Hot Right Now Patterns

Here you will find patterns that are 'hot right now' or we have seen around and some of our yarn choices to suit. (We do custom dyeing if the colour you want is out of stock)

Let us know if there is a new pattern out that you would like to see yarn choices for.

We update this page from time to time or as we notice something that's looking very popular in our knitting and crochet community.

 

No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit

No Frills Sweater is a simple raglan sweater with neckline shaping at the front. The fit is slightly oversized, but the wide rib edges and the shorter length give the sweater a feminine silhouette.

 

Sizes available

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

 

Bust circumference:
100 (104) 108 (114) 120 (130) 137 cm
[39¼ (41) 42½ (45) 47¼ (51¼) 54 inches]

 Yarn used: Lace Mohair + Fingering Weight held together = DK

Yarn substitutions: NFA Merino Silk Yak DK or NFA Merino Superwash DK - Both of these yarn bases are DK but don't have the fuzz of mohair.

 

 

Glittering Snowscape Shawl by Stephen West

Select five colors of fingering weight yarn and enjoy a collage of textures and eyelet stitch patterns. The various eyelet stitch patterns catch the glittering light and yield a lovely lightweight fabric with effortless drape. Each section is simple to knit with relaxing rows of knits and purls.

Sizes available

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL

Finished Measurements:

86′′ / 218cm wingspan length, 29′′ / 74cm from CO to BO edge measured along the center of the shawl. Measurements taken after blocking.

Yarn used: LITLG Merino Singles

 

Yarn substitutions: NFA Merino Silk Yak or NFA Merino Silk Cashmere. These yarns will give you drape and are lovely and soft for wrapping around your neck.

 

 

Field Sweater by Camilla Vad

A soft and fine sweater with a beautiful grain pattern on the yoke. The field sweater is knit top down seamlessly in the round.

 

Sizes available
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) 7 (8) 9

 

Circumference under arm:
94 (100) 106 (112) 120 (126) 132 (138) 142 cm

 

Yarn used: DK weight (8 Ply) Eco Baby by Isager Yarn

Yarn substitutions: NFA Merino Silk Yak DK, NFA Merino Superwash DK

or

Coming soon our SRS Merino DK, a beautiful non mulesed, non superwash but beautifully soft with resistance to piling and felting. This would be my personal preference.

 

Whakairo Top by Francoise Danoy

This top is worked bottom-up, in the round until the armhole separation, where each side is worked flat. The drop shoulder, boxy type fit with minimal shaping only at the armholes, makes it really easy to make adjustments as you please.

 Sizes available: 9 available

Bust Sizes: 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62) in. / 80 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135, 145, 155) cm

Yarn Used: Red Sock Blue Sock Cashmerino Sock

Yarn Substitutions:

NFA Merino Silk Cashmere NFA Eco Lux Sock

For a Summery version - NFA Egyptian 4 Ply - This would be my choice but mainly because I love the yarn base so much.

For a non mulesed, non superwash version NFA SRS Merino

 

 

Granny Pop V-Neck Sweater by MJ's Off The Hook Designs

The Granny Pop V-Neck Sweater is crocheted from the top down in rows to create a flattering V-neck design. Once joined, the body is then worked in the round to achieve a seamless finish. The sleeve openings seamlessly blend in as you continue to crochet the sleeves in the round.

 

Sizes available: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)

US Crochet Terms

Yarn Used: Aran Weight Best Value Acrylic

Yarn Subsitutions: NFA Merino Aran

or

John Arbon Harvest Hues Light Aran

 

 

Sophie Shawl by Petite Knits

The Sophie Shawl is worked back and forth in one piece, from tip to tip in garter stitch with built-in i-cord edges.

 

Sizes: S (M) L

Length from tip to tip: approx. 170 (210) 240 cm 67 (82¾) 94½ inches

Width at center: approx. 28 (34) 38 cm 11 (13½) 15 inches

Yarn Used: Alpakka Ull by Sandnes Garn

Yarn Subsitutions: NFA Merino Aran

or

John Arbon Harvest Hues Light Aran

 

 

 

Quintette Shawl by Ambah O'Brien

Designed to utilise five mini skeins of fingering weight yarn this shawlette also includes an option for a larger DK weight version. The Quintet Shawlette is a sweet little project; quick to knit and practical to wear. The colourwork is created with mosiac knitting using slipped stitches.

 

Size: instructions are included for both a 4ply and 8 ply version.

Yarn Used: KPPPM by Koigu.

Yarn Substitution: NFA Mini Skein Sets

Link to my project in Ravelry using the 'Claire' mini skein set.