It was the bamboo that is blended with soft merino in Sueño DK yarn that inspired this kimono-style open cardigan.

Designer Knitting Pattern
It was the bamboo that is blended with soft merino in Sueño DK yarn that inspired this kimono-style open cardigan. To showcase the simple construction of kimonos this piece is designed to be worked sideways. An openwork stitch pattern is combined with subtle, visible floats to add detail that emphasizes the vertical profile. Two pieces are worked from the cuffs to the center of the back, then joined and finished with a band that caresses the neck. Enjoy the beautiful hand of Sueño as you knit, then slip into your kimono and relax with a cup of green tea.

This Peruvian yarn is a blend of soft superwash merino and bamboo and is made with strength and wear-ability in mind. The perfect amount of spring makes knitting with it a pleasure and allows for a variety of suitable gauges. Available in a wide range of lustrous solids, this washable, long lasting yarn is perfect for socks, sweaters, accessories, kid’s garments. 

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the  Knitting Help page on our website.

Pattern includes instruction for all sizes.

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

Sueño DK from HiKoo

• 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo
• 255 yards/100 grams
• US 3-7/3.25-4.5mm needles
• Approx. 5-6 stitches per inch
• DK weight

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Skeins Needed for Marcella Pattern: 
S (M, L, XL, XXL) = 7 (7, 8, 9, 9)

Gauge Needed for Marcella Pattern:
21 sts and 29 rows = 4"/10cm on US 7/4.5mm

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US 7/4.5mm 24”/60cm and two 40”/100cm circular needles*
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

If you like stripes you’ll love this pattern.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
With five colors alternating in a five-row repeat, you’ll enjoy the variety of color as you work this top-down pattern. The merino and bamboo blend yarn is so luxuriously soft, it will feel delightful in your hands, and the finished sweater will be a pleasure to wear against bare skin…or over a shirt or blouse.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This pattern was designed for: HiKoo’s Sueño DK, 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Viscose from Bamboo

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Yardage = 1,635 Gauge 24 sts and 29 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Needles

• US6/4mm 16”/40.5cm circular
• US6/4mm 24”/60cm circular
• US2/3mm 16”/40.5cm circular
• US2/3mm 24”/60cm circular

Size

• Small – Finished Chest 39.75”/100.75cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 41.75”/106cm
• Large – Finished Chest 45"/114.25cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 47.75"/121.25cm

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Here’s a sweater with a stitch pattern that takes the simple garter stitch adds a slip stitch and turns it into a new eye-catching texture.

Designer Knitting Pattern
The appealing stitch pattern is used with a pairing that combines a solid and a compatible hand dyed tonal version of the same yarn. As a top-down design incorporating the invisible raglan increase, there are no seems to be sewn. Stitches for the body and sleeves are separated then worked in the round to the waist and wrists. Finally, the neck band stitches are picked up along the cast on edge and worked in rib. The result is a nicely tailored sweater that is a delight to knit and that feels just right.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. 

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This sweater was designed for Sueño and Sueño Tonal, 80%Merino Superwash, 20% Bamboo

This Peruvian blend of soft superwash merino and bamboo has long-lasting durability and a soft springy hand. The bounce of this worsted weight yarn allows for a variety of suitable gauges and knitting with it is a pleasure. Available in rich, lustrous solids and luscious tonal colorways, this washable yarn is appropriate for just about every project.

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Yardage
S (M, L, XL) = 1,020/1,020 (1,275/1,275, 1,275/1,275, 1,275/1,530)

Gauge
18 sts and 39 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Needles

• US9/5.5mm 16”/40cm and 24”/60cm circular
• US9/5.5mm double pointed needles
• US7/4.5mm16”/40m cand 24”/60cm circular

Sizes

• Small – Finished Chest 40.5"/102.75cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 42.25"/107.25cm
• Large – Finished Chest 45.75"/116.25cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 48.5"/123.25cm

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

In this design the stockinette yoke combined with a generous grid of open eyelet and fitted ribbing on the body and arms works to expand the chest and diminish the waist.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
The worsted weight in our cotton blend yields a sweater that's comfortable year-round. This top down design without seams and with invisible raglan increases provides techniques that add up to a pattern that is both interesting and rewarding. Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of top-down knitting instructions. And the result of your needlework could add up to a great gift for someone else, or yourself.

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“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarns.

HiKoo’s CoBaSi DK 55% Cotton, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk, 21% Elastic Nylon

Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL, XXL) = 7(8, 9, 10, 10)

CoBaSi DK is a wool-free options. This lush blend of fibers is soft, breathable, and machine washable, making it perfect for all seasons; and it’s wool-like stretch makes knitting it gentle on the hands.

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Trendsetter’s Merino VI 100% Superwash Merino, DK/Worsted

Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL, XXL) = 9(11, 12, 13, 13)

This high quality merino yarn is designed to be extra smooth as well as soft. A 6-ply, high twist, washable yarn has loft and stretch, so it’s not only easy to care for, but easy to knit with as well. Machine washable.

