Like its adult counterpart, Aiden, this traditional Gansey pullover has a roomy underarm gusset and lots of fun knit-purl motifs in the body, yoke, and sleeves. We love it in soft, light cotton Willet.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

16¼ (17¾, 19)" [41.5 (45, 48.5) cm] body circumference; to fit 0-3 (6-9, 12-18) months; shown in smallest size

YARN:

willet / oar 706 / 2 (2, 3) skeins

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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

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This traditional Gansey is worked up in our sweet, sport weight, cotton Willet. This piece includes a roomy underarm gusset, gorgeous knit-purl motifs in the body, yoke, and sleeves, and is sized from small adult to large adult. We envisioned it in a deep, nautical navy blue Starboard. What color will you pick?

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33¼ (36, 38¾, 41¼, 44, 46¾, 49¼, 52)" [84.5 (91.5, 98.5, 105, 112, 118.5, 125, 132) cm] body circumference; 41¼ (44, 46¾, 49¼, 52, 54¾, 57¼, 60)" [105 (112, 118.5, 125, 132, 139, 145.5, 152.5) cm] circumference at chest; shown in size 38¾" [98.5 cm] on a 34" [86.5 cm], 5' 5" [165 cm] tall model

YARN:

willet / starboard 702 / 10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Long-tail, cable, and backward loop cast ons, three-needle bind off, picking up stitches (links provided); increasing, decreasing. Charts only.

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The simplest of striped garter stitch baby sweaters in our sport weight Willet. Knitted flat and seamed, with a buttoned shoulder. Machine washable, soft…the perfect thing for wee ones.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

19¾ (20¾, 21¾, 23, 24)" [50 (52.5, 55, 58.5, 61) cm] chest circumference; to fit 3 (6, 12, 18, 24) months with approximately 4" [10 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins sail 701 (MC) / 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins windlass 708 (CC)

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

22 sts and 44 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stripe pattern, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Baby hats are the ultimate in snack knitting. Worked in the round on dpns, garter stitch and stripes are continued to the very top of the crown, shaped with just a few decrease rounds before the end, and finished with a bright pom pom. Super cute and done in no time.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

12¾ (14¾, 16¾)" [32.5 (37.5, 42.5) cm] brim circumference and 7 (8, 9)" [18 (20.5, 23) cm] tall; shown in smallest size. Designed to fit 0-3 (6-12, 18-24) months.

YARN:

willet / 1 skein each: sail 701 (A), windlass 708 (B), flare 705 (C)

NEEDLES:

set dpns in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 48 rnds = 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:

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:

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.

Pam Allen’s cotton tank in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet is the epitome of effortless. Knitted flat from the bottom up in easy garter stitch, with a v-neck and split hem, the Auger tank is a fresh take on a cool summer classic.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30½ (33½, 36½, 39½, 42¾, 45¾, 48¾, 51¾, 54¾, 58)" [77.5 (85, 92.5, 100.5, 108.5, 116, 124, 131.5, 139, 147.5) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 33½" [85 cm] with 3½" [9 cm] positive ease 

YARN:

willet / sail 701 / 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

21 sts and 42 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in garter pattern, after blocking 

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Increasing, decreasing, mattress stitch, three-needle bind off, binding off.

The striped fraternal twin to Pam Allen’s Bobbie, Patti features a more traditional fit, open boat neck, long sleeves, and simple unfinished edges resulting in a clean and modern cotton pullover. Knitted from the bottom up in the round, with a straight body and sloped drop-shoulder shaping.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¾ (35¼, 38½, 42, 45½, 49, 52½, 56)" [80.5 (89.5, 98, 106.5, 115.5, 124.5, 133.5, 142) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 35¼" [89.5 cm] with 1¼" [3 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins windlass 708  / 2 skeins sail 701

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

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

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Delicate cables grace the back of Cecily Glowik MacDonald’s tank top. Worked from the bottom up in the round with waist shaping, a flattering square neck and shaped shoulder straps, Etta is a pretty summer top that proves a little goes a long way.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

30¾ (34, 37¼, 40¾, 44, 47¼, 50¾, 54, 57¼)" [78 (86.5, 94.5, 103.5, 112, 120, 129, 137, 145.5) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 34" [86.5 cm] with no ease

YARN:

willet / squall 715 / 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins

NEEDLES:

16", 24" and 36" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Subtlety in textured stripes is the name of the game with Roberta, a summer-ready pullover designed by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and worked in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet. Making use of our cotton bird’s softness and drape, this raglan beauty is worked in the round from the top down, making it a breeze to knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33½ (37, 40, 44¼, 47¼, 51, 55¼, 59¾, 62½)" [85 (94, 101.5, 112.5, 120, 129.5, 140.5, 152, 159) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 40" [101.5 cm] with 6" [15 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / starboard 702 / 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in sizes US 5 and 6 [3.75 and 4 mm] / 32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 5 and 6 [3.75 and 4 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 30 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in texture pattern with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Isabell Kraemer’s cotton tee is the perfect pick for summer wear. Knitted from the top down, with minimal details and simple shaping, Darlene is sweet, simple and super soft in our Cleaner Cotton™ Willet.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34¼ (36¼, 39¼, 41½, 44¼, 47¼, 50¼)" [87 (92, 99.5, 105.5, 112.5, 120, 127.5) cm] bust circumference; shown in size 34¼" [87 cm] with ¼" [.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / windlass 708 / 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

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

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cast on and cast away in this stripes-happy number designed by Pam Allen. A loose, cropped fit, three-quarter sleeves, and those delicate stripes make this bottom-up knit an easy summer hit. Ribbed trims and a crew neck keep things classic.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

