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Structured Seams

This squishy garter sweater begins at the top with the saddles and works its way downward. Slipped I-cord edges and I-cord bind-offs form the look of exposed seams in this oversized sweater. Short-row shaping is thrown in at the shoulders for good measure, but there's nothing super fussy about this garment.
Structured Seams

Thyatira

This pullover pattern was inspired by the idea of maximizing the use of textured handspun yarn made from a combination of several hand-painted combed tops, maximizing wearability by planning for narrow stripes and avoiding pooling. This evolved into the cozy sweatshirt you see here, suitable for any combination of yarns you want to celebrate. For those who love the shape and construction of this sweater but don't spin or have access to handspun yarn, we offer a commercially available yarn option as well, shown below.
KS Thyatira

Spell Check

unisex cardigan – over-size V-neck design makes it easy to slip over whatever you have on and to take it off just as easily. The faux saddle shoulder adds character to make the design special. And the pockets allow for the knitter to make the cardigan his or her own. The design is a straightforward bottom-up construction worked as one piece without side seams. Sleeves and front band are picked up and worked after the body is finished. The pockets are created as you go. For a neat pocket, seam the pocket lining carefully so it is straight and does not distort the front of the garment.
Spell Check

Cascading Shoulders

Cascading Shoulders

an experiment with using short rows to create neck and shoulder shaping. The effect was exciting to play with, as it created fun diagonal lines across the shoulders. Then came the challenge: how to transition the cascading stitches over the shoulders and down the arms. The answer, a continuation of the diagonal lines wrapping around the back of the arm. This resulted in a poof at the end of the sleeve without adding any stitches, and the decision was made to make this a cropped sweater to balance out the sleeves. The result is a unique, comfortable fit that is perfect for color blocking!
Cascading Shoulders

Knit Companion

Echo

a boxy, comfy sweatshirt-type sweater that was not only unisex (think of the boyfriend sweater that you
Echo

Juliet

Juliet is a cardigan sweater with Japanese lace knitting patterns. This cardigan's silhouette is accented by the waist shaping and set in sleeves. The back lace panel provides its focus point, and the front lace panels pull a few of its features into a complementary design all their own.
Juliet

Challenge Accepted

The Challenge Accepted Pullover uses a DK yarn knit at 20 st gauge which creates a fabric with lovely drape, making it an easy casual wear. The collar, body hem and sleeve cuffs can be knit in 1x1 ribbing with a purl row trim, or for the more adventurous beginner, there is the option of slipped stitch ribbing with an Estonian braid row. The same size needles are used throughout the sweater, which give the ribbing the appearance of the relaxed ribbing of a well-worn sweatshirt. The body is cropped, boxy and has a false side seam. The sleeves are fitted, making it a great layer piece, as well as offering a flattering contrast to the open neckline and cropped, boxy body. The sleeve hem is designed to be either worn long or folded over, creating a cuff that delivers a flattering bracelet sleeve.
Challenge Accepted

Fillamore

A plaid blanket with fringe: This is not a Great Kilt, but it is an attempt to make checks out of knitting, by working with two strands simultaneously, one strand making vertical stripes and the other making horizontal stripes. The fabric is a simple basketweave pattern which makes the blanket completely reversible.
Fillamore

KS patterns designed for handspun yarn.
Commercially available yarn equivalents are also provided.

C patterns using crochet or Tunisian crochet

knitCompanion Design patterns available in knitCompanion Design format

Surprise patterns released after the initial issue launch

Levels of Difficulty | Abbreviations + Techniques

Columns

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Knitterly Reading

Cool stuff

stuff we like! hands-on product reviews
Cool stuff

Covet Central

Covet Central, Knitty's 24-hour shopping mall
Covet Central

How to Get Hooked

How to Get Hooked: crochet seams on knitting
How to Get Hooked: crochet edgings for knitting

Letter from the Editor

Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor

Wiseknit™, video tutorials by Kate Atherley on various knitting techniques
Wiseknit™ on working sleeves flat vs seamless

Knit Companion