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Tiny Hoop 1 - Knit your own Artwork

3/17/2025

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My Tiny Hoop 1 pattern is live! A beautiful piece of textile artwork that knits up in around an hour. It combines short rows, lace stitches and open space to make a gorgeous piece of hoop art. Using less than 30m of laceweight yarn, this is perfect for using up odds and ends from a larger lace project.
I’ve always thought of lace knitting as an art form. A light and delicate shawl with complex stitch pattern, knitted with skill over many hours, certainly seems to meet the definition of artwork- it’s juts wearable too. I’m taking this a little bit further with my Tiny Hoop series and delving into the world of fibre arts.
 
I’ve used Meadow Yarn’s Bray Lace for this piece, in colourway “A Whisper Woven Through It”, it’s a handdyed silk mohair blend that I also used for my Suilven Cowl. The shine of the silk and halo of mohair is the perfect yarn for showing off the delicate lace stitches. Any laceweight yarn would work well though! I’m all for a bit of anti-consumerism and this is a great pattern for using up what you’ve already got in your stash.

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​Here's all the pattern details for this knitted masterpiece:
 
Suggested Yarn: Meadow Yarn Bray Lace (72% Mohair, 28% Silk ) 420 m/460 yds per 50 g skein:
Colourway: A Whisper Woven Through It
Meterage: 25 m
 
Yardage: 27 yds
 
Dimensions
To fit 10 cm/4” embroidery hoop.
 
Needles: 3.25 mm/US 3 straight needles or as required to achieve gauge. We recommend sharp lace needles if using laceweight mohair.
 
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” with 3.25 mm/US 3 needle in stocking stitch after blocking
 
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, pins and blocking board for finishing, 10 cm/4” embroidery hoop.
Skills Needed: knit, purl, yo, yo2, dropping yos, knitted and purled increases and decreases (k1fb, k2tog, ssk, p2tog, ssp), 3-3 gathered stitches (instructions given) cast on and bind off, working flat, and blocking.
 
I hope this inspires you to see knitting in a different way! You can find the pattern on Etsy, Ravelry and here on my website.
 


It’s available at a 50% discount with coupon code KNITART until midnight (GMT) on 24th March. Happy Knitting!
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New Pattern Release - Brocken Spectre

10/1/2024

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My latest pattern, Brocken Spectre, is live! It’s a cropped cardigan with a gorgeous zigzag lace design at the shoulders. Knitted with a strand of silk blend 4ply and alpaca blend lace (Titus Fingering and Lowther Lace from Eden Cottage Yarns) gives a subtle shine, beautiful halo, and unsurpassed cosiness for the colder months. It’s totally seamless, knitted from the top down, has both charts and written instructions and comes in ten size inclusive sizes.
 
A Brocken Spectre is an optical illusion that you sometimes see at the summit of a mountain on a foggy day – your own enormous shadow in the mist with a rainbow halo. I’ve only seen one once! The zigzag of the lace pattern over the stocking stitch reminded me of misty mountaintops.

Brocken Spectre is half price with coupon code BROCKEN50, valid until midnight (GMT) on 7th October.
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The knitty gritty...

Construction: We cast on stitches at the shoulders and work the lace pattern down the upper back before increasing for a little armhole shaping. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder for the fronts where we continue with the lace pattern and work armhole shaping to match the back. We then join all stitches at the underarms and work down to the hem, after making a zig-zag transition from lace to stocking stitch. Increases are worked at the inner edge of both fronts for a little extra cosiness! We pick up stitches around both armholes and work sleeves down to the cuffs. Cuffs, hem and front edges are finished with neat twisted 1x1 ribbing.

Suggested Yarns:
Eden Cottage Yarn Titus Fingering (75% superwash extrafine merino wool, 25% mulberry silk) 400 m/436 yds per 100g skein, colourway: Penine Mist held together with Eden Cottage Yarns Lowther Lace (75% Baby Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk) 300 m/328 yds per 50g skein, colourway: Ink.
 