45¼ (50¾, 56¼, 62, 67½)" [115 (129, 143, 157.5, 171.5) cm] bust circumference to fit 30-36 (36-42, 42- 48, 48-54, 54-59)" [76-91.5 (91.5-106.5, 106.5- 122, 122-137, 137-150) cm] bust measurement; shown in size 45¼" [115 cm] with 11¼" [28.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / 6 (7, 8, 8, 10) skeins rudder 709 / 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins sail 701

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

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

SKILLS REQUIRED:

A sweetly essential cardigan in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet, Dawn Catanzaro’s Nina is knitted from the top down, featuring raglan shaping and a garter-stitch yoke. Three-quarter sleeves, a-line shaping and back darts complete the comfortable, easy style of this pretty all-seasons sweater.

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] with ¼" [.5 cm] negative ease

YARN:

willet / hawser 712 / 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in sizes US 4, 5 and 6 [3.5, 3.75 and 4 mm] / set dpns in sizes US 5 and 6 [3.75 and 4 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with largest needles, after blocking
22 sts and 44 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch with smallest needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Sweetly feminine with all the right details, Caiterly is adorned with delicate cables against reverse stockinette. Leah B. Thibault's bottom-up raglan cardigan is worked in Cleaner Cotton™ Willet resulting in a medium-weight sweater to go with any and every last thing in your closet, from borrowed boyfriend jeans to sundresses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

31¼ (33, 34¾, 38, 40¾, 42½, 45, 46¾)" [79.5 (84, 88.5, 96.5, 103.5, 108, 114.5, 118.5) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 33" [84 cm] with 1" [2.5 cm] negative ease

YARN:

willet / sail 701 / 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) skeins

NEEDLES:

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

GAUGE:

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

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The Telly blanket by Dawn Catanzaro takes a diagonal approach to garter stitch stripes in three colors, working from corner to corner to create a pleasing shift from hue to hue. Simple and so addictive to knit—the hardest part of this project is narrowing down the choices for your own perfect color combo.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34¼" [87 cm] wide and 34¼" [87 cm] long

YARN:

willet / 4 skeins windlass 708 / 3 skeins flare 705 / 4 skeins dinghy 710

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The Sully blanket by Leila Raabe features simple stripes in four colors with a subtle seed-stitch detail between them. A garter stitch border is picked up to polish off the edges. Go for bold as shown, or take a tone-on-tone approach. This one's a tried-and-true smile-maker, and the designer's most highly requested "please write a pattern for this!" project over the years.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33" [84 cm] wide and 33" [84 cm] long

YARN:

willet / 2 skeins dinghy 710 / 3 skeins starboard 702 / 2 skeins flare 705 / 2 skeins windlass 708

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

21 sts and 28 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Dawn Catanzaro's Izzy blanket turns a corner in three colors of Willet, using mitered shaping to take the garter-stitch blanket from bottom and right edges down to the point upper left corner. The color-blocking possibilities and personalizations on this one are endless.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

34½" [87.5 cm] wide and 34½" [87.5 cm] long

YARN:

willet / 4 skeins windlass 708 / 1 skein flare 705 / 5 skeins oar 706

NEEDLES:

40" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

22 sts and 43 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Summer begs for basics, and Atlee delivers. In Cleaner Cotton™ Willet, with an a-line shape, scooped neckline and textural details in the yoke, Leah B. Thibault's tee is a picture-perfect essential for easy days in the sun.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

33 (35, 36¾, 39¾, 43¼, 45, 48, 50)" [84 (89, 93.5, 101, 110, 114.5, 122, 127) cm] bust circumference / shown in size 35" [89 cm] with 1" [2.5 cm] positive ease

YARN:

willet / sail 701 / 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) skeins

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm] / 16" circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm] / set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

25 sts and 33 rnds = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch with larger needles, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

How about an essential summer shawl? Melanie Berg created this gorgeous, elongated triangle with our Cleaner Cotton™ Willet, using lacy openwork stitches offset by flowing ridges of garter stitch. Increasing on one side while decreasing away the other makes this one an easy, relaxing knit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

102" [259 cm] wingspan and 20" [51 cm] deep

YARN:

willet / windlass 708 / 5 skeins 

NEEDLES:

32" circular in size US 6 [4 mm]

GAUGE:

16 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

12½ (14½, 16¼)" [32 (37, 41.5) cm] brim circumference and 6½ (7½, 8¾)" [16.5 (19, 22) cm] tall, measured from back neck

YARN:

willet / windlass 708 / 1 skein

NEEDLES:

set dpns in size US 4 [3.5 mm] or 32" or longer circular in size US 4 [3.5 mm]

GAUGE:

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

NOTES:

Hat is knitted from the bottom up, beginning flat with a garter stitch trim, shaped with short rows. Stitches cast on for front brim are added, then hat is continued in the round to top of crown.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

17 (19, 20¾, 22¼, 24½)" [43 (48.5, 52.5, 56.5, 62) cm] chest circumference / to fit size 0 (3, 6, 12, 18) months

YARN:

willet / windlass 708 / 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins

NEEDLES:

24" circular in size US 5 [3.75 mm]

GAUGE:

23 sts and 37 rows = 4" [10 cm] in garter stitch, after blocking / 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stockinette stitch, after blocking

NOTES:

Cardigan is knitted from the top down with an applied i-cord edge and round yoke. The yoke and sleeves are worked in garter stitch, and the body in stockinette. Button holes are worked into the yoke.

SKILLS REQUIRED: