Cozy Coastal Knits: 21 Shawls, Sweaters, Ponchos and More

In these designs, Rosann perfectly captures the feeling of knitting on a peaceful beach, watching the waves roll in and the sky slowly change color. I can imagine myself wearing the Cold Spring Harbor Hooded Shawl while strolling the windy shore during the off-season or cuddling up in the Nantucket Storm Cocoon (knit in my hand-dyed yarn!) at the end of a day of beach combing. Toby Roxane Barna, author of Easy Knits for Beautiful Yarns--Toby Roxane Barna
Very few knitting books are able to capture the feel and the spirit of the locations and destinations that they set out to portray. Rosann Fleischauer's new book, Cozy Coastal Knits, takes the reader on a nautical vacation where all of the breezy souvenirs are included as knitting patterns. There are simple accessories that feature a single design element. There are other garments that are slightly more involved, including several ponchos that are always on trend and a classic men's sweater with refined and updated design elements. Most of the samples are knit in carefully curated yarns which naturally evoke the water and the coast. There are also chapters that reveal an insider's view of the knitting industry, such as a description of tools to make every knitter's life a little easier, as well as a valuable discussion of possible yarn substitutions for the patterns in the book when the yarn chosen for a design is eventually discontinued. This is one book that you will definitely want to carry around with you in your summer tote bag as you relax by the pool or on the beach! Lars Rains, author of Modern Lopi--Lars Rains
A delightful travelogue of knitwear, Cozy Coastal Knits by designer Rosann Fleischauer presents 21 hand knitting patterns themed to the seascape beauty of coastal New England, the Florida Keys, and southern California. A sailing enthusiast, the author evokes some of her favorite locations, while also sharing her perfect knit wardrobe for hygge. With an emphasis on useful and timeless pieces, she includes accessories, wraps, and garments, all with extensive helpful tips and tricks, as well as aspirational descriptions of where and why one might wear these pieces. The book opens with informative chapters on knitting tools, yarn selection, swatching, and blocking, written in a personal and attentive voice, sharing pro tips as a knitting friend. The patterns themselves are both accessible and engaging, including advanced techniques paired with straightforward and simple construction. More than just a pattern collection or a technique manual, the book provides both enticing knitwear designs paired with a wealth of useful knitting information, while taking you on a cozy coastal journey. Jennifer Dassau, author of Knitting Short Rows--Jennifer Dassau
"Each pattern in Cozy Coastal Knits is based off a special place and experience that Rosann shares with each reader when introducing the pattern. Each garment takes the knitter on a journey through the Atlantic Coast, from New England down to the Florida Keys. No matter your destination, Rosann has prepared you with a collection of fingerless mitts, shawls, ponchos, and sweaters... Grab your needles and set out on your own adventure. Challenge yourself, explore new places via new stitch partners, unique construction, and transformative garments found in Cozy Coastal Knits."--Gus Baxter, ACC and knitwear designer
When Rosann reached out to us for yarn support for her book Cozy Coastal Knits, both Rachel Brockman (Universal yarn Creative Lead) and Aubrey Busek (Designer and UY Social Media Manager) urged me to support her for this project. They both knew what Rosann could bring to life, and they were not wrong! We loved each and every project that she created for this book, not only the ones she used Universal Yarn! We hope that you would try one or all of her timeless designs and create your own cozy coastal knits at home. Yonca Ozbelli, sales director of Universal Yarn--Yonca Ozbelli