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Prosecco Hat
Prosecco is the Italian version of champagne, a festive, bubbly drink that I don’t just savefor special occasions. This hat uses two colorways of a gorgeous hand-dyed yarn to mimic that same playful, subtle effervescence. If you would like the bubble design to stand out more prominently, work the hat entirely in solid or semi-solid colors.
The wide size range means you can knit this hat for anyone from small children to adults. Instructions are given both for the slouchy version pictured here, as well as a more traditional beanie shape.
Velluto
Inspired by the Italian provenance of the Volute yarn used for the design sample, this men’s zippered cardigan has a European flair. The asymmetrical fronts, long cuffs, and oversized cowl collar derive straight from men’s runway fashion, while the fitted shoulders, hip shaping, and roomy body flatter the masculine silhouette.
Volute is a cotton/acrylic blend from Yarns of Italy. It has a soft, velour-like hand that makes it a pleasure to work with and wear. (Rowan Calmer would make an excellent substitute.) The garment also has a nearly seamless construction for an easy finish.
Better Pocket Scarf
If there is anything kids love more than pockets, it’s stuffing things into their pockets –heavy, pointed things that can stretch out and poke through knitted fabric before you ever have a chance to object. This cheery scarf is designed with that kid in mind. The scarf has pockets at both ends, each reinforced with (an optional) plastic CD sleeve for a lining. If your child prefers jamming their hands into the pockets as substitute mittens, simply omit the plastic sleeves. The thick fabric created by the stranded knitting of the snowflake gives the pocket ample reinforcement.
Blue Sage Shrug
This shrug has several unique elements, including long cuffs that double as lacy fingerless mitts, and invisible sleeve increases that create a flattering fitted shoulder at the top of each arm. All this in a total package that looks complex but is easy to knit once you know the basic increases and decreases. This garment makes an elegant and unusual wrap for a wedding or other special occasion.
Rivet the Robot Sweater
Who wants to be a robot? OK, now, who wants to be a robot that lights up? This child’s hoodie features LED lights in the control panel that can be easily switched on and off and also removed for washing. For a little extra light-up action, knit the control panel and the sweater’s I-cord edgings out of glow-in-the-dark yarn. Corrugated sleeves provide that Cold War robot chic. What a great way to light your path of mechanical mayhem on Halloween or any other day of the year.
Langstroth
In the top 15 most popular boys’ sweaters on Ravelry. This raglan pullover looks 
dashing and is easy to make. The honeycomb pattern on the body of the sweater is a simple combination of knit, purl, and slipped stitches. The body and sleeves are knit in the round separately and joined at the yoke. The body and sleeves are then worked all together from armpit to neck, which leaves mere inches of seaming to be done at the end of the project.
Langstroth, Sr.
Teens’ and men’s sizes of the above pattern.
This raglan pullover looks dashing and is easy to make. The honeycomb pattern on the body of the sweater is a simple combination of knit, purl, and slipped stitches. The body and sleeves are knit in the round separately and joined at the yoke. The body and sleeves are then worked all together from armpit to neck, which leaves mere inches of seaming to be done at the end of the project.
Martha Wrap
This wrap cardigan appeared in issue 36 (May 2011) of Knit magazine (formerly Yarn Forward). The sweater has many unusual and tailored details that make for a flattering fit, including a folded-over hem, and a collar that turns into a belt to cinch the waist. The simple lace pattern on the body of the sweater adds interest to the fabric and to the knitting process. This is a great project for using a bulky handspun yarn.
Baird
Child’s pullover in updated houndstooth pattern.
First time at stranded knitting? This pattern is for you – it provides full instructions for how to do great-looking color work. Choose the colors shown here or try your own combination.
The sweater is knit in the round so there is no seaming!
How to Teach Stranded Knitting
Teaching module on how to prepare for and teach a stranded knitting class.
The nine-page PDF includes: detailed instructions on how to prepare for and teach a stranded knitting class, a handout with essential notes to give to your students, a pattern for a pair of simple fingerless mitts, full pattern and teaching support from the designer.
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How to Teach Magic Loop
Teaching module on how to prepare for and teach a magic loop knitting class.
The six-page PDF includes: detailed instructions on how to prepare for and teach a magic loop knitting class, a handout with essential notes to give to your students, a pattern for a simple baby hat, full pattern and teaching support from the designer.
Modern Tartan
Men’s pullover knit in the round from the top down with raglan shaping and a steeked zipper opening.
When I first saw Jared Flood’s yarn Shelter, I wanted to create a design that looked rich and complex but simple to knit. The yarn’s loft makes the sweater much lighter than a stranded sweater normally would be. The shape mimics fleece pullovers.
Dawson
Most men prefer sweaters that are practical and comfortable, but a little luxurious high style never hurt anyone. The merino-cashmere blend yarn used here means this sweater can be worn right next to the skin.
Pattern includes detailed instructions about how to do short rows and three-needle bind off, so is a great place to start if you would like to learn these techniques.
Charlie Bucket Hat
Sometimes a baseball cap just isn’t enough to protect a kid’s head from the summer sun. Hoorah for the bucket hat, with shady brim all around.
This is a very simple crochet project – simple enough for even the most novice crocheter. The merino-linen blend provides just the right amount of airiness and structure. It looks great on children and adults, and is flexible enough to fit a 20-24” head.
Snake on My Head!
Feeling like your brain’s being squeezed? Thinking poisonous thoughts? Blame the SNAKE ON YOUR HEAD!
This hat knits up in an evening with bulky yarns held double. Try the ingeniously simple helical knitting technique to create spiral stripes with no jog. A couple of small buttons and a felt tongue at the end complete the look. Maybe you will put beads at the tail end of yours to make a rattler?
Rodeo Kid
This jacket is modeled after western shirts – right down to those fabulous little pearlized snaps. Depending on the colors you choose, you can make the jacket look traditional or rockabilly.
Rodeo Kid is designed to be loose fitting, so the two sizes below can fit 18 months to 5 years.
This garment would be perfect as part of a Halloween cowboy or cowgirl costume or for everyday dress-up fun.
