This one skein shawl has a simple bold shape which is designed to show off a special skein of variegated yarn. It is worked end to end which allows you to use up as much of the skein as possible. The long narrow shape means that this piece is a …
Lace for Mom Stole
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 …
Lavender Legwarmers
These cabled leg and/or armwarmers are a must for the days when it starts to get cooler. They have an interesting cable all the way up the front, which is mirrored on the second one. It’s an easy to remember 8 row repeat. But the backside is the eye …
Coiling Cowl
I love patterns that have a lot of texture. The solid stripes, formed by the single crochet stitches, coil upward and to the left while the chain stitches that form the open stripes appear to coil upward and to the right. TUTORIALS How to do a …
Quathiaski Mitts
These comfy and warm Wristers are the perfect antidote to chilly hands when riding the ferry to Q-Cove (Quathiaski Cove), Quadra Island from Campbell River, Vancouver Island, in the Fall and Winter. One is compelled to stay on the ship’s deck for …
Pretty Pavement Cowl
This cowl applies the technique of mosaic knitting to bulky yarn and large needles for a quick and satisfying project. No previous experience with mosaic knitting is needed. It is worked flat in 8 different mosaic panels and the short ends are …
