Wave Envy Shawl
A narrow, triangular shawl featuring short rows, knit on the bias, using 2 hanks of sock weight yarn. Works well with a solid and a variegated yarn. Tutorials Choosing Colors German Short Rows Size 81” long x 15” deep [205 cm x 38 cm] Yarn Color A: Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk (85% Merino, 15% Silk; …
Stoneleigh Hat
This hat combines short rows, garter stitch wedges, and alternating colors for a fun knit! Inspired by other patterns with similar construction—but sweater patterns using this method for yoke shaping—the Stoneleigh hat is the little sister of the Loch Raven, Assateague, and Baton Rouge sweaters. Choose your favorite two colors of sock yarn for this …
German Short Rows: A Tutorial
One of the things I really like about knitting is that there is next to never, only one way of performing a technique. Take short rows for example. Ask several different knitters and you will find several different ways of adding fabric to your work without adding overall length. (Particularly useful if you want to …
Hybrid Flamenco Shawl
Hybrid Flamenco reminds me of the movements and colors of Flamenco dancers. Its winding shape is obtained by joining (that’s why “Hybrid”) two shawl constructions: the semicircular shape and the triangular one. The unusual construction of this shawl, together with its simple texture, makes it a versatile accessory easy and interesting to knit. Size Finished size …