Gauge:

Worsted or DK Weight Yarns: 18sts and 25 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions:

• US7/4.5mm* 16"/40.5cm circular
• US7/4.5mm* 24"/60cm or 32”/80cm circular
• US7/4.5mm* double-pointed
• Stitch markers

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

Small – Finished Chest 37.5”/95.3cm
Medium – Finished Chest 40.8”/103.6cm
Large – Finished Chest 44.5”/113cm
X-Large – Finished Chest 48”/122cm
XX-Large – Finished Chest 52”/132cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Enjoy knitting this classic sweatshirt pattern and end up with an elegant take on a sporty sweater.

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Knit from the top down in one piece, there are no seams to be sewn. The neck band is knit first, then the upper yoke worked in short rows of twisted stockinette as you shape the neck and begin increasing for the raglan seams. After adding the signature triangle at the center front neck, you’re ready to proceed with the lower yoke in stockinette.

The body and sleeves are separated and the balance of the sweater continues in stockinette. The length can be tailored simply by removing the work from your needles and trying it on to guarantee it is exactly the length you desire.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

Schoppel’s Alb Lino, 85% Lambswool, 15% Linen
A beautiful blend of white linen, cultivated in France, and richly dyed lamb’s wool from the Swabian Alps. The virgin wool contributes bounce, wear-ability, and structure, while the strong, breathable linen fibers will soften with wear, creating the perfect yarn for a long-lived sweater.

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Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL) = 4(4, 4, 6)

Gauge: 22 sts and 35 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US6/4mm 16”/40.5cm circular*
• US6/4mm 24”/60.96cm circular*
• US6/4mm double pointed*
• US4/3.5mm 16”/40.5cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm 24”/60.96cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm double pointed*
• Stitch markers (two different colors)

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

To order, return to top of this page, select size or sizes, and number of patterns.

A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Here is a project that uses the simplest stitches, garter and stockinette, in an imaginative way to create a pattern that is fun and rewarding.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Knitted top down starting at the neck, with increases along the four raglan seams, two colors are alternated to create a yoke crafted in very small stripes. The lower body and sleeves are worked in stockinette and finished with narrow bands of garter. Stitches are then picked up around the neck and the seamless hood is worked in garter stripes to match the yoke. 

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. The pattern also includes my proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. 

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

HiKoo Madrona
30% Baby Alpaca*, 30% Merino Wool*, 20% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Nylon

*EasyWash treated, allowing for delicate wash cycles

402 Yards/100 grams

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Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL)

• Color A – 4(5,5,5)
• Color B – 1 (1,1,1)

Gauge

• 26 sts and 35 rnds = 4"/10cm, in stockinette, washed and blocked
• 26sts and 32 rnds – 4”/10cm in garter stitch, washed and blocked

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US4/3.5mm* 16”/40cm circular needle
• US4/3.5mm* 24”/60cm circular needle
• US4/3.5mm* double pointed needles
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers (two different colors)
• Removable stitch markers

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes

• Small – Finished Chest 40.25"/102.25cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 42.25"/107.25cm
• Large – Finished Chest 45"/114.25cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 46.75"/118.75cm

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Here is a contemporary take on the classic raglan sweater. Bands of slip-stitch rib create the raglan detail and provide an elegantly subtle fashion statement.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This top down design has no seams to be sewn. It combines traditional stockinette with a fresh approach to shaping the yoke. The neck is shaped and the yoke is worked while raglan pattern bands are created between the front, back and sleeves. At the underarm, the body and sleeve stitches are separated, then each section is worked in the round and finished with a ribbed hem and cuffs. Stitches are picked up along the cast on edge and a ribbed neckband completes the sweater. The result is a timeless creation in a luxurious, natural blend of fibers.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

HiKoo’s Simplinatural, 40% Baby Alpaca, 40% Fine Merino Wool, 20% Mulberry Silk

If you’ve ever longed for more luxury, try Simplinatural. Made exclusively with sumptuous natural fibers—wool, alpaca and silk are expertly blended to highlight the best of each. Beautifully rounded 6-ply strands mean your knitting will have a cushy feel with excellent stitch definition. Rich, earthy primaries and nuanced neutrals will fit perfectly into anyone’s wardrobe.

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Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL) = 6(7, 7, 8)

Gauge: 18.5 sts and 25 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US8/5mm* 16”/40cm circular
• US8/5mm* 24”/60cm circular
• US8/5mm* double pointed needles
• US6/4mm** 16”/40cm circular
• US6/4mm** 24”/60cm circular
• US6/4mm** double pointed needles
• Stitch markers (two different colors)
• Stitch holders

* or size needed to obtain gauge
** or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

To order, return to top of this page, select size or sizes, and number of patterns.

A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Did you ever think you would knit a bomber jacket?

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This sporty collegiate design is a modern day take on the good ole fashioned bomber. Worked from the top down, it is as much fun to make as it is to wear. The back, left front and right front are knit from the neck to the underarm where they are joined and continued in one piece. The ribbed waist band is incorporated. The sleeves are knit from the neck to the to the wrist and ribbed cuffs are added. The sleeves and body raglan seams are sewn, then stitches are picked up around the neck for the collar. Underarm seams are sewn, the zipper is attached, and zipper facings sewn in place.

