Kristen TenDyke is a knit and crochet designer who lives in Maine. She's a work-at-home mom who spends most of her free time playing with eco-friendly yarns and thinking up seamlessly constructed sweaters. She is the author of Finish-Free Knits (Interweave Press, 2012), Knitting Maine (Caterpillar Knits, 2013) and No-Sew Knits (Interweave Press, 2014). She is the creator of Caterpillar Knits, established in 2010 to supply pattern support for eco-friendly (organic; fair trade; recycled; vegan; low impact, natural or no dyes; low carbon footprint) yarns.
From the December 2016 issue
Navy blue is the perfect complement to a pastel outfit this season. Create a ribbing effect with hdc stitches in the back loop for the perfect edges. All pieces are worked separately and come together to make this wonderful cardi.
View ProjectFrom the December 2021 issue
Mount Olympus in Utah is covered in green forests at its base, giving it a striking appearance. Inspired by this very landscape, the equally-green scarf boasts intertwining cables that provide an intriguing texture.
View ProjectFrom the October 2021 issue
This cute cropped V-neck cardigan layers beautifully to keep the crisp autumn breeze at bay.
View ProjectFrom the December 2022 issue
This ruana is worked from the center out to the striped edge. Both sides are worked identically, with a unique set up row worked in the center. Stay wrapped up and cozy as the fall chill sets in!
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Inspired by the highest peak in Wyoming, this cardigan features lattice cables in a cozy, cloud-like yarn. Pair this cardigan over a chambray shirt to stay warm this season.
View ProjectFrom the October 2017 issue
Buttons, three-quarter-length sleeves and a loose fit — this cardigan is just what the bookworm ordered. It’s even easy and fast to make for a newbie, so you can return to curling up in your cozy corner with your Jane Austen novel once it’s done.
View ProjectFrom the October 2017 issue
With its winsome combination of stripes and buttons, this sweater will warm your heart. Its design ensures that you get just the right fit, as it is worked from the top down and can be tried on as you go.
View ProjectFrom the February 2017 issue
Worked from the fingers to the wrist, these mittens are fun to try on as you make them. The fingers, thumb and cuff are worked in single crochet, and the rest of the hand is worked in a 2-color vertical stripe pattern that is easy to remember and keep things interesting!
View ProjectFrom the February 2017 issue
Toe-up socks are so much fun to make— you can try them on while you crochet! The toe, heel and cuff are worked in single crochet and the foot and leg are worked in a two-color vertical stripe pattern that is easy to remember and keeps things interesting, even for the second sock!
View ProjectFrom the December 2020 issue
If you’ve never crocheted cables before, this is a perfect first crochet cable pattern. The scarf portion is made straight and long, then the center portion is sewn up to make a hood. If you prefer your scarves sans hood, simply skip this step and you’ll have a nice long accessory to wear all season.
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