. A fun knit for sure.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

74" [188 cm] wingspan and 18" [45.5 cm] deep

YARN:

tern / seaweed 404 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bristol brings her brioche love to a new level by pairing it with our Sparrow. We love the drape that the open gauge and cushy stitches lend to the slinkiness of fingering weight linen. The brioche pattern transitions beautifully into a wide lace border.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

100" [254 cm] wingspan and 19" [48.5 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / truffle 211 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in brioche stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This little cardigan features just a little bit of stripe detail in the front and back shoulders. The use of back darts gives a flattering fit to the piece, and allows for adjusting buttonhole spacing to personal preference. And though we love this color combination, we wonder what you'll pick!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31 (33¾, 36¾, 39¾, 42½, 45½, 48¼, 51¼)" [78.5 (85.5, 93.5, 101, 108, 115.5, 122.5, 130) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 33¾" [85.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (¼" [.5 cm] negative ease)

YARN:

willet / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins rudder 709 (A) / 1 skein squall 715 (B) / 1 skein cashew 751 (C)

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / 32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 29 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The mesh detail on the front of this brief raglan, worked from the top down, makes this piece a fun knit. We love the ¾ sleeves and wide scoop neck. The mesh is echoed in the eyelets along the raglan lines.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32¼ (34¾, 37¾, 40¼, 43¾, 46¾, 50, 52¼)" [82 (88.5, 96, 102, 111, 118.5, 127, 132.5) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 34¾" [88.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (¾" [2 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

willet / squall 715 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / 32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 6 and 7 [4 and 4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking / 23 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

It's no secret that Dianna is a master of colorwork design. Here, she translates traditional stranded motifs into knit/purl combinations into an ample scarf. Great for a light layer on a chilly, foggy day.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

15½" [39.5 cm] wide and 82" [208.5 cm] long

YARN:

willet / leeward 703 / 8 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 31 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

We love this pretty little purse, perfect for beachcombing. An inner lining picked up from the opening of the bag provides stability, and the adjustable strap is simple to execute.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

11" [28 cm] circumference at top and 7" [18 cm] tall; strap length is adjustable

YARN:

willet / polaris 725 / 2 skeins
Note: Sample took all of one skein. A second skein is required for swatching.

NEEDLES:

two 24" circulars in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This cool tee features welted stripes that shift along the front and back center. Worked in the round from the bottom up, with short row shaping in the shoulders, this is a fun and easy knit. Though simple, the interrupted stripes give this piece some high drama.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

45 (48¾, 52½, 56½, 60¼, 64, 67¾)" [114.5 (124, 133.5, 143.5, 153, 162.5, 172) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 48¾" [124 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (14¾" [37.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

willet / 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins squall 715 (MC) / 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins windlass 708 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 6 [4 mm] / spare circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 38 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in welt pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The eyelet motif on this shawl is as satisfying to look at as it is to knit. It's so simple but also unusual and striking. A very soothing, mostly garter stitch number with a motif that is easy to memorize.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

78" [198 cm] wingspan and 12" [30.5 cm] deep at center

YARN:

sparrow / pigeon 209 / 4 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Lucine is a sweet little number. Worked from the bottom up in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet with a pretty scallop lace panel on the front, this tank is ready for summer days in the sun.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¼ (33, 35¾, 38¼, 41, 43¾, 46¼, 49, 51¾, 54¼)" [77 (84, 91, 97, 104, 111, 117.5, 124.5, 131.5, 138) cm]; shown in size 33" [84 cm] with 3" [7.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / windlass 708 / 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 5 and 6 [3.75 mm and 4 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needle, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, three-needle bind off, picking up stitches (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

This brief shawl has knitting interest and cool style—minimal fringe, the subtlest of picots, and an understated eyelet motif. Have fun mixing colors between the Kestrel and Sparrow palettes! Eclipse and Senza? Conch and Terrapin? Truffle and Aegean?

