SOSU knits Modern. Creative. Colorful. Brioche!

With a fresh approach to color and innovative use of shape, Susanne Sommer's knitwear designs are straightforward, graphic and modern, but always wearable & comfortable.

SOSU knitting 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.

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With a fresh approach to color and innovative use of shape, Susanne Sommer's knitwear designs are straightforward, graphic and modern, but always wearable & comfortable.

SOSU knitting 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.

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PATTERN STORES

New: Short Story Sweater

Short Story is a two-tone color-blocked sweater, knit a seamless modular sideways construction with DK weight yarn.

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Brioche + Mystery

The mystery is revealed! Get the full version of the MKAL 2021 pattern now!

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New: Short Story Sweater

Short Story is a two-tone color-blocked sweater, knit a seamless modular sideways construction with DK weight yarn.

Find Out More

Brioche + Mystery

The mystery is revealed!
Get the full version of the MKAL 2021 pattern now!

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LATEST DESIGNS

LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES

Brioche Stitch

Learn the basics of one- and two-color brioche, as well as increases and decreases.

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Brioche Short-Rows

Explore short-rows in two-color brioche stitch.

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I-Cord Cast-On

Explore a new technique to cast-on for projects with a decorative edge.

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Jan 19

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Jan 15

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A while ago, I had to walk away from a design I really really loved because I just couldn’t get the fit graded.

So, my pleated party dress with pockets was never published, even though my lovely test knitters completed their projects. I still, ever so frequently, think about it and what could be changed to make it work.

Maybe this year, I will make it work! I’m not good at letting things go. I’m really bad at giving up. And I love this one too much.

Inspired by @jojilocat and her beautiful sweater, that just wasn’t meant to be just now.

Jan 15

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And because I’ve been so busy working on the new design (from the previous post), I’m rewarding myself by working on another new design that has been in progress for a while and will hopefully be out very soon! ☺️

I looove the fluffy pink Kumo (colorway Aimée's Flashy Lipstick) marled together with the orange-red Helix (colorway Coquelicot) from @labienaimee. 🥰

Pearl Brioche, Brioche and Garter stitch - my three favorite textures to knit - all in one cute Raglan sweater! 💖♥️🧡

Oh, and if you don’t want to wait on this new pattern, my Birthday Sale is still going until January 19 and you get 36% off all my patterns on Ravelry and Payhip with the code SOSU36! 🎁

#sosuknits #sneakpeek #newdesign #reglansweater #labienaimee #labienaimeeyarn #labienaimeehelix #labienaimeekumo #marledknitting #briocheknitting #briochestitch #stricken

Jan 15

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Care to sneak a peek?

I’m working on a new #sidewayssweater design and I’m so in love with how the lines come together on this one! This is such a fun and addictive project, I can’t wait to share more with you.

(It’s also a beast to grade, so it will keep me busy a while longer…)

And before I forget: my birthday sale is still going on: get 36% off all my patterns on Ravelry and Payhip with the code SOSU36 until January 19. Happy knitting!

#sosuknits #wip #designinprogress #sweaterknitting #sneakpeek #stricken #travellingstitches

Jan 13

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#throwback to summer outdoor knitting. How I miss it! ☀️💖

Thank you all so much for your lovely birthday messages! I’m incredibly grateful to have you in my corner, and my patterns on your needles! 😊

And talking about patterns, my big BIRTHDAY SALE is still going on until January 19. With the code SOSU36 you get a 36% discount on all my patterns on Ravelry and Payhip! 🎁

And maybe knit yourself a Gridlines sweater like the one I’m wearing in this pic, or the Brioche + Mystery Shawl that I was working on in this throwback photo…

#sosuknits #throwback #tbt #knitting #sale #birthdaysale #sosu36 #gridlinessweater #sidewayssweater #sizeinclusive #sizeinclusiveknitting

Jan 12

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Jan 2

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I love this shot of Danica in the frozen forest, wearing the Short Story sweater! 💜

If you need some color inspiration, swipe to see all the kit options available from @naturesluxury!

And if you prefer to get the pattern individually, here’s your reminder that today’s the last day to get a 22% discount when using the code STORY22 ON Ravelry or Payhip. Don’t miss out!

