2nd Nature Design

CableDown Pullover
This elegant yet casual crew neck pullover is easy to knit from the neck down. It sports three sweet cables: one under the neckline, and one along the top of each sleeve.

Our First Sweater Pattern!

Pattern features:

Top-down construction for ease of finishing (no seaming!)
Rope cables at tops of shoulders continue to cuff and twist in opposite directions for a sweet detail
Wheatear cable from base of neckline is created by twisting two rope cables in opposite directions—easy to remember & easy to work
Expanded range of sizes for bust sizes 36" to 50"
Reverse-stockinette rolled edging for a casual look that translates well to youthful or mature wardrobes

Materials:

Worsted-weight yarn (4.5-5 sts/1") knit down to 21sts/4"
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles: 24", 16" and DPNs
(or use 2-circulars or Magic Loop methods for sleeves)
Cable needle

Linen-Stitch Messenger Bag
This half-woven-half-knit stitch pattern creates a firm fabric ideal for heavy schlepping. Complete with colorful stripes and a key fob, it'll be your new favorite bag!

Pattern features:

Linen stitch pattern notes, with instructions for a slip-stitch selvage that means no edging is necessary!
Pieces are worked separately, then seamed for maximum stability
Applied I-cord edge around inside upper bag opening makes opening easy to see – and I-cord continues past edge to make a handy key fob!
Flat bottom and tapered sides make for great storage but slim profile
Easy to adjust strap length for a custom fit

Materials:

750 yards plant-fiber yarn (such as hemp, cotton, or linen) DK- to light-worsted weight (5-5.5 sts/1")
US 6 (4.25 mm) needles, any format
Darning needle for sewing up
Optional: Key chain loop or other hardware for key fob

Cableback Fingerless Gloves
Cozy handwarmers feature cables up the back of the hand: a great first cabling project, styled and sized for both guys and gals.

Teachers: Use this pattern for a Learn-to class. Lesson plans available!

Pattern features:

Three different cable motifs to choose from—make a mixed or matched pair!
Easy-to-read charts as well as stitch-for-stitch, line-for-line instructions
Two sizes, for smaller or larger hands
Simple buttonhole thumb opening
Attached I-cord edging (great for leftover handpainted yarn!)

Materials:

150 or 175 yards worsted-weight yarn (4.5-5 sts/1")
US 6 (4.25 mm) double-pointed needles. Instructions included for 2-circular or ‘Magic Loop’ methods
Cable needle

‘My First Fair Isle’
Learn two-color knitting while following a simple chated pattern. Will yours make a hat or a drawstring bag?

Teachers: Use this pattern for a Learn-to class. Lesson plans available!

Pattern features:

Full, detailed instructions for hat or drawstring bag
Large, easy-to-follow colorwork chart
Picot edge forms tiny brim of hat; additional round of eyelets in bag creates drawstring holes
Color recommendations for optimum results

Materials:

220 yards DK-weight yarn (5.5 sts/1") in main color, plus 10 yards each of 4 contrast colors
US 6 (4.25 mm) needles, 16" and double-points (or another circular or a ‘Magic Loop’ 40" needle)

This pattern also availalble in a special folded format for KITS using Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Paternayan needlepoint yarn for the contrast colors. Take advantage of the color range of Paternayan to make your own beautiful kits!

Bead-Knit Bracelet
A great way to show off beads and a special button or two.

Pattern features:

Introduction to a simple slip-stitch pattern
Detailed instructions for working beads into knitting
Makes two widths: skinny (1" wide) or wide (2" wide)

Materials:

DMC #3 cotton floss or fingering-weight knitting yarn (a great use for sock leftovers!)
Size 8 seed beads
Double- or single-pointed US 1 or 1-1/2 needles

Felted Backpacks, Little and Bigger
These sturdy backpacks pull shut by their straps when you wear them.

Pattern features:

Easy-to-follow knitting instructions for the beginner
Detailed information on felting techniques
Knitted I-cord and I-cord bind-off
Makes two sizes: 8"x10"x4" or 10"x12"x6" (perfect for back-to-school!)

Materials:

Worsted-weight wool or animal-fiber yarn in 1 or 2 colors
Easy to include novelty yarns for striping interest near top edge
US 13 needles, 24" circular and two double points

Little Square Linen-Stitch Purse
Deceptively easy, decidedly elegant.

Pattern features:

Simple slip-stitch pattern blends yarns beautifully
Great showcase for purse handles
3-needle bind-off so there's no sewing!
Works up in two or more colors

Materials:

Sportweight 100% cotton, such as Tahki Cotton Classic or Rowan Cotton Glacé
US 4 needles, 24" circular
Rigid purse handles, any format (not wider than 9")

Two Twist Wraps
'Fauxbius' twist scarf pattern in two sizes: as a shoulder wrap or a little neck twist.

Pattern features:

Knit a short rectangle, then twist and sew the ends: voilà - a 'Fauxbius'!
Uses bulky-weight yarns for quick knitting and instant drama
Wear with the twist in front or back for two different looks
'Touch Me' crocheted edge for stability and a dash of glamor

Materials:

Bulky-weight yarns, such as Colinette 'Isis' or Rowan 'Chunky Print'
US 10 or US 13 needles, any format

Luscious Lengthwise Linen-Stitch Scarf
3 luscious yarns, but only one at a time - a perfect blend.

Pattern features:

Simple slip-stitch pattern blends three different novelty yarns, but only one at a time in each row!
Lengthwise construction makes for skinny or wide scarves; when you're out of yarn or it's wide enough, you're done!
Big-needle knitting, finished in a flash

Materials:

75 yards each of three different (novelty and fluffy) yarns
US 15 needles, 24" circular or longer
Instructions included for using stitch markers to keep track in long rows

'Intermezzo' Fingerless Gloves
Delicate, fingering-weight hand warmers with a few beaded rows at the cuff.

Pattern features:

Simple tube construction with a thumb opening
Easy introduction to working with double-points or 2 circulars
Great introduction to beaded knitting: beads strung at the end with just a few beaded rows at the cuff

Materials: