As you may know, I’m really one for multitasking. I love feeling productive, and what better way to achieve that feeling than by doing two things at a time? That’s probably the main reason why I get most of my knitting done while doing something else – whether it’s watching a movie, attending an online lecture, or reading a book… Multitasking has granted me a lot more knitting time than I would have had otherwise. That’s obviously the reason why I included it in my blog post with tips to become a faster knitter!
However, it’s not always easy to do two things at once when it comes to knitting. A lot of projects require careful attention and a good amount of counting. It goes without explanation that this isn’t perfect for multitasking, as it would be very easy to make mistakes and mess up your project. That’s why it’s important to pick the right project! Technically, you can work on any project while watching a movie, for instance. Nevertheless, some projects are more suitable than others. I’ll share a few of my favorite Knitflix friendly projects below, but first I’ll briefly mention what I consider to be important criteria for Knitflix friendly projects!
What makes for Knitflix friendly project?
First of all, it’s important that you pick a pattern that’s easy to memorize. You basically want to be able to knit this one by heart – and preferably without looking at your work! This doesn’t mean you can only go for a garter stitch scarf or a stockinette sweater. There are plenty of knitting patterns out there with a repetitive stitch pattern, which you will probably remember after knitting it two or three times. Your project doesn’t have to be boring, but it has to be repetitive enough for you to be able to work on it while focusing on something else.
Secondly, you’ll want to work on a project that doesn’t require a lot of counting. Intricate colorwork or lace charts are out of the question if you want to be able to watch a movie! I personally prefer bigger projects like sweater (or even dresses!) that allow me to just keep knitting straight for a while. Others prefer working on smaller projects which they can finish during the movie they’re watching.
My favorite Knitflix friendly projects!
# 1: Stav dress
I think the Stav dress was my favorite Knitflix project EVER. It’s a classic, elegant, stylish and simple dress, worked up in fingering weight yarn. Although some knitters might not be too eager to knit a fingering weight dress, the result is 100% worth it: a very lightweight dress with the most amazing drape. And even though Stav is knit with fingering weight yarn, I still thought it was a rather quick knit. Mainly because it’s worked in stockinette stitch in the round, which means there are hardly any purl rows! This obviously makes it the perfect Knitflix project. The pattern is available in sizes XS – 5XL in my webshop. You can find the pattern on Ravelry as well. The Ravelry page also includes tester photos!
I made my Stav with Mayflower Easy Care in Anthracite Gray from Hobbii.
# 2: Foxy Roxy scarf
The Foxy Roxy Scarf is available as a kit from Wool and the Gang. They describe it as the perfect first knitting project, and I couldn’t agree more! This scarf is worked back and forth in garter stitch – so no purling required. It’s made with Wool and the Gang’s Crazy Sexy Wool – a super soft and super chunky yarn (100% Peruvian wool). I used the color “Mellow Mauve” for mine. The Foxy Roxy Scarf is worked up on 15 mm needles, so it’s a super fast knit. I think you could even finish this one during one movie!
# 3: Ya’ar sweater
Although I wouldn’t recommend working on the lace border while watching your favorite movie, the rest of the Ya’ar sweater still makes it a wonderful Knitflix project! (Okay, I’ll be honest – I made three Ya’ar sweaters, and I had no issues knitting the lace section of my 2nd and 3rd Ya’ar while watching a movie.) After finishing the lace section, most of this sweater is worked up in good old stockinette stitch without any increases or decreases. Oh, and did I mention this is the perfect project to work on, no matter the season? That’s right, the pattern includes instructions for long and short sleeves! This pattern is available in English and Dutch for finished bust sizes 75 – 150 cm (29½ – 59 inches) in my webshop. You can also find it on Ravelry. The Ravelry page includes tester photos as well!
I used Classic Sport in Dark Forest from Autumn and Indigo for my Ya’ar.
# 4: Velvety sweater
The Velvety Sweater is easily one of my most worn handmade garments. The texture is absolutely gorgeous and the fit is great, so it’s bound to become a staple in your wardrobe as well! I made this one while taking part in my very first KAL, which was a lovely experience. The Velvety Sweater is a design by the incredibly gifted Gregoria Fibers. The pattern is very straightforward, clearly written and easy to follow. I loved making (and wearing!) mine, and I’m sure you will love the process of making yours too. You can find the pattern here.
I used Drops Flora in Beige (mix) held together for my Velvety.
# 5: Linnea sweater
Yet another simple but stunning design by Gregoria Fibers. I’d been eyeing the Linnea Sweater pattern ever since it was released, but it wasn’t until Spring 2020 that I had the chance to make myself one. I honestly love everything about this sweater – the rolled collar, the soft mohair halo, the way it sits on the shoulders, and the beautiful colors. This is definitely one of my favorite sweaters to wear when the weather gets a little chillier. You can find the pattern here. Gregoria Fibers offers kits for this sweater, which you can find here. I made mine with Drops Kidsilk in Vanilla, Beige, Light Lavender, and Rust.
# 6: Keshet sweater
Keshet is a basic and simple top-down raglan sweater. It’s a super quick knit, worked up on 7 mm needles. The pattern includes some increases and decreases, but that’s no big deal. Just place a stitch marker at the points where you have to work the increases/decreases, and you’re good to go. Anything to avoid counting your stitches all the time! I designed Keshet specifically for those cold winter months, so snuggle up under a blanket while watching your favorite Netflix series and maybe you’ll be able to finish this baby before you’ve finished finished the series!
The pattern is available in English and Dutch in my webshop for finished bust sizes 80 – 160 cm (32 – 64 inches). You can also find the pattern on Ravelry. The Ravelry page includes tester photos as well.
I made my Keshet sweater with The Meriwool in Sprinkle Fantasy from We Are Knitters. You can get your first order from We Are Knitters with a €10 / $12 discount if you use code MGM75G3QY.
# 7: Orchid sweater
The kit for the Orchid sweater was kindly gifted to me by We Are Knitters. The Orchid Sweater is worked up in the Pima Cotton (I used the color Dark Copper), which is most definitely one of my favorite yarns! It’s super soft, and has the most amazing drape. I love using it for summer garments, but it’s also perfect for spring and fall if you use it to make a long sleeved garment. The Orchid Sweater is very easy to make, so you can happily work on it while doing something else at the same time. I suppose stockinette stitch is bound to become a close friend of yours if you’re a multitasking knitter like me!
Psst… you can get your first order from We Are Knitters with a €10 / $12 discount if you use code MGM75G3QY.
Bonus – #8: Flor sweater
The Flor Sweater is a bonus, because I haven’t released the pattern yet. However, I wanted to include it in this list because I think it’s one of the prettiest things I’ve made in 2021. Besides that, it shows that not only stockinette garments are good Knitflix projects! Flor has an allover texture which is very easy to memorize. There is no complicated shaping in the pattern, so once you’ve memorized the pattern you can almost knit this one by heart. Sadly I haven’t had the chance to wear this one a lot yet, but I’m counting the days until sweater weather – then I’ll finally be able to pull this one out of my closet! Working on this baby was an amazing experience, mainly because I got to work with the dreamy yarns from Ivy & Autumn. I can’t wait to share more about this design later. I may be planning a KAL for this design (including some yarny prizes), so stay tuned!
I hope I’ve been able to provide you with some new pattern ideas if you’re looking for a proper Knitflix project! I would love to know what your favorite Knitflix projects are, and what movies/series you like to watch while knitting.