The result is a unique sweater that may bring back fond memories of college years, or garner a few compliments on your handiwork.

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarns.

HiKoo’s Simpliworsted, 55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon
Simpliworsted is a perfect all around worsted weight yarn. A superwash merino blend available in vibrant colors, which is also at times described as feeling like butter.

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HiKoo’s CoBaSi, 55% Cotton, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk, 21% Elastic Nylon
CoBaSi is wool free to avoid irritation or overheating, soft and gentle on the hands with a wool-like stretch and machine washable.

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Skeins needed for S(M, L, XL)
Yarn A Simplicity = 5(5, 6, 7)
Yarn B Simplicity = 3 (4, 4, 4)
Yarn C CoBaSi = 2(2, 2, 2)
Yarn D CoBaSi = 1(1, 1, 1)

Gauge: 17 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm, in Simpliworsted, reverse stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US9/5.5mm* 24”/60cm circular
• US3/3.25mm 24”/60cm circular
• Stitch markers (two different colors)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread in similar color to yarn A.
• 20 (22, 22, 24)” Separating Zipper

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Our favorite sporty sweater has been re-imagined in delicious Basis fingering weight. The pairing of two variegated yarns that were meant to be united almost guarantees compliments when you finish this project.

This fingering weight yarn is a very light and very special blend. It is mostly cool, soft cotton, that has been enhanced with a bit of wool to give it resilience. Plus, cashmere to add a luxurious glow. It provides clear stitch definition and has a delightful hand when knitting, because while being cotton based it knits like wool. And last but not least the color variegations include some subtle touches to elevate the sophistication of your finished work.

The sleeves and body are knitted separately in stockinette, then sewn together to create a classic crewneck. Both the upper body and sleeves are worked flat from the top down to the bottom of the armhole. Then the lower body and sleeves are worked in the round from the armhole to the cuff and hem. Tackle this modern version of a classic sporty sweater and you’re sure to have a homerun.

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“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations and links to tutorial videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun. Visit the Knitting Help page on our web site.

Yarn
Basis from Trendsetter Yarns

• 75% Cotton, 16% Wool, 9% Cashmere
• 210 yards/50 grams
• US 5/3.75mm needles
• Approx. 6 stitches per inch
• Fingering weight

Yarn Needed for Francis
S (M. L, XL) = 1 (1, 13, 13) balls

Gauge for Francis Pattern
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10cm on US 7/4.5mm

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US5/3.75mm and US7/4.5mm 16’’/40.5cm circular*
• US5/3.75mm and US7/ 4.5mm 24’’/60cm circular *
• US7/4.5mm double-pointed *
• Removable stitch markers and stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

How about a contemporary take on the cable sweater? This casually elegant piece in a cashmere, merino and silk blend yarn incorporates single cables down the center of the chest, back and each sleeve.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Set against a field of stockinette, and worked using the intarsia technique, the result is a multi-season sweater that can be worn from fall to spring. Comprised of four pieces, front, back, and two sleeves, each worked top down and with German short rows to shape the neck, the result is a project that is rewarding in more ways than one. The knitting is interesting, and the outcome is luxurious.

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, I’ve collected knitting tips and links to videos that will make knitting your project easier and even more fun.  Knitting Help

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarn.

Schoppel’s Cashmere Queen, 35% Cashmere, 45% Merino Wool, 20% Silk
Cashmere, silk and wool are combined in this unique single-ply yarn. A patented technique that just slightly felts the yarn creates a single ply that resists the normal pilling and enhances stitch definition.

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Skeins needed for color A and B S(M, L, XL) = 8/3(8/3, 9/3, 9/3)

Gauge: 21.5 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions: 

• US5/3.75mm* 24”/60cm circular*
• US4/3.5mm*** 24”/60cm circular
• Cable needle in a size comparable to US5/3.75mm**
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

* or two sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge
** or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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A link to this downloadable pattern (PDF) will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable patterns are nonrefundable.

Have fun making this sporty sweater and end up a winner.

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Pattern
This design was inspired by athletic sportswear. Choose superfine merino wool or a blend of cotton/bamboo/silk/elastic nylon to make it very wearable with a shirt, t-shirt, or, what the heck, no shirt at all. The sleeves and body are worked separately in stockinette from the top down, then sewn together to create a classic crewneck.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
This pattern was designed for:

Sueño from HiKoo 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo 255 yards/100 grams US 3-7/3.25-4.5mm needles Approx. 5-6 stitches per inch DK weight

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size S(M, L, XL) =
Color A Body 4(5, 5, 5) 
Color B Sleeves 3 (3, 4, 4)

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Trendsetter’s Merino 6 DK 100% Superfine Merino
This high-quality merino yarn is designed to be extra smooth as well as soft. A 6-ply, high twist, washable yarn with loft and stretch, so it’s not only easy to care for, its easy to knit.