We recommend substituting any 4ply yarn (especially if it has a bit of a sheen) and a fluffy laceweight yarn such as a mohair/silk or alpaca/silk blend. Please check both gauges and adjust needle size as required.
 
Please note meterage and yardage are for both yarns, e.g. size 1 requires 470 m of fingering weight and 470 m of laceweight yarn.
 
Meterage: 470 (490, 525, 600) [680, 720, 760] {920, 975, 1015} m.
 
Yardage: 515 (535, 575, 655) [745, 785, 830] {1000, 1060, 1105} yds.
 
Dimensions (Metric):
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}.
To fit Chest Circumference approx: 70 (75, 80, 90) [100, 110, 120] {130, 140, 150} cm.
Garment Chest Circumference: 86 (89, 96, 109) [114, 121, 128] {143, 152, 158} cm
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 33 (36, 38, 42) [42, 46, 48] {53, 57, 61} cm
Front width level with Underarm: 26 (26, 29, 34) [36, 38, 40] {45, 48, 49} cm
Length Underarm to Hem: 30 (30, 30, 30) [33, 33, 33] {35, 35, 35} cm.
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 26 (26, 30, 35) [39, 44, 48] {53, 56, 61} cm.
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 40 cm.
 
Dimensions (Imperial):
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7] {8, 9, 10}.
To fit Chest Circumference approx: 28 (30, 32, 36) [40, 44, 48] {52, 56, 60}”
Garment Chest Circumference: 34 (35½, 38, 43½) [45½, 48, 51] {57½, 60½, 63½}”
Across Back Underarm to Underarm: 13 (14½, 15, 17) [17, 18, 19] {21, 23, 24}”
Front Width Level with Underarm: 10½ (10½, 12, 14) [15½, 17½, 19] {21, 22½, 24½}”
Length Underarm to Hem: 12 (12, 12, 12) [13, 13, 13] {14, 14, 14}”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: 10½ (10½, 12, 14) [15½, 17½, 19] {21, 22½, 24½}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: 16”.
 
Needles: 5.5 mm/US 9 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.
 
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking, 13 sts and 18 rows = 10 cm/4” in lace pattern (Chart/Written Instructions A) after blocking.
 
Extras: Crochet hook for weaving in loose ends, clip type stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.
 
Pattern Difficulty: Moderate
 
Skills Needed: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; knit into back loops, cast on and bind off; knitted and purled increases and decreases, yo’s, pick up and knit. 

Lace Pattern in Focus

You might recognise the lace pattern from my Aonach Cardigan, Suilven Hat and Cowl, Eyebright Shawl and Northumbria Shawl. It’s absolutely a favourite of mine. I do think it looks great in this yarn combination though, and it knits up quickly too!
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Patterns clockwise from top left: Northumbria Shawl, Suilven Cowl, Aonach Cardigan, Eyebright Shawl and Suilven Hat.
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Birthday Sale!

9/24/2024

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collage of knitting patterns by Littletheorem Knits
The Littletheorem Knits Birthday Sale is here! All my patterns are half price with coupon code BIRTHDAY24, you can use it on Etsy, Ravelry, Payhip and my website until midnight (GMT) on 1st October. You’ll find lace, cables, colourwork, garments and accessories. Maybe something to knit for yourself for the colder winter months or get a head start on your gift knitting for the festive season!

Coming soon...

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​Brocken Spectre is due for release next week! It’s a luxuriously soft cardigan with a stunning stitch pattern at the shoulders. Holding a strand of merino and silk 4ply yarn together with alpaca and silk blend laceweight yarn gives unsurpassed softness and a subtle shine. This works perfectly with both the open, airy lace pattern and simple stocking stitch.
 
