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March 12, 2018 2 Comments

It's layering season! Check out ten of the best new knitting patterns for spring 2018. (Click through for all pattern links & sources.)

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After spending all weekend at Vogue Knitting Live last weekend, I’m full to the brim with inspiration! There were amazing people to meet, lots of knitting (and some crochet too!) to see, amazing Designers to meet, and lots to learn. To get you all inspired to cast on your own spring knits as well, let’s take a look at ten of the best new knitting patterns to arrive this spring!

Please note: some of these may not be available for purchase for a few more weeks. 

Seashell Ripple by Susan Ashcroft

Seashell Ripple by Susan Ashcroft

Sayre Tank by Angela Hahn

Sayre Tank by Angela Hahn

Brick Lane by Wei Wilkins

Brick Lane by Wei Wilkins

Snuggle / Kos by Anna & Heidi Pickles

Snuggle / Kos by Anna & Heidi Pickles

Sheep Shuffle Mitts pattern by Sophie McKane

Sheep Shuffle Mitts by Sophie McKane

Lady Mademoiselle Dandelion by Along avec Anna

Lady Mademoiselle Dandelion by Along avec Anna

Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass

Dreyma by Jennifer Steingass

Overture Cowl by Vanessa Ewing

Overture Cowl by Vanessa Ewing

Queen Bee by Dani Sunshine

Queen Bee by Dani Sunshine

Novel-T by Laura Nelkin

Novel-T by Laura Nelkin

It's layering season! Check out ten of the best new knitting patterns for spring 2018. (Click through for all pattern links & sources.)
PS: Just a quick note addressing a comment I’ve started to consistently see on these Things to Knit/Crochet roundups. Yes, some of these are only available (for now) as part of a magazine, book or larger collection. That’s beyond my control. But if you love one of the patterns so much that you really want to cast it on, think of it this way: buying a whole collection of patterns, especially if they’re independently released by the designer, is a great way to keep that designer designing these beautiful things. And if you require a more selfish argument for buying a collection of patterns, think of it this way. The design you love was likely designed to go with the other patterns in the collection. Perhaps you can find other inspiring designs and ideas among the whole collection! 

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Heidi Gustad is a craft book author, designer & creator specializing in yarn crafts like knitting, crochet, latch hook & macramé. Her first book, Latch Hook: 12 Projects for the Modern Maker, is out now.

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  1. Jamie

    March 12, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    I was inspired by VKL so much I cast on a swatch for a sweater while waiting for the train! I love these picks, especially Dreyma and Snuggle!

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    • Heidi

      March 13, 2018 at 9:04 am

      Yup! I now want to start 1000 projects! 😆

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