Raquel Nicolau 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. 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.