My top 5 summer knitting patterns
I’ve picked my favorites from among my summer knitting patterns and written a few notes about why I love them! I also went through the Ravelry projects and selected some inspiring projects to share.
Jaq Cieslak
Knitting sweaters out of order
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen the reel I posted last week about the order in which I knit my sweaters. In cast you missed it, or maybe you just need a refresher, here’s the text from the reel...
Change your closet, not your body
3 gentle prompts for committing to a wardrobe that honors your body
A Beanie for u & all ur bbs
Calling all babes and boos, bitches and butches, bimbos and bros — this is the big-brained beanie ur bedhead is begging for! With instructions for 4 yarns weights in 7 sizes and 3 different styling options for the brim, this versatile and minimal design...
Color-blocking with Chroma
Chroma is a cozy color-blocked pullover with a relaxed fit, a statement piece equally suited for a day of TV on the couch or a picnic on a crisp autumn afternoon. Worked mostly in stockinette, this simple design with clean lines is the perfect blank canvas for playing with color...
Gatherer: a sewing pattern for drape & drama
Gatherer is a sleeveless dress and top pattern designed for drape and drama in lightweight fabrics. This simple yet full silhouette is easy to wear on its own, layered over a bodysuit, or styled under a cozy pullover. Choose from a slightly cropped top...
Bloom: bandeau to tube top & everything in between
This sweet & simple summer knit is a thoughtful, wearable re-imagining of the classic bandeau. The design features options for creating a shorter, more fitted bralette with a ruched front, or a longer, looser tube top with more gathers...
Mooncrush & Moonless: the pullover patterns
I am so excited about this remake of last summer’s colorblock releases: the Mooncrush Tank and the Moonless Tank. Like the originals, these patterns feature a boxy, relaxed fit, and the only difference between the two is the colorwork — Mooncrush features intarsia...
A pattern to live in: the Chore Vest
The CHORE VEST is the knitting pattern your pocket-seeking hands have been dreaming of. This vest combines timeless simplicity with structure and wearability for a layering piece that is as practical as it is pretty...
Strata: for all your layering dreams
STRATA is the ultimate knit layering piece. This vest combines timeless simplicity with four-seasons versatility for a piece that works equally well as a standalone tank, under your favorite overalls, over a drapey blouse or gathered dress, or under a partially unbuttoned duster...