Contest Favorites

What happens when you ask knitters and crocheters around the web to share their favorite patterns? Let me tell you… you get an awesome list of books and projects! Check out the responses I got when I asked the big question:

Becky from Fine Martial Fiber likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Irish Hiking Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Candleflame Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Baudelaire Socks

» Bags & Purses: Road Tested Aran from Bags: A Knitter’s Dozen

» Other: Cable Knit Cap [Adapted to match the Irish Hiking Scarf]

» Other: Mr. Flurry from Creative Knitting Magazine

Laura from Laura’s Knitting Blog likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Flapper Girl’s Twist

» Shawls & Wraps: Clapotis

» Hands & Feet: Cabled Fingerless Gloves [Laura’s pattern]

» Bags & Purses: Rick Rack Purse from Knitpicks

» Other: Weasley Sweater Ornaments from Charmed Knits

» Other: Almost Argyle from Knitpicks

Isela from Purling Sprite likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Celtic Cap

» Shawls & Wraps: Icarus Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Embossed Leaves Socks from Favorite Socks (Interweave)

» Bags & Purses: Oregon Tote

» Other: Bounce Skirt

» Other: Pearly Satchel [Isela’s pattern]

» Isela also listed Monkey from Knitty as a favorite sock pattern.

Melodie likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Chevron Scarf from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

» Hands & Feet: Knitting a Basic Toe-Up Sock Using the Magic Loop Method

» Bags & Purses: Booga Bag

» Melodie feels Sensational Knitted Socks is a great resource for sock knitters.

Rachel from Yarn Over says…

» ”I have a bunch of free patterns on my blog, if you’d care to check them out. You can view them at http://alohaknitter.blogspot.com on my sidebar.”

Laura C. from Knitting from the Stash 2007 likes…

» Hands & Feet: More Fun Than Cables Sock Pattern

» Other: Sock Tote

Brenda from Mamere Knits Too Much likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Wavy Feathers Wimple

» Shawls & Wraps: Dream in Color Shrug

» Hands & Feet: Sock It To Me Links

» Other: Samantha [Kate Gilbert Patterns]

» Other: Yarn Over [Kunststrik.dk Patterns]

Tina from Tina’s International House of Yarncakes likes…

» Shawls & Wraps: Hidcote Garden Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Clessidra

» Other: Vine Lace Hat at Knitting Daily

» Other: Otto the Owl from And So to Bed…: Handknits and Things

Amy likes…

» Hats & Scarves: One Row Handspun Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: The Garden Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Beaded Cable Mittens

» Other: The Heartbeat Sweater

» Other: The Ridgeway Pullover

Also…

» NL7 Knit to Fit Socks - “This is a great sock pattern. Use a little math and make perfect fitting socks for anyone, any yarn.”

» AC33 Felted Clogs - “This is the Fiber Trends pattern for felted clog slippers. I’ve made several pair of these and they are fabulous.”

» Baby Surprise Sweater (Elizabeth Zimmerman) - “Made many of these. Most folks have heard of it/seen it/done it but I thought it should be mentioned anyway, especially if you intend to post the suggested favorite patterns.”

Ali likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Branching Out

» Shawls & Wraps: Bed of Roses Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Cookie’s Patterns, even though she doesn’t enjoy knitting socks.

» Bags & Purses: Winter Tote from Stitch ‘n Bitch Nation

» Other: Baby Socks [Ali’s pattern]

» Other: Silk Camisole from Last-Minute Knitted Gifts

» Ali also likes Ene’s Scarf and the Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole from Scarf Style.

Monica from Monica Knits… A Lot! likes…

» Hats & Scarves: We Call Them Pirates and Besotted Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Swallowtail Shawl from Interweave Knits

» Hands & Feet: Pirate Mittens and Denmark Socks from Knitting on the Road

» Bags & Purses: Ballband Felted Bag [Monica’s pattern]

» Other: Jumper in Alaska/Vienna

» Other: Baby Sweater

» Monica also likes just about everything from Arans & Celtics: The Best of Knitter’s Magazine, especially Sensational Shirttails

Adrienne from Knitting in the Bellybutton of California likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Georgiana Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Merino Stripes Mitered Squares Triangle Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Fly Away Home, Hanauma Bay, etc. [Adrienne’s Patterns]

» Bags & Purses: Entrelac Suki

» Other: Mitred U Baby Jacket

» Other: 4 Corners Dishcloth

» Adirenne’s other patterns: Menehune Cobblestones and Oh! My! Gecko Eyes!