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

70" [178 cm] wingspan and 13½" [34 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / moon 222 (MC) / 4 skeins
kestrel / minos 510 (CC) / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 52 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch in MC, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

With its textured lace motif reminiscent of cicadas, Bayou announces the steamy days and cool nights of summer in a big way, especially when paired with our airy linen Kestrel. Using one of her favorite ways to construct a shawl—sideways, starting and ending with one stitch—Leila designed this piece to be a satisfying and quick knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

94" [239 cm] wingspan and 26" [66 cm] deep at center

YARN:

kestrel / pebble 504 / 8 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 22 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Kai is our sophisticated color block shell, with a split hem and the slightest of finishing trim on neck and armholes. We love the contrast of light, clear Wave and deep coral Anemone, but what colors will you pick?

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31 (33, 36¼, 39½, 42¾, 46, 49½, 52¾)" [78.5 (84, 92, 100.5, 108.5, 117, 125.5, 134) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 33" [84 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (1" [2.5 cm] negative ease)

YARN:

kestrel / 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins wave 516 (MC) / 2 skeins anemone 513 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 8 [5 mm] 

GAUGE:

17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Gully is an apron-style tank that is ready for the hottest of days. With cool shaping details on the front and angled back panels, it's a cute and ultra-quick addition to your summer wardrobe.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (35, 37, 39, 42, 45, 47, 49, 51)" [84 (89, 94, 99, 106.5, 114.5, 119.5, 124.5, 129.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 35" [89 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (1" [2.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

kestrel / cove 503 / 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 10 [6 mm] / spare circular in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 21 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

We love the loose and easy fit, the wide scoop neck, and diagonal eyelet hem and cuff detail on this pullover. With the swingy drape that Kestrel lends to this piece, it's destined to be the thing you always reach for as you're headed out to enjoy a summer day.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

42¾ (47¼, 51¾, 54, 58½, 63, 65¼)" [108.5 (120, 131.5, 137, 148.5, 160, 165.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 47¼" [120 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (13¼" [33.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

kestrel / aegean 511 / 9 (10, 11, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 9 [5 mm] / spare circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Elizabeth's open tee is a great layering piece for summer. The oversized shape and relaxed gauge aim for maximum drape, which is then compounded by eyelets and garter stitch. There's very little shaping in this piece, making for a relaxing knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

54 (60¾, 66, 72¾)" [137 (154.5, 167.5, 185) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 54" [137 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (20" [51 cm] positive ease) / designed to be worn with 16-24" [40-60 cm] positive ease

YARN:

kestrel / senza 500 / 6 (8, 9, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / spare circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This shawl is epic, at a 10-foot wingspan, with an ever-expanding shell-like motif in the border—talk about drama! Maximum styling options here. The knitting is fun too, with the slowly morphing shell pattern becoming wider and wider as the border wanes—reminiscent of a ripple in a still lake.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

120" [305 cm] wingspan and 20" [51 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / mica 254 / 6 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 29 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This sophisticated cardigan blends structure and style: Knit in pieces and seamed, with a wide lace panel on each front and a neck-hugging raw-edged collar, it seems to dip a toe into blazer territory—smart and dressy.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼, 53¼, 57¼)" [84.5 (94.5, 105, 115, 125, 135.5, 145.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 37¼" [94.5 cm] on a 33" [84 cm], 5'9" [175.5 cm] tall model (4¼" [11 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

sparrow / surf 253 / 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins

NEEDLES:

pair or 24" circular in sizes US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 27 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This little shawl starts with a pretty botanical-inspired border, along which stitches are picked up to form the airy ladder lace body. A sweet cover up for a warm evening.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

50" [127 cm] wingspan and 25" [63.5 cm] deep

YARN:

sparrow / frond 252 / 3 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

19 sts and 23 rows = 4" [10 cm] in ladder lace pattern, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This stunning boatneck pullover has no shaping in the sides or in the sleeves, making it all about the enjoyment of knitting allover lace in a garment. And then…you get to wear it: Loose and floaty, just right for warmer weather. Isn't that what we love about knitting?

