I imagined trying to get a cat into a sweater, and it would be kind of like squeezing a water balloon into a sock. If the water balloon was heavily armed. And pissed off at you.
But it would be so worth it, once the wounds healed.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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circular needles double point stash yarnPopularity: 41% [?]
Shrugs are fun to wear and good to knit if your attention span is not quite up to doing an entire sweater.
Shrugs are also an excuse to bring out your summer shirts a little bit early. Say, March-ish.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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circular needles double point wool worsted weightPopularity: 46% [?]
A Norwegian-style sweater in baby size, so that you can keep your eyes on the goal.
I steek, therefore I am.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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circular needles double point fingering weight woolPopularity: 54% [?]
Every kid wants to be a pirate. I mean, who wouldn’t? I want to be a pirate, deep down, and I’m thirty.
And it’s very important, me hearties, that a young pirate be properly attired.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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circular needles cotton DK weight double point straight needlesPopularity: 61% [?]
A sweet child’s cardigan for your little fashionista.
Watch out for those mud puddles, though.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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alpaca circular needles DK weight double pointPopularity: 61% [?]
A lightweight little sweater for throwing on over your short sleeve top or throwing over your shoulder.
It’s the perfect thing for spring, so you might as well start now.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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cotton double point straight needles worsted weight yarnPopularity: 63% [?]
Are you a peacock? I’m not, really. I like attention, don’t get me wrong, I’m a Leo and everything, but I’ve never strutted around, showing myself off.
With this shrug, however, I might.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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cotton rayon straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 55% [?]
A cute baby sweater for the cute baby of your choice. If you don’t know any cute babies, this sleeveless gem will upgrade any baby to adorable.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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circular needles cotton straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 66% [?]
For when you don’t need a whole sweater, but you need some ruffles really badly.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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acrylic circular needles cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 56% [?]
Knitting a sweater is a lot of work, and the very thought of steeking it might make your blood run cold. “You want me… to cut through… my knitting?” It sounds scary. It sounds impossible.
It isn’t, and this pattern is proof.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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bulky weight circular needles woolPopularity: 47% [?]
A beautiful little baby wrap, burbling with feisty life, just like the baby that kicked me in the chin.
Both she and the pattern will knock you out.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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bulky weight double point straight needles woolPopularity: 59% [?]
A cute and straightforwardly-structured pattern for a child’s cardigan.
Seize the opportunity to knit a sweater in cotton that won’t be too heavy to wear.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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cotton double point worsted weightPopularity: 29% [?]
The name of this pattern got my attention. Is it possible? The Perfect Sweater?
Is this the end of the Gorilla Sweater we have all come to fear?
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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straight needles wool worsted weightPopularity: 18% [?]
Curvy ladies need a curvy sweater. As a very curvy lady, I look forward to knitting one for myself.
Although for the purposes of this project, we may want to rename “bulky” weight yarn. My vote is for “voluptuous”.
Difficulty level: Intermediate
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acrylic bulky weight circular needlesPopularity: 16% [?]
Simple and cute for a new knitter and a baby that will outgrow it in hours.
Difficulty level: Beginner
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straight needles worsted weightPopularity: 44% [?]
A baby set of shirt and booties. Guaranteed to be the best gift at the shower.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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circular needles double point fingering weightPopularity: 41% [?]
You never know when design inspiration will strike. Sometimes it’s when you watch a movie, and sometimes it’s when you watch a commercial for a movie.
Difficulty level: Advanced
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straight needles wool worsted weightPopularity: 10% [?]