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Things to Knit

January 25, 2017 4 Comments

There are so many inspiring new things to knit this season - here are ten colorful, contemporary knitting patterns to add to your project queue.

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There are so many inspiring new things to knit this season! From adorable hats to elegant shawls, cleverly-detailed sweaters to comfy socks, indie knit designers aren’t messing around this winter. Here are ten colorful, contemporary knitting patterns to add to your project queue. Not that any of us need more things in our project queue… but there’s really no avoiding it when we’ve got stunners like these to look at.

Signal by Anna Maltz

Signal by Anna Maltz

Selenicereus by Marie Amelie Designs

Selenicereus by Marie Amelie Designs

Caridad by Emily Ross

Caridad by Emily Ross

Lucky me socks pattern by Pia Kammeborn

Lucky Me Socks by Pia Kammeborn

Midwinter by Trin-Annelle

Midwinter by Trin-Annelle

Water by Sylvia McFadden

Water by Sylvia McFadden

Ryo by Reiko Kuwamura

Ryo by Reiko Kuwamura

My Litle Lamb by Midori Hirose

My Little Lamb by Midori Hirose

The Oa by Kate Davies

The Oa by Kate Davies

Pop Beads by Amy Miller

Pop Beads by Amy Miller

There are so many inspiring new things to knit this season - here are ten colorful, contemporary knitting patterns to add to your project queue.

 

Filed Under: Inspiration Tagged With: hat pattern, knit, Knitting, knitting pattern, shawl pattern, sock pattern, sweater pattern, things to knit, winter knitting

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. Emily Ross

    January 25, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Thanks so much for including me in this list! Lots of great inspiration.

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  2. Lorene Frischknecht

    January 25, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    Heidi, these new items are simply lovely! Nice work and I really like them!

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  3. Catherine

    January 28, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    The Oa is part of Kate Davies’s Inspired by Islay Club and is not currently available separately.

    Reply
    • Heidi

      January 29, 2017 at 10:26 am

      Thanks for the heads up!

      Reply

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Hi! I’m Heidi, an author, yarn craft designer and content creator specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. My work unapologetically features primary colors and vintage-meets-modern style. My first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is now available!

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Head to the link in bio for an update on my 2021 p Head to the link in bio for an update on my 2021 plans for Hands Occupied. The two words that best describe this post are self-care and boundaries. 😜 
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Much love to everyone who sent supportive messages about taking time off and creative burnout. I often deflect with humor, but it was genuinely touching to connect with folks who understand. I’ll have something new for y’all later this week, so stay tuned! ❤️💛💙 
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Pictured: An unblocked pile of four striped sweater panels in primary colors sitting on a blanket in my lap.
There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s ab There’s an update on the blog today, & it’s about how I’m going to take the next 2 weeks off to rest & recharge. ☺️🧶 No new content for y’all means I can also take a moment to zoom out & plan what’s next. Link is in bio. 
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A note on Very Serious Crafts: In the post I discuss stepping away from the @seriouscrafts podcast to give myself more time to devote to some minor medical issues. Don’t you worry - my health will be fine, & @molliejohanson @redhandledscissors and I are still pals, and after a short break of their own, the podcast will be back! Just sans moi. 💁🏼‍♀️😆 
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Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it shoul Been a little quiet this holiday week, as it should be. ☺️🎄The past few days have been filled with a lot of catching up on festive zoom calls & raising toasts to the camera. 🥂 Connecting with people has been a welcome change of pace! Now I’m feeling ready to meet my inevitable end-of-year deadlines. 😆
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Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker beh Hi, I’m Heidi, the craft book author & maker behind Hands Occupied! 👋🏻 I’ve been enjoying making Reels a lot lately, but I wanted to bop in to share a regular photo & say hello. 🤓 
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rather than giving you my bio right now, I have a question. I just got this new sweater & I can’t stop imaging how funny it would be to wear this to a knitting class ... is that bad? 🤣🤣🤣
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Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is o Wet blocking, also called immersive blocking, is one of the most common methods for finishing a knitting project and helping ensure its final size and shape. Learn basic blocking for absolute beginners in an easy-to-follow (non-Reel!) video tutorial! Catch the tutorial on YouTube or the Hands Occupied Blog, link is in bio. 🧶 #handsoccupied #stopswatchandblockit #KPAmbassadorsDec20 #sponsored
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