I'm excited to share the style options for our upcoming knitalong, slated to kick off at the end of April. At Knit Collage, we host two knitalongs (KALs) a year and they are what myself and the small yet mighty team here lives for. We work diligently all year long on pattern designs that we hope will inspire you. During our KALs, we connect with other makers, knit and crochet in community, cheer each other on, learn new techniques and finish with an heirloom to treasure for years to come.

The design winners are chosen by popular vote so here is your chance to have your voice heard and counted. Feel free to share with friends!  If any of these intimidate you - please keep in mind that I teach you how to knit and crochet each style from start to finish in an online class that is yours forever. Last fall, many knitters tackled their first sweater ever and many tried crochet for the very first time. More photos and a description of each design below too.

Help us make this the best KAL yet and cast your vote at the link below!

Spring 2025 Design Survey

Option 1 ~ Mixtape Sweater by Susan Hislop and Amy Small

Knit in Mixtape Yarn

The Mixtape sweater uses our newest Knit Collage yarn with a multi texture, self-striping effect. There are two sleeve options (long sleeve and sleeveless) and two neckline options (scoop neck and mock turtleneck) for ultimate customization.

Option  2 ~ Flow State Cardi by Sue Hislop and Amy Small

Knit in Spun Cloud Light and a Needle Felting Kit (new for spring!)

This simple cropped raglan cardi is all about the embellishments. Let your creativity run wild by painting with our favorite medium—wool! The pattern includes guidance for these fun, springy floral motifs and (as always) an open invitation to do YOU and let your imagination take over.

Option 3 ~ The Monet Cardi by Ksenia Naidyon

Knit in Waterfall

Dancing reflections on water, sunlight trapped between the tree branches, soft evening shadows in the garden—the magic of Monet's paintings are mirrored in the beauty of Waterfall yarn. The Monet cardi was dreamed up as a special layer for those summer days when just a little bit more warmth is needed. This easy to wear piece is a perfect companion for long walks in the meadows, picnics at the seaside, and summer nights by the campfire.

Option  4 ~ Dew Drop Crescent Shawl by Annie Lupton

Knit in Spun Cloud Light

This colorful crescent shaped shawl features alternating panels of simple lace and stranded colorwork with a picot bindoff and a delightful curlicue effect at the tips. It's a tour de stitchery that will fly off the needles with the perfect lightweight drape for spring.

Options  5A and 5B ~ The Over the Top V-Neck Sweater by Cheryl Kubat

Two yarn options:

Option A ~ Waterfall Yarn

Option B - A mix ofSpun Cloud, Daisy Chain, Wildflower, and Waterfall yarn 

We loved the Over the Top shrug so much that we turned it into a sweater! A cropped silhouette and options for either a straight or bell sleeve keep this sweater fun and modern. The mixed yarn version encourages you to play with color and texture to make something totally unique to your own wild creative self.

Option 6 ~ Bon Vivant Cardi by Olya Mikesh

Knit in Spun Cloud Light

This cardi combines a modern striped lace pattern with a vintage silhouette. It features classic set-in sleeves with an updated construction to allow for custom sleeve length and cuff finishing options of either a ribbed cuff or a stylish ruffle.

Option 7 ~ Walking on Sunshine Sweater by Cheryl Kubat

Knit in Daisy Chain

A fan favorite from our fall knitalong, The Walking on Sunshine Sweater is a cropped raglan sweater with stylish statement bell sleeves. This sweater is all about the yarn—those happy daisies poking through the fabric will make you feel just like you're walking on sunshine. The top down construction makes it super easy to customize fit.

Option 8 ~ Stained Glass Shawl by Cheryl Kubat

Crocheted in Serenity and Mixtape 

In this unique shawl design, the vibrant hues of Mixtape yarn are crocheted into bold motifs. Each section is carefully outlined in a solid color to mimic the intricate beauty of stained glass windows, giving the shawl a stunning, almost architectural quality.

Option  9 ~ The Sundance Stripe Sweater by Jen Geigley

Knit in Spun Cloud, Cast Away, Daisy Chain, Wildflower, and Dreamland yarn

The Scrappy Stripey Pullover is just as cool as it is classic. This sweater has an oversized and effortless, relaxed look. The super fun mix of yarns adds the perfect amount of interest and texture.

