Shop Easy Patterns to Take on the Road!
Summer time is almost here and that means summer vacation, road trips and lots of traveling! Ease the boredom of long car drives and plane rides with these quick and easy-to-carry knitting patterns. |
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Summertime Hats: Whether you are having a bad hair day or just want a stylish accessory, these hats are sure to deliver. Plus, they're perfect for cooler evenings. |
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| | Art Deco Beret
by Kathy Veeza
Mixing beads and a luxurious shaded yarn makes for an eye-catching beret. The designer was inspired by Art Deco architecture when she designed the pattern. Learn more. | | | | Extra! Extra!
by Annie Modesitt
A new twist on the traditional newsboy cap. Casual, comfy, and supersoft in Muench Touch Me and Merino Soft. Learn more. |
| | Mother Daughter Vacation Hats
by Annie Modesitt
Mother and daughter are bound to be admired- and share a few private giggles- when they perch these knit-crochet sun hats atop their heads and amble about town. Learn more. | | | | Sweet Honey Beret
by Faina Goberstein
This beret uses a four-row honeycomb brioche stitch all over to create a soft, fluid beret that always drapes just so. The designer adds an optional crocheted flower for punch. Learn more. |
| | Acidic Seed Stitch Bag
by Kate Jackson
An easy double seed-stitch bag is worked in the round from the bottom up. On size 13 needles, three skeins of this bulky yarn go fast. Make it your own with a one-of-a-kind button. Learn more. | | | | Dumpling Bags
by Sharon Dreifuss
Wool and llama fibers in a singles yarn felt beautifully to make these bags. With a simple top-down construction and free-form embroidery applied before felting, these sturdy, delightfully plump little bags can hold some knitting, purse necessities, or even picked flowers. Learn more. |
| | Kalahari Tote
by Vivian Hoxbro
Vivian Hoxbro's Kalahari Tote holds market shopping, books, knitting, and more. Knitted in the round with mitered squares, the felted Shetland-style wool is strong enough to carry the heaviest loads. Learn more. | | | | Petunia Tote
by Katie Himmelberg
The designer used purl stitches worked on a smooth stockinette background to create a floral damask pattern for her roomy shoulder bag. Learn more. |
| | Sassy Sacks
by Dawn Brocco
Made from mercerized cotton, they are strong enough to endure heavy use at the beach or market. The base and handles are worked in single crochet for firmness and the body is worked in knitted lace for suitable stretch. Learn more. | | | | Rutabaga Shopping Bag
by Chrissy Gardiner
A stretchy knitted shoulder bag makes a happy vegetable sack. A biasing mesh pattern is used to create a lacy and expandable fabric. Learn more. |
| | Gansey Layette
by Veronik Avery
Classic layette worked in easy-care washable wool. The jacket combines traditional Gansey elements - with a practical crossover closure that buttons at the shoulders. The tam features a wheel-shaped crown and i-cord "stem." The blanket is worked in four triangles seamed together after the knitting is done. Learn more. | | | | New Baby Blanket and Hat
by Kristin Spurkland
Comfort a new baby with this super-soft cotton hat and matching blanket lined with plaid flannel for extra warmth, comfort, and beauty. Learn more. |
| | Drawstring Chemise
by Connie Chang Chinchio
The lace breaks up long stretches of plain knitting and adds an interesting geometry to the soft, gathered shape. Turned hems, I-cord drawstrings, and gentle shaping along princess seam lines emphasize the lingerie feel. Learn more. | | | | Prairie Tunic
by Veronik Avery
The lace pattern (intentionally simple), allows the color of an underlayer to peek through. The twisted straps, which thread through casings, can be replaced by leather cord, i-cord, or any material that will fit through the openings. Learn more. |
| | Summertime Tunic
by Katie Himmelberg
This simple tunic is a breeze to knit - you don't even need to shape armholes. Long ties threaded through foldover casings provide both armhole and neckline shaping. Learn more. | | | | Filet Batch Blouse
by Teva Durham
The patch work in this blouse was inspired by a knitting technique from the 1940's that mimic the look of traditional filet crochet. Learn more. |
| | A Good Stripe Dress
by Mareike Sattler
Knitted with chunky stripes in pure linen, this dress drapes and swirls, then bounces back with every machine washing. Learn more. | | | | Summer Sundress
by Mari Lynn Patrick
Inspired by a lace pattern from a bedspread made in the late nineteenth century, and by modern slip dresses from the New York runways, Mari Lynn Patrick has created this lovely knitted dress. Learn more. |
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