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  • Soft Polyester Yarn and Four Free Patterns

    Orchard Blossoms Shawl is one of my all-time favourite ANPTmag knits!

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    Knit a classic Canadian-inspired Henley with bold maple detail

    Carla A. CanonicoMay 5, 2026014 views

    Knit Tilted Maple Leaf Henley by Cynthia MacDougall from ANPTmag Issue 55. Practice textured stitches and garment construction in a bold maple inspired sweater design.

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    Knit the sweetest puppy-inspired socks for happy feet, ever!

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 28, 2026020 views

    Knit Puppy Love Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 65, themed around positive messages and a brighter future. Practice stranded colorwork and classic sock construction.

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    Knit a Breathtaking Cathedral-inspired Lace Shawl

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 21, 2026022 views

    Knit Notre Dame II Lace Shawl by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 71 That Was Then This Is Now, where designers reimagined a past project with fresh lace shaping and bold architectural detail.

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    Knitted Seafaring Cables Pullover: 1 pattern, so many options

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 14, 2026019 views

    Knit Seafaring Cables Pullover by Cynthia MacDougall from ANPTmag Issue 60 Inspired by Oceans. Advanced cable knitting with charted and written instructions, a schematic, and options for fit and necklines.

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    Bath Abbey Cathedral-inspired beret to knit for spring days

    Carla A. CanonicoApril 7, 2026031 views

    Knit Fan Vaulting Beret by Denise Powell from the ANPTmag Spring 2013 issue. Practice cablework, twisted rib, picked up stitches, and hidden crown decreases for a wearable architecture inspired hat.

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    Knit the Double Horseshoe Wedding Shawl for a meaningful heirloom

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 31, 2026027 views

    Knit Double Horseshoe Wedding Shawl by Cynthia MacDougall from the ANPTmag Summer 2017 red and white issue. Practice lacework and curved shaping for a meaningful bridal accessory.

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    Knit the ‘Looking Up Crescent Shawlette’ and brighten your day!

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 24, 2026028 views

    Knit Looking Up Crescent Shawlette by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 65, a Bright Futures design with lace arrows, short rows, and optional beads.

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    Knit the Wiggle Room Socks for Your Next Yoga Day!

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 17, 2026032 views

    Knit Wiggle Room socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 47 with a chakras, mandalas, and meditation theme. Practice color stranding with a fun yoga-friendly sock pattern.

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    Fractured Flower Trivet Pattern | Double Knitting Made Fun

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 10, 2026047 views

    Knit the Fractured Flower Trivet by Cynthia MacDougall from ANPTmag Issue 59 Inspired by Gardens. Practice double knitting, colorwork, and I cord edging with a charted flower motif.

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    Soft Tiles Cushion Cover: Mosaic Knitting Extravaganza!

    Carla A. CanonicoMarch 3, 2026038 views

    Knit the Soft Tiles Cushion Cover by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 61 inspired by tilework. Learn mosaic knitting with written and charted instructions. Finished 16” x 16” [40.5 x 40.5cm].

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    Ready for an egg hunt: Fair Isle Eggs knitting pattern

    Carla A. CanonicoFebruary 24, 2026037 views

    Knit Fair Isle Eggs by Julia Cheng from the ANPTmag Spring 2015 issue. A quick colorwork ornament project with three patterns, perfect for learning Fair Isle and knitting in the round.

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    Leafy Vines Knitted Lace Wrap | Craving the first hints of spring

    Carla A. CanonicoFebruary 18, 2026049 views

    Knit a fresh Leafy Vines lace wrap by Nancy Lekx from ANPTmag Issue 59 Inspired by Gardens. Two widths, charted and written lacework, customizable length. Links included.

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    Finishing a Knitted Pillow Cover, Honeycomb + Staghorn Cables

    Sue SindreyFebruary 13, 2026044 views

    Sue Sindrey finishes an envelope pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, joining honeycomb and staghorn cable panels, then inserts a puffy form for a snug fit and bold texture.

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    Knitting Staghorn Cables for an Envelope Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 12, 2026052 views

    Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.

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    Finishing the Honeycomb Side of a Thula Pillow Cover, Center Out

    Sue SindreyFebruary 11, 2026044 views

    Sue Sindrey finishes the honeycomb-stitch side of a pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, then plans the envelope back with a staghorn cable panel and ribbing.

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    Lazy Daisy Socks blooming with cheerful texture

    Carla A. CanonicoJune 9, 202609 views

    Knit Lazy Daisy Socks by Lorraine Thompson from ANPTmag Issue 58. Practice textured floral stitch patterns and classic sock construction in a cheerful, witty design.

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    Final Thoughts on the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl Yarn

    Sarah DawnJune 5, 202606 views

    See the finished Sunshine Throw knit with Universal Yarn Mystical Marl! Sarah Dawn shares her thoughts on yarn substitution, striping, drape, and stash-busting success.

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    How to Weave in Yarn Ends for Striped Knitting Projects

    Sarah DawnJune 4, 202609 views

    Learn the best ways to manage yarn ends in striped knitting projects like the Sunshine Throw using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl, from carrying yarn to weaving ends neatly.

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    Why Lace Knitting Makes Stripes Zigzag in the Sunshine Throw

    Sarah DawnJune 3, 2026010 views

    Discover why stripes zigzag in lace knitting! Sarah Dawn explains how lace decreases affect striped fabric while knitting the Sunshine Throw in Mystical Marl yarn.

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    Making Stripes in a Single Colour Pattern with Mystical Marl Yarn

    Sarah DawnJune 2, 202608 views

    Learn how to stripe a lace blanket using Universal Yarn Mystical Marl. Sarah Dawn shares smart planning tips for color changes, stitch patterns, and stripe sizing.

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    Stash Busting with Mystical Marl Yarn – How to Pick a Pattern?

    Sarah DawnJune 1, 202608 views

    Turn leftover Mystical Marl yarn into a cozy Sunshine Throw! Learn how to choose the right stash-busting blanket pattern and substitute yarn successfully.

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    Knitting Staghorn Cables for an Envelope Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 12, 2026052 views

    Sue Sindrey knits the upper envelope panel for her pillow cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, working staghorn cables with stockinette, then finishing with ribbing for overlap.

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    Knit Honeycomb Stitch in the Round for a Thula Pillow Cover

    Sue SindreyFebruary 10, 2026054 views

    Knit honeycomb stitch in the round from the center out for a pillow cover using UNIVERSAL YARN Thula in Delphinium, Sue Sindrey shares m1 increases, and cable repeats.

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    Cable Throw Pillow Cover in UNIVERSAL YARN Thula, Honeycomb Stitch

    Sue SindreyFebruary 9, 2026048 views

    Explore UNIVERSAL YARN Thula’s shine and stitch definition with honeycomb and cable swatches as Sue Sindrey designs an envelope-style pillow cover, 18-inch square, in Delphinium.

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    Finishing and Blocking the Cozy Atlas Cardigan

    Cristina SimionoviciJanuary 16, 2026061 views

    Complete the Cozy Atlas Cardigan with finishing touches like weaving ends, sewing buttons, and blocking. See how Universal Yarn Linear blooms after washing.

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