25+ Botanical Garment Knitting Pattern Ideas 🌿

[@TetiLutsak]

Thank you so very much for all the kind words, dear Gabriella 🥰 it is such a pleasure to be able to inspire you 🌿

[@saulemaroussault6343]

You have a very « Anne of Green Gables » energy, it’s lovely to see. I’ll definitely go and explore the work of the designers you presented. Thank you !

[@mbshaddix]

I found this MAL via Ashley and am excited to join with a cast on of Briar & Bramble sweater by boylandknitworks. I was inspired at Rhinebeck last year with the one Katie has as a sample in Green Mtn Spinnery and embroidered giant rudbeckia and coneflowers on the shoulder. Cheers

[@beateervin1772]

Right now I’m doing Helen Stewart’s 24 Birds mystery knit a long. It’s feeling very botanical and organic. I’m knitting it in shades of green, so that may be a part of it too. I do love a good floral inspired design.

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Oh what a treat that mystery knit along must be!! Helen Stewart is an absolute artist. I agree~ floral inspired designs are lovely, I do love colowork too (I have lots of plans for the treasured minis you gifted me in this knit along ;) . Sending warm wishes from across the pond, dear Beate!

[@anneosullivan4107]

I will join Gabriella. Coincidentally I've been searching for a pattern for an adult ladies, open front waistcoat in a DK or heavier weight yarn. It's for a birthday present for October and my friend wanted some flowers on the front panels. The colour will be 'natural' or beige. Should I find a pattern or make one up.... this will be my first knit.... I might try another after that. Best wishes on the knit along 😘🧶

[@Marionnetteandco]

Hello! I am taking part of your make along with a summer top. The pattern is Palm tree by le knit. Thank you for all the inspiration, so many great patterns in your video 😍😍

[@Craftedbythefates]

hello my darling!!!! Always a pleasure to catch up with one of your videos, Gabriella, I am beyond thrilled over the Botanical MAL! Time to plan some botanical themed makes!!!!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Eee!! Thank you sooo much darling Phoenix!! I hope you join in ❤🥰 🌸🌿

[@diannecarter1754]

I love that vest! I have it saved in my favorite ❤

[@ninabean]

These are all so beautiful, I can’t wait to try one out!! The make along sounds like so much fun too 🫶

[@mynorthknitcorner]

All these beautiful patterns😍 Thank you for sharing them and hosting this wonderful make along🥰 I would love to knit the Fleur. It's just so stunning☺️

[@designbysewsew]

I'm so glad that I came across your youtube channel! I just adore all things botanical and nature-inspired. I can't agree with you more about Teti and Ailbiona's designs, I have so many of theirs favourited! Some others that came to mind that you might like to see are the Baerlic Vest by Sarah Pope, Fields of Gold and Primaveral by Isabella Clark and quite a few designs by Marzena Kołaczek. Happy botanical knitting!

[@kellymontgomery4233]

#botanicalmakealong. Hi Gabriella I am so excited. I have a cowl called Leaf trellis cowl that I have been wanting to do. Its by Claire Borchardt. Thank you to you and Ashley. Have fun everyone and happy making

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

I am so excited Kelly and so glad that you are going to join in with a lovely leaf trellis cowl!!

[@jessicad697]

So many lovely botanical themed tops! I may have to try my hand at the Vine Top and possibly the Tulip sweater and mini Tulip. I have some botanical themed sock patterns that I’ve been wanting to cast on and a floral crochet tee. seems like May will be the perfect month to start! I am super excited you’re doing a MAL and can’t wait to see all the lovely designs everyone makes.

[@rebeccabowen7027]

What a great theme for a MAL! I'll have to look through my stash and plot and plan over the next couple weeks.

[@priscillabandy3452]

Knitting pieces off season so they are ready is what i started doing too! Wonderful roundup! Thank you!!!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Thank you so so much!! 🥰 🌿

[@Galacseas]

What a lovely list! Definitely bookmarking a few of those gorgeous designs 💚 I knit the Provence Top by Ekaterina Vorobeva in the past and I absolutely loved it! That's why I just cast on her Provence Blouse in a cotton merino blend to hopefully get a light spring/summer pullover. I just adore the lavender design of the lace!

[@polarnattStrikker]

Dear Gabriella, what a fun idea with the make along! I am not very much into botanical designs particularly, but I have had an own fall cardigan design in mind for quite some time that would fit this theme, so I might join in later in the year😊 for me it‘s always more fun to join knit and make alongs of people I follow and „know“ than any random ones, so I would really like to take part 😇 When it comes to other designers that have botanical patterns, immediately Arne and Carlos came to my mind. They have a lot of interior designs (throws, pillows), colws, mittens and of course also garments with floral / botanical themes. And a lot of the garments are either unisex or male designs. I noticed that most of the patterns with botanical motifs are very feminine (and in general a lot of patterns are). So I thought, I wanted to mention Arne and Carlos, in case someone would like to make a less feminine pattern, as e.g. the Scrapbook cardigan or the Synnove jumper (but there are many many more, some very abstract and geometric ones as well, as e.g the Vegard and the Vidar jumper) 😊 I am really looking forward to you showing us the process of the Rusty cardigan. I just did steeking for the first time with my Une genser. I was a bit scary before I started, but the process itself was actually very easy and not scary at all 😃 I wish you a nice spring time and looking forward to the next episode already😊

[@caprinecottage]

