The Best of the Midwest Stitches Fashion Show

Knitters, almost universally, love shawl patterns. Shawls knit up with relative ease—you don’t have to worry about sleeves, anyway—and there is a lot of room for variation between different patterns. Knit shawl patterns can be the same general shape, yet look completely different, giving knitters a lot of room to experiment with different styles. The shawls in The Best of the Midwest STITCHES Fashion Show: 7 New Inspiring Free Shawl Patterns, Knit Tops & More are sure to become favorites. Susan’s Shawl (page 24) is a prime example of the gorgeous shawl patterns that you will find in this free eBook. This pattern features bands of lace that are easily mastered by the novice knitter, yet still attractive.

The Princess Hibiscus Shawl (page 22) is a beautiful pattern that features an intricate lace boarder. An enterprising knitter with a bit of ambition could easily knit all of the shawl patterns in The Best of the Midwest STITCHES Fashion Show: 7 New Inspiring Free Shawl Patterns, Knit Tops & More to get her holiday knitting out of the way. With so many marvelous shawl patterns to choose from, it will be hard to pick just one to knit.

Wondering how to keep warm this winter? These knit top patterns will keep you warm and stylish. Whether you’re planning on wearing your hand knitted top to the office or a fancy dinner, these patterns will make you look like a cover girl. Created by some of the top designers at STITCHES, these gorgeous tops will be a joy to knit and wear. Knit up one of these patterns in your favorite color to create a top that you will want to wear year round. Patterns like the Elegant Evening Sweater (page 16) make perfect additions to an outfit.

The other knit tops in The Best of the Midwest STITCHES Fashion Show: 7 New Inspiring Free Shawl Patterns, Knit Tops & More are just as attractive. You can throw on the Angelica Vest (page 5) any time you are feeling a bit chilly and still want to look fabulous. A tasteful bit of lace makes this vest pattern a versatile garment that you can wear almost anywhere.  Choose an extra warm yarn to make a vest the perfect winter companion. Everyone knows how chilly it can be even indoors during the cold months, so think ahead and knit up one of these wonderfully warm tops. These knit tops are fun projects to knit. It doesn’t get better than a project you can both knit and wear; the practical side of these knitting patterns is undeniable. The feeling of pride you will get when wearing your very own handiwork is reason enough to start one of these projects.

How to Knit an Infinity Scarf + 9 Fashionable Cowl Knitting Patterns: Nothing screams "fashion" quite the way that infinity scarves and cowls do. With this free eBook, you'll be armed with plenty of patterns to keep you trendy (and comfortable!) all year long.

Red Heart Patterns for Baby: 12 Easy Knitting Patterns for Little Ones: Red Heart has done it again with a slew of adorable knitting patterns specifically for the newest additions to your family! From precious blankets to the sweetest of sweaters, you can be sure this eBook will help you keep the newborn bundled up and cozy throughout his or her tenderest years.

How to Knit a Sweater: 7 Free Sweater Patterns: The best part about sweaters is that they never go out of style. You'll always have a need for sweaters, and they'll always be there for you to warm you from the wintry cold or chilly air conditioning. This eBook has some of the cutest, most classic sweater patterns available, and it's entirely free!

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