Best pattern recommendations on Reddit
111 reviews from r/casualknitting, r/Sockknitting, r/sewing and 12 more subreddits
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#1
Ravelry
4.5
(10)
"My favorite patterns for tweed are Winter Hygge Socks and Galiano Socks!"
"My favorite patterns for tweed are Winter Hygge Socks and Galiano Socks!"
"I'm knitting the Olga sweater currently for my daughter."
"I’m obsessed with [this pattern]."
"I made this scarf for my dad and he really liked it."
"Along with Autumn League, I've been pulling out my [Ranunculus]."
"I finished the Sumac sweater this summer."
"I think the [V Junkie] socks would look really good with your lovely yarn."
"Kinda late to this but have you considered a mosaic patterned sock? Works awesome with variegated yarns."
"I find this pattern looks really good with variegated yarn https://ravel.me/alligator-back-socks."
#2
Atacs
4.8
(4)
"Atacs FG, or PenCott GreenZone."
"Atacs works great in these sorts of areas."
"Atacs iX or Atacs auX, or Atacs TDX if you can find it."
"I would personally go for a atacs au camo."
#3
Summer Lee
5.0
(3)
"I'd recommend Hibernal socks and the Cider House Socks for your tweed yarn"
"I'd recommend Hibernal socks and the Cider House Socks for your tweed yarn"
"Summer Lee’s Seasons socks did me well when I didn’t really like how my yarn was pooling."
#4
Etsy
4.3
(3)
"For the dress, I would search slip dress."
"Reminds me of halter bathing suit, with boyfriend cut bottoms."
"Simple, but effective."
#5
Burnley & Trowbridge
5.0
(2)
"I'm going to give the easy recommendation of Burnley & Trowbridge for accurate patterns."
"I'm going to give the easy recommendation of Burnley & Trowbridge for accurate patterns."
#6
Through the Loopy
5.0
(2)
"I recently gifted this pattern to two people! Super simple and a video tutorial too."
"This one is pretty easy and gives some pattern."
#7
Laughing Moon
5.0
(2)
"Laughing Moon has excellent Victorian trouser patterns."
"[Laughing Moon 119] looks about right."
#8
Hearthook Home
4.5
(2)
"I used this pattern for a Christmas gift scarf for my boyfriend this year and he loved it!"
"I'm looking forward to trying this one."
#9
DMC
4.5
(2)
"For the baby showers I had at my job this year I used the free DMC baby patterns."
"I used the free DMC baby patterns [bonjour baby] and [welcome to the world]."
#10
Purl Soho
4.5
(2)
"Take a look a the baby blanket patterns by purl Soho."
"I like Purl Soho's Lovely Lightweight Tee pattern - while it's not a sweater, it is a nice pattern that can be done in fingering weight yarn."
#11
Yarnspirations
4.0
(2)
"The [yarnspirations.com](https://yarnspirations.com) site has tons of free patterns."
"Go to the yarnspirations website. You can search free patterns based on the yarn."
#12
LilyPaDesigns
4.0
(2)
"I love it in the DD-GG size pack"
"I’d suggest the LilyPaDesigns Labellum."
#13
BraBuilders
4.0
(2)
"I agree that Josey Plus would be a good pattern to try."
"I still think it's the best option in your size range."
#14
Kryptek Mandrake
4.0
(2)
"Kryptek Mandrake could work."
"Kryptek Mandrake/Highlander."
#15
Long Dog, Modern Folk Embroidery, Stitching Jules Design
5.0
(1)
"Some of my favorite monochrome designers."
#16
Quick Ombré Hat
5.0
(1)
"Is a great free pattern."
#17
Meander Cowl
5.0
(1)
"Found them very manageable!"
#18
Jelka
5.0
(1)
"Is nice."
#19
Earth Weave Cowl
5.0
(1)
"Is nice."
#20
Sandes Garn
5.0
(1)
"Its SO warm, almost too warm :P"
#21
Fairebelle
5.0
(1)
"This type of fabric would look great in a cheongsam or qipao style."
#22
Artist of Pentacles
5.0
(1)
"Found them very manageable!"
#23
Booby Traps
5.0
(1)
"I've always had good luck with them."
#24
Elizabeth Morrison Men's Sweater Patterns
5.0
(1)
"Check out Elizabeth Morrison’s patterns on Ravelry."
#25
Ravelry Real Easy Raglan
5.0
(1)
"My most worn by far is this one https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/real-easy-raglan"
#26
Pencott
5.0
(1)
"Pencott Wildwood & Greenzone"
#27
Julie Knits in Paris Whatever Sweater
5.0
(1)
"Check out the whatever sweater by Julie knits in Paris!"
#28
Pamela Wynne February Lady Sweater
5.0
(1)
"I like the February Lady Sweater by Pamela Wynne."
#29
At the Sign of the Golden Scissors
5.0
(1)
"For 1770s, try patterns from At the Sign of the Golden Scissors."
#30
Redthreaded
5.0
(1)
"Excellent, and have good instructions."
#31
Curvy Pattern Database
5.0
(1)
"You can check the curvy pattern database, you can search it using your own measurements."
#32
Fat Quarter Shop
5.0
(1)
"Free-fat-eighth-bundle-quilt-patterns."
#33
Barbara Walker
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend Knitting from the Top by Barbara Walker and books by Janet Szabo."
#34
Pippa Patterns
5.0
(1)
"I made the flowers for my brothers wedding using mostly Pippa pattern's flowers. They are very realistic."
#35
Gertie
5.0
(1)
"You’ll have access to somewhere over 40 different patterns all levels of difficulty."
#36
Modernly Morgan
5.0
(1)
"I recently made Hodgepodge by Modernly Morgan and thinking could pair nicely."