Option 10 ~ Over the Top Shoulder Hug by Cheryl Kubat

Knit in Waterfall yarn

The Over the Top Shoulder Hug, another favorite from the fall knitalong, is back! This statement piece adds a pop of color and texture to any outfit. Really, it IS the outfit. With its wide bell sleeve and tailored V neckline, the Over the Top Hug is all in the little details.

Option  11 ~ Florabunda Cardi by Cheryl Kubat

Knit and crochet in Spun Cloud Light

The fitted silhouette, full length zipper closure, and retro stripe detailing of the Florabunda cardigan are reminiscent of a vintage letterman jacket and put a fun modern twist on something classic. The crocheted flower motifs can be arranged in any way that lights you up, offering a chance to make this cardi truly one of a kind.

Option 12  ~ Sunnyside Shawl by Cheryl Kubat

Knit and crochet in Spun Cloud Light

The Sunnyside Shawl is a fresh way to sow springtime into your wardrobe. It starts with a simple garter stitch ground on which to sprinkle colorful, crochet flowers. Then, plant some fringe along the bottom of the shawl, and you’ll have a wearable garden accessory!

Option 13: The Rodeo Vest by Amy Small & Sue Hislop

Knit it Spun Cloud, a mixed yarn Mini Skein Sampler Kit and a Wildflower Mini Skein Kit

This last one is coming in hot off the needles. It's a vest idea that's been long percolating in my mind. Key and fun features are the knit in pockets and oversized shawl collar. As much as I love a mixed yarn and color moment, this would be amazing in a solid color yarn too!

Okay, I think that's everything and I'm so excited to hear your favs! I so hope you'll vote and if you feel called to, join me in the upcoming KAL (knitalong!). To be the first to know about the KAL, sign up for updates here.  I'd also love to hear from you in the comments below. What piques your interest? Would you make more than one? I'll be doing ALL of them and would so love to have you join me!

Big hugs,

Amy  

We tried something new called Knit Collage Greatest Hits in our Fall 2024 knitalong and it went so well we're bringing it back for Spring! The idea is to have the bonus designs be past season community favorites. These are some of our most beloved designs and best sellers from previous KALs that we get asked about time and again. Many of these designs have yet to be released and each one comes with a full video course on how to knit or crochet it from start to finish. If you were to knit or crochet just one of these, which one would it be?!

Spring 2025 Design Survey

Option  1 ~ Everyday Day Cardi by Laurel Gervitz

Knit in Spun Cloud with optional Wildflower embroidery

The Everyday Yay Cardi is your go to cardi to wear over just about everything in your closet! Knit from the top down with a raglan construction, it's simple to knit and stunning to wear. This pattern comes with two options - add your own cross stitch embroidery or just leave it blank and go solid. 

Option 2 ~ Lotus Sweater by Julia Norris

Knit in Spun Cloud Light and Wildflower yarn

The Lotus Sweater is a timeless boat neck construction featuring a high-low hem that accentuates the waistline in the front while offering more coverage in the back—the perfect fit for leggings or Bermuda shorts. The statement front panel features an intarsia column of colorful “Lotus Stitches” flanked by two bands of “Wheat Stitches” that offer texture and interest to this otherwise classic, coastal silhouette. Light, airy and breathable, this pullover is the perfect companion for evening walks on the beach and outdoor dining in a light summer breeze.

Option 3  ~ Spring Fling Cardi by Laurel Gervitz

Knit in Spun Cloud and Wildflower Mini Skeins

The Spring Fling Cardi pattern mixes stripes and lace into a beautifully unique design! You'll start at the top neck and knit down, striping in our fun mini skein kits as you go. After the bust, we switch to a simple scalloped lace pattern. The pattern has two sleeve options for you to choose from: short sleeve, as shown here, and 3/4 flared sleeves. This is a fun pattern to try if lace has intimidated you in the past and the perfect Spring piece to add to your hand knit wardrobe.

Option 4 ~ Faye Fringe Bag by Anna Skala

Knit in Spun Cloud, Daisy Chain and Wildflower minis

In Anna Skala's first ever design for us, she's created the ultimate statement bag. She uses a tightly knit linen stitch to achieve a structured bag. It's ideal for beginners or anyone who's happy place is getting into a juicy creative zone and just playing with color and texture.

Option 5 ~ Feeling Groovy Side Tie Vest by Jen Geigley

Knit in Spun Cloud with optional Mini Skein Sampler Kit

Conquer "shoulder season" with the ultimate layering piece. This super chic side-tie vest has a modern, cropped fit but a timeless aesthetic. Our super bulky Spun Cloud yarn makes this a quick, warm knit but the open sides keep this a very breathable option for spring. Comes in both a solid and multi-yarn option.

