12 COLORWORK KNITTING PATTERNS I cant stop thinking about

[@SkeindeerKnits]

Thank you so much for the Koseofte mention! :D I think yellow would be stunning!

[@BreathingYarn]

I can’t wait to make it!!! 🥰🧶

[@rose-anhpham6210]

Just from the technical side, I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SETTINGS. Not so many knitters have videos at 4K for free aka not youtube premium, and you nailed it with the time frame for each sweaters. The designed are featured nicely on the video during the introduction moments as well with enough info and pictures, and you don't dive into too much info and get lost in them. I'm just in love >.< Please keep up the amazing work ;*

[@BreathingYarn]

Omg thank you! 🥹 you’re so kind

[@pialindeg]

So many of the sweaters I would start knitting right away-NOW! I know most of them because I love them - they are so so beautiful - Thank you - love your podcast style - you are sooo good girl

[@kathyroxable]

I could listen to her talk about knitting garments for days. Criminally under subbed channel.

[@BreathingYarn]

Thank you ☺️ I can talk about knitting for days 😂

[@aleamajz]

That knitting for olive bird sweater has been on my to make list for so long. I’m on a baby sweater knitting kick because it allows me to practice textured knits on a smaller scale. My future plan is to give the bird sweater to my husband when I get pregnant to let him know.

[@BreathingYarn]

If that isn’t just the sweetest idea 🥰 I wanna make sure to preemptively congratulate you and your husband!

[@aleamajz]

17:48 love the cat just appearing into thin air.

[@BreathingYarn]

Merrys a special cat. She teleports. 😂🐈‍⬛🪄

[@bookstorm7]

the Andrea Mowry sweater is awesome, just found out there's a vest version as well, which I will make, using color changing yarn from Hayfield spirit. can't wait!

[@jacquelynjones6364]

I’m pretty sure The Petite Knitter lives in the Canadian Arctic, and that’s where her photos are taken. Thanks for an interesting and fun video

[@BreathingYarn]

Thanks for the info!

[@RozFrankie]

I love the wavy jumper from the Partner Pullover Pack. One of the finished projects has it with a dark blue base and a gently variagated orange for the wavy stripes! So cool. I love Lydia's patterns, as well as being size inclusive they are SO WELL written!

[@BreathingYarn]

Lydia’s designs are amazing and I’m sad it took me so long to find them! I can’t wait to start knitting up all of Lydia’s patterns.

[@ourdailyyarn]

100% agree with the dirty caramel sweater colors - I bought that book because of the colors of that sweater. So amazing. Thanks for a great video :)

[@loggkak]

I am in LOVE with nearly everything The Petite Knitter (confusing name!) designs! As soon as I cast off my current WIP, next up is her Dandewishes Sweater!

[@BreathingYarn]

That’s a stunning sweater! Happy knitting 🧶

[@kattiestokley3075]

I need a video from you on crochet lace sweaters/tops for summer. Think something like crochet cotton shawls but in top form. Having a hard time finding patterns myself for this style.

[@BreathingYarn]

Ouuuu, that’s a good idea. I’m gonna look into that!

[@Kera.S.]

I'm in love with your choices and want them all! Looking forward to more videos like this. Would like to see one on designers with the most well written/most comprehensive patterns too. I would rather be an informed knitter with info thru out. It helps if new to something or if need to modify.

[@kristalburns3490]

I knit Dark Academia by Sharon Hartley. It goes up to a size 66.5 inch chest, so its pretty size inclusive and has color work beyond the yoke. I did do the trick of letting a multicolor yarn do the work by using it as the contrast color. Turned out really nice.

[@BreathingYarn]

That’s such a beautiful pattern!!!

[@kristalburns3490]

@@BreathingYarn Pretty quick to knit too. Especially if I knew then what I know now about doing colorwork.

[@autumnn1996]

Why had I never considered that I could duplicate stitch on a bought jumper before 😱 my mind is blown

[@BreathingYarn]

Game changer, right?!

