My knitwear design career started here at Classic Elite...when you're surrounded by yummy yarns in every color imaginable (sometimes stacked ceiling high!), it's easy to feel inspired. Of course, inspiration can come from interesting textures in nature or fashion trends, but if you listen carefully, sometimes the yarn will tell you what it wants to be all on its own.

Independent designers bring a fresh perspective to the "what does this yarn want to be" conversation. We love imagining passionate knitters and designers being inspired by our yarns: looking at them, feeling them, "listening" to the fibers. We are thrilled to present fifteen patterns in our yarns from independent designers.

1. Marshmallow Fluff (free) in Soft Chunky by Sarah Kraly 2. Classic Baby in Soft Linen by Lori Versaci 3. Trixie Cowl in Liberty Wool by Dolinl Bliss O'Shea 4. Salt Flats Scarf (free) in Inca Alpaca by Virginia Catherall 5. Tapestry Crochet Hat (crochet) in Inca Alpaca by Carol Ventura 6. Veda Shawl in Vail by Paulina Popiolek 7. Breezy Baby Hat (free) in Liberty Wool by Knitted Moon Designs 8. The Unexpected Hat in Fresco by Cassandra Dominick 9. Monte Vista Collar (crochet) in Inca Alpaca by Kris Jaeger 10. Knotholes Mitts in Wool Bam Boo by Amanda Muscha 11. Traveling Cowl in Sprout by Devin Joesting 12. Sorceress in Kumara & Lush by Natalia Kolasa 13. Estonian Shawl #1 (free) in Vail by Michele Alberg 14. Chilly Cowl (free) in La Gran by JumperCablesKnitting 15. Organic Cotton Arm Warmers (free, crochet) in Sprout by Rachel Hunnicutt