#37
Kate Atherley
5.0
(1)
"I found the 'custom sock knit to fit your feet' book by Kate Atherley helpful."
#38
Ravelry Winter Warmer Tunic
5.0
(1)
"Look up Winter Warmer Tunic on Ravelry."
#39
Charm Patterns
5.0
(1)
"The patreon is the best deal: sign up for one month and you'll have access to 40+ patterns."
#40
Elizabeth Stewart Clark
5.0
(1)
"For 1840s and 1850s, you want Elizabeth Stewart Clark’s book and patterns."
#41
Juliana Martejevs The Nelly Coat
5.0
(1)
"What a cool set!! I love how this looks!"
#42
SodaStitch Knitting Kitten
5.0
(1)
"For the pinks, any SodaStitch (Etsy) designs!"
#43
The Fold Line
5.0
(1)
"Tons of indie sewing patterns have sizes that accommodate your measurements."
#44
Sew Can She
5.0
(1)
"It is easy to follow, fast to complete, and impossible not to love."
#45
Fiber Flux
5.0
(1)
"I love this one."
#46
AquamarLite
5.0
(1)
"If you like AquaMarline then maybe try AquamarLite!"
#47
Northwoods Knits
5.0
(1)
"Is on-sale with code storm30 on both ravelry and etsy."
#48
Songbird Handmade
5.0
(1)
"Would be lovely!"
#49
Emily Dennis
5.0
(1)
"Happy Stripes by Emily Dennis is another fun one"
#50
Fifty Four Ten
5.0
(1)
"They were extremely easy to follow!"
#51
Pattern Magic
5.0
(1)
"Fantastic resources for design elements like this."
#52
Rich Textures Crochet
4.0
(1)
"Makes an interesting texture and is straight forward."
#53
Italian Vegetato
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Italian vegetato?"
#54
Finnish M04
4.0
(1)
"Finnish m04 is pretty good."
#55
Belgian Army M90
4.0
(1)
"Belgian Army M90 Jigsaw or Romanian Leaf camo should be good."
#56
Pencott Badlands
4.0
(1)
"Pencott badlands!"
#57
Lion Brand
4.0
(1)
"It's one of the first patterns I completed."
#58
The Friendly Red Fox
4.0
(1)
"I’m working on this one and it’s a lovely stitch."
#59
Sew Curvy
4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest any of the patterns by Sew Curvy, Corsets by Caroline, or Vanyanis."
#60
Black Snail
4.0
(1)
"Try Black Snail patterns, too."
#61
Evadress Loungewear
4.0
(1)
"Give this a whirl: https://evadress.com/collections/loungewear"
#62
Threads Monthly Slip Dress Patterns
4.0
(1)
"Maybe you could modify one of these? https://threadsmonthly.com/slip-dress-patterns/#lace"
#63
Ravelry The Juliet Ribbed Top
4.0
(1)
"Looks quite similar to the Aquamarline, except in DK instead of bulky-equivalent."
#64
Lady Marlowe
4.0
(1)
"Lady Marlowe and Mrs. Depew are websites that offer physical and pdf patterns."
#65
Ravelry Recreational Tilling Socks
4.0
(1)
"This seems cool, but I haven't made it yet."
#66
Ravelry Stripe Tease
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stripe-tease"
#67
Ravelry Slip It Simple Sock
4.0
(1)
"These might add some interest to the wide color work."
#68
Ravelry The Jan Sweater
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-jan-sweater"
#69
Butterick Vintage Reproduction Patterns
4.0
(1)
"Look at the vintage reproduction patterns, both Butterick & Vogue have updated versions."
#70
Etsy Top Pattern
4.0
(1)
"This for top: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1190478248/ or this https://www.etsy.com/listing/1340273831/."
#71
Etsy Circle Skirt Pattern
4.0
(1)
"And for the bottom maybe a circle skirt pattern: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1053404099/."
#72
AlphaPatterns Dress Sewing Pattern
4.0
(1)
"The top of this [AlphaPatterns](https://www.etsy.com/listing/1094411358/dress-sewing-pattern-pdf-slip-dress) dress is almost perfect."
#73
New Look N6751
4.0
(1)
"New Look N6751 view B."
#74
Simplicity S9285
4.0
(1)
"[https://simplicity.com/simplicity/s9285]"
#75
Papiocreek Crochet
4.0
(1)
"Recently finished a scarf and beanie for my bil using the following pattern and found them easy, quick, and very gender neutral in style."
#76
Christa Code Design
4.0
(1)
"If you only have one skein to work with you might want to go for a lacy pattern to conserve yarn, or you could make a cowl and matching earwarmer?"
#77
Stylearc Saskia Woven Bustier
4.0
(1)
"This might be a good base for the bodice: Stylearc Saskia Woven Bustier."
#78
Bunny is Quilting
4.0
(1)
"I feel like it would be lovely with some bright fabrics."
#79
Ravel
4.0
(1)
"A lot less tedious compared to knitting a whole scarf."
#80
Lovecraft Free Crochet Patterns
4.0
(1)
"Lovecraft free crochet patterns is a great place to look!"
#81
Butterick 6453 Pattern
4.0
(1)
"The bodice looks very similar to the Butterick 6453 pattern."
#82
Garnstudio
4.0
(1)
"I think these are pretty similar"
#83
McCall's
4.0
(1)
"McCall's 2044 for the jacket would work."
#84
Vogue
4.0
(1)
"I think I own something like that. I bought it years ago so I'm not sure if it's still in print: Vouge 1266"
#85
Simplicity Vintage Patterns
3.0
(1)
"Charm patterns and things like the “vintage” patterns from Simplicity and Butterick."
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