I can’t wait to join this make along! The topic is so inspiring. But also what instantly comes to mind is that Pom Pom issue 28 is The Botanical issue for some more inspiration. The Vivarium Sweater from there might just be calling my name. 🌿

[@courtneypuckettmusic]

I just casted on the “Romantisist’s Bandana “ in a lilac cotton/line yarn. This definitely has a botanical feel!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Such a stunning pattern!! And I can imagine thr perfect way to get excited about the warmer weather as well ✨️🦋

[@MidrinaTheSerene]

As I'll have a whole year anyway, let's jump in! I'm not sure if I'll be able to start at May 1st, unless I count that April cardigan because it's green and will have pink floral buttons xD I love botanicals, so even worst case this is something to massively look forward too when my gift knits and the cardigan are done. (Never thought I'd be one of those people making gift knits, but at least it's with good reason and for the bestest of people)

[@rchhtt5210]

What perfect timing! I just bought the Bifurca Vest pattern yesterday! :) I might do two kits. I already planned to do the Grow-Shawl and already have the yarn❤ A shawl might be perfect for a year long knit along.

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

The Grow Shawl is sooo beautiful!! Definitely the perfect year long knit ;) ❤

[@bigblackdogfiberarts]

I really love Plotulopi. Many people can't wear it next to skin, but it doesn't bother me in the slightest. Interestingly enough, some of the dyed colors feel more harsh to the hand than others. I did have issues knitting the dark red. For some reason it made my eyes water and my nose run. LOL I've never had that issue with any other color, though, and the issues stopped once I washed the finished garment. I must have been allergic to something in that particular color's dye. It has become one of my favorite sweaters. So warm, yet light and airy. Warm matters here somewhat more than a lot of other places. The Rusty has been on the short list for things to knit next. Maybe it will be bumped up, though knitting unspun with sweaty hands might be problematic. Maybe not my best bet for a late spring/early summer project. 😜

[@nickybebb2140]

Hi Gabriella 🌸🌺🌸thank you for your wonderful podcast! I have made two sleeveless Florestas by Elena Solier Designs and it is a complete joy to knit with clear instruction and a beautiful outcome …. I’m tempted to make another to join in on your botanical MAL … or maybe the Anemone by Marita Clementz Designs which is waiting in my queue 🌿🧶🙏❣️

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Oh how lovely!! I really hope you do join, and I can't wait to see what you knit up. The Anemone is truly a stunning design ❤🥰 🌸🌿

[@tess7510]

I see that we have been lurking in the same places on Ravelry.. haha. such gorgeous patterns!!! I appreciate so much that your KAL is not Instagram exclusive.. I broke up with IG a long time ago but I’m gonna look in my stash and and my patterns and hopefully participate!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Oh I am so glad, and I hope you do join in!! 🥰

[@catblues8645]

I just stumbled upon your channel and decided to stay :D I would be interested to hear what you think about Plötulopi once you get started - I find it very scratchy, and if I want unspun yarn, I prefer Wooldreamers Manchelopis (there is an online shop in Germany that you can order it from) I am also completely obsessed with the look of the "Coverlet", but have many other projects on my needles at the moment :)

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Oooh I am so so glad!!✨️ It is so good to have you 🕊 Thank you so much for sharing about Manchelopis~ I just had a peek and the colorways are just lovely. I'm excited about knitting with handspun, if I enjoy it I'll definitely have to look into a project using Manchelopis as well. I'm not very sensitive to rustic wool, but extra softness is always a joy 🌸

[@natalie5679]

Will love to join this!!! Would you also consider making a ravelry group?:)

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

I would love to! I feel like I often forget about Ravelry, and would be afraid I'd fall too far behind keeping track of everything. 🥰 The discord group is open though and full of inspiration! I would best wonderful if you joined in!

[@pollogmoody5746]

Hi! Such a lovely podcast and adore the botanicals! I really like the sweater you are wear in and was wondering what it is called?

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! 🥰 The sweater is one of my very favorites, it is the Elizabeth I by Alice Starmore from the book Tudor Roses (a book full of stunning patters). Wishing you happy knitting!

[@missdead1]

you should check out linka newmanns "katmandu" and "pokhara" designs! I'm currently obsessed with botanical designs so I will def be joining !

[@annavanderzalm9190]

Thank you so much for this makealong idea - I love it! I am currently making Irish Moss by Alice Starmore. I imagine you already know about it, but if not, I think you might like it!

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

The Irish moss!! Such a stunning design. You are going to have the most amazing heirloom piece! Alice Stanmore is one of my very favourite designers, she is such a master! 🌿

[@zoeseida2475]

Is there a pattern for the sweater you're wearing in the video? It's beautiful

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Yes! This is the Elizabeth I from Alice Starmore's book Tudor Roses, an all time favourite pattern and book 🥰

[@catherinecherniak8197]

yay, an artist knitter! 😻re: the coverlet sweater, Sarah of the "It Is a Sarah" podcast recently made a colorwork cardigan in brown and black -- really pretty low-contrast neutral combo, way prettier than I expected when she first mentioned the color choice -- check it out! 💖

[@ginaweathersby5463]

I’m working on The Tulip Seester right now! #botanicalmakealong

[@MerryweatherKnitting]

Oooh what a dream!! It is high on my list 🌷 I am sure it is going to be a such a well loved piece for a years and years to come!! ✨️🦋

[@ginaweathersby5463]

@@MerryweatherKnitting I’ve finished and love it!! I didn’t see the typo 😌 The Tulip Sweater 🤍

[@marinoni8864]

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