One of the most fun parts of being a designer is seeing how others interpret your designs.
We’re in October already, leaves are starting to change color, which means we are entering peak knitwear season! Instead of the most recent FOs this go round, I thought I’d share some of my favorite of your autumnal knits.
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Leading Bird Shawl by Mindful Folk in her own yarn!
Cormac by Fullosheep (pattern available via Interweave)
Marketa Mitts by Irr-Saukh (pattern available via Interweave)
Hemingway (Men's) by karencampandknit (pattern available via Twist Collective).
Madalynn by Wolfcreeker
Breakwater by Kahlefam
A Two-Color Dolan Beret knit by Frances 75
Honeymaker by Shortrounds
Want to make one of your own? Grab the patterns below!
A feminine take on the traditional aran sweater, with a bee-inspired twist, the Honeymaker pullover features stitch patterns inspired by netting, hives, and, of course, the honeycomb. Knit in the optional bee inset, if you like.
- 33 (36, 38 ¾, 41 ¾, 45 ¾, 48 ¾)" [84 (91.5, 98.5, 106, 116, 124) cm] bust circumference
- 1020-1700 yds of Aran weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Osprey in Clay 113
- 36-inch circular needle and set of dpns, US 9 - 5.5 mm and US 7 - 4.5 mm
- 22 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch with larger needle
Learn more about Honeymaker in the Chronicles
Photos © Quince & Co.
Inspired by the song “The Leading Bird” by Markéta Irglova, I designed this cozy half-pi shawl with the idea of creating a wooly piece with a rustic, yet graceful feel. Worked top down in Owl and featuring garter stitch and dropped stitch techniques, Leading Bird is the perfect project to take with you wherever you may go.
kills required : knitted cast on, increasing, decreasing, working with dropped stitches.
- 52 “ wingspan, 20” depth
- 720 yds of Worsted weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Owl in Abyssinian 309 / 6 skeins
Note: Sample used all of 5 skeins. Extra skein is required for swatching purposes. - 32-inch circular needle, US 7 - 4.5 mm
- 17 sts and 33 rows= 4 inches in garter stitch, after blocking
Learn more about Leading Bird in the Chronicles
Photos © Pam Allen
Knit stitches, purl stitches--the basic bits of knitting. Used together they can create all manner of fancy fabrics. But even in simple repeating combinations, like those in the Dolan Beret, they can be dramatic.
- 18” brim circumference, unstretched, 10” diameter
- 170 yds of Aran weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Osprey in Leek 131
- 16-inch circular needle, US 9 - 5.5 mm and US 8 – 5 mm; dpns in US 9 – 5.5 mm
- 16 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch
Learn more about the Dolan Beret in the Chronicles
Photos © Carrie Bostick Hoge
Inspired by cross-stitch embroidery and old wallpaper, Madalynn is a subtly-toned infinity scarf which features stripes on one end and a simple colorwork pattern on the other.
The scarf is knitted in the round as a tube in stockinette stitch, first in cross stitch pattern, then stripe pattern. Scarf is then blocked flat before the ends are grafted together.
Instructions are given for working with dpns, and links are provided for working with 2 short circs and magic loop.
- 52" [132 cm] circumference and 4" [10 cm] wide
- 724 yds of Sport weight yarn, sample shown in Quince & Co. Chickadee in Kittywake 151 (MC) and Frost 103 (CC)
- 16-inch circular needle or dpns, US 5 - 3.75 mm
- 36 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in cross stitch pattern
Photos © Carrie Bostick Hoge
Inspired by traditional Aran sweaters, but simplified to the essentials, this sweater is a great introduction to cable work. This simple bottom-up raglan pullover features a striking woven cable panel down the center, while the back and sleeves are just simple stockinette. The knitting on Breakwater will keep you interested, but not overwhelmed. This fit of this sweater works equally well on both guys and gals. The unisex pattern is sized to fit both.
Materials:
6 (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins Swans Island All-American Collection, 75% USA Rambouillet wool, 25% USA alpaca; worsted weight
(80 gms, 210 yds each) Color Shown: Newport #AAW416
US size 8 (5 mm) 29” circular and double pointed needles,
or size needed to obtain gauge.
US size 6 (4 mm) 29” circular and double pointed needles
Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn, yarn needle.
Finished Dimensions
Chest Circumference: 35¾ (39½, 42¼, 46¾, 50¾)”.
Length: 25½ (26¾, 26¾, 27¾, 28½)