A Brocken Spectre is an optical illusion that you sometimes see on foggy mountaintops – your own enormous shadow in the mist with a rainbow halo. I’ve only seen one once! The zigzag of the lace pattern over the stocking stitch reminded me of misty mountaintops
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New Pattern Release - Spring Snowfall Sweater

9/17/2024

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modern cable sweater knitting pattern
Spring Snowfall is finally here! A gorgeous top down, cabled sweater with a yoked construction. Striking cables look great with this five colour fade in DK yarn from Black Elephant Yarns, and would look lovely in a single colour too. There are instructions for nine sizes with two options for body length. It's seamless, worked in the round, with a little short row shaping in the yoke for the perfect fit.

And it's available at a 50% discount with coupon code SNOWFALL50, valid until midnight (GMT) on 23rd September.
five colour fade cabled sweater
I will never get bored of narrow, twisted stitch cables on a background of reverse stocking stitch, they look so good with any yarn. Even funky multicoloured yarns that look fab in the skein, but a bit rainbow-vomit when knitted up look great in this stitch. There are instructions on which row to change colours based on a five colour fade, so no guesswork involved.​
Cable knit pattern down sleeve
And here's the nitty gritty on construction method, materials, techniques, etc...

Construction
We work from the top down using a yoked construction. The cabled patterns have increases built in which are worked down to the underarm. Short rows are worked at the lower back yoke for an improved fit and extra stitches are cast on at the underarm. We work body stitches down to the hem with options for different body lengths, then work sleeve stitches down to the cuff.
 
Suggested Yarn:  Black Elephant Yarns Winter Fade DK
5 x 115g skeins 100% superwash merino 230m/251 yds
 
Total Meterage (Cropped Version): (575, 625, 640) [855, 900, 945] {1130, 1170, 1210} m
Total Meterage (Full Length Version): (680, 745, 800) [1000, 1060, 1115] {1315, 1375, 1465} m
Total Yardage (Cropped Version): (625, 680, 700) [930, 985, 1030] {1235, 1280, 1320} yds
Total Yardage (Full Length Version): (745, 810, 875) [1095, 1160, 1220] {1440, 1500, 1600} yds
 
Dimensions (Metric):
Chest Circumference: (77.5, 87.5, 97.5) [107.5, 117.5, 127.5] {137.5, 147.5, 157.5} cm
Yoke Depth: (19, 21, 22.5) [24, 25, 26] {27.5, 29, 30} cm
Length Underarm to Hem (Cropped Version): (34, 32.5, 30) [36, 35, 34] {37.5, 36, 35} cm
Length Underarm to Hem (Full Length Version): (40, 39, 37.5) [42.5, 41, 40] {44, 42.5, 42.5} cm
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (26, 29, 31) [35, 37.5, 40] {44, 46, 49} cm
Sleeve Length from Underarm: (44, 42.5, 47.5) [46, 45, 44] {47.5, 46, 45} cm
 
Dimensions (Imperial):
Chest Circumference: (31, 35, 39) [43, 47, 51] {55, 59, 63}”
Yoke Depth: (7½, 8½, 9) [9½, 10, 10½] {11, 11½, 12}”
Length Underarm to Hem (Cropped Version): (13½, 13, 12) [14½, 14, 13½] {15, 14½, 14}”
Length Underarm to Hem (Full Length Version): (16, 15½, 15) [17, 16½, 16] {17½, 17, 17}”
Upper Sleeve Circumference: (10½, 11½, 12½) [14, 15, 16] {17½, 18½, 19½}”
Sleeve Length from Underarm: (17½, 17, 19) [18½, 18, 17½] {19, 18½, 18}”
 
Needles: 4.5 mm/US 7 75 cm/30” circular needle or as required to achieve correct gauge.
 
Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rows = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch after blocking.
 
Extras: Tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends, cable needle, clip type stitch markers, holder or waste yarn for holding stitches, you may find a row counter useful.
 
Pattern Difficulty: Moderate to fiddly. There are separate instructions for multiple sizes included in many of the lines of the pattern. I’ve tried to make this as clear as possible, but it is a complicated pattern.
 
Skills Required: Work flat and in the round; knit and purl; knit into back loops, cast on and bind off; knitted and purled increases and decreases, including knitting into back loops. Cable knitting including knitting into back loops, pick up and knit (instructions given), work short rows (instructions given).