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34¾ (41¾, 48¾, 55¾, 62¾, 69¾, 76¾)" [88.5 (106, 124, 141.5, 159.5, 177, 195) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 48¾" [124 cm] on a 33" [84 cm], 5'9" [175.5 cm] tall model (15¾" [40 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

sparrow / conch 251 / 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" and 32" circulars in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

19½ sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern, after wet-blocking / 34 sts (two pattern repeats) = 7" [18 cm] wide and 36 rnds (three pattern repeats) = 5" [12.5 cm] tall in lace pattern, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

We adore Leila's Bolan tee: Knitted sideways in four pieces—two panels for the front, two for the back—worked from the center out to the ends of the short sleeves, this one is a fun knit for sure; and the gorgeous textured lace panel in the yoke flatters the collarbones, making it a piece you'll want to grab all the time.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

43 (48½, 54, 59½, 65, 70½)" [109 (123, 137, 151, 165, 179) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 48½" [123 cm] on a 33" [84 cm], 5' 9" [175.5 cm] tall model (15½" [39.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

sparrow / mineral 255 / 5 (5, 6, 7, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / spare circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

20 sts and 29 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Octavia is a classic top-down raglan with a pretty peekaboo slip-stitch eyelet motif at the hem and cuffs. Simple to work and easy to style—knitting doesn't get better than this!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36 (39¼, 42¾, 46, 49¼, 52¾, 56, 59¼, 62¾)" [91.5 (99.5, 108.5, 117, 125, 134, 142, 150.5, 159.5) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 39¼" [99.5 cm] on a 31" [78.5 cm], 5'7½" [67.5 cm] tall model (8¼" [21 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

piper / laredo 613 / 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, before wet blocking / 24 sts and 31 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

We love this sleeveless cardigan for its details of offset garter stitch between the trim and the body, the drape that our little mohair/merino Piper lends to the piece, and the narrow back neck and high collar, perfect for warding off a bit of chill. For just a little more coverage without having to pull on a full extra layer, Ellison fits the bill nicely—minimalism perfected.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

38½ (45¾, 53¾, 61¾)" [98 (116, 136.5, 157) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 38½" [98 cm] on a 31" [78.5 cm], 5'7½" [67.5 cm] tall model (7½" [19 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

piper / abilene 602 / 3 (4, 5, 5) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / spare circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 48 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, before blocking / 22 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Shelley's ample dimensions and unfussy welting spell easy knitting and cozy wearing. Knitted in two pieces results in perpendicular lines contrasting the wrap’s left half from right. Holes for arms to go through make this substantial piece suitable to bundle up in as a garment or a scarf.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

76" [193 cm] wide and 24" [61 cm] deep

YARN:

piper / austin 614 / 5 skeins / Note: Sample and swatch took all of 5 skeins. Please consider purchasing an extra skein to ensure you don't run out.

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This sweet shawl is made up of an easy-to-memorize, reversible lace border and garter stitch body, picked up and shaped with yarnover short rows. Laid-back in the knitting, this shawl is a perfect blend of beauty and utility.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

56" [142 cm] wingspan and 12½" [32 cm] deep at center

YARN:

piper / pampa 615 / 2 skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

15 sts and 48 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Poe's subtle details are what make this otherwise simple bottom-up raglan shine: A pretty slip-stitch honeycomb pattern that gently shapes the front hem without using short rows, and cabled decreases that create beautifully polished lines in the yoke. In our pretty mohair/merino Piper, this sweet pullover sings.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¾ (36¾, 39¾, 42½, 45½, 48¼, 51¼, 54¼)" [85.5 (93.5, 101, 108, 115.5, 122.5, 130, 138) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 36¾" [93.5 cm] on a 31" [78.5 cm], 5'7½" [67.5 cm] tall model (5¾" [14.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

piper / avocet 610 / 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins

NEEDLES:

