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🖐🏼 5 Pattern Friday: Strictly Stripes
Every Friday we're doing a round up of some of our favorite knitting patterns surrounding a specific topic.
So today we've got 5 projects that use stripes in unique and interesting ways (and some traditional ways too).
Our favorite striped knitting patterns
These patterns represent a variety of knitting project types, as well as different stripe techniques.
No matter what your knitting preference or experience level, there should be something for you.
So without further ado here's our striped pattern picks!
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Buoy Bandana
by Shan Fran
This triangle scarf takes inspiration from a boy scout scarf. It is the perfect size to keep you warm without the bulkiness of a regular scarf.
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Simple Stripe Knit Blanket by Mary Maxim
This asymmetrical shawl plays with both color and texture. It does all kinds of interesting things as it's knit sideways using garter stitch and simple lace.
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The Everything Hat Pack
by Summer Lee
This contains four patterns to knit three different hats, and a headband. You’ll find tips and tricks for working seamless stripes too!
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Striped Scarf Two Ways
by Jo Torr
A striped scarf will always be fashionable: it’s a timeless classic. But that doesn’t mean it can’t have a twist in its tail—this one cleverly manages to have stripes across the scarf on one side, and along the length on the other!
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Hunky Guy Socks
by Martha McKeon
These classic socks are knit in worsted weight so they work up quick. They're a great way to use up those scraps.
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BONUS PICK!
Rainbow Stripe Sweater
by Kaitlin Barthold
Inspired by the retro, colorpop styles of the 80s, this sweater is designed with a relaxed fit and cropped ever so slightly to give the perfect vintage sweatshirt vibes!
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Conclusion
So what do you think?
What's your favorite striped knitting pattern?
Have you made any of these projects already?
Hit reply and let us know!
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Daily Stitch
Barred Stripes Stitch
One way of making stripes is through slipped stitches.
This mosaic stitch creates a unique striped pattern by alternating how the stitches are slipped.
It looks complicated but it's incredibly easy to do.
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