Option 6  ~ Frolic Shawl by Amy Small

Crochet in Waterfall and Wildflower yarn

The Frolic Crochet Flower Shawl is a choose-your-own-adventure style pattern designed to be a patchwork of different flower shapes in a mix of Waterfall and Wildflower yarns! After crocheting all of the flowers, assemble them into a shawl and/or scarf as shown, or stitch them together in any shape or way that resonates with and inspires you.

Option 7 ~ Dumpling Bag by Vanessa Reyes

Crochet in Wildflower yarn

Meet the Dumpling Bag designed by Vanessa Reyes! Crochet yourself the sweetest bag around in our Wildflower yarn. I especially love the shoulder strap and all the hardware details. If you've never crocheted this would be the perfect project to learn!

Option  8 ~ Botanical Cardi by Laurel Gervitz

Knit in Spun Cloud and Wildflower minis

This cardi is a wonderful, airy knit and makes for a great layering piece with any spring wardrobe staple. In this design, we'll knit from the center back flower outward - making this a fantastic design to learn modular and simple lace knitting as well as a handful of fun new stitches. 

Option 9 ~ Corrine Cardi by Vanessa Reyes

Knit and crochet in Serenity Boucle and Wildflower Mini Skein Sampler kits

This vintage, patchwork-inspired cardi brings the art of crochet and knitting together. Unlock your creativity by picking and mixing yarns together in a way that feels authentic to you! If you are new to crochet, not to worry. I'll guide you in step by step videos so you know exactly how to make this stunning design!

Option 10 ~ Wonderland Sweater by Laurel Gervitz

Knit in Spun Cloud Light

Fall down the rabbit hole into a whimsical world of art deco and floral motifs. The Wonderland Sweater is a top down, yoke sweater worked in the round using simple stranded colorwork. With two colors being the stars of the show, feel free to customize using high or low contrast color combos with a third accent color for extra dimension.

That's all for now! All of these designs just scream Spring vibes to me and I'm excited to see what you like the best. Please, please vote and let me know what designs you're most excited about!

I’m beyond excited to be back to YouTube with a making vlog! I’ve been feeling called to share more long form videos like this for some time and I’m looking forward to finally getting it off the ground and hopefully getting into a regular flow in this medium.

Below are links, pics and descriptions for everything I talk about in this week's video and if you have any questions at all about anything I chat about please don't hesitate to reach out to hello@knitcollage.com. We're always happy to talk about yarn over here! Okay, let's dive in:

Walking on Sunshine Sweaters

Time Stamp: 1:05

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat

Yarn: Daisy Chain in colors "Secret Garden Green" and "Grand Prismatic"

This design was part of our Fall 2024 Knitalong and it will be coming back this spring once we get more Daisy Chain yarn in stock, either as part of the KAL if folks vote for it or as a standalone release. Check out the Ravelry page here.

Le Triangle Granny Shawls

Time Stamp: 3:56 (Original) and 5:32 (Knit Collage Version)

Pattern Designer: Aimée Gille (pattern)

Yarn: Chelsea Yarns Après Ski Advent and various Knit Collage yarns (see this blogpost for a detailed list of yarns and color order used)

For my original version, I think I made it a bit bigger than the pattern called for because I wanted to use all of my advent yarns. I didn't think too much about color order because the yarns all went so well together. For my version in our yarns, I went with a rainbow of course!

Stay Cozy V-Neck Sweater

Time Stamp: 7:08

Pattern Designer: Shaina Billow (pattern)

Yarn: Summer Camp Fibers Boucle Dk in "Summit Turquoise" and Dream Suri in "Palooza"

Katie from Summer Camp fibers helped me put together this color combo for this sweater at Cakepalooza in 2023 and I'm obsessed. These specific colors were limited edition but she has lots of other great options on her site! My gauge is a bit off so it has a super oversized fit that I love as a layering piece for traveling. It feels like a fancy version of your favorite sweatshirt.

Sunbeam Stripe Cardi

Time Stamp: 10:16

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat (pattern)

Yarn: mixed Knit Collage stash yarns

I've knit this sweater a few times but this time I was going for a muted rainbow gradient and I love how it turned out. There are two sleeve options for this pattern. I went with the larger bubble sleeve but there is also a tapered option. 