16", 24" and 32" circulars in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

This cozy pullover is such a fun knit. Lots to do at the outset, working seamlessly from the top, with short row shaping in the shoulders, and gradual decreases down to the underarm. Once front and back are joined, this modified drop-shoulder piece keeps the knitter's attention with a slip-stitch broken rib detail at the sides and back hem, and a sweet pocket on the front.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

40½ (44¼, 48, 51¾, 55½, 60¼)" [103 (112.5, 122, 131.5, 141, 153) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 44¼ [112.5 cm] on a 33" [84 cm], 5'9" [175.5 cm] tall model (11¼" [28.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / tawny 302 / 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 32" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 7 and 8 [4.5 and 5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and cable cast ons, wrap-and-turn short rows, picking up stitches, whip stitch (links provided); increasing, decreasing. 

Spruce is worked with bands of slip stitch, our favorite way to add a quick color pattern to a piece of knitting. Carry one color at a time—no floats, no uneven tension. This version of the hat comes from leftovers of yarn at the bottom of Pam's work basket that came together surprisingly well. So many color possibilities!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

19" [48.5 cm] brim circumference and 9½" [24 cm] tall

YARN:

owl / 1 skein each: buru 310 (A) / barents sea 326 (B) / chamomile 312 (C)

NEEDLES:

16" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 29 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in slip stitch pattern with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, pom poms (links provided); decreasing, slipping stitches, working with multiple colors. 

Ash is destined to be a wear-it-all-the-time favorite, with its roomy, swingy body, cozy pockets, and fitted sleeves. Worked from the bottom up, this pullover features deep half brioche hem and cuffs, reverse stockinette stitch in the body and sleeves, and an exposed shoulder seam—the result is knitting that combines meditative and fun elements.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

52¾ (55¾, 58¾, 61½, 64½, 67½, 70¼)" [134 (141.5, 149, 156, 164, 171.5, 178.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 55¾" [141.5 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (23¾" [60.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / elf 303 / 11 (12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 32" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16½ sts and 25 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with largest needles, after wet blocking / 17 sts and 21 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in half brioche stitch with middle-sized needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and cable cast ons, three-needle bind off, yarnover short rows, picking up stitches, (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing.

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Chestnut is such a joy to knit, with its super-simple allover cable motif worked on larger needles—it whips up in no time. A simple knit with no shoulder shaping, this sweater’s cables coincide only with shaping in the sleeves, which are picked up from the armhole and knitted to the cuffs. A simple ribbed trim finishes this sweet cardi.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34¾ (42¼, 50, 57½, 65)" [88.5 (107.5, 127, 146, 165) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 42¼" [107.5 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (10¼" [26 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / tawny 302 / 8 (10, 11, 13, 15) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 7 and 10 [4.5 and 6 mm] / set dpns in size US 10 [6 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in cable pattern with larger needles, after wet-blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and cable cast ons, three-needle bind off, cables, picking up stitches (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing, working small circumferences in the round. 

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Luxuriously oversized, with a deep, cozy, round yoke, Birch is classic colorwork and comfort knitting at its best. Plus, this pullover is a cool hybrid of bottom-up and top-down knitting: The body is knitted from the bottom up, with stitches cast on provisionally for the sleeves, all the way to the neck, and the sleeves are picked up from the waste yarn and knitted down to the cuffs.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

32 (38½, 44¼, 50¾, 56½, 62, 68¾)" [81.5 (98, 112.5, 129, 143.5, 157.5, 174.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 44¼" [112.5 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (12½" [32 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14) skeins togian 333 (MC) / 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins snowy 300 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and backward loop cast ons, stranded colorwork, picking up live stitches (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts only.