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size S(M, L, XL) =
Color A Body - 7 (8, 8, 9)
Color B Sleeves - 5 (5, 6, 6)

Gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Needles

• US7 16"/40.5cm circular
• US7 24"/60cm or 32"/80cm circular
• US7 double-pointed
• Stitch Markers

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

• Small – Finished Chest 38.8"/99cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 40.8"/103.5cm
• Large – Finished Chest 43.5"/110.5cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 46.5"/118cm

To order, return to top of this page.

A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. The kit also includes my proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. 

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Pattern
On those balmy summer nights when there’s a chill in the air, a light carefree sweater always feels just right. And this simple, yet stylish design looks great whether hanging out on the beach in a pair of shorts or having dinner al fresco. Knitted to create a loose drape, this pattern knits up fast and easy. The rows of purl stitches are spaced to evoke waves on the beach and the garter stitch trim provides a tidy finishing touch. Knitted top down with no seams, your knitting will be as carefree as the look of this finished sweater.
Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of top-down knitting instructions.

Yarn Recommendations
Lana Knit’s allhemp6 – DK – 100% hemp, eco-yarn

Long line flax is wet spun for vibrant color, outstanding drape, longevity and colorfast with ultimate softness and sheen. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. And hemp is stronger and softer than cotton, will last twice as long and will not mildew. It’s a sustainable crop and an acre of hemp will produce as much fiber as 2 to 3 acres of cotton. While pesticides and herbicides are used in the production of other fibers, hemp requires none. Hand or machine wash, lay flat to dry or tumble dry.

GET THE YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at LanaKnits.com Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JCKHEMP when placing your order.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.


Suggested Needles and Notions
The following is recommended but not included in the kit.

• US5 double-pointed needles*
• US3 double-pointed needles*
• Stitch markers

*Or size needed to obtain gauge

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This could be the sweater your favorite guy or gal will like so much that he or she passes it down someday to a son, daughter, nephew, niece, protégé or grandchild.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
The sweater pattern uses a progression that changes from light to dark as you knit down, making the shoulders look bigger and the waist smaller. Who wouldn’t like that? Designed for durable, bulky-weight yarn, this pattern knits up very fast on large needles, so enjoy making it while you can, as you will finish quickly.

A top-down design, knitting starts with the neck shaping, followed by raglan shaping which helps to create a tailored look while working the yoke of the sweater—front, back and sleeves—all at once and in the round. Like all top-down sweaters that are knitted in one piece without seams, you can easily check the fit—shoulders, chest, sleeves, length—as you knit. Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of  top-down knitting instructions.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, glossary of terms, and a crisp schematic with dimensions for proper blocking. The pattern also includes my proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on my web site. 

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Brown Sheep’s Burly Spun, 100% Wool

Skeins needed in color sequence for S(M, L, XL) =
1/2/3/2(1/2/3/2, 1/2/3/2, 1/2/4/2)

Gauge: 10 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions:

• US13 16"40.5cm circular*
• US13 24"/60cm or 32"/80cm circular*
• US13 double-pointed*
• Stitch Markers

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

Small - Finished chest 40"/101.5cm
Medium - Finished chest 42.5"/108cm
Large - Finished chest 45.6"/116cm
X-Large - Finished chest 48"/122cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

A classic sporty designer knitting pattern for little athletes.

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Have fun making this sweater for any young athlete or sports fan. The design draws from the traditional athletic look but is styled for a modern feel. You can chose extra fine merino wool or a comfy cotton blend. Both make it very wearable with a shirt or a t-shirt.

The sleeves and body are knitted separately in stockinette, then sewn together to create a classic crewneck. Both the upper body and sleeves are worked flat from the top down—casting on at the neck edge and knitting to the bottom of the armhole. Then the lower body and sleeves are worked in the round from the armhole to the cuff and hem.

This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Order the matching pattern for men:
Brian Sporty Crewneck for Men Designer Knitting Pattern

Yarn:
This sweater was designed for the following yarns:

Sueño from HiKoo 80% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo 255 yards/100 grams US 3-7/3.25-4.5mm needles Approx. 5-6 stitches per inch DK weight

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size 4(6, 8, 10) =
Color A Body 2 (2, 2, 2)
Color B Sleeves 2 (2, 2, 2)

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Trendsetter’s Merino 6 100% Merino Wool
This high quality merino yarn is designed to be extra smooth as well as soft. A 6-ply, high twist, washable yarn has loft and stretch, so it’s not only easy to care for, but easy to knit with as well. Machine washable.

Balls in primary A and secondary B colors for size 4(6, 8, 10) =
Color A Body 2 (2, 3, 3)
Color B Sleeves 2 (2, 3, 3)

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm, in stockinette

Suggested Needles and Notions:

• US7 16"/40.5cm circular*
• US7 24"/60cm or 32"/80cm circular*
• US7 double-pointed*
• Stitch Markers
• Stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Tapestry needle

* or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes:

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This sweater pattern is very rewarding.

