With a fresh approach to color and innovative use of shape, Susanne Sommer’s knitwear designs are straightforward, graphic and modern, and always wearable & comfortable.
SOSUknits patterns are easy to follow and fun to knit for beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Susanne specializes in two-color brioche and uses the technique to create reversible geometric designs.
With a fresh approach to color and innovative use of shape, Susanne Sommer’s knitwear designs are straightforward, graphic and modern, and always wearable & comfortable.
SOSUknits patterns are easy to follow and fun to knit for beginners and experienced knitters alike.
Susanne specializes in two-color brioche and uses the technique to create reversible geometric designs.
This was 2025.
Lots of ups and plenty of downs, and I finally achieved some work-life balance.
I traveled to and taught knitting classes in New York, Madrid, Brno, and Berlin this year, and met the most amazing knitters and yarn lovers everywhere!
After finishing my studio renovation in spring and juggling all the knitting and design work, I took up running and hiking, baked sourdough bread, expanded my vegetable garden, and started walking shelter dogs.
The last year of my 30s has been a year of change, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. I can’t wait to begin my next decade soon!
Thank you all for being part of my knitting journey this year. I hope you have a wonderful 2026!
#SOSUknits #knitting #KnitwearDesign
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 24: The Gridlines sweater 🎁
One of my all-time favorites and among my most popular patterns: Gridlines is a lightweight sweater, seamlessly knit in one piece with a modular sideways construction. It features a textured grid pattern across the body, Stockinette sleeves, and Garter stitch ribbing. A true wardrobe staple, it looks chic in (semi-)solid colors but also allows speckled and variegated colorways to shine.
Thanks to the mix-and-match sizing, you can combine different circumferences, lengths, and necklines to craft your ideal sweater and fit, from oversized to casually fitted, cropped to tunic-length, or with narrow to wide neckline.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 24!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 23: The Travel Mode Shawl 🎁
A modular rectangular shawl, knit seamlessly in one piece in (mostly) Garter stitch.
The original version (swipe to the second picture) was designed for the 2021 @frida_fuchs_yarns Advent Calendar. It’s knit with 1 full skein of fluffy Lace-weight yarn and 2 mini skeins each of 9 contrasting colors, with each section using no more than one mini skein. It also features an eyelet design and the pattern offers two possibilities to create a color gradient design.
Travel Mode 2.0 is written for 5 full skeins of Fingering weight yarn, and is knit entirely in Garter stitch with textural Stockinette stitch contrast details (rather than eyelets) and a (seemingly) random color placement.
Both designs are great for mini skeins or leftovers as well!
🧶 Enjoy 25% off both patterns on Ravelry on December 23!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 22: The Townie cowl 🎁
It’s a classic with a twist: A two-toned Brioche bandana cowl, knit in one piece flat on the bias, with a short seam in the neck and an i-cord border. The Townie Cowl knits up quickly in two colors of Worsted weight yarn, so if you still need a (late) Christmas gift, or just want to treat yourself, give it a go!
I absolutely love the gorgeous @townhouseyarns South William Worsted yarn, which I designed this pattern for.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 22!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 21: The Brioche + Mystery shawl 🎁
The “Brioche + Mystery” shawl was the design of the SOSUknits MKAL 2021. It features a triangle center panel in bold Brioche and Garter ribs, graphic Brioche triangles, texture play, bobbles, a chevron border, and i-cord edges.
It’s such a fun design to knit, and while some sections are a bit challenging, it comes with detailed video tutorials.
And because I know you might ask: Yes, there will be another MKAL in spring 2026! 🎉
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 21!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 20: The Ginny Bandana Cowl🎁
Ginny is a graphic bandana-style cowl crafted from soft Aran weight yarn, knitted using a combination of Brioche and Garter stitch in a classic Gingham pattern from the top down. The Ginny cowl not only serves as a fashionable accessory with its bold, checkered design but also offers excellent warmth and comfort, making it an ideal choice for cozying up during cold winter days.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 20!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 19: The Earth, Wind & Fire shawl 🎁
This large rectangular shawl is made up of three sections, each knit in a different sequence of colorful textured chevron stripes. The sections are seamlessly connected with an i-cord, which also borders the entire shawl.
Earth, Wind & Fire can be knit with Fingering weight yarn or a mix of Fingering and fluffy Lace weight yarn (as shown), for an extra cozy texture. It’s a great project for mini skeins or for using up leftovers and scraps.
For my first-ever Advent Mystery shawl with @frida_fuchs_yarns, long ago, we created the elemental color story, and I had the pleasure to select my favorites from each for my “unicorn” version. We enjoyed collaborating so much, we keep doing it again and again...
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 19!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
No idea how I could totally forget the existence of this almost finished WIP, but I did. 🫣
Luckily I was looking for some notions and picked up the project bag containing it. Turns out there was an error that needed frogging and fixing before I could continue.
But now I’m on track to completing it today, I hope. 🤞
#SOSUknits #knitting #HoneycombBrioche #BriocheStitch #BriocheKnitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 18: The Fading Light Cowl 🎁
A bandana-style cowl, knit in a luxurious DK weight Cashmere yarn (optional, but recommended if you are looking for a treat and ultimate softness), this cowl features a textural Brioche fade. Fading Light is knit top-down in the round in a sequence of one- and two-color Brioche in 4 colors to achieve the color transition. All edges are finished with an i-cord.
The triangular tip is knit flat and tucks neatly into your jacket to keep the chill out.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 18!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
🧶 Yarn pictured: Town & Country Cashmere fade kit by @naturesluxury
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Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 17: The Ewe Rock shawl 🎁
A long-time favorite, and the shawl version of the popular Shusui shrug, Ewe Rock is a large cozy fade shawl knit in Brioche and Garter stitch in four colors of Fingering weight yarn. The tassels at the tips add a playful touch.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 17!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 16: The Cloudwatching sweater🎁
Light as a feather, cozy as a cloud, and full of fun techniques. The Cloudwatching sweater is a top-down raglan sweater knit in Brioche, Garter stitch and Pearl Brioche.
The sweater is knit with two yarns held together for a marled color effect. The combination of a lightweight yet durable Lace wright wool and a fluffy Alpaca/silk creates this cloud of a sweater.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 16!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 15: Double Trouble 🎁
This mini scarf/headband in Double Brioche is my latest knitting pattern and a perfect little holiday treat for the knitter and wearer.
Not only does this cute accessory fit neatly into and is ready to keep you toasty warm when you need it, it also can be worn as a headband or scarf.
Double Trouble comes in a small and large size, for single and double wrapping, and is knit in two colors of Fingering weight yarn in Double Brioche for an extra cozy 2x2 ribbed pattern.
Use your leftovers or mini skeins, and have fun playing with colors!
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 15!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Le petit dernier de 2025 😅 (terminé depuis quelques mois quand même...), le #lizziesweater de sosuknits
Pour le coloris principal, Tea cup de tricot_et_stitch et pour le contrastant Jour de pluie de bulbe_bizarre
Difficile à prendre en photo et obtenir les couleurs à l`identique, pour moi il est bleu, et pour mon chéri il est vert 🤔
Et pour vous ?
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#merinosocks #iloveknitting #sosuknits #knitandbehappy
大晦日
年末年始のお伴は、中断していた#baselinecardigan
この休みに仕上げたいけど、この後、袖をほどいてやり直し中
今年はこの年にして初めて虫歯に。虫歯になったことがないのが自慢だったのに。
今年編んだもの
セーター 1
夏物 1
カーディガン 1
ベスト 2
ショール 3
娘の 1
首や肩にかぶるやつ 2
ポーチ 1
ネコ 3
編みかけ 7
買ったコスメ 約50
#今年編んだもの
#baselinecardigan
#sosuknits
sosuknits
#hedgehogfibres
#hedgehogfibrestweedy
hedgehogfibres
Ein neuer Minischal passend zu zwei von meinen neuen Pullovern aus diesem Jahr.