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Oak is a true beauty: simple and lovely in reverse stockinette stitch, fitted in body and sleeves, and embellished with one very handy pocket. Worked from the bottom up, this pullover uses a very subtle dolman-style shaping in the underarm and short-row shaping in the shoulders: This creates a modified drop shoulder/dolman hybrid that is incredibly flattering and easy to wear.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36½ (40¼, 44, 47½, 51¼, 54¾, 58½, 62¼)" [92.5 (102, 112, 120.5, 130, 139, 148.5, 158) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40¼" [102 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (8¼" [21 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / papuan 305 / 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 32" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 7 and 8 [4.5 and 5 mm]

GAUGE:

17½ sts and 26 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and cable cast ons, yarnover short rows, three-needle bind off, picking up stitches (links/tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing.

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Willow adds the satisfaction of classic gansey knitting to the simple, oversized shape of this pullover. The cuffs and hem are in a broken rib, keeping the sleeves and body from pulling in. An abbreviated version of the gansey motifs is worked into the sleeves at the shoulders. Worked from the bottom up, there's a great mix of meditative knitting and subtle challenge in this soft, ultra-cozy piece.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36½ (42½, 48½, 54½, 60½, 66½, 72½)" [92.5 (108, 123, 138.5, 153.5, 169, 184) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 48½" [123 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (16½" [42 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / buru 310 / 7 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 6 [4 mm] / 32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking / 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in gansey patterns with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, yarnover short rows, cables, three-needle bind off (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

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We love Aspen's fitted look, with simple (but striking!) colorwork in its round yoke. The joy in colorwork sweaters is always in choosing whether to go with subtle monochrome, or bold contrast. To add to the interest in the yoke, this pullover is a cool hybrid of bottom-up and top-down knitting: The body is knitted from the bottom up, with stitches cast on provisionally for the sleeves, all the way to the neck, and the sleeves are picked up from the waste yarn and knitted down to the cuffs.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59)" [78.5 (89, 99, 109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5, 150) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 35" [89 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (3" [7.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins snowy 300 (MC) / 1 skein albertine 306 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" and 32" circulars in size US 8 [5 mm] / 32" circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking / 17 sts and 39 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in yoke pattern with smaller needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, lifted stitches, picking up live stitches (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.

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Larch is the ultimate in comfort wearing and knitting. Worked in the round from the bottom up, it's very nearly dress length, with deep pockets and an ample cowl neck. The simple details of this piece combined with miles and miles of quick-gauge stockinette makes this a soothing knit for the busy brain.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (37¼, 41¼, 45½, 49½, 53¾, 57¾, 62, 66, 70¼)" [84 (94.5, 105, 115.5, 125.5, 136.5, 146.5, 157.5, 167.5, 178.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 49½" [115.5 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (17½" [44.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / albertine 306 / 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" and 32" circulars in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

15½ sts and 23 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail and cable cast ons, yarnover short rows, three-needle bind off, picking up stitches, seaming (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing.

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Walnut is such a classic cardigan—crew neck, buttons, pockets, long sleeves. And yet, Pam has added just a few details that update the garment to current tastes in knitting and wearing: We love the reverse stockinette stitch in the body, the deep half-brioche split hem with deeper length at the back, the exposed seam along the shoulders, and the modified dolman/drop shoulder construction found throughout the collection that provides an easy fit. Perfection!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

35¼ (38, 41, 43¾, 46½, 49½, 52¼, 55)" [89.5 (96.5, 104, 111, 118, 125.5, 132.5, 139.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 38" [96.5 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (6" [15 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / sokoke 304 / 10 (11, 12, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / 32" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in reverse stockinette stitch with largest needles, after wet blocking / 15 sts and 36 rows = 4" [10 cm] in half brioche stitch with middle-sized needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, brioche, yarnover short rows, three-needle bind off (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing, working small circumferences in the round.

