Kate Jackson Knits

A sporty earflap hat with stranded snowflakes is a cozy winter warmer. Make it with brighter colors for girls, or neutrals for guys. 

 

Materials:

Aran weight yarn

US 10 DPNs and 16" circ

Gauge: 12 sts = 4" in stockinette

Knit this sweater seamlessly in the round from the bottom up. Use a self-striping yarn in the colorwork section to mimic a multi-colored fair-isle technique. 

 

Sizes: 36", 40", and 44"

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn - shown in Plymouth Galway Worsted

Size 8 DPN's and 24" circ, and Size 6 DPN's and 24" circ

Gauge: 18 sts and 23 rows = 4"

Knit this pretty summer tee from the top down. A provisional cast on at the shoulder makes for seamless construction, and the delicate lace pattern allows a little sheer femininity.

 

Sizes: 32", 35", 38"

Materials:

SWTC Amaizing or sportweight yarn (711-995 yards)

US 7 16" and 24" circ

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in stockinette

This easy-to-wear wrap is a quick knit in tweedy alpaca and wool. 

 

Pick up and knit a ribbed ruffle on three sides of a stockinette rectangle, then wear dramatically. An interchangeable circular needle set with extra-long cords would come in handy for this project.

Finished Measurements: 20" x 60"

Materials:

600 yards worsted or aran weight yarn

US 10

This easy raglan sweater, knit in the round in one piece, has a subtle cable detail where the side seams would have been. The casual fit is perfect for an everyday sweater. 

 

Sizes: 32", 36", 40"

Materials:

Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran (830-1250 yards)

US 8 DPNs, 16" circ, and 29" circ

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"

Made in one piece, from hem to hem, this knitting is relaxing and quick.  

 

Venus is a great sweater for a beginner because is introduces a simple yet interesting stitch texture, a large gauge for quick gratification, little shaping or seaming, and a finished garment which can be worn throughout the seasons.

Sizes: 38", 42", 48"

Materials:

Rowan Holiday (550-780 yards)

This modular bag, inspired by the classic log cabin quilt pattern, is knit in strips of garter stitch which grow from the center “hearth” of the pattern. The finished pieces are joined with crochet, and then felted.

 

Finished Size: 11" H x 13.5" W x 5" D

Materials:

any feltable worsted weight wool - shown in Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted. 190 yards each of 11 colors

US 10.5 circular needle