Coming Soon....

Two new patterns are in the works, with a little bit of luck these will be released in October and November. Although with a five month old baby at home, delays are to be expected! 
Goldenacre cardigan fake brioche lace knitting pattern
I'm going a bit girly-girly for winter. Brocken Spectre is a super fluffy cardigan with a delicate lace pattern at the shoulders. It's knitted up with a 4ply silk blend and laceweight alpaca held together for an extra cozy, fuzzy, knitted hug. Goldenacre Cardigan is knitted up in a twisted slip stitch rib pattern, designed to look like brioche lace. It's got saddle shoulders for continuous lace from neckline to cuffs and an attached shawl collar for toastiness. Let nobody say I didn't prioritise toastiness. 
modern cable knit pattern

Aaaand, one last look at how stunning these cables are!
Remember to use coupon code SNOWFALL50 before 23rd September to get the pattern for half price!
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Summer Knitwear Capsule Wardrobes

7/1/2024

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I've been reading a bit more lately - I'm on Maternity Leave and little one prefers to nap cuddled up on my lap which gives me a lot of kindle time. Having said that, I'm a bit restricted in what I can read since postpartum hormones have turned me into a total wuss. I used to love horror novels,  crime novels, nothing phased me. Now I can't cope with anything except the mildest peril, no crime novels any darker than Poirot for me! I was halfway thrifty a book of Shirley Jackson short stories and have had to totally abandon it. It's quite a difficult balancing act to find something that's meaningful but still light and breezy in tone. 

So I've been reading quite a bit of non fiction lately. I do love science writing and I've just finished “White Holes” by Carlo Rovelli and “Brief Answers to the Big Questions” by Stephen Hawking. Both are surprisingly readable and I would highly recommend. Now I'm onto “Goodbye, Things” by Fumio Sasaki, advocating a minimalist lifestyle, i.e. getting rid of all but your most essential possessions. The author lives in a tiny studio flat with a wooden box, a futon pad, a desk and very little else. 

Knitting, to my mind, is maybe a bit more of a “maximalist” hobby. I have a decent sized stash; needles, stitch markers, buttons galore; and then hundreds of finished garments in a rainbow of colours. Pretty typical for this pastime I think! When I think about it though, I have yarn bought years ago for projects I never quite find the time to start, let alone finish. Maybe I'd be better off selling three sweater quantities of yarn on ebay and buying one sweater worth of yarn that I really love? There's definite food for thought. If you consider minimalism as only keeping possessions which add the most value and meaning to your life, then there's definitely space for all the kit needed for a creative outlet as far as I'm concerned.

There's quite a lot about being a new mum that makes minimalism appealing too:
  1. I am drowning in stuff. There are toys everywhere. Mountains of clothes that the baby has already grown out of with no time to tidy any of it. I'll definitely get round to giving the baby clothes away, but my three year old would be furious if any toys "disappeared”. Getting rid of some of my own stuff to counterbalance things makes sense. 
  2. My life is pretty simple now, in a lovely way. When my “big kid” is at nursery I pump the milk, feed the baby and hold her while she naps. When she's not, we're always out. Park, library or museum - it's much easier to entertain two kids when they're out and about. The baby sleeps better in a moving pram too. There's no need to have lots of stuff if there's no time to use it!
  3. I have no money. Maternity leave in the UK is quite generous in terms of how long it is, but statutory maternity pay is less than 40% off my (already part time) wage. Reading about minimalism makes me feel a bit better about not being able to afford anything. I'm so glad to have a second source of income from my knitting patterns!
  4. I have a ready made minimalist wardrobe because very little fits me any more. The baby weight is definitely not shifting so easily second time around. So I have maybe five tops, two pairs of jeans and a couple of dresses that still look OK and I can pump milk in easily. 
Number four has led me down a nice Pinterest rabbit hole too - the minimalist capsule wardrobe. (There's plenty of time for scrolling Pinterest when you're trapped by a sleeping baby too!) This got me thinking about knitting capsule wardrobes, so I started playing around with pictures and came up with these:

Brights - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

bright summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
​Bracklinn Crop
Crosshill Cardigan
Loch Katrine Shawl
Corrieshalloch Top
Corran Cami

Pink - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

pink summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
​​Loveheart Crop
Dairsie Cardigan
Invermoriston Top
Corran Cami
Liathach Cowl

Burgundy- Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

burgundy summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
​​Pollokshaws Tee
Arnisdale Cami
Moseley Cardigan
Eyebright Shawl (Ravelry Link)
Northumbria Shawl

Purple - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

purple summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
Monadh Top
Arnisdale Cami
Au Jardin Cardigan
Lochnagar Top
Moseley Cardigan

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Navy - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

navy summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
Kelvingrove Sweater (Ravelry link)
Asphodel Shawl
Epsilon Cardigan
Castle Sands Shawl
Sandaig Cami

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Teal - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

teal summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
Corrieshalloch Top
Sandaig Cami
Bracklinn Crop
Loch Katrine Shawl
Steall Shawl
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Green - Summer Handknit Capsule Wardrobe

green summer knitting patterns
Patterns clockwise from top left:
Summer Lace Tank
Pollokshaws Cardigan
Sineabhar Shawl
Mabie Forest Shawl
Chance Inn Cardigan


​​If you're reading this before 4th July 2024, you can use coupon code SUMMER24 to get 50% off all Littletheorem Knits patterns, it's valid on Etsy, Ravelry and Payhip too.
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New Pattern Release - Auldhouse Sweater

2/17/2024

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Crew neck sweater knitting pattern with modern lace design
Auldhouse Sweater is live! It's a super simple, slightly cropped sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern, and it's 50% off with coupon code AULDHOUSE50.

Auldhouse is top down with short row shaping at the shoulders for the perfect fit. It's totally seamless with instructions for nine sizes - we always try to be size inclusive! There's advice on how to change the sleeve circumference and length too. The lace pattern looks impressive, but it's straightforward to knit. Cuffs, hem and the classic crew neck are finished with neat twisted ribbing

I normally name patterns for places I’ve visited recently – in the past it was usually mountains I’d climbed in my last adventure. Now at eight months pregnant, my patterns are being named after places closer to home. Auldhouse is just down the road from my house and the location of a fantastic toddler group – how times change!

 
Auldhouse Sweater is available at a 50% discount until midnight (GMT) on 22nd Feb using coupon code AULDHOUSE50 on Etsy, Ravelry, Payhip and the Littletheorem Knits Website.

Coming soon...

cabled sweater knitting pattern, five colour fade
Spring Snowfall Test Knit

This weekend we'll be looking for test knitters for this beautiful cabled sweater.  If you want to test knit, follow me on Instagram and watch out for the test call! 
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New Pattern Release - Crosshill Cardigan

2/8/2024

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Crosshill Cardigan knitting pattern by littletheorem collage - a top down cardigan in 4ply yarn with lacy stripes
My new pattern, Crosshill Cardigan, is live! It's a top down, seamless waterfall cardigan designed for miniskeins (but still beautiful in a single colour). The main colour is Mulberino Yak 4ply in navy and the contrast colours are a set of Mulberino Shfades, both from Orchidean Luxury Yarns.  The cardi comes in nine sizes, to fit chests approximately 28-60". It's open at the front so there's a bit of leeway between sizes. 
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The cardigan is worked from the top down using a modified raglan construction before splitting for the sleeves and body at the underarm. The body is worked down to the hem before picking up the sleeves stitches and working down to the cuff. We work a series of eight bands of lace from top to bottom, these could be worked in eight different colours, maybe one contrast colour, or the whole cardigan could be worked in a single colour.
 