[@christinewynn7046]

I love your style (because it’s similar to mine! 😅) I love all your videos lol ❤

[@yellowzora]

I've never knitted a jumper before and now I really want to! Although it's so hard for me to find the right fit even when I can buy stuff in a shop, I'm so particular 😅 lovely video, they're all amazing examples of where our creativity can take us ❤

[@BreathingYarn]

I think there a little acceptance involved that the first few aren’t going to be perfect fit but it really helped me get in tune with what fit I like and why. Also, thank you!

[@creativian68]

Yarn tip: Icelandic wool is slightly water repellant and really good for a sweater (or cardigan) you want to wear outside without a coat over it. You can probably find Istex Lettlopi (worsted) or Alafosslopi (bulky) in the USA.

[@toodlesmossberg5770]

A video I want to see anywhere is like highly complex or into knits. Things that are really engaging or interesting construction. I’ve knit the Focused On Lines cardigan and it was such an interesting construction. The Joan Shirt was so no basic bitch- the challenge and no stockinette in sight was what drew me in. Complicated knits that don’t go together the way you would think like things knit horizontally instead of vertically going across the body. Of pieces that start in the center and spiral out to make the garment.

[@BreathingYarn]

I love knits that have a unique construction!

[@NatalieDelarey]

I just found you all the way from oz. I love your videos and can listen to you as long as you want to talk. You have given me a confidence with knitting I didn’t know I had. I am a crocheter but have pushed myself to become a better knitter and you have helped. You rock 😊

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh my gosh, I really appreciate you saying that 🥹

[@Whenlifegivesyoulemonscrochet]

Not a knitter here, I only crochet. And have to say some of those patterns make me want to start knitting. Maybe next year! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@BreathingYarn]

I hope you do! (But also do whatever you want 😊)

[@mmmeaks2245]

You are feeding my colourwork motivation!! Love it. I think the blue bird is a Tit :)

[@BreathingYarn]

I’ll have to make one for myself 😂

[@showmeurknits]

I’ve made the regular Gustav (without crochet double stitch) and it’s actually mock cabling! Don’t let it daunt you, it’s a very fun knit that I put off for way too long because I was scared. And now it’s one of my faves to wear, I made it in bright marigold orange.

[@22mononoke]

Great video - really enjoyed watching your selection. Colour work patterns that I have on my bucket list to make are: Lunenburg Pullover by Amy Christoffers, Easy V by Caitlyn Hunter, Heartwood by Tania Barley, Northern Augustins No1 by Augstins and the Moinear by Ailbiona McLochlainn. And all of Marie Wallins patterns of course 🙂.

[@BreathingYarn]

That is a solid lineup! 😊

[@chloebtvs]

I discovered your channel with this video and I'm so happy KZbin suggested it to me! I struggle to find knitting podcast/vlogs that I really like so when I find one it's a victory 🥳 I particularly like that you talk of so many designers unknown to me (with so many beautiful patterns!), I was getting tired of always hearing about the same ones. So thank you! (And your cat 🥹)

[@BreathingYarn]

Awee, you’re so sweet! I am also super picky with the channels I follow and I have a hard time finding ones with a vibe that I like. Thank you 😊

[@chloebtvs]

@@BreathingYarn 🥰

[@CallMeAL1]

I just started the “Still Light Tunic” (pockets built in!!!!) as a gift for a friend with the intent of some basic colorwork. This video is perfectly timed.

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh that’s a beautiful pattern! Happy knitting 🧶

[@HadesCrowson]

I get so excited for your uploads! Love all these patterns. It would be so cool to see someone do masculine leaning patterns, but modern!

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh hell yes! I love masculine-leaning design 🥰

[@Meredith36]

These are beautiful! I'm adding them to my queue. So glad your channel got recommend to me. Happy knitting 💚🧶💚

[@effieffie]

I just watched one of these style videos that had the halibut sweater in it and then it moved on to this video and you're wearing the halibut sweater! :D I think it's a sign I need to make it!

[@BreathingYarn]

You have to now!

