talvi knits. :: knitting patterns by Susanna Winter
Welcome to talvi knits! The place for fun knitting patterns with interesting contrasts in both color and texture. Designed by Susanna Winter.| talviknits
Welcome to talvi knits! The place for fun knitting patterns with interesting contrasts in both color and texture. Designed by Susanna Winter.| talviknits
Inspired by the annual Draconid meteor showers, Draconides is a shimmering mohair sweater dress worked top-down with compound raglan shaping for a custom fit. Featuring a henley neckline, two sleeve options, optional empire waist, and a delicate lace hem, this tunic-length dress is as versatile as the fall skies. Available in 10 sizes with bust shaping options, it’s perfect for cozy days in or festive nights out.| talviknits
State of Flux is a reversible compound raglan sweater with bold brioche details and a cozy cowl neck. In this post I share the story behind the design : how it’s constructed, what makes it reversible, tips for neat finishes, and ideas for color pairings. Whether you’re curious about asymmetric raglans, brioche details, or layering mohair with wool, you’ll find inspiration (and practical advice) to fuel your next knit.| talviknits
The fewer movements, the more efficient and faster your knitting. Learn how to knit smoother versions of the SSK, SSSK, and CDD decreases.| talviknits
Feather and Fan and Old Shale are often confused, but they’re two distinct, traditional Shetland lace stitch patterns with unique looks and structures. In this post, you’ll learn why the mix-up happened, how to tell them apart visually, and what makes their stitch construction different. Feather and Fan is jagged and angular, resembling feathers, while Old Shale is smooth and wavy like sea shells. Next time you’ll know which is which!| talviknits
This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.| talviknits
The Centered Median Increase (CMI) is a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three. Inspired by Barbara Walker's "double increase #6", this method creates a series of small square-shaped eyelets framed by parallel bars. The technique involves knitting into a stitch, then knitting into the stitch below before knitting the same stitch again, producing a structured yet delicate increase that's perfect for raglan seams or lace details.| talviknits
Happenchance is a top-down V-neck cardigan with set-in sleeves using the contiguous method. This blog post explores the garment's classic grandpa-cardigan charm with unexpected details: intricately cabled back and hidden forethought pockets. Along the way you'll learn the secret to knitting shawl collars that don't flip up and how the customizable bust shaping ensures a great fit. Also included are suggestions for yarn substitution to help you make this versatile cardigan your own.| talviknits
Pockets make everything better! In this tutorial you'll learn how to knit a vertical pocket that doesn't require steeking or cutting into your work. The tutorial walks you through three decisions regarding pocket placement, knitting a vertical pocket opening, why a rectangular pocket is easy to knit but impractical to use, shaping the pocket lining, and putting it all together into a functioning vertical pocket.| talviknits