Easy Street Sweater

Time Stamp: 12:39

Pattern Designer: Amy Small and Susan Hislop (sweater kit and pattern)

Yarn: Knit Collage x Moondrake Co Collab Spun Cloud Light in Ultraviolet Unicorn

I designed this sweater in the fall and have been living in it ever since. I love it in our limited edition collab yarn that we did with Moondrake Co back in August. The neon sherbet rainbow vibe just feels like me. It feels like an instant outfit without having to think too much and it’s a really great layering piece since it's so lightweight. 

Bonfire Shawls

Time Stamp: 14:13 (OG version), 16:20 (Light Version), 17:10 (Stash Shlanket Version)

Pattern Designer: Annie Lupton of Boho Chic Fiber Co

Yarn: Knit Collage Spun Cloud in "Bodacious Pink" and a Mini Skein Sampler Kit in "Bouquet"; Knit Collage Serenity Boucle in "Fatigue Green" and "Surfs Up Blue" and Wildflower Yarn in "Reflection Pool"; Knit Collage Spun Cloud in "French Vanilla" and handspun yarns from Little Fern Fibers and She is Marguerite.

I made these three versions of the Bonfire Shawl as part of our knitting Challenge that just wrapped up on March 14th. I love this pattern so much. It feels like a quintessential Knit Collage pattern that is great for yarn mixing and creative modifications. For the challenge, I re-filmed the classes for the original version because my teaching style has evolved a lot in the last 5+ years since I first created the course, and I also created a video course for the Light worsted weight version. For my stash version, I wanted to do a much larger shlanket (aka shawl/blanket) version so I'm using at least 10 contrast color rows instead of the 5 called for in the pattern. The yarn from Little Fern Fibers was gifted to me and made using my yarn scraps that I sent her to spin. I got the gorgeous handspun from She is Marguerite this fall at Rhinebeck.

Faye Fringe Minis

Time Stamp: 12:31

Pattern Designer: Amy Small based on the original Faye Fringe bag by Anna Skala (mini pattern)

Yarn: stash yarns or 1 mini skein sampler kit

These miniature versions of the Faye Fringe Bag were definitely some of my most loved projects from 2024. They only take about 2-3 hours to knit so I went a little crazy with it. They're the perfect size for your phone, keys, wallet, lipstick—the essentials. They feel like candy when you make them and each one is an experiment with color and texture.

Enchanted Forest Sweaters

Time Stamp: 22:18

Pattern Designer: Cheryl Kubat (pattern)

Yarn: Knit Collage Serenity Boucle in Periwinkle, Polar Bear and Ice Green; Knit Collage Serenity boucle in Parchment Heather, Polar Bear and a one-of-a-kind skein dyed by Jake Kenyon

Cheryl and I bought this sequin skirt in Telluride last summer and she designed this sweater to go with it. It's a perfect match! I love how you can dress it up or down and I love the statement snowflake. I made my first (the periwinkle one) as part of the Fall Knitalong so I made it exactly to pattern, but for my second one I modified the neck by binding off more stitches on the shoulders for a smaller neck opening and picking up less stitches for the neckline. The snowflake yarn is a one of a kind color that Jake Kenyon dyed for us when he dyed under the moniker Kenyarn. It was a test skein for a collab yarn we did. We didn't end up going with this color but I almost wish we had because I love it so much.

Mixtape Sweater ~ Long Sleeve + Scoop Neck

Time Stamp: 25:07

Pattern Designer: Susan Hislop and Amy Small

Yarn: Knit Collage Mixtape yarn (coming spring 2025!) in Wild Child

I designed this sweater in partnership with Susan Hislop to go with our new Mixtape yarn that is coming out this spring. Mixtape is a funky mix of our Serenity boucle, Spun Cloud Light and Wildflower cotton yarn, all together in one ball of self-striping color explosion. We designed this pattern to have lots of customization options. For this sample I chose to do a long sleeve and a scoop neck. This colorway is going to be called Wild Child and for some reason it reminds me of leopard print but like, a hippie version of leopard print if that makes sense.

Mixtape Sweater ~ Short Sleeve + Mock Neck

Time Stamp: 27:00

Pattern Designer: Susan Hislop and Amy Small

Yarn: Knit Collage Mixtape yarn (coming spring 2025!) in Kaleidoscope

This is the short sleeve and mock neck version of the Mixtape sweater in the super bright color "Kaleidoscope". We'll have this new yarn coming out in April in 4 colors (pictured below clockwise from top left): Wild Child, Kaleidoscope, Alchemy, and Ocean Calm.