Megan from Tangled Up In Knots likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Olive You! from Itty-Bitty Hats

» Shawls & Wraps: Color On Color from Scarf Style

» Hands & Feet: Over the Knee Socks from Handknit Holidays

» Bags & Purses: Backgammon Tote from Weekend Knitting

» Other: Skirt from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2006

» Other: Autumn Glory Sweater (see below)

Megan says…

“The Autumn Glory (?) sweater was seen on the cover of a magazine when I was returning to knitting after a 5 year hiatus. I remember looking at the pattern and it was made by using single thin strands of yarn and changing the colors strand by strand to make an amazing sunset scene. If anyone knows this pattern - please tell me where I can find it.”

Karen from Yearns for Yarn likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Vine Lace Baby Hat

» Shawls & Wraps: Arctic Diamonds Stole from Interweave Knits

» Hands & Feet: Conwy Sock Pattern from Knitting on the Road

» Bags & Purses: Fulled Lopi Tote

» Other: The Ballband Warshrag from Mason-Dixon Knitting

» Other: Socks from Favorite Socks and More Sensational Knitted Socks

» Karen also likes the Besotted Scarf and Irish Hiking Scarf

Tracy U. likes…

» Hands & Feet: Menehune Cobblestones

Tracy from Not Only a Mom likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Irish Hiking Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Basic Sock Recipe from Knitting Rules!

» Bags & Purses: Lucy Bag

» Other: Amulet Pouch

» Other: Tiny Bird’s Wool Soaker Pants

Tracy adds…

“I’m a big believer in cloth diapering for so many reasons, and wool is absolutely wonderful as a cover. My daughter has the healthiest skin!”

Nancy from Bronx Girl Knits likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Lady and Irish Hiking Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Clapotis

» Hands & Feet: Basic Sock Pattern from The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns

» Bags & Purses: Booga Bag

» Other: Anouk

» Other: “A plain basketweave pattern for baby blankets and towels.”

Here’s few basketweave patterns… Digital Threads, Craftown, Nancy Duff

Salena likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Branching Out

» Shawls & Wraps: Frost Flowers and Leaves from A Gathering of Lace

» Hands & Feet: Sockulator V

» Bags & Purses: Monk’s Travel Satchel from Folk Bags [Free Excerpt]

» Other: Baby Surprise Jacket from The Opinionated Knitter

» Other: Sunrise Circle Jacket

Anastacia from Anastacia Knits says…

» Hats & Scarves: “I don’t have a favorite at all. I have knit/crocheted very few scarves, they are usually either granny squares or garter stitch. One of these days, I’ll make some nice ones. I also have knitted a few bias scarves that I liked. For hats, I generally crochet from the top down, increase as needed to make the size I want, and use a sc/dc pattern (sc in dc row before, and dc in the sc from the row before). For knitted hats, fair isle all the way, baby! I usually just pick some charts that fit with my cast on, knit away changing colors & charts at will…”

» Shawls & Wraps: “I have a Bernat Big Book of Shawls, from the 60’s. My favorite patterns are in there - it’s both knit and crochet. I also love the shawl pattern from the Odd Ball knitting book. A crochet shawl pattern I’ve used often is the half granny square.”

» Hands & Feet: “I love anything from Sensational Knitted Socks. My favorite online pattern - or the one I’ve used the most - is Broadripple. For hands, I usually use Ann Budd’s book, which is slipping my mind at the moment.”

» Other: Sweaters in the Round by Elizabeth Zimmermann, Honeymoon Cami from Knitty, Dishcloths - Reserved Garter Stitch Mitered Square Dishcloth & Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth.

Anastacia also likes…

» Bags & Purses: Buttonhole Purse from Mason-Dixon Knitting

Lisa likes…

» Hats & Scarves: Casual Scarf

» Shawls & Wraps: Paris Shawl

» Hands & Feet: Beginner Crochet Slippers

» Bags & Purses: Child’s Bunny Purse

» Other: Crochet Placemat & Coaster

» Other: Supersized Bath Puff

Sandy from Sandy’s Knitting didn’t have a chance to send in her entries, but she wanted to share with us her all-time favorite sock pattern…

» Hands & Feet: Conwy Sock Pattern from Knitting on the Road

… she even shared pictures [1] [2] [3] [4]

Thank you everyone for sharing your favorites with me! Not only was I able to look at some old favorites, like the Irish Hiking Scarf that so many love, but I found some new favorites to add to my constantly growing list of things to do. This was a whole lot of fun for me and, I hope, a worthwhile project for everyone. Enjoy finding a pattern for your next project and thank you again!