Pattern previews for Olga Putano's Field Notes
Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty is an inspirational collection exploring various techniques and stitch patterns. Fall in love with Olga’s richly cabled sweaters, creativity-sparking colourwork and comforting garter-stitch knits.
Carlson
Carlson is a classic sweater in modern times—the one you reach for when you want to look and feel put together, time and time again. The interesting texture is so fun to knit.
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport in colorways Peat, Crepe and Amaro.
Penny
This half vest half pinafore goes on over your head and is tied at the waist. It is worked in 1×1 half-twisted rib stitch, making the sizing versatile.
Yarn: Clinton Hill Cashmere Bespoke DK in colourway French Grey.
Ark
Ark is a wide half-circle shawl. Worked from the center top, stitches are increased at each side rapidly. Sections of stockinette, garter and tuck stitch create a beautiful striped textured effect.
Yarn: A Wandering Flock Baby Paca in colorways: Pure, Neon Pink, Dusty Blue and Citrine
Dovetail
Dovetail is the epitome of a cozy swoncho, or a “blanket sweater”. Brioche stitch creates the squishiest of fabrics, and the super wide fit makes this garment the most comfortable item in the closet.
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in colorway Iceberg.
En Avant
Simple yet with dainty details, classic and timeless. The front scoops around the toes in a ballet slipper shape and the ribbed front lets the sock conform to your foot while providing textural interest.
Yarn: Julie Asselin Nomade in colorway Forager.
Midge
Midge features an all-over colorwork design that is extremely meditative to knit. The end result is a sweater with a contemporary yet nostalgic feel.
Yarn: La Bien Aimée Sport Nouveau in colorways Rust, Peach Sweater and Lichen.
Marsh
Marsh is the roomy, thick, cozy sweater that is kept by the door throughout all seasons. Whether worn layered to keep warm on morning farm chores in frigid weather or thrown on for a chilly summer evening, it gets lots of wear.
Yarn: Camellia Fiber Company Som Aran in colorway Moonflower.
Pirouette
This classic v-neck vest can be worn either alone or over a blouse. The clean lines of the twisted rib are broken up with twirling cables at the hem and around the neckline.
Yarn: Clinton Hill Cashmere Bespoke DK in colorway Light Sand.
Native
These mittens utilize the squishy, stretchy, yet strong half-twisted rib stitch.
Yarn: Yarn Citizen Harmony Worsted in colorway Limestone held together with Yarn Citizen Trinity Cashmere in colorway Almond.
Prostota
Oftentimes, I am inspired to design elaborate colorwork yokes or an all-over cable knit sweater. Other times, I really want a simple, elegant sweater to feel put together in. This is that sweater.
Yarn: mYak Fibers Baby Yak Medium in colorway Pink Pearl.
Cushion
Cushion is a vest that can be worn alone or over a shirt and even a shirtdress. The easy-to-knit slip stitch pattern is a delight when worked with an especially fluffy yarn as I did in the sample.
Yarn: Les Garçons British DK in colorway Louis’ Shade and Les Garçons Fluff in colorways Goldenrod, Lavender Tea and Mist.
Vivianna
Vivianna is a simple cropped top with drop shoulders and a cinched waist. It is a quick project, so have fun and make a couple in your favorite colors!
Yarn: Camellia Fiber Co Sylvan Fingering in colorway New York.
Candyland
Candyland is an ode to my love for cable knitting. Dancing throughout the entire sweater, the raised texture from this extraordinary stitch reminds me of the winding roads on childhood board games!
Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Tweedy in colorway Lullaby.
Mother Hood
Knit a Mother Hood to keep you warm when you need a little extra softness in your life — both in your hands and when you are finished.
Yarn: Camellia Fiber Co Boucle Fingering in colorway Peach Ranunculus.
Swoncho Cape
A simple, cozy garment to wear on days you just want to stay home — or dress it up with a statement necklace and your favorite pair of jeans if you just have to leave home. Versatility and simplicity, hand in hand.
Yarn: mYak Fibers Tibetan Cloud in colorway Black Petunia.
Vyshyvanka
Vyshyvanka is inspired by a part of my native Ukraine’s traditional national costume: the hand-embroidered blouse. Similarly to the cross stitch patterns that pop against the fabric, the slip stitch pattern on this shawl creates a textured effect.
Yarn: mYak Baby Camel in colorways Thar and Copper Red.
Shapka
Shapka is knitted in 2 × 2 rib, in the round, seamlessly. Beginning at the brim, the relaxing rib is worked until the crown shaping. A series of decreases cinch towards the tip of the hat quickly and you’ll have a new hat in no time.
Yarn: Katia – Air Alpaca Natural Colors in colorway Brown-beige (203).
Tulpan
Tulpan is the Ukrainian word for “tulip”, and that is what inspired this garment. I hope that you take the time to delight in choosing your colors for this project as much as you enjoy making and wearing your colorful new top.
Yarn: Julie Hoover Studio Blend No.2 in colorways Shadow, Butterscotch, Sky and Henna.
Kolonia
The sweater is full of honeycomb stitch, a little bit of lace down the middle, and half-twisted rib sleeves — a rhythmic knit with lots of squish in your hands.
Yarn: mYak Fibers Baby Yak Lace in colorway Mustard.
Estella
Estella is an elegant, romantic cardigan with blousy sleeves. The oversized ruffle along the collar elevates the cardigan to a refined, delicate statement piece.
Yarn: Coast To Coast Alpaca Sport in colorway Cornflower Bolete.
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