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Pattern Pick: Chunky Pinwheel Cowl by SweaterBabe

Chunky Pinwheel Cowlby SweaterBabe Chunky cowls stand up well against a cold wind. This one has a striking pinwheel design that is worked with just knits, purls, and simple twisted stitches. Choose a yarn like the one shown here with excellent stitch definition and a vibrant color. Worked in one piece from the bottom up on a [...]

Pattern Pick: Leaf Me Be by SweaterBabe

Leaf Me Beby SweaterBabe Whether it's tea or coffee that you enjoy drinking while relaxing with friends or knitting, you need one of these hand-knit coffee sleeves! Knit up one of these useful and pretty little coffee sleeves in just a few hours with very little yarn. The leaf design is charted and written out and [...]

Pattern Pick: Lazy Weekend Cowl by SweaterBabe

Pattern Pick: Lazy Weekend Cowlby SweaterBabe.com(See more details on this pattern. On Ravelry too.) I love a quick, knit-it-up-in-a-weekend kind of project, especially when the results are this lovely and instantly wearable! This fairly simple, but very visually pleasing, leaf lace stitch marries beautifully with just one hank of Malabrigo Worsted to produce a cowl that you [...]

Pattern Pick: Mirabella by SweaterBabe

Mirabellaby SweaterBabe I love a yarn that drapes beautifully, so I'm taking advantage of this silky merino one by featuring its fabulous drape front and center! This draped neckline sweater is elegant and casual at the same time, which is often my go-to look these days. Simple shaping allows the draped neckline to take center stage. Back and [...]

Pattern Pick: Luna Cowl

Luna Cowlby SweaterBabe Here's a lovely accessory to warm your neck with pure softness. This cowl is worked in the round in Garter stitch from the bottom up. Decreases are worked at regular intervals as you knit up to the top. This slightly tapered shape allows the cowl to drape very nicely around your neck. [...]

Pattern Pick: Linen and Lace Shawl by SweaterBabe

Linen and Lace Shawlby SweaterBabe A lovely linen blend yarn, like the one used here, begs to be knit up in multiple complimentary textures. And with a design that allows you to blend three colors together, this shawl becomes a very versatile pattern. Choose understated, neutral colors, as shown, with a pretty pop of lilac OR [...]

Pattern Pick: Open Hearts Shawlette by SweaterBabe

Open Hearts Shawletteby SweaterBabe A gorgeous heart lace edging is the centerpiece of this pretty shawlette. Stockinette Stitch hearts are linked to each other along the long curving length of this shawlette and are framed with double yarn overs. Stitches are then picked up and knit along one long edge and worked in Garter stitch short [...]

Pattern Pick: Knitting is Beleafing Hat by SweaterBabe

Knitting is Beleafing Hatby SweaterBabe "Knitting is beleafing!" with this beautiful hat. As you knit this hat from the bottom up in the round, you'll see how the small and larger leaves evolve from simple 2-stitch cable crosses. The 2-stitch cable crosses can be done with a cable needle, or by knitting them as twisted sts. These [...]

Pattern Pick: Kimberlie Scarf by SweaterBabe

Kimberlie Scarfby SweaterBabe Textured diamond shapes bordered by eyelets comprise the overall stitch pattern in this beautiful infinity scarf. It's knit from end to end, so you can sew the ends together to create the infinity scarf, or leave as is for a traditional scarf. Either way, you'll have a gorgeous neck warmer with naturally finished edges. The [...]

Pattern Pick: Teagan Cardigan by SweaterBabe

Teagan Cardiganby SweaterBabe A pretty little cardigan is a staple for every woman's wardrobe, especially when it has a touch of lace and beautifully shaped open front. The cardigan is knit from the top-down, with the V-neck shaping worked along the way, as increases are made along the raglan "seams". A lovely leaf lace panel is centered [...]

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