And what's the inspiration behind the name? Crosshill is the area in Glasgow where my parents stay, and a firm favourite of my daughter. This makes it one of the few places where I’m able to get any knitting done while she’s awake!
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Waterfall front cardigan knitting pattern using miniskeins
Crosshill Cardigan is available at a 50% discount with coupon code CROSSHILL50 until 15th February 2024.
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Top Five Oversized Cropped Knitting Patterns

1/14/2024

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1. The "Mainly Garter Stitch" Oversized Cropped Sweater

Burrell Sweater Oversized Garter Stitch Lace Knitting Pattern
My Burrell Sweater is my go to comfy sweater. The body is super oversized, but the sleeves are nice and snug, and it's cropped to just the right length - so flattering. Plus it was a lovely easy knit in mainly garter stitch. The pretty modern lace pattern adds just enough interest to stop this being tedious to knit. Great with jeans or over a black jersey dress, this is cosy, flattering and easy to wear.

2. The "Classic Lace" Oversized Cropped Sweater

oversized cropped lace aran weight sweater knitting pattern
Tentsmuir is like a dressy version of my Burrell Sweater. A simple, timeless lace pattern at the neckline and around the cuffs adds a touch of class. Bracelet length sleeves make this perfect for Autumn and Spring too. This was the first oversized, cropped sweater I ever designed myself. I knitted one for my aunt (in 4ply yarn with 3mm needles - it was a real labour of love!) and she loved it, but it took me a while to come round to the idea for myself. I took a big leap of faith and knitted this while I was freshly postpartum with my daughter. Maybe I was crazy to knit a cropped sweater while I was least happy with how my stomach looked, but it really worked. Don't ask me to explain the physics of it, but this really truly is a flattering silhouette!

3. The "Showstopper Stitch Pattern" Oversized Cropped Sweater

elongated basketweave cable pattern
oversized sweater knitting pattern with basketweave cable
I am absolutely in love with the woven look of this stitch pattern. My Caisteal Sweater features a simple basketweave cable pattern that;s supersized by adding and dropping yo's at each stitch. This leads to an open, airy, elongated woven look that I can't get enough of. The sweater itself is cosy, comfortable and quick to knit, but if you're looking for a challenging stitch pattern this is the one for you. There's a video tutorial to help you master it though!

Autumn Fireside Knitting Pattern4. The "Textured Stitch Pattern" Oversized Cropped Sweater

geometric knit and purl design
knit and purl oversized cropped sweater pattern
If the last stitch pattern was a challenge, this one is more relaxing. Autumn Fireside is a basic "knit and purl" design that still looks fabulous. It's another super cosy pullover with a bold geometric design. The yarn is Eden Cottage Yarns Brimham DK, so slightly lighter weight than the other sweaters so far which have all been in worsted or aran yarn. It's a hardwearing merino/nylon blend that still feels luxurious to work with, and the hand dyed colours are saturated and rich - a joy to knit!

5. The "Summer Crop" Oversized Top

sock yarn lace summer top knitting pattern
oversized cropped summer top knitting pattern
Living in Scotland, I'm definitely biased towards warm, cosy sweaters. But the list wouldn't be complete without something for summer wear too. My Monadh Top is a flattering, drapy, long crop knitted up in 4ply yarn. Again, it's mostly simple garter stitch so perfect for relaxed knitting, but the lace detail is (in my opinion) stunning. The lace looks very complicated but it's mainly made by making and dropping yarn-overs, with one row of gathered stitches in the middle. There's lots of room for creativity in the colour scheme here, you could knit this all in one colour or add even more stripes. Who doesn't have a range of leftover odds and ends of sock yarn to use up?
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End of Year Sale 2023

12/27/2023

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My End of Year Sale is here! I'm offering a massive 50% discount on all patterns until midnight on 31st December. Use coupon code BOXINGDAY23 for half price knitting patterns!
Littletheorem Knits End of Year Sale 2023 Collage of Knitting Patterns
It's a great time of year to stock up on knitting patterns. Maybe you got some yarn for Christmas and you're not sure what to do with it, or maybe you're looking for something creative to occupy your holiday. The time between Christmas and New Years Eve can feel a little empty, and crafting is a great way to spend some quality time and get away from the consumerism of the season. And coming from Scotland, we're looking ahead to some of the coldest months of the year so it's a great time for making something super cosy to snuggle up in!

