It’s an incredibly rainy morning in Seattle- we’re bracing for the biggest wind storm since the 1960’s, so keep you fingers crossed that we don’t lose power!
But what could be better on a rainy day than looking at some brand-new patterns!
Maybe looking at some brand-new garter-stitch patterns? I don’t think anything says “cozy up inside” better than a hot cup of tea and a book full of garter stitch coziness.
Introducing: Garter Ridge, a new collection by Knit Picks, featuring a pattern from yours truly.
This is probably the sweater that I wear the most. I love my Carkeek Park Pullover. It’s super comfy, surprisingly warm and soft. And, it’s knit with DK-weight yarn, so it’s not bulky (in other words, I can wear it under a jacket or, if it’s really chilly, with another sweater on top… I get cold sometimes),
I love the bands of multi-color garter at the hems and yoke. It’s so fun to order lots of each color and watch how they blend together as you knit them up. My prototype was knit in shades of green and brown, but I’d love to see Carkeek Pullovers in every color of the rainbow!
But my sweater isn’t the only gorgeous pattern in this collection!
I think I might make the Helianthus Shawl. It’s just so pretty, and Preciosa yarn is so fluffy and warm, that you know it’ll even manage to keep me warm.
And that cover sweater! I know the last thing I need is another oversized cardigan. But I think I need the Nineveh Cardigan. I love the weird modern shape, and the tiny sleeve detail in the contrasting color- to die for!
There are a ton of other gorgeous patterns in this collection. You definitely want to get yourself a copy!
Want to try your luck and win a free copy? Comment below with your favorite rainy-day knitting! I’ll hold the drawing next Friday (rain or shine)!
On the Needles 
knee socks! I love your pullover, by the way! When will it be up on Ravelry–I totally need to favorite it 🙂 I’m knittingthestash on Rav. Thanks so much and congratulations!
I like doing bigger projects on rainy days–mindless knitting for luxurious hours while binge watching tv!
And that carkeek is really cool, I love it!
Oh. And be safe in that storm, I hear it’s gonna be a doozy . . .
I love your sweater pattern! On rainy days I like to power through long boring stretches of knitting (i.e. stockinette) while watching old movies.
These are quite the beauties!
Stay safe during the storm; I hope there are no power outages!
Oh, for rainy days in dried out CA! For me it calls for a cup of tea & a hat, something that can likely be finished over a long, lazy weekend.
Rainy days call for super soft and squishy projects! Something cuddly, I like to make shawls!
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I think the garter stitch is underrated. Great job !
Chilly rainy days require big fluffy projects like afghans or sweaters.
Cozy blankets for rainy days unless I’m traveling…then cowls or socks.
I love knitting large shawls and blankets on rainy days. Anything soft and squishy.
Afghans when the rain is cold but I always have sicks on the needles.
I’m relearning to love garter stitch-this set of patterns is just the jump-start I’m looking for.
Colorful toques are my fav. But knitting anything on a rainy day is great!
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I LOVE your Carkeek Park pullover and would definitely love to win the pattern/book! I love lace knitting on a rainy day or ANY day!