Remember how last week we went through the Pinterest boards for the first 4 categories of Giftalong patterns being offered for sale by independent designers? Well this week we’re going to finish up with the boards of the remaining 5 categories! (So many KALs, so little time!)
From the Socks and Foot Things board, I especially love the Flocked Socks pattern by Sara Morris:
They have such wonderful texture and the garter section accents are really well designed. I love how the cuff detail repeats near the toe and the garter side panels split at the gusset. I love them so much, in fact, that I just cast these on! I have to say, too, that the pattern is beautifully laid-out and clearly written. I appreciate when a designer pays attention to such details.
There are so many beauties on the Garments board, but here’s the one I chose to share:
This is Ink designed by Hanna Maciejewska and it is just gorgeous. However, I can almost guarantee that you will never see me knit a tunic-length, fingering-weight, reverse-stockinette stitch cardigan. I would never, ever finish it. I will continue to admire such things politely from afar, though.
There is faaaar too much cuteness on the Baby and Child board, but I did manage to choose one pattern I loved:
This is the Dyvest pattern by Anjali M and it is just a perfect, handsome little boy’s vest. The way the cable detail splits along the neckline is lovely.
Ok, just kidding, I couldn’t choose just one. Here’s my favorite little girl knit:
The colors! The stripes! The garter squishiness! The cabled trim! Love, love, love. This is Camden by Kristen Fanning.
There are a lot of… interesting things on the Non-Wearables board, mostly toys and non-traditional accessories of some kind. I particularly liked the elegant little bag:
This is the Anya Bangle Bag by Kate Vanover. I love the stitch pattern and how simply the bag seems to be constructed. I also think the matching beads give a great subtle glimmer.
The final board is the Projects-Not-Otherwise-Specificed group of patterns, which are all really pretty interesting. I help moderate this KAL in the Giftalong group and I love seeing what unique projects people are casting on (lots of jewelry so far). Here’s my pattern pick:
Can I just say that I did not know that I absolutely needed a handknit light switch cover until I saw this Garter Strip pattern by Lee Meredith? Because now I definitely know that I do… on all of the light switches, everywhere!
Alright, that’s all of them! Remember to stop by the group, check out the participating designers (including myself!), snag some great patterns for 25% off (until November 15th!) and then join one of the many KALs for the chance to win prizes through the end of December. There’s a fun Desginer Hunt question game and lots of random drawings, so come play along!
What’s been inspiring you this week? Seen any #Giftalong patterns you just need to knit? Feel free to share a link to your own blog post in a comment below!
I really do wish I had time and money… it seems so fun. And who knew that you could knit a light switch cover!
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Time and money are hard to come by as a student. 🙂 Someday you’ll have more time, promise!
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The light switch is genius, how had I never thought of that before?!
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I don’t know! I was in a house once that had light switch covers painted in cool patterns and loved it, so I feel like I really should have made the connection.
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Great patterns, all! Now, I would knit a tunic-length, fingering-weight, reverse-stockinette cardigan, because I’m a masochist who bought a sweater quantity of Ella Rae Lace Merino because (a) I loved the colorway (b) which was still bagged and (c) on sale.
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haha All good reasons! If you can manage that much knitting my hat goes off to you! I wish I could be so dedicated.
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Wow, love all these fab picks! Especially the little boy’s vest since I have a little guy who doesn’t like to wear sweaters. But a vest is a good possibility. The light switch cover is so cool and a great way to use up some yarn scraps.
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I’m going to make the little vest for my nephews. They will match and it will be adorable! I love vests for little kids.
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Oh wow I love that tunic length cardigan. I really need to have a proper look at the giftalong patterns although I fear it could be rather expensive!
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It can definitely add up! I certainly bought more patterns than I sold during this sale, but that’s ok. I’m always looking for inspiration!
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I’m going to join the chorus and say, I also need a light switch cover. Imagine the possibilities. There could be color work!
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Colorwork! Cables! Beads, oh my!
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