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Pattern
Inspired by the classic white dress shirt, the body and the sleeves are worked top-down in one piece. Crafting buttoned cuffs, shirt collar and folded hem shirt tails contribute to the pleasure of creating an everyday garment that is truly sophisticated.

Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of top-down knitting instructions.

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"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Louet’s Euroflax – Sport - 100% Linen

This elegant linen yarn achieves exceptional softness that is the result of fine splitting the long flax fibers and double boiling the yarn during production. The result is a strong, easy-to-care-for yarn that grows softer each time you wash it. It is non-allergenic and can absorb 20% of its weight in water without feeling damp. The pectins in the fiber give it a heat-regulating quality. Machine washable and dryable.

Gauge
25 sts and 33 rows = 4"/10cm

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following are recommended but not included in the kit.

• US4 16"/40.5cm circular*
• US4 24"/60cm or 32"/80cm circular*
• US4 double-pointed*
• 11 buttons
• Removable stitch markers 

*Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

• X-Small – Finished Chest 39.5"/100cm
• Small – Finished Chest 41"/104cm
• Medium – Finished Chest 43"/109cm
• Large – Finished Chest 46"/117cm
• X-Large – Finished Chest 48"/122cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Cozy up with this cozy yarn and enjoy knitting him or her what will probably become a favorite winter sweater. It knits up fast in a simple combo of knit and purl stitches.

Designer Knitting Pattern
This design is worked from the top down, in one piece. So, you can easily check the fit—shoulders, chest, sleeves, length as you knit. It’s the perfect pattern for a ski sweater or for those chilly days when one feels best in just a chunky sweater—forget the coat.

Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of top-down knitting instructions.

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Brown Sheep’s Burly Spun, 100% American Wool, Super Bulky, Eco-friendly

This single-ply wool will stand the test of time. Spun and dyed in the USA—hand wash, dry flat. All Brown Sheep’s yarns are dyed using their proprietary process, which recycles up to 90% of the water used in dying. And since the textile industry is among the top three industries for water pollution, it is comforting to know Brown Sheep yarn is eco-friendly.

Gauge
10 sts and 14 rows = 4"/10cm, in basket weave pattern on larger needle

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following is recommended but not included in the kit.

• US11 16"/40.5cm circular*
• US11 24"/60cm circular*
• US11 double-pointed*
• US10.5 24"/60cm circular*
• US10.5 double-pointed*
• Stitch Markers

*Or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes

• Small – Finished Chest 38.5"/96.cm
• Medium - Finished Chest 41.5"/105.5cm
• Large – Finished Chest 44.8"/114cm
• X-Large - Finished Chest 48"/122cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

How about a cardigan sweater with a few design features and knitting techniques that will make knitting it a pleasure and wearing it an even greater delight.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This is a top-down pattern with no seams. It incorporates an elegant invisible raglan seam increase with hems on the cuff and the body, versus ribbing, which magically require no sewing. The peek of color inside the pockets is echoed in the subtle trim along the button placket providing the finishing touch. It can dress up a pair of jeans or take the place of a sport coat. How’s that for versatile?

Haven’t knitted a top-down sweater before? Don’t worry. Here’s a free, printable PDF of top-down knitting instructions.

StitchSaver^™ Row Checker

"It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped."
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Euroflax Sport - 100% Linen – Sport Weight

This sport weight linen yarn is wet spun from flax-fiber. Exceptional softness is achieved by fine splitting the long fibers and double boiling the yarn. Machine wash on gentle cycle using a non-bleach, mild soap. Dry in your dryer on a medium setting for 15 minutes, then lay flat to finish. For an even softer result, dry completely in the dryer. To enhance the sheen of the yarn, steam with a steam iron.

Gauge
24 sts and 32 rows = 4"/10cm, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions
The following is recommended.

• US4/3.5mm 16”/40.5cm circular needles*
• US4/3.5mm 24”/60cm or 32”/80cm circular needles*
• US4/3.5mm double-pointed*
• Stitch Markers 

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Sizes
Finished Chest Circumference:

• Small – 39.5"/101cm
• Medium – 42.5"/106cm
• Large – 45"/114.3cm
• X-Large – 50”/127cm
• XX-Large – 52.5"/133.3cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This truly unique pattern is an invitation to create giant cables of stockinette entwined with lace. The over-sized scale results in a very snuggly cardi that is sure to become your best friend.

Designer Knitting Pattern
The pattern comes with clear charts to guide you. The Aran weight Soffio yarn knits up quickly, and it may be the softest yarn you’ll ever find. It is so fluffy and light your finished Sophia sweater will be almost weightless.

Yarn
Trendsetter’s Soffio – 65% Fine Wool, 35% Cashmere, 5% Nylon, 25 grams, 75 yards/68.6 meters, Aran Weight

An extremely soft, airy blend that’s almost weightless. It has exceptional elasticity and bounce. So, if you’re looking for a quick knit that is soft as a cloud you’ve found it.

The on-screen color representations for yarn may not be precise representations of actual colors due to variance in monitor calibrations.