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We love Maple—it's semi-cropped in the body, it features a cushy brioche collar that hugs the neck, and fitted sleeves and a narrow back neck for a close fit where it counts. The best part of the knitting here is in working two stitch patterns with varying row gauges (brioche and stockinette) at the same time, balanced out by strategically-placed short rows in the trim.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36 (40½, 45, 49¼, 53¾, 58¼, 62¾)" [91.5 (103, 114.5, 125, 136.5, 148, 159.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40½" [103 cm] on a 32" [81.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (8½" [21.5 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl / barred 307 / 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 7 and 8 [4.5 and 5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 7 and 8 [4.5 and 5 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking / 16 sts and 34 rows = 4" [10 cm] in half brioche stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail, cable, and backward loop cast ons, brioche, yarnover short rows, picking up stitches, three-needle bind off, seaming (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing, working small circumferences in the round. 

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Balsam is a snuggly, hooded cowl, with a deep brioche split hem to achieve more coverage than can your average neckwear. Two brioche panels are worked flat and joined in the round for a cowl deep enough for stretching over your head. A few short rows near the top of the cowl form the shape of the hood.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

28" [71 cm] circumference at top and 23" [58.5 cm] tall

YARN:

owl / taiga 328 / 5 skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in sizes US 7 and 8 [4.5 and 5 mm]

GAUGE:

14 sts and 46 rows = 4" [10 cm] in brioche stitch with smaller needles, after wet blocking / 16 sts and 23 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, brioche, yarnover short rows (links/illustrated tutorials provided); increasing, decreasing. 

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Top reasons to find Shadbush irresistible: This hat knits up in no time, and features skinny stripes and a fun two-color pom pom. The only tricky part is choosing colors from Owl's gorgeous palette.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

20" [51 cm] brim circumference and 10" [25.5 cm] tall

YARN:

owl / 1 skein each: togian 333 (MC) / snowy 300 (CC)

NEEDLES:

16" circular in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 9 [5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, decreasing.

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A substantial masterpiece of diamond and braided cables, Holden has a decorative slipped-stitch edging and is polished off with a wide rib at each end. Worked in Aran weight Osprey for extra warmth, this wrap will serve you well into the deeper cold season.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

12" [30.5 cm] wide and 65" [165 cm] long

YARN:

osprey / glacier 105 / 5 skeins

NEEDLES:

pair in size US 10½ [6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts = 3¾" [9.5 cm] wide and 32 rows = 5" [13 cm] tall in cable pattern, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

For those times when a light layer is all that’s needed, Olympia is one to reach for. An open cardigan in our wool/silk fingering weight Tern, with three-quarter sleeves, narrow trims, and clever pockets, this bottom-up a-line sweater is knitted flat, then seamed, for a structured garment that helps you navigate the cusps of the seasons.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36¾ (40, 43¼, 46½, 51, 54, 56¾, 59¾)" [93.5 (101.5, 110, 118, 129.5, 137, 144, 152) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40" [101.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (6" [15 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

tern / mist 413 / 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 4 and 5 [3.5 and 3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

25 sts and 35 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A warm, oversized turtleneck can be such a comfort on sunless days, and this one is no exception. Worked in chunky wool Puffin, Rainier is roomy in the body, balanced out by fitted sleeves, and broken rib adornments at hem, cuff and turtleneck, which is turned in and stitched down on the inside.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 72)" [112 (122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5, 172.5, 183) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 48" [122 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [172.5 cm] tall model (14" [35.5 cm] positive ease) / designed to be worn with 12-16" [30-40 cm] positive ease

YARN:

puffin / slate 143 / 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins 

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / 32" circular in sizes US 10½ and 11 [6.5 and 8 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 10½ and 11 [6.5 and 8 mm]

GAUGE:

12½ sts and 17 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Blocks of color steal the show in this top-down raglan pullover, featuring side shaping and a split rib trim. Worked in the round in three different shades, traveling from lightest to darkest in both body and sleeves.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (35½, 38¼, 41, 43½, 46¼, 49, 51½, 54¼)" [84 (90, 97, 104, 110.5, 117.5, 124.5, 131, 138) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 35½" [90 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'8" [173 cm] tall model (1½" [4 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

lark / 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins glacier 105 (A) / 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) skeins bird’s egg 106 (B) / 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins slate 143 (C)

