Timeless techniques+modern details = fabulous!  Pretty & practical. Cozy & chic. Dear Knitting Friend, There's still a chill in the air, but we know spring will be here eventually. This is the perfect time of year to knit up something cozy to wear now, or start planning your warmer weather wardrobe. ither way, you'll find a treasure trove of inspiring patterns in the February 2026 Issue from I Like Knitting! Striped Delights  We've got our eyes on some eye-catching striped projects, from bold blocks to stripes with subtle shading. The log cabin quilt pattern is a classic, and it looks lovely as a knit blanket. Our Modern Log Cabin Blanket (on our cover) features bold, chunky stripes in different colors, different stitches — and the reversible stitches make this blanket a winner on both sides! Now that you've got something cozy to curl up under, how about something comfy to wear? Take a classic striped sweater and give it some solid attention, and you've got a unique, fun pullover in our Hali Half Stripe Sweater Bold stripes and solids combine to create a special look. Like a little variety in your sweater striping? Make our Vintage Variegated Stripes Polo Sweater using double stranding with solid and variegated yarns to give you a one-of-a-kind sweater with great shape and texture.  | With plenty of cool weather ahead, you might want to make the Everleigh Fisherman's Rib Sweater .This comfy, cozy, seamless sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up. And as a bonus, you can even wear this sweater inside out! This is a great project to try if you haven't made any projects with fisherman's rib stitches. Now, you might want to start out a little smaller if you've never worked fisherman's rib stitches before. Enter the Caley Fisherman's Rib Scar. This is a quick and easy pattern you can work up in a day while you're binging your favorite show. It doesn't demand a lot of your attention, and the end product is a gorgeous, two-color striped scarf that's reversible — and perfect for gifting! Other stripey sweater and scarf projects include: - Hambrooks Pullover
- Bubblegum Striped Sweater
- Breakwater Scarf
- Stoughton Coffee Bean Scarf
- Cabana Stripe Skinny Scarf
- Rosalie Striped Lace Scarf
- Makenna Striped Scarf
 And don't forget your ever-trusty sidekick, the cardigan. For a first foray into cardigan-making, the Alanna Shadow Stripe Cardigan offers a unique take on the classic striped cardigan, with fabulous visual texture. This project is rated easy, and you could be done in a couple of weeks! Spring is the season of layering, so why not make yourself (or a friend) the Mollie Spring Cardigan? Contrasting colors and lacy eyelets will make this cardigan a cool-weather layering favorite. Our Cherry Striped Cardi and Sage Striped Ruana have colorful appeal, too.  However you like to stay warm, we have a project that's bound to suit you. When it's too cold to dip your toes in the water, cozy up in our Deep Sea Striped Socks. Instead of an evenly repeating stripe pattern, these socks emulate incoming waves with shifting colors and a mix of thick and thin stripes. These are great socks to show off! When the days are brisk, you want to keep your ears warm. The Bronwyn Chunky Headband is a fun pattern to work in the round. Working with three strands of yarn held together, you'll be really pleased with how quickly it you can knit this up. Line it with fleece for extra coziness. Some styles are evergreen — and groovy. Check out our Giulia Knit Pants.These hip knit bellbottoms are the ultimate way to stay warm, comfy, and stylish. This project is rated easy, and is knit in the round from the top down.  Top off your wardrobe with a new tee or a sweet shawl. The First Mate Tee (you see what we did there?) is a striped delight, with a delicate drape and flattering pleats. Get a head start on your summer wardrobe with this adorable top! Our Fusion Stripes Tee takes a contemporary twist on the classic striped tee—including angled stripes. This eye-catching design is worth the work! Of course, any time's a good time to make a new shawl. Our Sun & Sea Shawl is a perfect travel or TV project for beginning knitters and beyond. Use oursuggested color scheme, or pick your own colors! Or wrap yourself in one of our other projects, like the Fishing for Compliments Shawl or Island Days Wrap. The key words here are comfy and chic! Other young one projects include Hearts Aflutter Toddler Sweater, Little Hop-a-Long Romperand the adorable Hearts & Stripes Forever Baby Dress. Soft Transitions  Stripes are certainly fun, but we also have a wide selection of patterns featuring sweet, soft solids. Sweaters come in all shapes and styles, and our Fiorella Lace & Cable Sweater is a great example of a classic sweater with a fabulous cable and lace panel front, back, and sides. You're going to love the comfort and drape of this sweater! A cotton blend yarn is the ideal starting place for our lightweight Wild Lavender Sweater. Three-quarter, bell-shaped sleeves take on an airy flare with the use of needles in three different sizes to create the delicate effect; you'll do the same with the lacy hem. This sweater is worked mostly in the round, giving you a seamless style for warm weather wear. Other sweet, soft sweater projects include our Linen Glow Transitional Sweater and Soft Focus Cable Sweater. So many stylish choices!  What do you get when you combine timeless charm with modern comfort? Our Flicka Cardigan It's a variation on the theme of the grandpa sweater, but with an all-over textured pattern that adds depth and interest to the fabric. Stylish and cozy! For a different look, a kimono-style cardigan is the perfect balance of chill-fighting, cozy, and comfy: our Isla Cardigan. It has beautiful drape and flow, with plenty of lovely stitches to provide visual interest. For a little extra warmth without the bulk, knit our Open Cloud Cardigan Smooth stockinette stitch transitions into a captivating ribbing pattern to create a sophisticated texture that makes this cardigan perfect for a day at the office or a casual weekend brunch. And it makes a great layer for every season! Now, you know the cardigan is the go-to sweater for so many occasions. You might want to knit one of these: - Garnet Longline Cardigan
- Clementine Cloudy Cables Cardigan
- Soft Sky Baby Cardigan
- Open Front Lace Cardigan
…and more!  Sometimes you need something that's more than a shawl, less than a sweater. Try our Ramona Shawl-Vest, the update to the traditional shawl you didn't know you needed! Extended front edges drape gracefully to form a scarf-like waterfall collar on this ever-so-versatile garment. Or how about our timeless Kinsley Diamonds Vest,with diagonal lines, twisted, stitches, and crossing cables? A project for advanced knitters, this classic style sweater vest is a garment that will appeal to a wide range of sweater vest lovers. Our Winter Prairie Vest and Mead Cabled Vest are great choices too. Or knit it up a notch with the Tawny Sweater Blazer. This beautiful piece blends the structured elegance of a blazer with the classic comfort of a cardigan. Knitted lapels give this cardi a polished look that can take you effortlessly from day to night. | 
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