I swear it's gonna get colder! For many of us, hot temps are the norm right now. But don't let that sway you - Autumn is coming! There's so much to choose from in this issue. If you're in the mood to make a shawl, we have you covered with 11 …
Interview: Chloé from Tisserin Coquet
As you've probably noticed, Chloé designed the Radiative socks in the Fall 2016 issue of Knotions. She perked our curiosity too so here's a little chat we had with Chloé. Enjoy! You’re French and live in France but speak fluent English (that’s …
Sofia by Meghan Kizer
This one skein cowl project was created to be an easy introduction to Tunisian crochet. Crocheted lengthwise, then picking up stitches on the side to add buttons, it can be adapted to any length or height you desire. A challenge for someone new to …
Seekonk by Pam Sluter
Seekonk continues my intarsia experimentation. Bold triangles, garter stitch and stripes combine in a fun, bright accessory. The name is inspired by the center motif which reminds me of the flying geese block seen in quilting. A perfect excuse …
Speckled Wings Shawl by Mary Renji
Speckled Wings is a light yet warm shawlette perfect for the fall. It uses crochet short rows to get its unique shape. The shawl is made bottom up. Size 49” x 15.5” (124x 40 cm) Yarn Dubai Knits Luna(100% merino; 400 yards [366 meters]/ 100 …
Tokerau Shawl by Francoise Danoy
Size After blocking, approx.: 70” wingspan, 17” depth (178cm wingspan, 43cm depth) Yarn Martin’s Lab Bouncy Merino (100% Merino; 399 yards [365 meters]/100 grams):O'Hara (red) (MC), 1 skein; and Strawberry Yogurt (CC), 1 skein Needles Size US 5 …
Aegean Scarf by Skeinwalker
Errata added Sept 27th Inspired by the sea and ripples in the sand, Aegean is a long wavy scarf that can be worn mid-season when the wind suddenly gets chilly. It combines several simple stitch patterns and turns them into a seemingly intricate …
Nana’s Cottage by Carolyn Macpherson
Whether you call her Nana, Grammy, Nonna, Oma, Abuela, - there is no one quite like your Grandma. She’s there with gentle touches, warm cookies and the soft scent of lavender and talc. This shawl is inspired by vintage afghan throws that all our …
Autumn Spice Hat by Carolyn Macpherson
Autumn Spice is a unisex slouchy hat, with a vintage inspired chevron panel. Reminiscent of those magical fall trips to Grandma’s house. Apple sauce bubbling on the stove, butter tarts oozing in the oven, and pumpkin pies cooling on the counter. A …
Sufficient Shawl by Mary E. Rose
Enough, and Adequate. These are the words that my dictionary uses to define Sufficient and that I use to describe this shawlette. One skein of Unplanned Peacock Studio’s Twisty Sock is enough to knit a shawlette that is adequate to wrap around …
Aquiloni Cowl by Paola Albergamo
Aquiloni cowl is worked using multidirectional knitting, so to obtain a stunning colorwork without having to carry more than one color at a time. The rhomboid shapes remind me of kites (aquiloni) on a summer day. This is a perfect project for the …
Tiveden Shawl by Suzanne Sjögren
This shawl is named after the Tiveden National Forest. It is famed for its ancient virgin forests - which are rare in southern Sweden - and has lots of dramatic bare bedrock, extensive boulder fields carved by glaciers and a scattering of lakes. It …
Owl by Shauna Jared
Yarn Worsted weight yarn - I used Cascade 220 100% Wool in Color #8400 (medium gray) (75 grams / 165 yards) for the head, body, wings, and tail. Vanna’s Choice in Cream for the eye circles and stitching on the belly (6 grams / 10.5 yards), …
La Coquette Scarf by Alexis Adrienne
This pretty scarf combines Parisian sensibility with effortless style. Knit from a trio of natural neutrals, La Coquette is visually stunning, yet simple to knit. Perfect for knitters who want to think a little, and relax a lot! Size 7 7/8” (20 …
Amarres Cowl by Valérie Verrier
I love to walk on an empty beach when it is cold outside and there is almost no one, feel the fresh air in my hair, breathe deeply, the sounds of the waves gently lapping on the sand… Mmmmm ! So relaxing! I tried to put these feelings in a cowl. I …