Design: Double Trouble von sosuknits
Wolle: Alleskönner vom deko_ecke
#sosudoubletrouble #doublebrioche #briochestitch #sosuknits #knitting #strickenmachtglücklich
#wollemachtglücklich #wollehandgefärbt #handgefärbtewolle #minishawl
☀️Island in the Sun shawl☀️
Designes by sosuknits
Glad to finally have time to knit some beautiful designs that kept in my library!
#sosuknits #islandinthesunshawl #knittingismyyoga #wearwhatyouknit #knittingaddict
[ Townie cowl ]
Offert pour Noël à la demoiselle qui sera bien au chaud cet hiver ❄️
Un super modèle rapide tout en brioche pour un résultat tellement douillet qu`une récidive ne serait pas impossible !!!
👕 Modèle : Townie cowl de sosuknits
🧶 Fils : Merino Nylon de tricot_et_stitch colori Mint Palooza, et Drops Merino extrafine de chez dropsdesign colori noir.
#towniecowl #dropsmerinoextrafine #sosuknits #tricotbrioche #tricotetstitch
Presenting my Ginny Cardigan, designed by sosuknits. This was an incredibly interesting knit, which involved some techniques I hadn’t done in a while. Always something unique when you knit her patterns. I have such special memories of buying this yarn in Edinburgh at Ginger Twist Studio, sitting on the floor with a pile of yarn trying to decide on colors (thank you, lrbh, for your help!). The yarn is a wonderful DK BFL and Masham blend.
#ginnycardigan #sosuknits #gingertwiststudio #handknit sosuknits gingertwiststudio #handknit
stricken im 🎄🤶-Urlaub
#wintergridsweater sosuknits
Sweater stricken einmal anders. Von Seite zu Seite gestrickt mit großem Kragen, och das wird ein neuer Winter-Lieblingssweater.
↪ Anleitung: Wintergridsweater von Susanne Sommer, SOSU Knits
↪ Wolle: King Cole Tweed von stylecraftyarns & Soft Sensation Lammy von ritohobby.de
⚜ Werbung, unbezahlt und unbeauftragt
#️⃣ #diyimeck #strickenmachtglücklich #strickpodcast #strickpodcastdeutsch #strickenmachtsüchtig
#sosuknits #sosu #wintergridsweater #ritoyarn #lammy #stylecraftyarns
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 17: The Ewe Rock shawl 🎁
A long-time favorite, and the shawl version of the popular Shusui shrug, Ewe Rock is a large cozy fade shawl knit in Brioche and Garter stitch in four colors of Fingering weight yarn. The tassels at the tips add a playful touch.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 17!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
Finished my Double Trouble by sosuknits what a fun knit! I`ve got a bag full of scrap yarn to make a bunch more and my hubby, who is so supportive, is trying to convince me to sell them. He`ll never understand why I won`t sell my knits. ☺️
#sosudoubletrouble #sosuknits
I saw the tutorial for the Double Trouble scarf..lette?, lol, and fell in love! Thank you sosuknits this pattern is very well written! My adorable progress marker is by sunnykaylooms
#doubletroublescarf #doubletroubleshawl #sosuknits #brioche #knitbrioche
Welcome to the first ever SOSUknits Year-End Countdown, where you’ll receive a little treat every day!
Treat No. 5: The Ginny Cowl 🎁
A Brioche and Garter stitch Gingham cowl in Worsted weight yarn. Use two colors for a bold Buffalo check or one main color (light gray), one contrasting color (green) and two colors pops (pink and brown) for a multicolored Gingham look.
🧶 Enjoy 25% off the pattern on Ravelry on December 5!
The discount is applies automatically, no code needed, and is valid until 10am CET the following day.
You can find a clickable link in my Story.
Happy knitting!
#SOSUknits #knitting
WIP. Ginny Cardigan designed by sosuknits. Her patterns are always super interesting combos of brioche mixed with other stitches. Yarn is Masham Mayhem by gingertwiststudio, which I bought during my Scotland knitting tour. I love how BFL/Masham wool blends take color.
#ginnycardigan #sosuknits #gingertwiststudio #handknit
