Summer 2025 knitting book releases focus on socks, sweaters, and sheep. From beginner-friendly heel-free tube socks to more advanced sweater designs, there’s something for every skill level. Learn embroidery for knits, dive into rugged Scandi-style garments, and celebrate British sheep breeds in a must-have wool guide. These fresh releases are perfect for knitters eager to expand their skills over the summer months.

Curious about brioche? Love playing with color? This blog post introduces the Villikaura cowl, a cozy, richly-textured knit inspired by wild oats and shifting light. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the design process, discover color combo ideas, learn about the construction, and find tips for customizing your own version. You'll also find yarn recommendations, schematic info, and where to buy the pattern.

Introducing Wychwood, a cozy pullover that blends simple stockinette with a touch of lace. In this blog post, you’ll learn about the thoughtful design details, how the asymmetric compound raglan shaping improves fit, and how the sweater can be customized to suit your body. Plus, find yarn suggestions, sizing info, and the story behind the name.

This blog post explores the concept of asymmetric compound raglan shaping, a more nuanced alternative to the conventional top-down raglan sweater. It explains how standard raglans oversimplify shaping, resulting in poor fit especially for size-inclusive designs. Learn how varying increase rates, separating shaping for body and sleeves, and asymmetry between front and back can vastly improve sweater fit and tailoring.

Learn all about Lyrides, a top-down henley-neck raglan sweater pattern inspired by spring meteor showers, knit in a single strand of lace-weight silk mohair yarn. This blog post covers inspiration behind the design, unique features, construction details, customization options like bust darts and sleeve lengths, yarn requirements, and sizing guidance. Links to where to buy the pattern as well as recommended yarn substitutions and colorway suggestions are included.

Learn how to knit the Centered Median Increase (CMI), a decorative double increase that turns one stitch into three stitches.