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What mysteries lurk beneath the surface? Inspired by the much-loved and highly debated myth of the Loche Ness monster, this two-tone scarf sports intarsia colorwork emulating the undulating surface of the lake and the curved body of Nessy. Add a pop of color and a touch of mystery to your outfit with the Loche Ness …
This scarf puts the A into STE(A)M. Designed by a math illiterate, science loving nerd. This scarf brings you closer to the sun and summer, it shines energy to your universe and mesmerizes and hypnotizes your opponents! Don’t look too long straight at it or you might get sucked through the portal. Yarn Freia Handpaints …
Wander is a fun and easy project that looks more complex than it really is. K1, P1 ribbing, combined with cables, produces a completely reversible scarf. Perfect for adventurous beginners and beyond. Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Yarn Knit Picks Bare Woodland Tweed (80% Merino Wool/15% Baby Alpaca/5% Viscose; …
The Ogham scarf is inspired by the old Celtic hieroglyphic language of Ogham (pronounced Oam or Ome) – the earliest known form of written language in Ireland. It was originally carved onto the corners of standing stone pillars, many of which can still be seen today in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The carved letters are …
Cables serve as the framework for a suspended lace mesh traveling down the length of this innovative accessory. Combining simple, easily-worked elements into something entirely new, the scarf is inspired by Tudor-style windows, in which many small panes of glass are held together by strips of metal. Soft, blockable alpaca yarn lends both drape and …
My favorite color is green, and I love to see my color in Nature’s best, in the leaves around me. This scarf is based on a single leaf, elongated into a scarf. Hence the name l’écharpe allongée! Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Yarn Sunrays Art Creations Vilasa DK (100% …
Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – A sweet treat with no calories…unless you plan to add ice cream. Who says math can’t be fun?! I’m a geek at heart and love using nerdy numbers as inspiration for my designs. Did You Know? This scarf uses the 1st nine digits of pi …
I grew up on the coast of Maine. It’s been many years since I lived there, but I miss the ocean and the beautiful boats coming into harbor. When I was leafing through Barbara Walker’s Charted Knitting Designs, I came upon the Miniature Lattice stitch and was entranced. To me, it looks like small rippling …
Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Purchase just this set This scarf plus the Autumn Aspen Hat When I picture summer crocheting for accessories, I see cotton blends, and lacy patterns. In Florida, cotton blends are a must all year, and hats and scarves aren’t really worn much, unless you work …
Jaali (‘lattice’ in Sanskrit) reminded me a lot of the lattice windows of Hawa Mahal, Jaipur. The pattern combines lace and cables to bring about a similar feeling of breeziness that the beautiful structure does. Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Purchase this single pattern Yarn Sunrays Creations Ahimsa silk (silk; …
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! Diamonds represent all those qualities in a woman that make her special and strong. But most of all, diamonds on a woman are a sign that she is loved, cherished and eternalized, because the diamonds she once wore will live forever long after she’s gone. “Diamond Delight” is a …
Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Purchase this single pattern The Skellig Islands are two steep, rocky islands about 8 miles off the coast of Ireland. The boat ride through the mist to Skellig Michael inspired this scarf pattern. When you get to the island, you climb hundreds of steps …
Nothing symbolizes spring better than budding, blooming tulips. Tulips are beautiful reminders of spring and summer. “Tulip Season” is a narrow, one-skein, lace scarf with a simple and intuitive flowering-buds lace pattern resembling blooming tulip buds. The scarf is light and feminine and makes for a wonderful accessory, ideal to cover your neck or shoulders …
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This great thing about this scarf is the different looks you can create simply by changing up your contrasting color of yarn. I used a self-striping yarn to create multicolored dots, but I’ve seen this made with solid colored and variegated dots as well and they all looked super cool. So don’t be afraid to …
Pullovers, mitts and shawls round out our March issue. Make these great transitional projects today!
Shawls with short rows and lace, a cabled baby set of a cardigan and hat, a quick cowl in 2 colors and a set of matching mitts and scarf with a pretty lace pattern!
“To be creative means to be in love with life. You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it.” – Osho The idea for the scarf …
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 …
Cowls, shawls, scarves and hats to keep the chilly weather at bay while making a stylish statement. A fun pair of cabled socks and an easy pair of mittens for a child.
The kea is one of the world’s most intelligent birds, and the only alpine parrot. In its native New Zealand, its penchant for mischief is legendary – stealing the sandwiches of unsuspecting tourists, laying waste to parked cars and even preying on snowbound sheep. Their curiosity has not always been so appreciated and that is …
Attakai: a Japanese verb for warm. What could be a better name for a little scarf and mitten set designed to do exactly that! Add in some cozy Alpaca yarn that will keep you insulated through those late winter chills. Alpaca is warmer than sheep’s wool, and it’s hypoallergenic and does not contain lanolin. The …
A little rebel at heart, this scarf brings lace and aran weight yarn together! And the lace pattern acts like a rebel, too. It pulls the sides into zigzags although you knit straight up. In the middle, a wave cable follows the zigzags. The thick yarn and big needles make this scarf a fun and …
