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McKinley Kep. A traditional Fair Isle beanie perfect for experimenting with Shetland colors or making the most of all those leftover half-skeins of yarn. The design uses nine colors in stranded knitting in the round, with a two-color cast-on and corrugated ribbing. Four suggested colorways are included with the pattern.
Cuddly Fisherman Pullover. Warm and scrunchy, perfect for walks on the beach or toasting marshmallows over a bonfire, who wouldn’t want a Cuddly Fisherman hugging their waist or draped around their shoulders? Available in eight sizes, from XS to 4X, this raglan-sleeve pullover features the Fisherman's Rib pattern. Tutorials for the recommended cast on and bind offs are included with the pattern P
Campus Pullover. Casual and cozy, this oversized sweater in worsted weight yarn is perfect for weekend adventures. Textured combinations of knit and purl stitches on a simple drop-shoulder silhouette provide variety and interest but are easy enough for this to be a new knitter’s first-ever sweater. Narrow edging and a sewn-on funnel collar complete the look.
Mossy Tam. Inspired by mossy patches on windy, weathered rock outcroppings, shades of green, gold, and violet blend in a classic stranded design. A two-color cast-on is followed by corrugated ribbing that blooms into a generously sized tam. Centered double decreases shape the crown, which is topped off with an I-cord bobble. Pattern is charted and requires 1 skein each of ten colors.
Charted Latticework Socks. A garden trellis, a pie safe, a stained-glass window – beautiful lattices are everywhere you look. In a celebration of stranded colorwork, these ankle-height socks feature alternating bands in two subtle variations, with a contrasting striped pattern on the soles. The top-down construction uses a flap heel and a Kitchener stitch toe. As the name suggests, this pattern is
Deco Blooms Pillow Set. Home decor created with sophisticated styling for the adventurous knitter. In a contemporary take on the art deco tradition, this three-pillow set uses stranded knitting in a subtle color palette to create a latticework of leaves and flowers. The three pillow covers are knit in the round and then seamed at the top to create squares sized to fit standard 12, 18, or 24” (30.5

Published in the Winter 2024-2025 issue of Cast On magazine. The Cuddly Fisherman Pullover is also available from Cast On magazine. To subscribe, visit the TKGA website at https://tkga.org/
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