Raquel Oliveira of Knit It Out Designs has published her second book of original knitting patterns, "Luz", which means "light" in Portuguese. Fittingly, it is full of rich colours, clean lines, and universally wearable styles. Raquel herself is bubbly and kind, and it is no wonder that her knitwear designs are full of light and love.

The 8 patterns include hats, cowls, fingerless gloves, and pullover sweaters that will see daily use in your Fall/Winter knitwear wardrobe. Yarns used include Cascade 220 Heathers or Solids, SweetGeorgia Superwash DK, and Madelinetosh Tosh DK. Also check out Madelinetosh Silk/Merino DK and Baah Sonoma DK for substitution options! Yarn and needle requirements for each pattern can be viewed on Ravelry here.

Raquel's first book "Lollipop" brought the same principles to baby garments, and uses exclusively Cascade yarns.