Thursday 21 January 2016

Yarn Stories Top Five Patterns for 2015

What a fantastic start to my knitting year! Yarn Stories have announced that my Spinnaker sweater design was their most popular pattern in 2015! I loved designing and knitting this sweater and am delighted that Yarn Stories customers like Spinnaker as much as I do.

Spinnaker by Emma Vining for Yarn Stories

Here is the most recent newsletter from Yarn Stories with all of the top five patterns. You can sign up for future newsletter updates on the Yarn Stories website.


Our most popular patterns of 2015
Here is a countdown of our most popular patterns of 2015. Read on to find out which patterns you liked the most...
No.5
Barkentine
At number 5 is this  easy to wear sweater with casual drop shoulders and a delicate lace pattern. It's surely why this design was so popular.


Construction Method: Knit
Designer: Carol Fella
Required Yarn Thickness: dk
Skill Level: Growing In Confidence
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No.4
Hellador
Cables were huge trend in knitwear for the latter half of 2015 and Nick's heirloom shawl has got plenty of them.


Construction Method: Knit
Designer: Nick Atkinson
Required Yarn Thickness: dk
Skill Level: Growing In Confidence
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No.3
Shingle
It was no surprise to us when we saw this adorable cardigan in the top five. Sue's designs for children are always very popular and this one was most beloved of all.

Construction Method: Knit
Designer: Sue Batley-Kyle

Required Yarn Thickness: dk
Skill Level: 
Growing In Confidence
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No.2
Banyan
Amanda's design captured the essence of summer at the seaside with mini cables that resemble ropes and a pretty peplum for an extra feminine feel.


Construction Method: Knit
Designer: Amanda Crawford
Required Yarn Thickness: dk
Skill Level: Growing In Confidence
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No.1
Spinnaker
 Spinnaker proves that even the most difficult patterns don't put you off! However this is totally understandable; the cables, twisted stitches and moss stitch texture in Emma's design are gorgeous.

Construction Method: Knit
Designer: Emma Vining
Required Yarn Thickness: dk
Skill Level: I'm Feeling Brave
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