Indie Knitting Patterns to Inspire Your Next Project
by on Oct 8, 2020

Who is looking for some inspiring new indie knitting patterns? I am! It’s my favorite time of year—the air is cooling off and maybe we’re all looking for new knitting patterns, either for ourselves or for gifts for loved ones. If you are looking for inspiration, check out some of these fabulous brand new indie designer patterns that I absolutely cannot wait to make!

Knitting Patterns by Tamy Gore

A woman holds up a knitted shawl in multicolored green, black, and gray chevrons. Kaliya Wrap by Tamy Gore: A new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Kaliya Wrap, using 2 packs of Stroll Tonal Minis and Aloft. Warm, pretty and fun to knit!

First are these beautiful patterns by Tamy Gore! She has so many lovely patterns available, and I’m excited about these three lovely wraps now available on the site.

A woman wears a colorful knitted shawl in multicolored teal, hot pink, white speckle, and gray stripes. Color Crazy by Tamy Gore -- A new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Color Craze, as the name implies, uses a colorful selection of our Hawthorne yarnlines and wonderful eyelets and stripes.
A woman holds up the corner of a knitted shawl in blue, white, yellow, and gray stripes. Adira by Tamy Gore, A new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Adira, full of beautiful texture and fun techniques. Knit up in 4 colors of Gloss DK.

Knitting Patterns by Kalurah Hudson

Next is one of our favorite designers – Kalurah Hudson. Her new pattern is a cozy wrap that is a perfect quick knit in bulky yarn and large needles.

A woman wears an oversized knitted gray shawl/scarf around her neck. Rainsong wrap by Kalurah Hudson, a new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Rainsong Wrap, knit in gorgeously texutred Biggo yarn

You might also enjoy: Our interview with indie designer Kalurah Hudson

Indie Knitting Patterns by Other Designers:

And, if you listen to our podcast, you know how much I love knitting socks. A new -to-me designer Belinda Barbagallo has a super cute sock pattern I cannot wait to get on my needles. I love the extra detail on the soles!

Two feet wearing adorable knitted socks featuring an off-white background with multicolored dots, and contrasting red toes and heels. Flea Circus Socks by Belinda Barbagallo, a new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Flea Circus Socks using a mix of Stroll colors. Belinda hand dyed Stroll Bare for the colorful dots, but this is a perfect pattern to use up your leftover sock yarn!

And if you need to a new sweater to wear this fall, I think Wool + Pine’s gorgeous pullover will fit the bill.

A model wears a pretty purple knitted sweater with a fan-like detail around the yoke. Sorrel by Wool + Pine, a new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.
Everyone on the staff is in love with Sorrel with the mix of colorful Hawthorne Multi and fluffy Aloft. And check out that beautiful yoke detail!

Note: We also have Sorrel Pattern Kits in 8 sizes, from 31.5″ bust to 66″ bust!

Finally, Emily Kintigh updated her fun Stuffed Football pattern to include extra sizes – just the thing for football fans of all ages.

A pile of knitted footballs looks like fun! Stuffed Footballs: A new indie knitting pattern available at knitpicks.com.

Need more indie knitting patterns inspiration? Check out our full line of our Independent Designer Partnership patterns here!

0 Comments
Tags: Inspiration, Independent Designer Partnership, Patterns