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This is a very beautiful pattern for fingerless gloves, which is easy to make but has dramatic effect. The lace motif that’s placed on the top of the hand gives a beautiful touch. This is a great pattern to try learning how to read a chart too. Add metallic thread to make it dressier for …
A versatile, wear-anywhere shawl with pretty lace edge details. This crescent shaped shawl has slip-stitch details and is knit in one piece in worsted yarn. Size Sizes are given as wingspan by depth to the point at the center back. Small (Medium, Large): 61” x 15” [155 x 38 cm] (74.5” x 18” [189 x …
Rite of Spring is a classic triangular top-down shawl. In a twist it uses Estonian stitch patterns that are usually worked from the bottom up. But, they have been adapted to work the other way, so that you can use up every bit of your chosen yarn. The shawl contains lots of nupps; if you …
This lace shawl in Tunisian crochet is worked in 3 shades of DK weight yarn. Tunisian crochet is an exciting hybrid of crochet and knitting, and both crocheters and knitters will find this pattern to have many familiar and easily understood elements. Previous experience with Tunisian crochet (TC) is not essential for this project, as there …
The moment I showed my mom the yarn I used in this shawl, she said: “You know this is soooo my color?!” No problem mom, this one is for you. The delicate lace is based on traditional Estonian stitch patterns, which, of course, include nupps. My mom wouldn’t have it any different! Instructions for both …
This playful top is incredibly fun to knit and wear. The center chevron is made of diamonds that grow out of each other, creating a twining structure for the delicate garter stitch centers. The raglan shoulders give this top a casually elegant feel that makes this piece a wardrobe staple. Tutorials Improved SSKs CDD (centered …
This sexy little number is perfect for fancy dinner date or hitting a club with friends. The fitted body flows smoothly up to a high neck collar that buttons in the back for the perfect decorative touch. The delicate lace on the front adds to soft femininity and “special occasion feel” on the top. The …
