Knitting pattern picks
Our favorite patterns to cast on right now, picked by theme and season.
5 Easy Cardigan Knitting Patterns You Can Actually Finish
The easiest cardigans to knit are worked top down or bottom up in one piece, in stockinette or garter stitch, on medium to chunky yarn. Our five favorites right now are the Ballerina Cardigan, ScandiCardi, Colorfluff Cardigan, Summer Cardigan and Bliss Cardi. All five live in the Knit&Note app with step by step guidance.
6 Easy Knitting Projects for Beginners (That You Will Actually Wear)
Good first knitting projects use simple stitches, chunky or doubled yarn, and no seaming. Start with a headband or scarf, move to a beanie, then take on a chunky sweater or cardigan. The six below are ordered by difficulty, and all of them live in the Knit&Note app with guidance built in.
5 Easy Headband Knitting Patterns, From First Project to Selbu
A headband is one of the best first knitting projects there is. It is small, quick and genuinely useful, and you can finish one in an evening or a weekend. Our five favorites right now are the Joo Headband, Cuddly Headband, Honey Twisted Headband, Chunky Selbu Headband and Selbu Headband, ordered from easiest to most advanced.
5 Easy Vest Knitting Patterns
A vest is the perfect step between accessories and a full sweater. No sleeves means less yarn, less time and less that can go wrong. Our five favorites right now are the Chunky Jellybean Vest, Fridag vest v-neck, Augustvest, Montpellier Slipover and Isla Slipover, all in the Knit&Note app.
6 Knit Summer Tops to Cast On
Yes, knitwear works in summer. The trick is light yarn in cotton, linen, silk or fine merino, and an airy fit. Our six favorite summer tops right now are the Always Camisole, Bliss Tee, Line's summer shirt, Square Neck Camisole, Annecy Tee and August blouse, all in the Knit&Note app.
5 Knitted Stuffed Animal Patterns Worth Falling For
Knitted stuffed animals are small projects with a long life. They use little yarn, travel well in a project bag, and become the kind of gift a child keeps for years. Our five favorites are the Sleepy Bear and Sleepy Bunny cuddle blankets, Svaneungen, the comforter Albert and the dogs Dag & Dagny.