Whatever the reason, we've got a huge range of knitting patterns with something for everyone!

And if you're looking for some (free!) knitting with a purpose, you might be interested in signing up for one of my current test knits:
Crew neck chunky lace sweater knitting pattern test knit
We have two fabulous test knits with spaces open at the moment. Both are top down, totally seamless, available in nine sizes and feature gorgeous gathered lace stitches. Auldhouse is a simple crew neck sweater - slightly oversized and slightly cropped, knitted in chunky yarn. Arnprior is an open fronted cardigan that's incredibly quick to knit in super chunky yarn.

You can sign up to test knit and find out more in my Ravelry Group. If you don't use Ravelry but still want to test knit, get in touch via the "contact" button on my homepage.
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New test knit - Auldhouse Sweater

12/17/2023

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My big news of the week - I've started a test knit for my latest design, Auldhouse Sweater!
Auldhouse Sweater by Littletheorem Knits. A simple crew neck sweater with a gorgeous modern lace pattern.
Auldhouse Sweater by Littletheorem Knits. A simple crew neck sweater with a gorgeous modern lace pattern.
Auldhouse Sweater by Littletheorem Knits. A simple crew neck sweater with a gorgeous modern lace pattern.
It's a super simple, slightly cropped sweater with a gorgeous lace pattern. Super quick to knit in chunky yarn.
We work from the top down using a simple construction. We cast on stitches at the shoulder and, after a little short row shaping, work down the back to the underarm, shaping for armholes. Stitches are picked up at each shoulder and worked down the front to the underarm, shaping the neckline and armholes as we go. All stitches are joined in the round and worked straight down to the hem, working a simple but stunning lace pattern and delicate twisted ribbing. We pick up stitches round each armhole for the sleeves and work them in the round to the cuff. Finally, stitches are picked up round the neckline and worked in twisted ribbing. We recommend this sweater is worn with 15 cm/6” positive ease at the chest.
I normally name patterns for places I’ve visited recently – in the past it was usually mountains I’d climbed in my last adventure. Now at six months pregnant, my patterns are being named after places closer to home. Auldhouse is just down the road from my house and the location of a fantastic toddler group – how times change!

You can find out more and volunteer to test knit in my Ravelry Group, there's still plenty of sizes left! And if you don't use Ravelry, you can drop me an email at contact "at" littletheorem "dot" co "dot" uk to test via email.

Here's the latest progress on my Brocken Cardigan too:

Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
Work in progress - Brocken Cardigan by Littletheorem Knits. A cosy cardi with delicate lace at the shoulders.
All of the body and one sleeve are done, cannot wait for this to be finished! Just a second sleeve and a band of ribbing round the front to go. It's soooo soft and cosy, the ya​rn is Eden Cottage Yarns Titus Fingering (merino and silk) held together with Lowther Lace (suri alpaca and silk), super luxurious!

And finally, here's a bump pic for the week! 
An Dùbhlachd cardigan by Littletheorem Knits, handknit cardigan for maternity wear
This is my An Dùbhlachd Cardigan – very fitting for the time of year, An Dùbhlachd is Scottish Gaelic for December. In Irish Gaelic it’s Mí na Nollag, or Christmas Month, but in Scotland it literally translates into “The Blackness”. Perfectly descriptive for how dark it is at this time of year. With how far North we are and all the rain that sweeps in off the Atlantic there’s certainly very little natural light here. My studio lighting certainly comes in handy – I’d be able to take about three photos indoors from October to March without it!
 
The cardi itself is a big cosy wrap, mainly in garter stitch with some lace detail in the body, perfect for winter wear. The yarn is Black Elephant yarns dk in colourway “Charcoal” it’s a lovely workhorse yarn in gorgeous handdyed colours. It’s a really warm black if that makes any sense, with undertones of purple. 
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