52 Weeks of Chunky Knits

Looking for a fun and quick knit, or something extra warm to wrap yourself in? This book is for you!

52 Weeks of Chunky Knits presents 52 trendy and relaxed designs, featuring a variety of techniques, textures and constructions. The book includes 25 patterns for sweaters, cardigans, slipovers and vests, as well as accessories and a few home decor items.

Most of the designs are worked in worsted-weight, chunky or super-chunky yarns or by holding multiple strands of thinner yarns together. At this gauge, knitting is much faster — making for ideal last-minute gifts or quick ways to get cosy! With patterns ranging from easy to advanced, the book is perfect for knitters of all skill levels.

52 Weeks of Chunky Knits is the newest addition to Laine Publishing’s popular 52 Weeks book series. The book’s patterns are written by 46 talented designers from all over the world.

The patterns are created by the following designers: Andrea Aho, Eun Mi Ahn, Veranika Barel, Natalya Berezynska, Sylvie Bouchard, Marion Bulin, Cristina Cusano, Anna Daku, Jaime Dorfman (Jaime Creates), Arianna Frasca, Jonna Helin, Eliza Hinkes, Dami Hunter, Rastus Hsu, Sasha Hyre, Esti Juango, Claudia Joyal Laplante, Faye Kennington, Sini Kramer, Pauliina Kuunsola, Brenda Lam, Pauliina Leisti, Bernice Lim (Yamagara), Lotta H. Löthgren, Vicky M. (Vicky Knits), Sara Markkula, Aude Martin, Rebekka Mauser, Ayako Mizuno, Klara Nilsson (Klarybarry), Yukie Onodera, Sara Ottosson, Kare Peacock, Heta Puronen, Tiia Pyykkö, Marie Régnier, Gina Rockenwagner, Cata Rubke, Megumi Shinagawa, Orlane Sucche, Lili Tobias, Thea Vesterby, Kajsa Vuorela, Veera Välimäki, Vivian Wei and Julia Wilkens.

Visit 52 Chunky Knits' Ravelry page to discover all the designs of the book and read our blog post to learn more about the design that have been made in our yarn.

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To knit the Cloudsteek balaclava by Andrea Aho (see pictures 2 & 3), you'll need:

SIZES

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 25.5” / 65 cm.

Height: 16” / 40.5 cm.

YARN

Cyrano by De Rerum Natura (100% French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino, 164 yds / 150 m – 100 g).

C1: 2 skeins of colourway "granit".

C2: 2 skeins of colourway "sel".

Or approx. 240 yds / 219 m (in C1) and 170 yds / 155 m (in C2) of aran-weight yarn. 

MATERIALS

Needles: US 10 / 6 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needles and 2 DPNs (for i-cord, optional).

Notions: US J-10 / 6 mm crochet hook.

GAUGE

15 sts x 17 rows to 4” / 10 cm in colourwork, patt after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION

This balaclava is worked from bottom up and consists of three sections, each utilizing a different colourwork technique. Section 1 is worked in the round. Section 2 is also worked in the round but contains a column of stitches to be steeked. Section 3 is knitted flat. An applied i-cord edge is knitted to neatly finish the face opening.