NKBN: Aspire

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

If versatility is what you're after, look no further that Sonji's Aspire pattern which is a reversible cape, a poncho and shawl all in one.  And with a long AND short version available, the pattern offers very good value!  I have a real soft spot for chunky garter stitched pieces with great structure, and this piece satisfies all those criteria.

Speaking of value, Sonja has generously applied a discount code to all Knit by Nat readers who purchase this pattern by January 16th, simply enter 15%KNITBYNAT   at checkout!

Check out Sonji's pattern on Ravelry here!

NKBN: Beribboned Hat

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

Alicia's Beribboned Hat  is just plain pretty!   I love the lace up detail and how versatile it becomes.    Pretty and flirty with the ribbon; fun and sporty with the I-cord.   Great design!!

Take a look at Alicia's pattern on Ravelry here!

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NKBN: Debra

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry



Monica is this week's NOT Knit by Nat designer with an excellent little project to whip up in plenty of time for Christmas.   What a great stocking stuffer this clutch would make for someone!   And I think all us knitters could open up their button stash right now and there is the ONE FABULOUS button in there that you don't know what to do with.   This is the project to highlight it!

Check out Monica's pattern on Ravelry by clicking here!

NKBN: Silverbells, with coupon code!

A weekly feature on the blog, NOT Knit by Nat highlights great patterns by budding designers on Ravelry

I was lucky enough to be given a copy of Kate's Silverbells pattern to review for you and I have to say this fabulous pattern is nothing short of a masterpiece.   Admittedly I may be a bit biased, since I HEART  knitting lace in a DK weight.   Anyone who knows me would hardly describe me as "delicate", so I enjoy the meatiness of the knit without sacrificing any of the intricacies of the pattern.

I have long wanted to knit a dark lace shawl with beading and found these Bordeaux coloured beads that are very en vogue right now to be a great compliment to my fall wardrobe.   I love seeing the pattern transform from Kate's lovely, summery blue version to my dark, wintry espresso version.   I'm sure Kate will agree that one of the biggest kicks out of publishing a design is seeing different people's versions come to life!   This is a quick and satisfying knit that is very addictive! I would recommend using the chart for this pattern, as it easy to follow and visualize in this form.  For my beaded version, I used the crochet hook method and on row 1 and 9 added a bead on every yo, k1, yo combo.  

Take a stab at Kate's Silverbells and enjoy 25% from now until the end of December in her Ravelry store.  Simply enter "Silverbells" (with no quotes) at check out for the discount, good for any pattern in her store!   Thanks Kate!

(My pictures suck, I know.   I promise to post better photos when I see the light of day this weekend!)