Machine Knit-Ables: Curated designs from the hand knitting world. We give you ideas to use the original design's inspiration with your knitting machine.

Equilateral Cowl

Simple stitch pattern, (easy enough for hand manipulation), gorgeous yarn PLUS a beautiful colorway EQUALS a fun project that is machine-knitable!Cowls are a fun choice ... warmth without the fuss of a scarf.

Confectionary Cardi

Our favorite layering pieces are lightweight, easy to wear with everything, and anything but boring.

Knit in supple, decadent Donnina, the Confectionary Cardi is sure to be a favorite.

Bold color blocking and a touch of asymmetry sweeten this otherwise simple cardigan. The relaxed fit and raglan shaping ensure this is a cozy addition to your wardrobe.

Arista Pullover

This modern casual sweater features an allover diamond mosaic pattern that’s fun and easy to knit, three-quarter length sleeves worked in the main color, and a universally flattering scoop neck.

Cotton Plaid Throw

The cotton-blend yarn used in this design creates a throw with the perfect weight and drape for cool mornings on the patio or deck when wool might be too warm.

Kids Summer Striped Hoodie

Bring on the bright colors for summer! This classic, unisex zip-up hoodie features bold stripes, diagonal front pockets, a separating zipper, and a pull cord in the functional hood.

It would work great for play dates or breezy days at the beach, and your little one will love the soft and comfy feel of the cotton/acrylic blend yarn

Garter Columns

Take a man's basic sweater and add a bit of graphic interest with garter stitch columns. (Reform stitches every other row).

Toasty Brioche Hat

The original hat is hand knit in a brioche technique. If you've ever hand-knit brioche, you know it takes a lot of concentration!

Knit it in Fisherman Rib on the machine in a fraction of the time!

Self-striping yarn makes this hat special.

Tread Pullover

The easygoing guy needs great pullover sweaters in his life and his closet.

Enter Tread; a soft and cozy pullover with graphic stripe detail. Wear this one for a fall cookout or to your favorite sports event for a comfortable, but chic look.

Trekken FAIRISLE Vest

Perfect for casual or professional environments, this handsome vest combines modernity and tradition with stranded colorwork and an exciting pop of color on an ebony background.

If you're new to Fair Isle knitting, you'll be a pro by the time you finish. The end result is sure to earn you bragging rights, whether you've chosen to knit this for yourself or a loved one.

Jetton Tunic

The Jetton Tunic is knit sideways allowing for a large range of sizes.
The rouching is created by forming pleats when seaming the side seams.
The neck shaping is the same for front and back, so the rouching can be worn on either side.

The added lower band gives you the ability to make the tunic any length. No worries about needlebed limitations.

Kelda Tee

Kelda is a light and airy top with an interesting lower openwork border, designed to be worn with positive ease. The original has a slightly cropped length, but you can make it any length you want.
The short sleeves are picked up and knit down from the armholes. Add as much length as you need.

Gradient Pullover

This traditional sweater that proves you don’t need elaborate innovation to make a statement. Strategic

marling

makes a compelling effect from simple techniques even our fiber ancestors would recognize.

The classic set-in sleeve, round neck style will be a staple in your wardrobe. The yarn is held double throughout, changing colors one strand at a time for a gradient effect.

Gwyn Cardigan

Gwyn is a cozy, long cardigan sweater that you’ll just want to wrap yourself up in.
The gently curved V-neck and soft halo from the yarn gives the garment a soft, feminine look; delicate stockinette covers the majority of the cardigan and blocks of soft color create visual interest.

Bargeman

When the weather gets chilly, a classic pullover should be the first thing you reach for.

Bargeman is a unisex sweater that epitomizes the classic Gansey, but distilled to its most simple, elemental form. It's timeless appeal and neutral color means it will last through many winters.

Cascades Tee

This gorgeous hand knit tee from Knit Picks can easily be knit on the machine.
It would be great worn with skirts or jeans.

The original pattern features a lovely lace pattern that is charted so you could re-produce it in DesignaKnit (or manually). But you could substitute any lace pattern of your choice

It has simple eyelet borders at the bottom hems and around the sleeves. Dust off your garter bar to reproduce their hem or substitute a ribbing, rolled hem, picot hem or your favorite edge technique (scallops, anyone?)