Now we’re down to the real knitting—to more ambitious-looking garments. Yet although all of these projects require some shaping, each one has a trick that makes it easier than it looks. These garments are designed to enhance the inherent characteristics of the yarns. Enjoy their tactile qualities—from the sophistication of a smooth cashmere mix, which makes the ruffled edges of the wrap jacket flute so beautifully, to the subtle textures of bouclé or hand-spun-effect yarns to the shaggy chic of strips of ripped fabric. To speed up your work, many of these designs have easy, yet chic, edgings. One sweater is worked in the round from the top down, so there’s almost no finishing necessary. Sleeveless designs, such as vests, yield even quicker results. And if you choose a big-yarn-and-big-needles project, you’ll be wearing it in next to no time.
Loop-edge jacket
Ripped-fabric top
Fun-fur vest
Wrap jacket
Sparkle vest
Sheepskin-look vest
Dip-and-rip vest
Shaded jacket
Circular sweater
Blanket jacket
A decorative loopy edging adds excitement to this very simple fitted jacket.
