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March 17, 2015 Leave a Comment

10 Inspiring new patterns to try this spring - click through for where to get your hands on them all!

This collection of 10 recently-published patterns features inspiring ideas with bold color and construction. Check out these short sleeves, lacy wraps, and lightweight accessories for spring!

Lucy Collared Tee by Pamela Wynne
Lucy Collared Tee by Pamela Wynne

This knit tee features subtle accents and a slight collar. The green is perfect for spring!

Abbesses Tee by Madame Tricote
Abbesses Tee by Madame Tricote

Make a bold statement with this tee. Knit on US 11 (8 mm) needles, this fun pattern knits up in no time!

Imagination Sweater by Kate Oates
Imagination Sweater by Kate Oates

A cozy, whimsical sweater designed with customization in mind. Oates provides the knitter with many stitch options, and the color possibilities as you play with patterns (or simply stripe it) are endless.

Madewell Sweater by Joji Locatelli
Madewell Sweater by Joji Locatelli

This design takes the familiar grandpa style cardigan and makes it special with slipped stitch elbow patches in coordinating colors.

Bunny Phone Cozy by Ella Austin
Bunny Phone Cozy by Ella Austin

Who knew a phone cover could be so gorgeous? This phone case features a lovely colorwork rabbit on the front and a small pom pom on the back for its tail!

Petal Socks pattern
Petal Socks

If you’ve been looking for the perfect project for a bold skein of fingering weight yarn, these socks might fit the bill. The chevron accents and eyelets down the ankles add something special to this otherwise-simple sock.

Polar Prism Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont
Polar Prism Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont

The windowpane texture and ombre style color blocking of this pullover make it a great option for knitters in the market for a modern pattern.

Fanfare Wrap Pattern (free pattern!)
Fanfare Wrap

This light, lacy wrap is perfect for spring! The lace fans repeat throughout the piece for a wrap that can be worn for everything from a nice porch reading session to accessorizing a cocktail dress.

Iridescent Crescent by Kieran Foley
Iridescent Crescent by Kieran Foley

Inspired by insect wings, this artistic shawl will add something special to your to-knit list. The colors and eyelets and texture are really special!

Naturally Finley by Marissa Post
Naturally Finley by Marissa Post

This simple child’s beanie is easy and a total classic. The extended ribbing that isn’t worn folded over makes this versatile piece something kids will actually wear!

10 Inspiring new patterns to try this spring - click through for where to get your hands on them all!

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About Heidi

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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Hi! I’m Heidi (she/her/hers), a craft book author & pattern designer specializing in knitting, crochet, latch hook & macrame. Really anything with yarn! ❤️  My work combines vintage and modern design elements, featuring bold colors and graphic motifs.

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Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎 Sneaking in a few stitches in the shade. 😎
Another morning of filming! One of the knitting vi Another morning of filming! One of the knitting videos I’d like to release soon is a big overview of how to swatch and why - if you have any questions or favorite tips, let me know. 
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To be honest, I want to be able to link to this video as a resource when I get angry gauge questions, so please don’t hesitate to share your best tips. Together, we can tame the knitting Karens. 😆
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A big issue I've had in the last year is putting t A big issue I've had in the last year is putting together new design work but not doing any independent releases of them. Chalk it up to anxiety, burn out, or whatever but here we are. 
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Last week I turned 35, so in honor of that here’s 3 things: 
❤️ a picture of me at my most stylish 
💛 a little glimpse at some of the design things I've recently been working on
💙a promise that I will be releasing some of the pictured designs this year. Getting back in the swing of things after taking it easy is hard 😆 - wish me luck!
Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhoo Like a riding a bike! June guarded the neighborhood while I shot a new crochet tutorial today. With any luck, editing will go smoothly & I’ll be posting new videos to YouTube regularly soon! Got any requests for tutorial topics? 
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This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t This yoke deserved a mid-blocking closeup, don’t you think? ❤️💛💙
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Pattern: modified #soldotnacrop sweater / yarn: various from my stash
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