Strands of Joy II by Anna Johanna

Here are our top yarn recommendations for each pattern in this publication! 

Damask Fabric

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with damask colourwork and a bit more colourwork on the hem. But the showstopper is the bigger pattern featured centre front.

Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
La Madrilana by dLana
Holst Supersoft
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers

Beware the Frogs

These mittens are worked in double knitting. It makes them completely reversible, and the double layer is great for keeping your fingers warm in winter.

Highland Wool by Isager
Alpaca 2 by Isager
Lamb 2 by Einrum
Meadow by The Fibre Co

Berry Bushes

Berry Bushes is an oversized cardigan with colour-blocking on the waist. The cardigan is worked flat, seamlessly from the top down. It has long raglan sleeves and a boxy shape with no waist shaping. The waist has a beautiful leaf pattern after which the colors are switched, and the hem will be worked with a different color.

Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo

Scented Erasers

Scented Erasers is a pair of fingerless mittens with an Indian thumb gusset, and the top ribbing worn folded over.

Pudding by Mrs Moon
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Eco Melange by Isager

Bubbles and Giggles

This little sweater is worked top down, seamlessly, and has a round yoke with a sweet bubble pattern. The sweater has short sleeves and a cropped hem. The ribbings feature a little i-cord detail worked with the contrast colour.

Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Opus by Walcot Yarns
Suave by Pascuali
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers

Compass Rose

Compass Rose is a relaxed boxy sweater with a fun colorwork pattern on the hem. The sweater is worked top down, seamlessly. It has ¾-length sleeves, a V-neck and a wide boxy shape with no waist shaping.

Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
La Madrilana by dLana
Holst Supersoft
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Isager Tweed
Merilin by Isager

Crocodile Line

Crocodile Line is a relaxed cardigan worked flat top down. The cardigan features alternating simple colourwork stripes and paired back cables that are separated by neat i-cords.

Sheepsoft DK by ByLaxtons
Lore by The Fibre Co
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Skinny Andean Wool by KAOS
Croft DK by WYS
Jensen by Isager

Deep Roots

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. It starts with a tall cowl neck worked in two-colour brioche and continues with a round yoke adorned with a plant colourwork pattern that has roots that go deep into the hem and sleeves. The design has long sleeves with the cuffs being worked in two-color brioche.

Sheepsoft DK by ByLaxtons
Bespoke DK by Clinton Hill Cashmere
Lore by The Fibre Co
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Croft DK by WYS
Jensen by Isager

Fox Den

This cardigan is worked seamlessly top down in the round. The cardigan has a round yoke with an enchanting spruce pattern. The showstopper, though, is the giant fox at center back. The cardigan has a folded turtleneck and long sleeves with more spruces at the cuff.

Silky Twist by Artyarns
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Santi by Illimani
Skinny Andean Wool by KAOS
Urth Collection DK
Origin by Walcot Yarns

70s Funk

These knee-high socks are worked toe up. The socks have a French heel and the gusset increases are worked at the center of the sole.

Amble by The Fibre Co

Garden Lupin

Garden Lupin is a relaxed, boxy cardigan with lupine-inspired colourwork and nupps. The cardigan is worked seamlessly top down. It has long sleeves with the cuffs worked with the contrast color. The hem is cropped and has no waist shaping.

Balayage by Pascuali
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Organic Soft Merino by KAOS
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
La Madrilana by dLana
Holst Supersoft
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Isager Tweed

Rascal Spirit

Rascal Spirit is a cute, relaxed, over-sized pullover with a warm, tall turtleneck. The sweater is worked top down seamlessly. It has raglan sleeves, and the raglan seams are decorated with little leaves. The hem has both lace and colorwork on it. The showstopper, of course, is the sweetest little raccoon with its paw prints all over the place.

Skinny Andean Wool by KAOS
Sheepsoft DK by ByLaxtons
Bespoke DK by Clinton Hill Cashmere
Lore by The Fibre Co
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Croft DK by WYS

Grandma’s Pearls

These mid-calf socks are worked cuff down. The socks come with a Fleegle heel, and the heel increases are worked at center back.

Merilin by Isager
Amble by The Fibre Co
Perennial by Kelbourne Woolens

Like a Ram

Like a Ram is a comfy cardigan with a generous amount of positive ease. The cardigan is worked top down flat and features a wide shawl collar. The cardigan has an easy all-over colorwork pattern but if you are up for a challenge, you can work the glorious ram head at center back.

Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
Royal II by Illimani
Eco Soft by Isager
Amelie by Illimani
Alpaca 3 by Isager
Le Gros SIlk & Mohair by Biches & Buches

Manual Labor

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. The sweater has a round yoke with a gear-themed colourwork. The sweater has ¾-length sleeves and a slight A-line on the hem.

Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Vaya by Lang
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Opus by Walcot Yarns
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers

Vines and Ladders

This cowl is worked seamlessly in the round. The cowl uses a sport weight wool yarn for the main color and a sport weight wool yarn held together with lace weight silk-mohair for contrast colour to give it a special feel and look.

Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Pudding by Mrs Moon
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Eco Melange by Isager
Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo

Vintage Flannel

This sweater is worked top down seamlessly. It has an all-over plaid colourwork pattern with a big ‘Knit’ text on the front. The sleeves are raglan sleeves, and the hem is cropped. And there’s a little surprise at the back!

Ombre Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Pudding by Mrs Moon
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers

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