[@zrasabba]

Ever since I saw your halibut sweater I've been keeping an eye on Caitlin Hunter's patterns. I also love the look of multi-colored yarn with a solid base color in colorwork. I'm currently working on my first colorwork sweater, the Grærup Sweater on ravelry. I had impulse purchased some red superwash merino on ebay that wasn't really enough for a full sweater. So I just bought a bunch of other yarn to go with it. I got the bright red, a less-saturated pink, (off) white, and gray. Then I ended up mashing the two different colorways the pattern comes with together so it would work with 4 colors instead of 5. Still unsure about my choices, but it's looking okay so far!

[@BreathingYarn]

Those colors sound like they would work great together! I have a few dance to overthink my colorwork choices like crazy.

[@J.e.m85]

My first mosaic knit was the nightshift shawl and its very easy, so I felt very comfortable jumping into making the Alpenglow sweater and its my favorite make to date 😁

[@BreathingYarn]

Andrea misery is surely the queen of mosaics. I can’t wait to do one of her patterns!

[@Twilightwitchery]

I like the kosekofte sweater. I’d probably do a navy or dark brown with a lighter contrast. I made the Embrace sweater and the 100% That Witch sweater last year, they were both super fun colorwork. I plan to make the Halibut sweater (glad to hear you liked the pattern) and the Porcelain sweater in the near future. But they’re both going to be gifts.

[@BreathingYarn]

The koselofte sweater in brown would be stunning! Can I steal that idea? 😊

[@KnitCheek]

I do want to learn more about color work! Thanks for links😊 When it’s cold my cat loves sleeping on the router 😂 I guess it gets warm.

[@BreathingYarn]

I’m glad it’s not just my fur babies

[@susanlagassa9535]

This is a great list! The Neigh sweater just jumped to the top of my wishlist!

[@maddiel9410]

i absolutely love the neigh sweater and the bird motif of the kids sweater 😭🫶 would love to also see your crochet pattern wishlist/inspo!!

[@BreathingYarn]

100% will be make a video for crochet patterns!

[@voila_knits]

I love all of these and already had most favoured on Ravelry but I am adding all the others. The City Top no out is also a cool one.

[@BreathingYarn]

Love that top pattern!

[@thatgirlstitching]

I had half of these in my Ravelry favorites and added all the others thanks to you 😂 Would love to see ideas for self-striping sock yarn that aren’t just basic socks.

[@BreathingYarn]

Ouuu, that’s a great idea

[@hannahlesann1776]

That Fortuna's Wheel Pullover pattern looks amazing. Definitely my style; I've always liked trippy/wacky/fun clothing with a baggy fit. Right up my alley especially with the black & white checkerboard look (also a favourite of mine). If I were more skilled at knitting I'd make it! Unfortunately I find knitting to be complicated, I only enjoy making blankets/scarves. I love the motions of knitting/purling and find it relaxing once in a rhythm. Mainly use knitting for when I want to zone out and relax. Anything more than that stresses me out, I don't enjoy challenges when it comes to knitting lol. I'm far more skilled/versatile at crochet however crocheted sweaters just don't look as good to me compared to knitted ones, and that's something I'm just gonna have to live with sadly xD. For now I'll prob settle with knitting myself a checkerboard pattern scarf or blanket!

[@BreathingYarn]

I think that inspo would pair so well with a scarf or blanket!!!

[@hannahlesann1776]

@@BreathingYarn thanks for replying! Also I love your checkered comforter that you sewed!

[@BreathingYarn]

@@hannahlesann1776 thank you!

[@tiayanamogensen4469]

I recently knit the Moa Sweater (on ravelry) by Linka Neumann and Moa Hundseid! On other sites it can sometimes be found with the name Moagenser. I used Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok with the main color being Drift Wood, the shoulders in Cast Iron, main contrast in Lilac Bloom, and the stripe and pointy bits in Loon Lake and Wild Thyme respectively. Highly highly recommend!!!

[@BreathingYarn]

I hadn’t heard of that one and just looked it up….its stunning!!! That color combo would be perfect. I just added that sweater to my favorites.

[@stacey_knecht]

I just started making the bird sweater for my little grandson!

[@BreathingYarn]

I can’t wait to cast that on. I’m just waiting to get the go ahead from the mother to be. Good luck, I bet it is going to look amazing!

