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🎙️October Pattern Spotlight:
“Soundtrack” + “Scaredy Cat”!
Knit the “Soundtrack Cardigan” Pattern with “Scaredy Cat!” Expansion: Your Halloween Sweater Dream Come True!
You already know our “Soundtrack Cardigan”… pair it with...the “Scaredy Cat!” Expansion! This expansion takes your cardigan to a whole new level of horror-filled fashion, transforming it into the ultimate Halloween sweater.
This Halloween, go back in time and get ready to Monster Mash with the classic black cat motif.
NEW: “Hard Candy Christmas” Cardigan!
A love letter to Dolly Parton and vintage Christmas glamour💌
A cropped V-neck with a fitted vintage silhouette, classic button front, and embroidered starbursts. Candy canes cross at the yoke for a little Christmas kitsch, and they're removable when the decorations come down. Knit this one for Christmas, remove and save the candy canes for next year, then wear it with your favorite high-waisted jeans all winter long. Pattern in sizes XS–4X, with video tutorials for starburst embroidery & the candy-canes.
Pink, peppermint, and a little Dolly Parton✨🦋. The "Hard Candy Christmas" Cardigan is our love letter to Dolly and the holidays, with a fitted, cropped silhouette, classic V-neck, long sleeves, and a button front.
Red-and-cream knitted candy canes cross at the yoke, joined by little embroidered starbursts for a vintage Christmas look with plenty of personality. The candy canes are removable, so you can bring them out for the holidays and wear the cardigan plain for the rest of the winter.
Named for Dolly Parton's "Hard Candy Christmas," this design celebrates the hope and gratitude at the heart of the season. We're here for the Christmas music, the old-fashioned decorations, the people we love, and the joy of celebrating. Put Dolly on the stereo, pick up your needles, and make something merry! May Dolly’s memory continue to be a blessing.
🎥Video Tutorials included for the candy canes and starburst embroidery.
NEW: “Siren” Peplum Top ❤️
Made for dressing up. “Siren” is a soft, feminine sweater with a fitted waist, flared peplum, and tailored sleeves—perfect for dinner, date night, and nights out. Sizes XS–4X, with video tutorials for the peplum and optional mohair ruffle.
A little sweet. A little dangerous. The “Siren” Peplum Top has that fitted vintage silhouette we can’t quit—snug through the bust and waist, then flaring into a soft peplum that looks killer with high-waisted jeans or a pencil skirt.
“Siren” is worked seamlessly from the top down in fingering-weight yarn held together with lace-weight mohair, creating a lightweight fabric with a soft halo. The shoulders and tailored set-in sleeves are shaped with short rows, while waist shaping gives the sweater its defined silhouette. For a little extra drama, an optional mohair ruffle can be added to the sleeve cap after the sweater is finished.
🎥 Video tutorials are included for both the peplum construction and the optional mohair sleeve ruffle, giving you a little extra help with the trickier details.
Designed for XS–4X, with a close, body-skimming fit through the bust and waist.
TIME FOR A NEW CAST-ON
Vintage-inspired knits for the season ahead.
Inspired by the style of Debbie Harry and the glamour of vintage knitwear, the “Blondie” Cardigan pairs polished retro styling with the soft airy halo of mohair.
A classic crew neck raglan with a subtle purl texture, bracelet sleeves, and thoughtful shaping throughout. The mohair creates a delicate haze around the stitches, giving the finished cardigan a soft, dreamy glow without losing its sharp silhouette.
Finished with a clean double neckband and vintage-inspired details. Perfect with high-waisted denim, leopard prints, cigarette pants, and your favorite worn-in band tee.
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Renowned for its vibrant artist scene in the 1950s and 60s and beyond, Chelsea, a neighborhood in New York City, served as a dynamic hub for Abstract Expressionists, Pop Artists, and musicians. It’s a treasure trove of iconic landmarks that define the heart of New York’s legendary art scene.
The same vibe as our “Chelsea Morning” Sweater, now in a cardigan.
The “Chelsea” Cardigan - pairs well with denim and coffee.
Knit seamlessly from the top down. Drop shoulder for sizes XS-L, modified drop shoulder for sizes 1X-4X. Includes short row shoulder shaping and waist shaping.
Bundle up! The "Rosemary" Fisherman Sweater is our take inspired by the classic Aran look that will never go out of style. Pair with cigarette pants or a slim pencil skirt, and do the twist.
THIS PATTERN INCLUDES A FULL 52 MINUTE VIDEO COURSE TAKING YOU THROUGH ALL THE MAJOR STEPS! Link to video contained in PDF.
Topics covered include:
♥ Raglan shaping
♥ Working the cables with or without a cable needle
♥ Working the bobbles without turning
♥ Keeping track of your pattern repeats
♥ Working a decrease and cable at the same time
♥ Neckline shaping
♥ Finishing the neckline
♥ Grafting underarms
♥ Weaving in ends
*You will receive a link to the video in the pattern PDF.*
We also provide notes on customizing your size and fit, including the stitch counts needed to cast on for a relaxed fit without shaping through the sleeves and body!
For afternoon french fries at the diner, cozy bonfire nights, and milkshakes after the big home game.
The “Sweetheart Bomber” is a vintage-inspired cardigan featuring a nearly seamless saddle-shoulder construction, a chic double collar, faced button bands, and practical pockets.
Thoughtful construction details and polished finishing techniques make this project especially satisfying to knit while keeping the finished piece effortlessly wearable.
Pattern includes clear linked video tutorials for trickier steps and techniques.
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Why choose Poison Grrls knitting patterns:
🖤 Vintage-Inspired Style
Timeless silhouettes inspired by the glamour, grit, and individuality of the decades we love.
📏 Modern Sizing
Inclusive, thoughtfully graded sizing that brings vintage style to more makers.
🧶 Clear, Thoughtful Instruction
Detailed pattern guidance designed to build confidence and make every step enjoyable.
✨ Knitwear You’ll Actually Wear
Beautiful handmade garments created to become bold, wearable favorites in your wardrobe.
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A bold leopard yoke frames the shoulders and neckline, delivering a graphic punch. Top-down seamless construction keeps it fuss-free and flattering, hugging the body just right while the gentle puff sleeves add an effortless vintage flair. This is your go-to statement layer: throw it open over a simple tee or tank for everyday chic, button it up with capris or cuffed jeans, or drape it over a dress when you want old-school edge with sweetness.
Knit seamlessly from the top down. Pattern for yoke is charted. You will received a zip file with your purchase that contains chart files separated by size.