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My Favourite Colourwork Patterns
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items I adore colourwork so I put together a list to show my favourite patterns, from quick and easy, to slow and mindful. Not sure where to start, I recommend going with a aran/worsted weight hat and grow from there :) I started with a pair on mitts on te...
Ellie writes the most beautiful patterns. Incredibly detailed and explained in easily understood terms. Yes, this is a long knit but so worth it. I've been wearing my version of this jumper for 5 years and it's still my favourite ever jumper.
Kosekofte
A wonderful knit for Christmas gifts. The pattern is easy to follow and provides a great chart.
Selbu Mittens
Not sure where to start with colourwork hats? Then this is the pattern for you! A quick knit due to using bulky yarn, you have have this whipped up in an evening. So warm too!
Stonewood Hat
A lovely, fast, easy knit. The pattern is basic, yes, but that's it's strength. Not complicated, not stressful, just a calm and intuitive pattern which can be made over a weekend. Keeps your ears toasty if you don't want a hat.
Star Snowflake Earwarmer or Headband Knitting Pattern Only Norwegian Rose Scandinavian Knit
Another fun hat project which looks stunning in black and white. Knitted in Aran/Worsted weight yarn, it knits up pretty quick and keeps your head nice and cosy.
Selbu Hat Knitting Pattern Only, Star, DK Sport Aran Worsted Weight Norwegian Scandinavian Knit
A great project which mixes some easy and some more challenging motifs. The famous Selbu Rose (it looks like a star, but it's actually called a rose!) with the equally famous lice pattern.
Stripey Stars Cowl Knitting Pattern Only, Norwegian Scandinavian Knitted Scarf or NeckWarmer.
Fancy a stunning gift knit? Then this easy pattern should be on your list. You'll get the chart into your memory easily and the set will knit up in no time.
Simple Selbu Hat Cowl Knitting Pattern Stranded Colourwork Norwegian Star Rose
A yoked sweater which keeps your cheat very warm. Great for people who get cold easily. The pattern is well written and the photos are lush!
Darkwater
A more complex sweater as one row requires you to use 3 colours. Plus, the construction sounds weird…..you cast on at the underbust & work up to the nexkline, then pick up & work back down again. It's worth it though, trust me. I get so many ...
Vintersol
The legendary Fern & Feather. Nearly 3000 projects on Ravelry! The pattern is simple to follow and the results are *chefs kiss*
Fern & Feather
A free pattern! Want to try colourwork but haven't got the funds to buy a pattern? Then go for this one. I did and I still send people to this pattern 10 years later. Fab & a great intro.
Basic Norwegian Star Hat
Nearly 5300 knitters can't be wrong! This pattern is justified in its reputation as it's incredibly versatile in terms of colours and the pattern is loved all over the world.
Alaska
A reassuringly easy pattern if you want to try colourwork socks but are scared that you'll knit for hours and they won't fit. This pattern has 2 bands of colourwork so you can try them on as you go to check fit.
On the fence
A complex construction but it's so worth it. These are an elegant choice due to the cuff (which is the faffy part so you can change it it you want). I still wear mine each winter.
Lusekofte-sque Mitts
A cardi that is great for the chillier spring/summer/autumn nights. This is one of those stitch patterns that gets into your head easily so a great travel knit.
Iðunn pattern by Ragga Eiríksdóttir
An Etsy Pick & justifiably so. Glorious photos and the pattern is wonderful. An interesting construction but an awesome style to add to your arsenal of knitting techniques.
Stranded colourwork socks knitting pattern | toe up knit socks | gusset heel flap | Fingering weight | Latvian signs | PDF