Gauge

• 14.5 sts and 16 rows = 4"/10cm in Cable Lace Stitch

It is important to wash and block your gauge swatch.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US15/10mm 24”/61cm*
• needles - US11/8mm 24”/61cm**
• needles - Tapestry needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge.
** Or 2 sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge.

Size

• Chest Circumference: 52 (57)” x 132 (145) cm

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

We invite you to surrender to softness and find the coziness you love with the Sophia pattern.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
Worked from the bottom up in two pieces, the front and back are sewn together with the seams showcased on the outside. A beautiful detail. Then stitches are picked up to knit sleeves top down and a luscious V-neck trim that your skin with adore.

This pattern is accompanied by Row Checkers for each size and a link to our complimentary online Knitting Help.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” ~ James

Knitting Help

For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Trendsetter’s Soffio – 65% Fine Wool, 35% Cashmere, 5% Nylon, 25 grams, 75 yards/68.6 meters, Aran Weight

An extremely soft, airy blend that’s almost weightless. It has exceptional elasticity and bounce. So, if you’re looking for a quick knit that its soft as a cloud you’ve found it.

Gauge

• 12 sts and 18 rows = 4"/10cm

It is important to block your gauge swatch.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US15/10mm 24”/61cm or 30”/76.2cm *
• circular needles - US15/10mm 16”/40.6cm *
• circular needles - US15/10mm *
• double point needles

* Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Size

• Chest Circumference: 47 (48.5, 50, 51.5)” / 119.4 (123, 127, 130.8) cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Create a modern take on the classic French sailor’s sweater with this designer knitting pattern. Enjoy creating twisted stitch ribbing, drop stitch stripes and a simple set-in sleeve.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern created for 100% hemp yarn is light, airy and washable. It is written with just the right amount of ease to provide a comfy, casual fit. Worked from the bottom up, the stripes are simple yarn over drop stitches, and the boatneck trim is created with twisted stitch ribbing. The sleeves are worked flat like the body and sewn in under armhole trim to hide the seam while creating a beautiful fashion detail.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Lana Knits’ allhemp6, 100% hemp, 165 yards,151meters, 3.5 oz./100 grams

Like linen, hemp is remarkably durable yet gets softer with each washing. And perhaps more importantly a perfect example of sustainability. It is stronger and softer than cotton, will last twice as long and will not mildew. An acre of hemp will produce as much fiber as 2 to 3 acres of cotton. Cotton grows only in moderate climates and requires more water than hemp, which is also frost tolerant and grows in all 50 states, including Alaska. Isn’t that amazing? While pesticides and herbicides are used in the production of other fibers, hemp requires none. It is truly a wonder fiber.

GET THE YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at LanaKnits.com Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JCKHEMP when placing your order.

Yardage
S (M, L, XL) – Approximately:
Main Color 1,155 (1,320, 1,320, 1650)
Contrast Color 165 (165, 165, 165, 165)

Gauge
22 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 4/3.50mm 16”/40.5cm*
• US 4/3.5mm 24”/61cm*
• US 5/3.75mm 16”/40.5cm circular needles*
• US 5/3.75mm 24”/61cm circular needles*

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTE: Circular needles are required to work the contrast color rows.

Size
Finished Chest:

• Small – 39”/99 cm
• Medium – 43.25”/110 cm
• Large – 47”/119.5 cm
• X-Large – 51.25”/130 cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Turn variegated yarn sideways and create a delightful sweater with a variety of vertical stripes. This designer knitting pattern will lead the way as you work your new sweater from wrist to wrist.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern was created for Zauberball Crazy variegated yarn. It is written with just the right amount of positive ease to provide a loose, comfy, casual fit. Worked from wrist to wrist in two pieces—front and back—which are then sewn along the top and bottom edges of each sleeve and down each side. Next naturally curling stockinette is added at the waist and neck. Zauber means a magic spell, so the random self-striping in this yarn contributes the magic that results in a sweater that is uniquely yours.

This designer knitting pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.” - James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Schoppel’s Zauberball Crazy, 75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon, 459 yards/100 grams

This playful sock yarn is also perfect for a sweater. Two strands of yarn have been dyed individually and then plied together for a surprising crazy combination.

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred color and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Yardage
S (M, L, XL) – 3 (4, 4, 4) balls, approximately: 1,270 (1391, 1500, 1702) yards

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4"/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 6/4mm, 24”/60.9cm circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scrap yarn

Size
Finished Chest:

• Small – 47”/119.5 cm
• Medium – 51.5”/131 cm
• Large – 55.5” / 141 cm
• X-Large – 63” / 160 cm

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A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern combines a soft coatigan-style cardigan with a grid of eyelets. Enjoy a cozy sweater that feels just right from fall to spring.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern is worked from the top down in one piece. There are no seams to be sewn. A grid of simple, 2-stitch eyelets covers the body and runs down the sleeves. Raglan sleeves contribute to the simplicity of this design. And buttonholes have been replaced with an optional belt. Since Barbara is worked top down, you can make the length of the body and sleeves suite your own personal style.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Lana Grossa’s Cool Merino - 90% Merino, 10% Plyamide – 50 grams – 165 yards / 150.9 Meters – Aran

This highly versatile yarn is exceptionally soft. It has a beautiful hand that results in garments that drape nicely yet maintain their structure. It works well on a range of needle sizes and the finished fabric provides very clear stitch definition. So, in addition to finding a beautiful cardigan pattern you may have found a new favorite yarn.

