Pattern Highlights: January

We have been talking a lot about the Stitch Sprouts booklets on the blog this month, but don't think for a second that we've forgotten about the patterns released in January!

Kalliopi Aronis has released Diamonds Hood Cowl, knit in Squishy, shown below in Rootbeer. Besides the lusciously textured stitch pattern, it is also beaded for extra elegance.

Amanda Hall at Knit Knight Designs was seeking a "balance between beauty and practicality" when designing her Balance fingerless mitts, and they certainly don't miss the mark on either count.

Looking for a downright cozy accessory? Kirsten Kapur has a pair of mittens called Oresund. I could definitely see having multiple pairs of these in all different colors - each pair just takes 1 skein of For Better or Worsted! They are shown below in Avocado.

This cozy cowl is part of a new book by Pam Powers called Dress-to-Impress Knitted Scarves. The Petticoat Cowl is knit in Cricket, shown here in Au Natural, Seabreeze, and Herb.

And last, but certainly not least, a new sweater from Jennifer Wood! Called Rhonwen, it features fabulous cable and lace detailing. It is knit in Cricket, shown below in Clay.

Don't forget - you can find so many more patterns on Ravelry, or our Pinterest page!

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Ainsley & Bridgitte from Wood House Knits

Every year I see a lot of advertisements for sophisticated holiday clothes, as though most December days are spent in sequins and heels. While there can be plenty of opportunities to dress up, there are plenty of moments for which something more casual is more appropriate. Jennifer Wood of Wood House Knits has designed a couple of sweaters that are both casual and elegantly special.

Ainsley was designed in Oasis, our camel and silk blend. It's a simple and polished tunic sweater worked from the top down, shown here in Kale.

The slight shaping is worked on the back of the sweater, and can be omitted for a straighter fit. The seed stitch at the cuffs and hems adds interest.

Brigitte is another cozy, easy-fitting sweater. You can choose a more neutral or subtle color for a more refined sweater, or grab something punchier for more fun!

This sweater was designed to be knit from the top down in Dreamy, a fingering-weight Superwash Merino, Cashmere, and Silk blend, shown here in Arizona.

Either of these sweaters is perfect for so many cold-weather occasions, from early morning soccer games to decorating the Christmas tree!

Click here to visit Jennifer's Ravelry store, or click the photos above to take you directly to each pattern's page. To find Oasis and Dreamy, visit our website to find a local or online retailer. If the yarn you're looking for is not available at your LYS, you can place a special order through any store that carries Anzula.

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Carthamus by Kirsten Kapur

If you aren't already acquainted, we are pleased to introduce you to a new design by Kirsten Kapur, Carthamus. Carthamus was created in two colors of Sebastian.

The delicate-looking lace edging is worked first, then the project is turned and the garter stitch body is added to live stitches along the lace. Carthamus can be knit in two sizes - a long, luscious scarf for wrapping many times or just once, or a smaller shawlette that perches on the shoulders.

Kirsten says she chose Sebastian for the wide variety of available colors. She prefers to choose the colors for a multi-color project in person and her LYS, Purl Soho, is a wonderful place to see many of Anzula's colorways.

She also chose Sebastian because of the drape the seacell gives the yarn; with its squishable softness Sebastian is a great yarn for scarves and other accessories that will lie around the neck.

Check out Carthamus on Kirsten's website, Through the Loops! Also click back and revisit her beautifully light shawl design done in Cloud, Thalia.

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