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April 11, 2017 1 Comment

Temperatures are rising, so it's time to knit up some colorful layers for your spring wardrobe! Click through for ten new patterns to knit in this great roundup.

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Temperatures are rising, so it’s time to knit up some colorful layers for your spring wardrobe!  We’re talking sweaters, shawls, hand warmers, and wraps to keep you warm (even when temps are up and down). Knitwear is great for adding texture and, most importantly in my opinion, color to your outfit. With quicker knits like these, keeping cozy despite spring’s surprises will be a breeze.

Brambling Shawl by Bristol Ivy

Brambling Shawl by Bristol Ivy

Schwarm by Hanna Maciejewska

Schwarm by Hanna Maciejewska

Pippi's Shawl by Heather Anderson

Pippi’s Shawl by Heather Anderson

Express Yourself by Lynn Di Cristina

Express Yourself by Lynn Di Cristina

Crosswind by Laura Aylor

Crosswind by Laura Aylor

Split Ends by Nataliya Polyakov

Split Ends by Nataliya Polyakov

greenhouse knits #3 by atelier alfa

greenhouse knits #3 by Atelier Alfa

Tibetan Faith by Asita Krebs

Tibetan Faith by Asita Krebs

Ramona Light by Elizabeth Smith

Ramona Light by Elizabeth Smith

Market Day by Misa Erder

Market Day by Misa Erder

Temperatures are rising, so it's time to knit up some colorful layers for your spring wardrobe! Click through for ten new patterns to knit in this great roundup.

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author & content creator in love with primary colors & vintage vibes. She specializes in knitting, crochet, latch hook and macramé, and her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now!

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  1. DebbieW

    April 11, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    The Crosswind scarf/shawlette has some BEAUTIFUL color variations in Ravelry, so inspirational! I’m also putting the Ramona cardigan high on my list, I was looking for a top-down cardigan pattern and this just might be it!
    Perfect timing on this post, my fingers are itching to knit something but I don’t have any immediate projects at hand!

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