Grab your knitting needles and fearlessly explore a variety of techniques in this travel-inspired pattern book from nomadic knitter Krista Ann.
If you're looking to expand your knitting skills and explore the world without leaving your favorite chair, The Wandering Knitter offers a creative journey like no other. Professional designer and world traveler Krista Ann invites you on a cross-continental knitting adventure, using 20 destination-inspired patterns to teach essential techniques like lace, cables, brioche, colorwork, and more.
Each chapter takes you to a new region, from the flower fields of California to iconic East Coast beaches. With every project, you'll "visit" a different place, explore a new knitting technique, and come away with a memorable hand-knit souvenir. And if you're inspired to venture out with your knitting, Krista shares valuable tips for traveling with yarn.
Inside this guided journey through fiber, you'll discover:
- 20 knitting patterns inspired by inspiring destinations, from beautiful beaches and majestic mountains to flower fields and desert vistas.
- Tips for knitting on the go and making the most of your travel time
- Project planning advice for road trips, retreats, and yarn crawls
Perfect for adventurous beginners and experienced knitters alike, this book is a celebration of hands-on learning, travel stories, and the joy of making. Whether you're knitting from your RV, your couch, or a cozy cabin in the woods, The Wandering Knitter turns each project into a passport stamp of fiber and creativity.
Table of Contents:
CONTENTS
Introduction
Seven Continents, One Year
Tips for Knitting While You Travel
New Adventures
Brioche: High Tides Washcloths
Cables: Shifting Tides Hat
Duplicate Stitch: Prickly Horizon Cowl
Stranded Colorwork: Hidden Trails Hat
Lace: Misty Lace Scarflette
Mitered Squares: Painted Fields Cowl
Mosaic Stitches: Timberling Tiles Pillow
Reversible Cables: Silent Waters Scarf
Short-Rows: Radiant Sundown Blanket
Textural Stitches: Pebbled Path Dishtowels
Broader Expeditions
Brioche: Driftwood Bay Sweater
Cables: Sea Breeze Mittens
Duplicate Stitch: Wanderlust Pullover
Stranded Colorwork: Moonlit Pines Headband
Lace: Blue Moon Haven Kerchief
Mitered Squares: Wildflowers Bag
Mosaic Stitches: Twinkling Stars Hat
Reversible Cables: Ripple Hive Fingerless Gloves
Short-Rows: Blazing Horizon Shawl
Textural Stitches: Mossy Hollow Cowl
Abbreviations
Resources
About the Author
Index
Krista Ann is a professional crocheter, knitter, and world traveler. She enjoys teaching aspiring makers how to create a flawless piece. Krista has professionally knit (and crocheted) pieces that have appeared in many major television shows and movies, including Hocus Pocus 2, The Mindy Project, Stranger Things, and Annabelle Comes Home. She is the author of Crocheting the National Parks and Knitting Van Gogh. You can follow her adventures across the USA on Instagram @explorewithknitsy.