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 9 [5.5 mm] / 24" and 16" circulars in size US 8 [5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 8 and 9 [5 and 5.5 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 28 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after wet blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A color-focused collection wouldn’t be complete without a colorwork hat. Worked in three colors of sportweight Chickadee, the graphic, frost-like motifs on this essential beanie would look fantastic in any combination—blue or otherwise.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

18¾" [47.5 cm] circumference and 8¾" [22 cm] tall

YARN:

chickadee / 1 skein each: audouin 157 (A) / sabine 150 (B) / delft 108 (C)

NEEDLES:

16" circular in size US 3 [3.25 mm] / set dpns in size US 3 [3.25 mm]

GAUGE:

27 sts and 31 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in colorwork pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Ross lets the characteristics of a great yarn shine through—Owl Tweet’s tweedy, wool/alpaca blend is put to excellent use in this sweetly simple cropped pullover. The body of this pullover is worked from center front to center back, creating exposed seams as a decorative detail.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64)" [91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 40" [101.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5'10" [178 cm] tall model (6" [15 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

owl tweet / boysenberry 368 / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 8 [5 mm] / 24" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 8 [5 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Simple geometric textures are worked to great effect in Liz Tubman’s Harvest cowl. In worsted weight Lark, this is a quick project that will fly off the needles and be ready to warm one’s neck in no time. Wear it as a long loop or wrap it twice for extra warmth.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

60" [152.5 cm] circumference and 6¼" [16 cm] deep

YARN:

lark / honey 123 / 4 skeins 

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

18 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stitch pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Luxuriously soft, Jadis is all about comfort. A pretty lace motif framed by garter stitch at edges and border, this triangular shawl is the kind of project to reach for when you want something simple yet really special to enjoy working on, stitch by glorious stitch. Ibis makes it a treat—a merino/mohair blend that’s decadent, soft, and ridiculously warm.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

61 (82½)" [155 (209.5) cm] wingspan and 30½ (41½)" [77.5 (105.5) cm] deep at center

YARN:

ibis / abilene 602 / 4 (7) skeins 

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 13 [9 mm]

GAUGE:

9 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in lace pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A warm, wooly pullover, Gabrielle is a winterized update of a fan favorite, the Deschain Tee in linen Kestrel. This cold-weather sweater is written for a new gauge in Osprey with updated sizing and construction, additional body and sleeve length for warmth, and short rows to gently shape the back. And, of course, that gorgeous lace motif!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

51¼ (58, 64¾, 71¼, 78)" [130 (147.5, 164.5, 181, 198) cm] bust circumference, designed to be worn with 16-22" [40.5-56 cm] positive ease / shown in size 51¼" [130 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm] dress form (17¼" [44 cm] positive ease)

YARN:

osprey / smoke 179 / 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 10½ [6.5 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 10 and 10½ [6 and 6.5 mm]

GAUGE:

12 sts and 18 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cable cast on, picking up stitches, mattress stitch seaming (links provided); yarnover short rows, increasing, decreasing, working in the round

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Tiger Flower is an engaging knit with masterful play of color. Completely reversible in two-color welting and brioche, Katrine Birkenwasser’s crescent-shaped shawl is worked from the top center out to bottom edge, with subtle striping and a beautiful floral border that shifts in color prominence. The two-color method used in this shawl is worked first in one color, then stitches are shifted back to the left needle and worked again in the second color, and repeated in the same fashion on the other side—a fun and adventurous colorwork technique, with a stunning result. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

81" [206 cm] wingspan and 19" [49 cm] deep

YARN:

tern / 2 skeins each: petrol 425 / kelp 409

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 7 [4.5 mm]

GAUGE:

17 sts and 37 rows = 4" [10 cm] in welting pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail cast on, two-color brioche (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts and line-by-line instructions included.