[@stacey_knecht]

@@BreathingYarn Thanks! Which bird will you make? :)

[@BreathingYarn]

@@stacey_knecht I am thinking of doing both. One on the front and one on the back. You?

[@stacey_knecht]

@@BreathingYarn What a great idea! I'm doing the first one. But there's another baby on the way, so there's definitely a robin in his future!

[@edinacole6382]

Great job!

[@BreathingYarn]

Thanks!

[@mariahooper9883]

They are all lovely not sure I’m a confident enough knitter to try colour work yet 😊

[@BreathingYarn]

I don’t wanna push you out of your comfort zone but I’d just recommend trying one row on a project that switches colors every other stitch (you can totally unravel this when you’re done and I wouldn’t spend more than 5 minutes on it) it’s just amazing that stranded color work is the same knit stitches, just grabbing a different yarn color each stitch. It’s not hard with a lot of colors, just a little frustrating because they can get tangled up really easily, but 2 colors is totally doable.

[@guillermodeltortle]

So Happy to see a Lydia Morrow pattern here! I did their rumble raglan and LOVED it!

[@Hannah-wl2lr]

I knit the pixel pullover as my first sweater ever and it’s beautiful!! I did all neutral colors. It’s all garter stitch but with a little slip stitching and it looks super intricate

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh that sounds stunning!

[@Anotherprairiegirl]

Great ideas and you have given me inspiration for colour work❤️🇨🇦

[@stephaniewilliams8687]

I just made my first stranded colorwork. Just two colors. It was so much easier than I thought. I’m going to start a mosaic this week with the Pressed Flowers pattern. Great video.

[@BreathingYarn]

Congrats and good luck!!!

[@ploonnnable]

I'm currently working on my first colorwork project (kettle cove vest from Jennifer Brou) and I'm loving it. Slight heads up about the funky gustav sweater pattern: the last time I checked, that pattern does not provide you with cable instructions for the back... so the pattern just stops at the back. You can see this if you look at the photos of the test knits...

[@wyldflora]

After watching this I really want to dive into some colorwork this year.... I have been dreaming of making some of these patterns and I think I'm just going to do it! I'm thinking of starting with the Tessellated Pullover with a skein of variegated yarn I've had in my stash... now just to find something that matches for the other colors!

[@BreathingYarn]

Oh that would be stunning!

[@jeanneb6320]

4 of these are on my list already! I am almost done with my first ever sweater, and while I don't know if I like it personally, I have learned so much and I am incredibly excited to get to knit more garments, especially out of my own handspun.

[@BreathingYarn]

You’re a spinner!? That’s amazing!

[@jeanneb6320]

@@BreathingYarnyea I fell down the rabbit hole a year ago! It gives a whole new dimension to the sustainability issue, but also it's just really satisfying to spin. Plus you don't need much, just some fiber and a spindle :)

[@jennmarie123]

I've been so drawn colorwork this year. I'm just finishing up a free Cowl pattern I found called Potato Doodle Cowl by Jamie Lomax. It's hilarious imo, I love it so much. Not a sweater, but it's taken me less than a week and she also has a ton of other cowl variation patterns (paid) but I love them all 😍. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@BreathingYarn]

That cowl is so fun and I’m obsessed!!!

[@jennesseoakhurst9883]

The Petite Knitter does her photos near Iqualuit, Nunavut, in the Arctic part of Canada. I am sure she probably uses other villages as well, but basically on Baffin Island in the Northeast part of the country. I absolutely love her patterns.

[@BreathingYarn]

Thanks! I also love her patterns 🧶🥰

[@squirrelwithtoomanyhobbies]

Mosic knitting is so fun! I've made a bunch of shawls with that technique and its no nice to have colorwork without floats

[@BreathingYarn]

I’m really looking forward to mosaic

[@nancyparis1079]

You do such a nice job on your podcast. I love your picks. I started watching you with your Xmas picks. I loved the Holly sweater. Although you seem to have no problems whatsoever finding patterns you love😂😂😂, I wonder if you have looked at Farmers Daughter. She doesn’t design patterns but she has a yarn line, and a brick and mortar store in Montana. So the reason I suggest her is because I think her esthetic sense would really appeal to you. Beautiful browns, horsey/ranchy wonderful mess. Thanks for publishing such well done podcasts.