Needle Felted Spun Cloud Light Raglan Cardi

Time Stamp: 29:48

Pattern Designer: Amy Small (Pattern coming Spring 2025! Name TBD)

Yarn: Spun Cloud Light and a Needle Felting Kit (coming Spring 2025)

I designed this sweater heavily inspired by the fit and silhouette of our Everyday Yay Cardi, which uses our bulkier Spun Cloud yarn. It's a simple top down raglan cardigan with a tailored fit, and it's the perfect canvas to get wildly creative with the needle felting kits we have coming out later this spring. The kits have 16 different fiber colors so you could go bold and bright like me, neutral and everything in between. Think painting with wool––it's the best.  I got the special buttons I used at Vogue Knitting Live (VKL) from a maker called Of June and they're covered with this really cool vintage fabric. Love.

Alpine Bloom Hat

Time Stamp: 33:20

Pattern Designer: Caitlin Hunter aka Boyland Knitworks (pattern)

Yarn: kit from Barrett Wool Co in the "Pear and Brink" color

I love this hat and wear it all the time. Flowers AND bright colors? It's the perfect hat for me. I got this kit from Barrett Wool Co and it's still available! Link above. 

Alpine Bloom Sweater

Time Stamp: 34:21

Pattern Designer: Caitlin Hunter aka Boyland Knitworks (pattern)

Yarn: Limited Edition Hand dyed sock yarn from Hellomello 

For my Alpine Bloom sweater I went super bright and used some special yarn I got at Rhinebeck this fall from a maker called Hellomello. The yarn is limited edition hand dyed, milled in New York, and I love how vibrant it is. It's making me so happy to knit and, soon, wear. I'm doing the lightweight Alpine Bloom pattern but adding long sleeves. There's also a sport weight version of this sweater called the Autumn Alpine.

Pope Basic Yoke Mohair Sweater

Time Stamp: 37:14

Pattern Designer: Pope Vergaras (pattern)

Yarn: Dk Mohair from Lili Loops

This WIP is bittersweet because I'm actually going to end up ripping it out due to size and gauge issues. It's bigger than I ultimately want it to be so I'm going to go down to a size 1. I'm definitely going to reknit it though because I truly love this pattern in this happy, super bright pastel yellow from Lili Loops. I got this yarn at VKL and their booth was a standout experience for me (pics above.) I loved so many of their colorways and I highly recommend. 

Larkin Baby Sweater

Time Stamp: 38:46

Pattern Designer: Larkin Knit Baby Sweater by Park Williams (pattern)

Yarn: TBD but I'm choosing between Manos Del Uruguay Marla and Spin Cycle Dyed in the Wool for the color shifting yarn held with fingering weight and mohair yarns from Camelia Fiber Co.

This pattern is a go-to gift knit for me and I'm about to cast one on for my son's woodshop teacher who is due very soon. I love this pattern because you can make it with almost any yarn and it's a very quick knit.

Book Recommendations

Finally, here are two books that I'm feeling super inspired by at the moment. The first was recommended to me by our tech editor, Pia, and it is Alice Starmore's Charts for Color Knitting. I finally got my hands on a copy and I feel my design brain exploding just flipping through the pages. I find this book so beyond inspiring. I would love to spend an entire day with it and a pile of yarn, just knitting swatch after swatch. I think that would be my perfect Desert Island activity.

The second book is The Sock Project by Summer Lee. I'm really drawn to this book visually and love the idea of challenging myself to knit outside of my comfort zone with some of these designs. The snowflake colorwork socks are really calling out to me and I can just picture them with my brown Arizona Birks in super bright colors. I’ve never done a colorwork sock but it feels like an exciting challenge to keep up my colorwork momentum from my Alpine Bloom projects. I love Summer’s eye for color and her photography. I’m super into the whole vibe and even if I don’t end up casting on soon I’m just enjoying being inspired and dreaming up potential color combos from my stash.

Thank you so much for tuning in and I hope you found some inspo for your next cast on. I’m hoping to get more regular and consistent with this. I’m even creating a little knitting nook in my house to be a future filming space. I’m diving all in! Thanks for coming along for the ride. Happy Knitting!