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Things to Knit

September 21, 2016 2 Comments

Looking for something to knit? Here are ten of the best knitting patterns from independent designers, fall 2016.

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It’s fall so things are getting SERIOUS in the knitting world. There are gorgeous new patterns being released practically every day from independent designers. How to choose what to cast on from among all of theses stunners? Allow me to humbly offer up the ten knitting patterns that have particularly caught my eye this month. Even if this just narrows it down to an eenie, meenie, miney, mo decision, that’s at least a little bit fewer to miney among, right? The what-to-cast-on struggle is real come fall. This list should help narrow things down (a bit)!

Camp Wilkerson by Caitlin Hunter

Camp Wilkerson by Caitlin Hunter

Cables Down the Back Socks by Joji Locatelli

Cables Down the Back Socks by Joji Locatelli

 Boon Lay by Åsa Tricosa

Boon Lay by Åsa Tricosa

Belyse Mitts by Ysolda Teague

Belyse Mitts by Ysolda Teague

5190 Miles by Melanie Berg

5190 Miles by Melanie Berg

Bois D'Or by Sara Huntington Burch

Bois D’Or by Sara Huntington Burch

Feel Hugged by Hanna Maciejewska

Feel Hugged by Hanna Maciejewska

Prairie Glass Mitts by Carina Spencer

Prairie Glass Mitts by Carina Spencer

Wilhelm Tell (Icelandic Yoke Sweater) by Elin Brissman

Wilhelm Tell by Elin Brissman

Spotted Cowl by Nicole Montgomery

Spotted Cowl by Nicole Montgomery

Looking for something to knit? Here are ten of the best knitting patterns from independent designers, fall 2016.

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About Heidi

Heidi Gustad is an artist, author and crafts designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macrame. In addition to running the Hands Occupied Blog and Pattern Shop, you can find her making videos & co-hosting the Very Serious Crafts podcast.

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  1. Amy C

    September 21, 2016 at 7:02 am

    What a lovely group! I’m thinking that there must be some serious competition if all these are the results of an eeny meeny (no, autocorrect, not enemy menu!?!)
    Thank you for the inspiration. I’m eying the spotted cowl (and its companion piece, the splat hat)

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  2. MaryEllen

    September 24, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    Love the Prairie Grass Mitts! Really, all are nice. I love the selection!

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