[@BreathingYarn]

I adore Farmers Daughters vibe!

[@sasakstn]

I couldn't ever decide on this either. My ravelry queue has hundreds of colourwork patterns in it 😂 I'm quite sure about the next few projects, but after that I'll have to use a random number generator or something to decide 😅

[@BreathingYarn]

Yes, I like to have my friends vote and pick for me when I can’t decide 😂

[@lucretialiu]

I was literally just looking into colourwork knitting and u uploaded this!! Ty

[@BreathingYarn]

Heck yea!

[@jimmydoesknitting]

I love a sweater pattern Inso video. Thanks!

[@knotthequeen]

The horse sweater seems like a real fun one to start with! As for future categories, how about beanies that incorporate different techniques of knitting?

[@BreathingYarn]

Absolutely!!!

[@andreea6347]

Thank you, thank you and thank you for this great selection of wonderful projects! There are so many talented creators in the world and we could not cover all these attractive works because we don't have enough time to see all the new patterns, so this episode is a true gift and a great source of ideas! And your very good taste impressed me again so much! Thank you for the good feeling that it gives me and good luck with all your wonderful projects!

[@andreea6347]

And I like so much the new released pattern from Andrea Mowry - Framed Sweater. She's so talented! And I love so much all Kutovakika patterns and her book. So, we need more, much more time for all of these knitted beauties! 😊

[@BreathingYarn]

Ive been eyeing the Frame Sweater!

[@chairenn]

Looove the selection of patterns you've chosen here 💕 I never knew I needed a horse sweater this badly before LOL. As for thepetiteknitter, she lives in Nunavut, Canada, and all of her pattern photoshoots are done in those arctic landscapes! It's really stunning.

[@BreathingYarn]

I had no idea Nunavut was so beautiful! That’s awesome

[@VoxAtelier]

I had not binge watched a youtube channel in a long time. Loving your videos! And dreaming of knitting my first colorwork someday ☺

[@BreathingYarn]

Omg if that isn’t just the best compliment!

[@dorotaurbanska6654]

Do it! If you're intimidated start with Badger and bloom by Anne Ventzel or anything similar. It was my fastest project so far. I just needed a bit of training for 1/1 colourwork and then it was the easiest 😉

[@VoxAtelier]

@@dorotaurbanska6654 thank you! 😃 I will be checking that pattern

[@tayloradair743]

my lys happened to have two copies in stock of the final pompom issue and I WILL be making the fortunas wheel set to be sure

[@BreathingYarn]

Yessss!

[@dorotaurbanska6654]

Baltian and Pakkanen sweater are my current favourites.

[@BreathingYarn]

The Pakkanen is so underrated, it’s such a stunning design!

[@hallihallo1312]

That‘s a video I‘ve been waiting for so long, thank you!!

[@BreathingYarn]

Heck yea, I’ll definitely make more!

[@Lillkatzino]

Colorwork is my favorite too. I’ve made some of my all time favorite designs (like the Lumme and Porcelain Sweater) very early on in my knitting journey and I kind of regret it now because I used some shitty yarn, but I also don’t really want to knit the same design twice 😅 luckily there’s always more to find!

[@BreathingYarn]

There is always more!

[@benguozaknc2468]

Please do dresses and also Brioche. Btw, I Love your energy it calms me down in hectic days hehe

[@BreathingYarn]

Totally! And thank you so much, I appreciate you sharing that. It reminds me I’m not just talking to myself 😊

[@benguozaknc2468]

@@BreathingYarn You're absolutely not talking to yourself. Sometimes when I am running errands I put your videos on, even tho I don't see the photos, it is still interesting and it feels less alone as a knit geek/nerd heheh. Btw, I am currently translating Karo by Woodlandsknits to Turkish to organize a KAL here for Turkish knitting community. It will be my first colorwork but I am looking very much into it. Possibilities for color and yarn is so exciting and I bet each of the Karo knitter will have their own unique sweater. Also seeing your fave designs that incorporate lace patterns heavily would be cool!