Gauge
18 sts and 23 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette after blocking.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Estimated yardage/skeins XS (S, M, L, XL): 1,280/8 (1,530/10, 1,690/11, 1,820/12, 1,910/12)

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US8/5mm 16”/40.5cm circular *
• US8/5mm 24”/60cm or 36” /91cm circular *
• US8/5mm double-pointed *
• Fixed and Removable Stitch markers
• 5 Buttons

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size

• X-Small – 32.5”/82.5 cm
• Small – 37.75”/96 cm
• Medium – 40.5”/103 cm
• Large – 43”/109 cm
• X-Large – 45”/114.5

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern combines top-down knitting with color block work to create a beautiful cardigan with no seams to be sewn.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern is worked from the top down in one piece, starting with a provisional cast-on at the upper back. Then you pick up stitches for the upper left and right fronts. After working to the underarm, the fronts and back are joined to work the lower body. With the armholes completed you can pick up stitches and work the sleeve cap from the top down in short rows, then continue in the round to the cuff. Clear instructions guide you for crafting cuffs with plackets and buttonholes, a double-sided button band and the neck band with a stand-up collar. The finishing touch is two sets of stitches patiently waiting in the lower body, for working the pocket lining.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Echt, 100% Organic Cotton • 153 yards/50 grams • US2-4/3-3.5mm needles • Approx. 6.25sts/inch • Sport weight • Echt is an eco-yarn

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred colors and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Gauge
23 sts and 33 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Color A: 10 (10, 10, 11, 12) Balls
Color B: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) Balls
Color C: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls
Color D: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) Balls

Approximate Yardage
Color A: 1,530 (1,530, 1,530, 1,683, 1,836)
Color B: 765 (765, 918, 918)
Color C: 306 (305, 306, 459, 459)
Color D: 306 (305, 306, 459, 459)

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US4/3.5mm 16”/40.5cm circular *
• US4/3.5mm 24”/60cm circular *
• US4/3.5mm double-pointed *
• Stitch markers
• 6 Buttons

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size
XS (S, M, L, XL) TO FIT CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
35-36 (36-37, 39-40, 41-43, 44-45)” / 89-91.5 (91.5-94, 99-101.5, 104-109, 112-114.5)cm

FINISHED CHEST CIRCUMFERENCE:
40.25 (42.75, 44, 46.75, 48.25)” / 102 (108.5, 112, 118.5, 122.5)cm

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern features the magic knot. So, you can introduce dashes of color spontaneously without creating numerous yarn tails to be worked in when finishing your new sweater.

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Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern is worked from the top down in one piece with raglan sleeves. It incorporates the magic knot technique to introduce dashes of color spontaneously over the entire sweater. Each dash begins and ends by joining two strands of yarn with a knot that does not come untied, appears only as a tiny bump and does not leave yarn tails to be worked in. Since Merlin is worked top down, you can make the length of the body and sleeves suite your own personal style. Then two pockets along with an attached neck and button band finish off your new creation.

For our Merlin "Magic Knot" Cowl Designer Knitting Pattern, click here

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Ecopuno Tweed - 61% Cotton, 15% Poly, 14% Alpaca, 10% Wool - 175 Yards - 50 Grams

This beautiful tweedy yarn feels like alpaca, handles like wool but surprise, it is mostly cotton. The result is a very practical and comfortable multi-season sweater.

Gauge
19 sts and 28 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette after blocking.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Estimated yardage/skeins S (M, L, XL, XL):

Primary Color – 1,225/7 (1,225/7, 1,400/8, 1,400/8, 1,575/9)
Accent Colors – 1 skein in each of 4 or more colors

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US8/5mm 24”/61cm* circular needle
• US8/5mm * double point needles
• US8/5mm 16”/40.6 cm* circular needles
• US6/4mm 24” /61cm ** circular needles
• US6/4mm ** double point needles

* Or size needed to obtain gauge.
** Or 2 sizes smaller than needed to obtain gauge.

Chest Circumference

• Small – 39.25”/99.7 cm
• Medium – 40.75”/103.5 cm
• Large – 44.25”/112.4 cm
• X-Large – 46.75”/118.7 cm
• XX-Large – 51”/129.5 cm

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This designer knitting pattern combines color blocking with a little intarsia. It features the classic style of competitive rugby teams, a “team crest” and the traditional collar and button placket.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Designer Knitting Pattern
This designer knitting pattern is worked from the bottom up. The style of the front, back and each sleeve is unique. And all are inspired by different rugby team uniforms. The crest on the bicep is based on the Cox family crest from Scotland. There is a chart to help you work the crest, and there are clear instructions along with our unique row checker for working the collar, button placket and set-in sleeves. Finish off this colorful, sporty knitting project by joining the shoulder seams, sewing the sleeves to the body, then sewing the underarm and side seams. So, are you inspired to knit while watching a little rugby on the telly?

