A soft cotton-and-silk DK-weight yarn takes center stage this week. This post moves from swatching tricks to a full toddler’s tunic pattern. It covers getting more mileage out of a gauge swatch, four free patterns to try, and knitting a seamless little tunic from hem to shoulder. About the yarn …
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Knit the airy She Wears Seashells Cover Up by Denise Powell, featuring a sideways yoke, mesh lacework, and clever summer garment construction. Matching earrings.
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Soft, antipilling acrylic self-striping yarn will make easy work of turning the three suggested free patterns into gorgeous pieces! Bonus: a pattern for a beret knitted with short rows and a ripple stitch blankie! Let’s go! Free patterns to try Three free downloadable patterns pair the self-striping yarn with a …
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Knit the Tiles and Tesserae Wrap by Nancy Lekx, an elegant mosaic inspired lace project from ANPTmag Issue 61 for autumn and holiday style.
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A soft chainette yarn with a subtle sparkle sets the stage for this lacy summer layering piece. This post swatches for gauge, knits two lace panels at once, then joins and finishes them into a breezy top perfect for warm weather. About chainette yarn A lightweight chainette yarn makes an …
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Knit The Sampler Scarf by Nancy Lekx, featuring twelve textured stitch patterns that keep this easy ANPTmag Issue 63 project interesting.
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A soft, semi-fine yarn blending modal with cashmere makes a wonderful base for a breezy summer top. This post swatches for the right gauge, then knits the top in one seamless piece, from hem to neckline. A cardigan and a woven wrap round out the rest of the series. The …
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Knit Waterfall Beanie by Marie Greene from ANPTmag Issue 69. This intermediate lace beanie features a graceful lace panel, picot bind off, and drawstring closure, with sizes from preemie to adult large.
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Every knitter has an opinion about the best sock heel, but fit really depends on the shape of an ankle and foot. This post knits the same basic toe-up sock five times, changing only the heel construction, to compare fit, comfort, and style side by side. Follow along to see …
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Knit Snuggles Sweater by Cindy O’Malley from ANPTmag Issue 54. A cozy plaid dog sweater worked in the round with crocheted top stitching.
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Knit Turner’s Sunset Blanket by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice color transitions and textured stitches while creating a cozy blanket inspired by nature’s beautiful sunsets.
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Toe up socks give you something no top down sock can: a perfect custom fit, checked on your own foot as you knit. Cast on at the toe, try the sock on as you go, and turn the heel exactly where your foot says to. This tutorial walks you through …
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Discover why a bamboo-cotton yarn makes lace and texture stitches shine. Full guide covers gauge tips, the Clematis Cowl, Waffle Stitch, Ocean Lace, and fiber benefits.
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Knit Victorian Camisole by Denise Powell from ANPTmag Summer 2017. Practice lace knitting and garment shaping while creating an elegant vintage-inspired top.
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Linen has one of the oldest histories of any textile fiber. Lightweight, breathable, and stronger when wet than when dry, it has been used for clothing for thousands of years. Today, it’s also one of the most rewarding summer knitting fibers you can choose. This guide brings together five posts …