Follow the links in my bio for more info & to shop! Happy knitting!

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📷 photo by @philippejully / @naturesluxury

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#sosuknits #ShortStorySweater #naturesluxury #SidewaysSweater #ColorBlocking #SweaterKnitting #Knitting #Stricken

Dec 31

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Thanks so much for the enthusiastic response to the Short Story sweater! 💖

I’m glad you seem to love it as much as I do! 😊

I made two sweater samples initially, in my happy colors yellow and pink, and the second one you see here in two shades of green, one very dark (The Night the Moon went Missing) and the other an almost minty blue-green (Friendly Frog).

This green version feels a little more moody, and a little more suited to everyday wear as it seems to go with pretty much everything in my wardrobe.

And I’m definitely already planning more color combos! 🙌🎉

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Short Story is available in English and German, as a Desktop/print version and one optimized for mobile devices, on Ravelry and Payhip.

Yarn kits are available from @naturesluxury.

Get 22% off the pattern with the code STORY22 until January 2, 2022!

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#sosuknits #ShortStorySweater #knitting #stricken #KnittingTechniques #ColorBlocking #naturesluxury

Dec 31

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With a simple sweater design, the magic is in the details, I find.

Like the twisted rib cuffs with the tubular bind-off, the folded ribbed neckline and the double-knit hem of the SHORT STORY sweater.

There are so many fun techniques in this pattern, this is definitely not a boring basic stockinette sweater!

And if you’re a little worried about so many new techniques, don’t be: the accompanying video tutorials covers the provisional cast-on, the double-knit hems and closing the sides with a three-needle bind-off and Kitchener stitch!

Short Story is available in English and German, as a Desktop/print version and one optimized for mobile devices, on Ravelry and Payhip.

Yarn kits are available from @naturesluxury.

Get 22% off the pattern with the code STORY22 until January 2, 2022!

#sosuknits #ShortStorySweater #knitting #stricken #KnittingTechniques #ColorBlocking

Apr 18

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Endlich! Endlich darf ich euch einen wunderschönen Ausschnitt zeigen, welcher sich ziemlich lange ganz geheim in meiner Bildergalerie versteckt hat. Und endlich darf ich ihn nun tragen!
Der traumhaft schöne #stairwayshawl von sosuknits aus dem Buch #52weeksofshawls vom laine_magazine

Gestrickt habe ich dieses Teil aus Garn in Fingering-Stärke gefärbt von yveeknits und wollrheinheit
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At last! Finally I am allowed to show you a wonderful snapshot, which has been hidden in my picture gallery for quite a long time. And finally I can wear it now!
The gorgeous #stairwayshawl by sosuknits from the book #52weeksofshawls by laine_magazine

I knitted this from yarn in fingering thickness dyed by yveeknits and wollrheinheit
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#knittersoftheworld
#knitting_inspiration
#strickenmachtglücklich #knittersofinstagram
#stricken
#strickenmachtsüchtig #strickenistmeinyoga
#knitting
#knitters
#handdyedyarn
#handgefärbtewolle
#knittingpatterns
#shareyourknits
#instaknit
#creativelife
#knitspiration
#allyouknitislove
#sosuknits
#lainemagazine
#yveeknits
#luettmarie
#wollrheinheit

Jun 26

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Finally I-cording ...
It's a long way to go...🐌

#sosumkal2021 #sosuknits sosuknits #stricken #strickenmachtglücklich #knittersofinstagram #knit #knitting #knittinglove #loveknitting #dasmondschaf dasmondschaf #handknit #handmade #handmadewithlove #handgemacht #Brioche #briocheknitting

Nov 17

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One of the questions I get asked a lot is -what can you make with slub yarns? .
I would say you can make anything that uses a simple stitch pattern that will highlight all those beautiful little floofy slubs. A perfect example is this wonderfully warm Ewe Rock Shawl which utilizes garter and brioche stitches. I used my Floofy Base in 4 coordinating colors to create this wickedly beautiful light to dark fade
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🖤Knit pattern is #ewerockshawl by sosuknits 🖤My Floofy fingering base in colors Howlite, Geode, Meteorite, & Merlot
🖤Dress is Keira Swing Dress by collectifclothing 🖤shoes by amazonfashion .
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#pandiasjewels #pandiasjewelsyarn #indiedyedyarn #slubyarn #slubyarns #gothicknitter #collectifclothing #sosuknits #knittersofinstagram #knittersofravelry #shawlknitting #shawlknittersofinstagram #gothabillystyle #vintagestyle #retrostyle #1950sstyle

Aug 10

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Well, it’s been 2 weeks, better finish another project 🤷🏻‍♀️
This is Flamingo Flavor by sosuknits. I used yarn from qingfibre, knit_picks, seaturtlefiberarts, and sugarplumcircus.
This this is so wide! It’s around 90” across 😧
The Knit Picks and Qing Fibre both have cashmere in them so the body is extra soft and squishy 🤤
It’s a shame you can’t see all the colors in the Qing skein. It’s just too trippy on cam. 🌈
#knittersofinstagram #knitting #knit #knittingaddict #qingfibre #knitpicks #shawlknitting #briocheknitting #trippy #psychedelic #texture #sosuknits #flamingoflavor #flamingoflavorshawl #westknits

Oct 19

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This week's featured project is a monochrome masterpiece created by knitcola from a pattern by sosuknits and our black yarn. We can't get enough of this look, and if you're looking to create your own, we stock most of our yarns undyed and the wool yarns in hand-dyed black.

Tag us in your projects for the chance to be featured in #IASUProjectTuesday
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My last finished knitted object in Dubai!! I’ve finished my second #sosumkal2021 Knitting with black yarn is not my favourite especially as I do most of my knitting in the evening once the kids are in bed. Thanks to the talented & ever so stylish seaofstring for suggesting the genius idea to knit this in black and white. The white is actually undyed from my lovely yarn supplier botanicalyarn and the black is from its.a.stitch.up (black hand dyed yarn is a real treat to find so if you need some now you know where to go!)

#shawlKnitting #sosuKnits #knittingPatterns #handDyedYarn #monochromeKnits

Sep 23

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#todaysknitoutfit ✨ from Tuesday 🌿 Wearing my “Stay at Home Shawl” pattern by sosuknits 🌿 I hope you noticed that I’m trying to match my eye shadows with my knits, now that I have the huge “Such a know-it-all” palette from Nyx 💅🤣👍
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#stayathomeshawl #sosuknits #knitting #knit #knitter #handmadefashion

Jun 18

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#sosumkal2021revealed
I'm so in love 💗 with my #sosumkal2021 testknit wrap. Not wearable at the moment due to the very high temperatures, but nice to look at 😁
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#briocheandmystery #briochaddict #neverenoughshawls #nevernotknitting #knitallthethings #testknitsarethebestknits #testknittersofinstagram #strickenistwiezaubernkönnen #sosuknits #qingfibre #lifeinthelonggrass #hedgehogfibres #birdstreetuk

Mar 22

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My Island in the Sun shawl by sosuknits is finally blocked💪🏽🥳 This is such a fun and beautiful pattern and you find it on Ravely if you would like to make one yourself. I used my Silky Yak Singles in colourways Sage Blue, Kalahari and Nutmeg 🧶
And, my Wrap linen dress CANNES from notperfectlinen arrived and it is👌🏽🤩 The colour is Canyon Clay. I think I will need some more garments from them😬
Now we are off for a picnic in the sun ☀️ Happy Sunday💐
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#fruvalborghanddyedyarn#fruvalborg#handdyedyarn#indiedyer#indiedyersofinstagram#indiedyedyarn#dyersofinstagram#handfärgatgarn#handgefärbt#sticka#strik#crochet#stricken#knitting#knitstagram#yarnlove#instaknit#strikkedilla#håndfarvetgarn#håndfargetgarn#moreyarnplease#silkyyaksingles#islandinthesunshawl#sosuknits

May 21

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To cast on for the sosuknits MKAL or not...? I’ve pulled out a skein each of Frostfangs, Shipwreck, Shadowfax and We’re All Mad Here... and I’m very tempted to cake them on and make a start tonight! Who else is knitting along? 💕

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