Knitting Patterns for items for adults

Toe Up Socks NS5 | Next Steps Pattern

Toe-up socks are fun! Get some self-patterning yarn and get started! The pattern includes 5 closeup photographs of stitches on the needles to help you.

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Easy Cable Mittens NS21 | Next Steps Pattern

This classic, simple mitten knitting pattern is a great introduction to cables. Knit in either worsted or chunky weight yarn, these beautiful mittens make a quick and easy gift for everyone on your list (don't forget yourself!) Instructions are also included for cabling without a cable needle, which makes knitting these fun mittens go even faster.

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A Trio of Manly Scarves ES9

Knitting for the man in your life is easy with this pattern, which gives you three great-looking styles to choose from as well as three different stitch options.

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Fingerless Gloves NS1 | Next Steps Pattern

Perfect for nippy autumn days or an underheated office, stylish fingerless gloves are also great for shoveling snow, driving, or just looking fabulous! They also make a great quick gift — our pattern offers two options — simple baby-cable gloves knit flat or ribbed gloves knit in the round.

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Adult Cabled Hat NS3 | Next Steps Pattern

This simple cabled hat looks adorable and is a great introduction to cables! Choose a zippy brimless hat or a traditional watch cap with a brim (both styles included on this one pattern). Either way you'll end up with a impressive and great-looking hat.

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Adult Hat ES8

A knitting pattern for simple and stylish hats with two brim options — rolled or ribbed — and two finishing options — a flat top or a neat topknot.

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Easy Cable Scarves NS19 | Next Steps Pattern

Knit gorgeous classic cabled scarves — it's a breeze with this easy knitting pattern using either chunky or worsted weight yarn.

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Easy Reversible Cable Scarves NS20 | Next Steps Pattern

Gorgeous classic cabled scarves are a breeze with this easy knitting pattern using either chunky or worsted weight yarn. This simple knitting pattern also includes optional instructions for cabling without a cable needle!

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Adult Caps ES15

Simple and stylish caps with two brim options — seed stitch or rib — knit in worsted or chunky weight yarn can be finished in an evening! Get both brim options on this easy knitting pattern.

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Adult Cable Ear Flap Hat NS23 | Next Steps Pattern

Keep those ears warm and look stylish and hip at the same time with this cable ear flap hat knitting pattern!

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Easy Double-Knitted Felted Clutch NS22
Next Steps Pattern

Explore the interesting and easy technique of double-knitting to make this stylish felted clutch. Embellishing the clutch after felting makes this a great quick gift to give (or keep!)

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Adult Chestnut Hill Gansey Hat NS14 | Next Steps Pattern

The pattern in these classic caps echoes the trolley tracks and cobblestones of the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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Twisty Toe-Up Tube Socks NS29 | Next Steps Pattern

Every year I make nice warm wool socks for my son, but recently his feet have been growing so much that I can’t keep up. I decided to make him tube socks, with no heel, so that they’ll fit him for more than a short time. Knitting socks with no heels is fun! These socks feature an easy twisty rib pattern that helps the socks fit snugly and keeps you interested as you knit.

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Easy Colorwork Headbands NS33|
Next Steps Pattern

A great introduction to two-color knitting, these headbands feature a double layer of fabric to keep ears and forehead warm on the chilliest days. Great for hitting the slopes or hitting the mall!

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Barbara, Ruth & Leona Easy Lace Scarves NS36
Next Steps Pattern

These three lovely easy lace scarves commemorate three lovely moms, all who lost their lives to complications from Parkinson's Disease. 100% of proceeds of sale go to the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

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Easy Colorwork Hats NS37| Next Steps Pattern

A great introduction to two-color knitting, these hats feature a double layer of fabric to keep ears and forehead warm on the chilliest days. Great for hitting the slopes or hitting the mall!

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Easy Wrap Poncho ES26

Ponchos are hot again! This easy wrap poncho is one rectangular piece, knit in garter stitch or an easy rib pattern and uses one seam.

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Scoopneck Shell ES18

This versatile pattern includes instructions for two different hems — a pretty seed stitch or sporty rib, for two lengths — waist-length and hip-length, and for two different weights of yarn — worsted or dk weight. These breezy shells are knit in one piece — no seams to sew!

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V-Neck Shell ES22

Get set for summer! This versatile pattern includes instructions for two different hems — a pretty seed stitch or sporty rib, for two lengths — waist-length and hip-length, and for two different weights of yarn — worsted or dk weight. These breezy shells are knit in one piece — no seams to sew!

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Boatneck Shell ES23

This versatile pattern includes instructions for two different hems — a pretty seed stitch or sporty rib, for two lengths — waist-length and hip-length, and for two different weights of yarn — worsted or dk weight. These breezy shells are knit in one piece — no seams to sew!

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Chestnut Hill Gansey Sweater for Adults NS28
Next Steps Pattern

The gansey pattern of this classic fisherman’s sweater echoes the trolley tracks and cobblestones of the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia.

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