Stephen West has a new pattern coming tomorrow.
This pattern launches Thursday 12 June 2025 at 16:00 Amsterdam time! Make sure you’re signed up to the Westknits newsletter at www.westknits.com to get special introductory pattern discounts and sneak peeks of new knit alongs and designs
Knit the marled blanket of your dreams with this geometric modular pattern! The large rectangular shape is knitted one section at a time as you pick up stitches and attach your current section to the previously knitted sections. Always hold two strands of fingering weight yarn together to get the DK weight gauge. Instructions include marling recommendations for each section. Sometimes you can hold two colors together throughout an entire section and for other sections you can create fading marl effects by frequently changing colors throughout the section. This blanket is a big stash buster, using all kinds of fingering weight fibers together. Combine sock yarns with single ply merino yarns. Include some silk for shiny accents or add mohair and brushed suri alpaca for fluffy moments. The geometric shapes feature various stitches like garter stitch, mesh eyelets, seed stitch, and a couple brioche sections too. The generous dimensions of this blanket are ideal for a large bedspread or cuddles on the couch. Gather a big pile of yarns and knit marled memories that are sure to last a lifetime!
You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.
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Yesterday I talked about Zanete Knits new pattern called the Celestia Top. Zanete made a great video discussing the pattern.
Meet the Celestia Top – where ancient tradition meets a bold, modern vibe. This seamless, top-down yoke design is all about making a statement while staying totally wearable. With short sleeves, double-layered hems, and a never-ending colourwork motif, Celestia is the perfect summer knit for anyone who loves colour and doesn’t want the fun to stop.
The motif itself is inspired by my Latvian roots—a sun symbol connected by a web of intricate branches. It’s got a meditative rhythm to knit, and the larger blocks of solid colour provide that unique visual impact.
If you’re feeling adventurous, try using colour-changing yarn for that magical effect. And if you’re into clever techniques, this is the perfect project for practicing the ladderback jacquard to handle those long floats.
You can purchase the pattern for the Celesita Top on Ravelry.
Zanete Knits used a sport weight yarn with Dyed in the Wool. You can use Zauberball Starke 6 or Edition 3 in place of Dyed in the Wool.
It’s almost bed time for me. We were up way too late last night watching hockey and baseball.
I pulled out my What the Fade?! today. When I put it away and started working on other projects I was doing the fading section. That is finished and I’m into the second brioche pattern repeat.
This week I shared a stash busting top from Wool & Pine. Yesterday they introduced a brand new stash busting top.
The pattern for the Sundial Tee can be purchased on Ravelry.
Stash meet summer. Sundial Tee takes the bold, rhythmic colorplay of our Sundial Wrap and reimagines it as a easy, stash-friendly top with mosaic-knit stripes and clean, tailored finishing. This is a design built for sock yarns, handspun, advents, or whatever you have hanging around—and it makes every bit of it look intentional.
Worked flat from the top down with short row shoulder and neckline shaping, Sundial Tee offers a polished fit and a playful spirit.
Pair it with the wrap or let it shine solo—either way, it’s stashbusting in style.
Stripe Smart You only need around 6–13 grams of fingering-weight yarn per color, per stripe—ideal for scraps, minis, handspun, or even that tiny leftover skein you couldn’t bear to toss. Approx per-stripe yardage by size:
6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9)(10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) grams per 36-row interlocking stripeConstruction Overview
Sundial Tee is worked flat (all knits, no purls) and top-down in two pieces, beginning with a provisional cast on and short row shaping at the shoulders for a contoured fit. The back is worked in mosaic stripes, ending with a clean 2x2 ribbed hem. Stitches for the front are picked up and shaped to match. Once front and back are complete, sides are joined to the underarm using mattress stitch.
Neckline and sleeves are picked up and worked in the round with simple ribbing for a polished, wearable finish.
Why You’ll Love It
- Mosaic knitting made easy: One color per row, slipped stitches, no floats to catch.
- No Purls: Enough said.
- Stash-friendly: Use scraps, minis, advents, handspun—anything fingering weight.
- Tailored construction: Flat-knit shaping and clean seams give a beautiful silhouette.
This is the Sea Glass Tee from Wool & Pine. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.
Looking for an epic stashbuster project? Sea Glass Tee is a top-down, seamless tee that’s perfect for using up your fingering weight scraps, minis, and stash yarn! With its easy-to-wear, relaxed silhouette and short sleeves, it’s the ideal project for knitters of all skill levels. Plus, it features a super fun 1x1 colorwork pattern that offers endless opportunities to get creative with your stash.
The best part? There are absolutely NO ENDS TO WEAVE IN (thanks to a video tutorial included with the pattern) and your tee is totally REVERSIBLE!
As you follow along with the included video tutorials, you’ll discover that Sea Glass is all about embracing the pursuit of art over perfection. So unleash your third eye, dive into your stash, and explore the depths of your innate creativity! We can’t wait to see your unique beauty and personality expressed in your color choices and their infinite combinations.
Bust that Stash! Sea Glass is knit using fingering weight stash yarn, leftovers, and mini skeins. Have fun playing with color and building a palette that expresses your personality. Embrace the random beauty of your stash and let it shine through in your finished piece!
To ensure that you get the perfect fit, the pattern includes a “Custom Fit” video tutorial and tips for choosing the right size. You’ll also find 7 video tutorials with tips for creating your One-of-a-kind Sea Glass Tee, as well as tips for stashbusting and building color palettes.
Ready to get started? Download the Sea Glass Tee Pattern Today and Dive into your Stash!
SIZING: Full sizing information, a schematic, and a “Knitting the Perfect Size” video tutorial are included and available on our website at woolandpine.com.
I think we all have a stash of fingering weight yarn. You’ve knit a 4 or 5 colour shawl and have lots of leftovers. If you are sock knitter you definitely have bits hiding in a bag or box. You might have skeins that you purchased because they were so pretty but now you don’t know what to use them for. This sweater is a perfect way to use them up.