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Trendsetter’s Merino 6 - 100% Superwash Merino - 135 yards/123.4m per 50-gram ball

This high-quality merino yarn is designed to be extra smooth as well as soft. A 6-ply, high twist, washable yarn with loft and stretch, so it’s not only easy to care for it’s easy to knit.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette after blocking.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Estimated yardage S (M, L, XL, XXL):

• Main Color – Charcoal 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls
• Accent Color 1 - Purple 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) balls
• Accent Color 2 - Orange 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) balls
• Accent Color 3 - White 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) balls
• Accent Color 4 - Blue 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) balls
• Accent Color 5 - Red 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) balls
• Accent Color 6 - Yellow 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) balls

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US 7/4.5mm 16”/40cm, 24”/60cm or 32”/80cm circular needles*
• Stitch markers
• Darning needle

* Or size needed to obtain gauge Chest Circumference

Finished Chest Measurements:
S (M, L, XL, XXL) 40 (44.5,48, 52.5, 56)”/101.5 (113, 122, 133.5, 142) cm.

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

Have you knit a color blocking pattern? If so, you’ll love this pattern blocking design. It offers the fun of working blocks of distinctive stitch patterns, but the pleasure of working in a single yarn.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Designer Knitting Pattern
This luscious cashmere blend pullover is warm and cozy. And very enjoyable to knit, because the large grid of two patterns is actually the front and back of the same stitch. The simple combination of knit, purl and slip stitches produces two subtle yet distinctive textures. Worked from the top-down with the invisible raglan increase guarantees the grid pattern is an all-over perfect match. Enjoy the soft cashmere, merino and silk blend against your neck and the clean stitch definition, which is sure to prompt a few compliments. Both will feel very nice.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Schoppel® Cashmere Queen - 45% Merino Wool, 35% Cashmere, 20% Silk, 153 yards (200m), 1.76 oz (50 grams)

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred colors and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

Gauge
22 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10cm in pattern, washed and blocked.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
S (M, L, XL, XXL) - 13 (15, 16, 17, 18) Skeins

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US8/5mm* 16”/40cm and 24”/60.96cm circular
• US8/5mm double pointed*
• US6/4mm 16”/40cm and 24”/60cm circular
• US6/4mm double pointed
• Stitch markers (two different colors)

* Or size needed to obtain gauge

Size
S (M, L, XL, XXL)
Finished Chest Circumference 40.25 (43.25, 46.25, 49, 52)” / 102 (110, 117.5, 124.5, 132) cm

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.

This sweater is designed to make the waist look small and the shoulders broader.

Complimentary StitchSaver™ Row Checker

Designer Knitting Pattern
A small waist always sounds good for a man or a woman. With Blair’s progressive two-color transition from light to dark, your waist may look smaller, and your shoulders may seem to get a bit broader. A chiseled torso or maybe an hourglass figure? But the real fun of this pattern is knitting the easy does it rice stitch. It creates a beautiful textured grid. The top-down raglan-sleeved design guarantees the stitch pattern as well as the stripes work out perfectly. Pick two of your favorite colors, bold or subtle, and make plans to enjoy creating a new project that your body may find very flattering.

This pattern includes instructions for all sizes, a list of all abbreviations, a schematic for accurate blocking, and a glossary of terms. It is accompanied by our proprietary StitchSaver™ Row Checker. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our web site.

StitchSaver™ Row Checker

“It is hard to make a mistake with our unique complimentary Row Checker. It helps you keep track of stitch count row-by-row for each section of the pattern, plus all increase and decrease shaping. With check off boxes for each row you can put this project aside for a week, a month or a year and return to the exact spot where you stopped.”
- James

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn
Schoppel’s ALB Lino - 85% Virgin Wool, 15% Linen, 437 Yards/100 grams

SAVE 10% OFF THIS YARN -  CLICK HERE to find this yarn at Maker’s Mercantile. Choose your preferred colors and enter discount code JamesCox10 when placing your order.

This stunning yarn combines white linen from France with richly dyed virgin wool from the Swabian Alps, providing a spectacular visual texture. The wool contributes bounce, wearability and structure, and the strong breathable linen softens with wear. It’s the perfect yarn for a long-lived sweater.

Gauge
24 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette after blocking.

Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.

Yardage
Estimated yardage S (M, L, XL, XXL): Color A: 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls, Color B: 3 (3, 3, 3, 3) balls

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US7/4.5mm 16”/40cm circular*
• US7/4.5mm 24”/60cm circular*
• US7/4.5mm double pointed*
• US5/3.75mm 24”/60cm circular**
• US5/3.75mm double pointed**
• Stitch markers

* Or size needed to obtain gauge
** Or 2 sizes smaller than need to obtain gauge

Chest Circumference
Finished Chest Measurements: S (M, L, XL, XXL) 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”/91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm

To order, return to top of this page.

Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.