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.
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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 theKnitting Helppage 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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Sophisticated, elegant, stylish, chic. After seeing James’ collection, I may give up needlepoint.
Patsy A.
These designs take men's sweaters to a whole new level of luxury and deliciousness. Might have to get a new man once my divorce goes through, just so I can knit him a James Cox Knits sweater.
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The variegated stripes in this designer knitting pattern start and end with magic knots, which create fringe on both sides of this designer scarf.
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Designer Knitting Patterns This scarf is worked sideways in easy does it garter stitch. The fun part is the center portion where stripes of variegated yarn start and end with magic knots. When each magic knot is tied, two 6” /15 cm tails of yarn are left hanging from the knot. These tails create rows of fringe on both sides of the scarf.
The 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 Yarn A - HiKoo’s Sueño , 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Viscose from Bamboo - 255 yards/233 meters per 100 grams
This Peruvian yarn is a blend of soft Superwash Merino and Bamboo. It is made with strength and wearability in mind. The perfect amount of spring makes knitting with it a pleasure and allows for a variety of suitable gauges.
Yarn B - Schoppel’s Edition 3, 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino, 164 yards/150 meters per 50 grams This DK weight yarn comes in many fabulous colorways. You may become addicted to the slow, gradual color change in each ball.
Gauge 21 sts and 42 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.
Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit.
Yardage 1 Hank, 1 Ball
Suggested Needles and Notions
US Size 7/4.5 mm*, 24”/60 cm circular needles
*Or size needed to obtain gauge
Dimensions 6.75” /16.5 cm x 56.25”/143 cm
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Jason Scarf Designer Knitting Pattern
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Knit a scarf for all seasons. Light enough for summer, cozy enough for winter.
To view the matching Jason Sweater pattern, click here.
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Designer Knitting Pattern This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the ocean waves rolling onto the Caribbean beaches of Saint John. It is worked in stockinette with rows of purl stitches on the right side. A span of smooth stockinette in the center of Jason echoes the natural pattern of the surf. A border of garter stitches provides the finishing touch.
This pattern was designed for Lana Knits allhemp6. It is a 100% hemp, which requires half the water of cotton, no herbicides or pesticides, can be grown in almost every climate, and lasts forever. How’s that for a wonderful sustainable fiber.
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and 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.
Gauge 14 sts and 17 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.
Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit.
Yardage 4 Hanks
Suggested Needles and Notions
US10/6mm, 24”/60cm circular
Dimensions
Approx 87”/221 cm x 14.5”/36 cm
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Jackie Scarf Designer Knitting Pattern
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Here’s a truly unique scarf knitting pattern. The knitting goes vertically, horizontally and diagonally too.
To view the matching Jackie Hat pattern, click here.
Designer Knitting Patterns This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the discovery of the fascinating horizontal stitch technique. Imagine you’re working in stockinette, but every few rows the stitches turn 90 degrees and travel sideways. The Jackie scarf starts and ends with only 11 stitches but grows into a kerchief-style scarf. The fun part is every fourth row is worked horizontally, which is sure to entertain you.
The finished piece is a delightful combination of stockinette with horizontal rows that also – surprise – travel a bit diagonally. The pattern was created with Soffio yarn, a wonderfully luscious cashmere blend that knits up beautifully on size 10.5 needles. How’s that for a quick, fun project
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our 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.
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 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.
Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit.
Yardage 4 Balls
Suggested Needles and Notions
US 10.5/6.5mm 16”/40.6cm circular needles*
US 10.5/6.5mm double point needles*
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
Dimensions 62”/157.5 cm x 9” /23 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.
Jackie Hat Designer Knitting Pattern
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Here’s a truly distinctive little hat. A pillbox worked with the remarkably simple horizontal stitch pattern. After working this stitch pattern, you may be looking for other projects knit horizontally.
To view the matching Jackie Scarf pattern, click here.
Designer Knitting Pattern This designer knitting pattern was inspired by the fascinating horizontal stitch technique. Imagine you’re working in stockinette, but ever few rows the stitches turn 90 degrees and travel sideways. Jackie is created in the round starting with the Easiest Chinese Waitress cast on and worked vertically. Then at the right height, a sequence of decreases results in a cheerful little pillbox hat. The pattern was created with Soffio yarn, a wonderfully luscious cashmere blend that knits up beautifully on size 10.5 needles. How’s that for a quick, fun project.
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our 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.
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 18 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked.
Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit.
Yardage 2 Balls
Suggested Needles and Notions
US 10.5/6.5mm 16”/40.6cm circular needles*
US 10.5/6.5mm double point needles*
* Or size needed to obtain gauge
Dimensions 21.25”/54 cm circumference x 3.5” /9 cm tall
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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.
Erin Hat and Scarf Designer Knitting Pattern
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This pair of designer knitting patterns features the magic knot technique in the hat and the simplest way to create a beautiful matching scarf.
Designer Knitting Patterns The design for the Erin hat designer knitting pattern is fun in more ways than one. Blending a rainbow of colors to suit your own personal style combined with the magic knot technique is sure to keep you entertained. Then the extra yarn from all the color used in your hat will become perhaps the easiest scarf you have ever knit. Working little panels of knit and purl stitches sideways, and leaving tails at the end of each row, results in a fringed scarf that matches your new hat and is sure to put a smile on your face.
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations, and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our 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.
This fiber blend is wool free to avoid irritation or overheating, soft and gentle on the hands with a wool-like stretch and machine washable.
Gauge 26 sts and 39 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 One hank in 8 to 10 colors
Suggested Needles and Notions
US6/4mm 16”/40.5cm circular *
US6/4mm double-pointed *
Stitch markers *
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 18.5”/45 cm (20.5”/59.5 cm) Circumference
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Kylie Kerchief Designer Knitting Pattern
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This designer knitting pattern uses James’ Trio Stitch. It is his version of a 3-stitch decrease/increase that he converted to a beautiful symmetrical stitch.
Designer Knitting Pattern This lovely kerchief, showcases James’ new trio stitch. Image decreasing 3 stitches to one and back to 3 all in one single stitch. And it is symmetrical. The kerchief pattern offsets the rows of stitches to create a nice interlocking design. And the environmentally friendly Solo Lino recycled linen yarn provides a beautiful soft draping fabric.
This pattern includes a list of all abbreviations and a glossary of terms. Plus, a link is provided to Knitting Help on our 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 Lana Grosso’s Solo Lino, 80% Recycled Linen, 20% Linen, 132 yards/120.7m, 1.76 oz. /50g
Solo Lino is amazing. It is 100% linen, but soft and silky. That’s because it is a blend with 80% of the linen being recycled. The result is a delight to knit, a pleasure in your hands and a wonderfully gently drape.
Gauge 24 sts x 33 rows = 4”/10cm in in pattern.
Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit and to match the schematic when blocking.
Yardage 3 Balls
Suggested Needles and Notions
US 6/4 mm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Measurements 41”/104 cm x 17”/43.2 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.