[@BreathingYarn]

@@benguozaknc2468 that KAL is awesome! Good work, that’s not easy. Good luck and happy knitting! 😊🧶

[@melcerra2375]

I want to make the robin sweater for myself.

[@viviantruong8708]

Great content! I’d like to get some information on the beautiful sweater you’re wearing, please. Thank you.

[@BreathingYarn]

It’s the Halibut Sweater by Caitlin Hunter

[@viviantruong8708]

@@BreathingYarn Thank you so much!

[@leahtimmermann2708]

The petite knitter lives in and shoots her photos in Nunavut, which is a territory in Canada. Very high arctic :) beautiful place.

[@BreathingYarn]

Stunning ⭐️

[@wyldflora]

ALSO!!!! I think it would be awesome to maybe do a little colorwork knit-along for us all here! Everybody choose a colorwork pattern and we can all knit it together

[@BreathingYarn]

That’s a great idea!!

[@ThePixiixiq]

That's the problem with color work knitting, isn't it, you want to make them all *happy sigh*

[@BreathingYarn]

I struggle greatly with this affliction

[@nadiarogo4511]

I think people misunderstand what it means to "handwash" a sweater. Firstly, you do it maybe once or twice a season, which is not a big deal. Secondly, it means submerging the sweater in soapy water, letting it soak for 20 min, taking it out and spreading it flat to dry. This is literally the same amount of effort as putting it in the washing mashine, letting it do its job, taking it out and spreading it flat to dry :)

[@BreathingYarn]

I remember thinking hand washing was gonna be a huge effort but it’s really fast and meditative

[@Toozelwoozle70]

@@BreathingYarnI hand wash most of my clothes, it’s very therapeutic also your clothes last longer . Always remember to wash and rinse knitwear in luke warm water, I’m Scottish and we mostly hang our knitwear outside to dry weather permitting

[@slapperorange]

While true, children would get stains more quickly on their clothes, so then machine washing can be less effort than spot cleaning

[@Mary-v4t8x]

Could you do a video about cable knitting? Never done it and not really sure what it is

[@BreathingYarn]

Totally!!!! I love cables 🧶

[@fraukeswollke]

Maria Clementz has some awesome (!!!) colourwork sweaters and I really wanna knit the Nordic Mix Sweater by Laura Dalgaard but I‘m so scared lol😭😂

[@BreathingYarn]

The Nordic Mix sweater has been burned in my brain, I love that pattern!

[@StitchingJoanne]

Let's do a Neigh knit along! 😎

[@cezzzarrr]

I am seeing this in the car going to my brother’s wedding.

[@BreathingYarn]

😂 congrats 🎉

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

Have you seen the Calypso patterns by black cat knitting company?

[@BreathingYarn]

Yes, the Calypso sweater is beautiful

[@ShirleyDavis-gr2in]

They are all beautiful but I want to make the one you are wearing. Please tell me the name of the pattern.. Thank you so very much

[@BreathingYarn]

That’s the Halibut Sweater by Caitlin Hunter :)

[@QueensYarnBoutique]

I want the Bird sweater in my size. 😂🐦

[@BreathingYarn]

Same!

[@bagladysendtheferalspinner3761]

The Petit Knitter did her photo shoot up in the Canadian Arctic. I think that she lives in Nunavut Canada which is north of the 60th parallel. Santa Claus lives just a little north of her.

[@BreathingYarn]

😂 love this! I’ve never been more convinced I need to go to Canada

[@gingerft.honeybees4097]

Off topic, but you're so pretty. You remind me of the soft beauty Anya Taylor Joy had in The Witch!

[@BreathingYarn]

Anya Taylor Joy is stunning and I take this as the highest compliment! 🥹

[@ophiuchusoversoul1785]

Knit t-shirts and tanks

[@jffpviana]

I want to make the Seli Sweater by Aleks Byrd. Delicious!

[@BreathingYarn]

I love that pattern!

[@rosllin9957]

Looks like a blue tit and a robin. Love that children’s pattern too. Loved all your choices. Given me something to think about. ❤