It’s such a joy to watch the designs we feature in the magazine and in the Library come to life in your hands.
Here are a few favorites that stood out, along with words from the knitters who made them!
Rancher’s Cowl, Fall 2025
Francesca models her Rancher’s Cowl; photo courtesy of Francesca Caricato
The Rancher’s Cowl pattern from the Fall 2025 issue was very fun to knit. I used a lot of leftovers from other projects, so maybe the colors are not so perfect together, but every time I look at it, I remember where I bought those yarns, which place I was visiting, and the people who were with me. The finished piece is a sort of memory book: friends and festivals, shops in foreign cities, knitting while flying over the Alps, romantic weekends—all those memories are there in my Rancher’s Cowl!
—Francesca Caricato, Santa Marinella, Italy
Pocket Pullover, Fall 2025
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Michael shows off his Pocket Pullover; photos courtesy of Michael Hattori
I was immediately attracted to the Pocket Pullover when I saw it in person at the fall 2025 Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR)—not only for the beautiful yarn, but also for the high-relief texture of the twisted rib stitch and the pockets. I love pockets on a sweater! I was allowed to try it on and it looked great, so I decided I had to make it.
I chose a really saturated, deep burgundy 100% Merino yarn from Bad Sheep Yarn that I had been lusting after. It was a dream to work with, and provided a nice, clean definition and a pillowy, yet firm, softness that made people want to scrunch it and squeeze it! The only thing I would have changed is the length of the body. I followed the instructions, but in the end found it really needed to be at least an inch or two longer for my torso. I should have measured better—but now I know. And I even got some personalized help with my questions about the seaming from Katrina at Farm and Fiber Knits—thank you!
—Michael Hattori, Monterey, California
Chore Jacket, Premier Issue (2024)
Eveline found the Chore Jacket to be ”a joy to knit“; photos by Eveline St Denis
I knit for store samples for the Little Red Mitten Yarn Shop (in Ontario, Canada) and various Canadian yarn dyers like the Fleece Artist, Feisty Fibres, and a few others. Sometimes, as in this case, I knit for private clients.
This customer contacted me through the Little Red Mitten. She’d had the 2024 issue of Farm & Fiber Knits magazine with the Chore Jacket for some time and was looking for someone to knit it for her. She is a weaver and her daughter maintains sheep for fleece but does not do any knitting herself.
We connected, and the rest is history.
I used Briggs and Little Heritage for the green body and sleeves, with a pop of yellow in the pockets. The pattern is clearly laid out and was a joy to knit.
—Eveline St Denis, London, Ontario, Canada
Brooklyn Mitts, Premier Issue (2024)
Stefanie wears her Brooklyn Mitts to collect maple sap; photos by Stefanie and Lincoln Johnson
I knew I wanted to knit the Brooklyn Mitts as soon as I saw them in the premier issue of Farm & Fiber Knits magazine (2024). I love brioche knits! It felt like the perfect match for some of my smaller skeins of handspun yarns. I chose an angora-and-Merino blend for color 2, along with some smoother 2-ply wool yarns in green and yellow. I made the mitts a few rounds shorter for a perfect fit. They are so soft and warm, despite being fingerless! Weighing only 38 grams, they used 17 yards (7 grams) of C1, 65 yards (23 grams) of C2, and 46 yards (8 grams) of C3.
—Stefanie Johnson, Blandinsville, Illinois
Homelands Hat, Farm & Fiber Knits Library
Homelands Hat; photo by Pamela K. Schultz
Knitting the Homelands Hat by Tressa Weidenaar was a quick and satisfying project. I was drawn to the bold colorwork motifs. In addition to being a great way to tie multiple colors in with your winter wardrobe, I find stranded colorwork rhythmic and meditative, with just enough challenge to keep me engaged in the work. The Homelands Hat pattern strikes a great balance—it’s approachable enough to be a good introduction to stranded colorwork, but it’s also enjoyable for knitters who have worked on many stranded colorwork garments before.
I chose a yarn that I’ve found to be very versatile and delightful to work with, Harrisville Designs’ Watershed yarn (in colorways Birch Bark, Mallard, and Meadows). I had three colors left over from other sampling projects, and chose the dark green for the background, thinking it could be a gift for anyone. While the original pattern calls for three identical bands of diamonds, I alternated colors in the middle row for a little bit of fun—and to make sure I wouldn’t run out of the light blue color.
The Watershed yarn is lightweight but warm, and creates a velvety surface on the hat. I’m planning to knit several more to stockpile for holiday gifts this year!
—Pamela K. Schultz, Farm & Fiber Knits contributing editor
I Spy with My Little Eye—
Readers share their work in the Farm & Fiber Knits Library
Did you know you can share your work with other Farm & Fiber Knits readers? It’s easy! Just visit the pattern page in the Library and scroll down to the section that asks, “Have you made this?” Then upload a photo and inspire fellow knitters.
Here are a few of our favorite projects readers have shared on the Library pages.
Identity Cowl, Premier Issue (2024)
Identity Cowl, photo by Alexandra D.
This was my first colorwork project. I made a few mistakes, but I’m pretty happy with it. I will certainly make another one.
—Alexandra D.
Folium Toque, Spring 2026
Folium Toque; photo by Gabi
I went rogue and used yarns from one of my favorite indie dyers, Chaos Fiber Co. I was wondering what the leaves would look like in a variegated yarn, and I’m loving the results. This is a great, fun-to-knit pattern with plenty of opportunities!
—Gabi
Farmer’s Favorite Socks, Premier Issue (2024)
Farmer’s Favorite Socks; photo by Gabi van Tassell
I’ve had this sock pattern on my radar since the issue came out, but never took the time to stash-dive until now. Noro Silk Garden Sock is one of my favorite Noro yarns, and I decided that the color run would go well with the style of the socks. Because the yarn already comes in color, I changed the checkerboard section to a knit/purl pattern. The socks were so easy and fun to knit that they did not stay WIP for long but rather turned into FO after two days.
—Gabi van Tassell
Share Your Projects with Us!
Have you made something from a past issue of Farm & Fiber Knits? Send your photos to us via our email address—we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on! You just may be featured in a future roundup!
Find these patterns in the Farm & Fiber Knits Library
Brooklyn Mitts, by Olga Putano
Chore Jacket, by Mary Lou Egan
Farmer’s Favorite Socks, by Debbie O’Neill
Folium Toque, by Tanis Gray
Homelands Hat, by Tressa Weidenaar
Identity Cowl, by Gudrun Johnston
Pocket Pullover, by Mari Tobita
Rancher’s Cowl, by Tressa Weidenaar