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Lake Baikal (in Russia) has always been fascinating to me. When I was little, I thought the name was interesting because ‘bajka’ means story or fable, and I imagined that the lake is the home of fairies and magical creatures. Later in school I learned that the lake is even more unique than that – …
This is my second knitting design, in which I put much love and most of my knitting science 🙂 Simple and elegant, playing with eyelet lace and garter stripes, this shawl evokes springtime when the flowers pop up in the fields. It has a crescent shape with 3 stockinette sections, which get wider and wider, …
Light and airy this is top is perfect for summertime trips just about anywhere. Originally inspired by the spring break beach movies, the Betty Top easily transitions from beach cover-up to boardwalk dining. Moving the waist shaping to the outside of the lace column keeps the lace in line and uniform. TUTORIALS Lace 101 Kitchener …
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (A) Cream x 1 skein, (B) Gray x 3 skeins, (C) Red x 1 skein Hooks Size 4.5 mm crochet hook, Notions Yarn needle, stitch markers, 6 x 1’’ buttons Finished Size 23’’(57.5 cm) High x 15’’(37.5 cm) Wide Gauge 17 sts and 10 rounds = 4” Abbreviations Please see …
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (A) Cream x 1 skein, (B) Gray x 1 skeins, (C) Red x 1 skein Hooks Size 4.5 mm crochet hook Notions yarn needle, stitch markers Available sizes Preemie/Newborn 13’’ (33 cm) around (45 sts) 3-6 mo. 14’’ (35 cm) around (54 sts) 6-12 mo. 16’’ (45 cm) around (63 …
Cloth diapering is an increasingly popular choice among modern parents for a variety of reasons, ranging from concerns for the environment, to a desire to save money, to simple aesthetic preference. Although PUL (polyurethane laminate) diaper covers are ubiquitous, wool soakers are a viable—and natural—choice. Surprisingly waterproof, and comfortable in all seasons, these are many …
Named for the Japanese version of the Amaryllis that in the Japanese Flower language of Hanakotoba means shy, this scarf was inspired by a book of Japanese stitch patterns and is loosely based on a previous pattern of mine Blowsey Ruffles, but with more lace and more ruffles! This pattern is quite challenging with lace …
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 grams): (MC), 1 skein, Madelinetosh Tosh Merino light(100% merino; 420 …
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 (3.75 mm): 32” circular needle is recommended in order to accommodate the large number of stitches. Notions …
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 result. Aegean is a fun scarf to knit that will keep you …
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 your shoulders on those short sleeve days where you need a little “something” …
Dress it up, or dress it down! The Picovoli t-shirt pattern lets you choose whether delicate picots surround the neckline, armholes, and/or hem, or whether the lines remain unadorned and straight. Flattering and feminine design details – ballet neckline, full-fashioned shaping, and close-fitting style – are achieved simply: the t-shirt is knit in the round, …
Named after the sushi term for the eye of the scallop (i.e. the yummy part), this sock was conceived on a recent trip to Tokyo after I scored a pair of Japanese stitch dictionaries from the yarn section in the large department store Matsuyo. Made from a single ball of SWTC Tofutsies sock yarn, which …
Sweaters for September are a funny thing. In the San Francisco Bay Area, September days can be cold, foggy, and drizzling or almost unbearably sunny and hot. Often they can even be both, depending on where in the city’s microclimates you are! Honorine comes in two variations, to suit both of San Francisco’s September personalities. …
Doves Cry is a love song. This shawl is a bit of a love song too – it’s the warm, sweet embrace of new love, the wings that allow you to take flight and sail away on an updraft. I offer this shawl as a tribute and thank you to an important artist. Enjoy making …
I made a pair of Vilma Vuori’s Södera socks in the fall of 2009. I remember sitting in a cafe with a friend, who was also making a pair of Södera’s for his girlfriend. He was complaining that while the socks were absolutely lovely, easy to knit and sexy, they did not “look like themselves” …
This pretty leaf-inspired shawl is knitted from the top-down, beginning with a cascading leaves pattern, and ending with a complimentary leaf border. The beautiful wool ombre-colored yarn is a lovely compliment to the organic flow of the lace patterns. Size One Size Depth (from neckline to bottom edge): 18”/46 cm Width (across back border edge): …
When you’re looking for something portable to stitch during commute, when you want to give a practical, yet heartfelt gift, when it’s too hot to have a project in your lap, when your office is more like an icebox….. You just can’t go wrong when making fingerless mitts. Rails mitts are a fun little project …
The mist of morning; the cloud passing over a summer sky. Sometimes you just need the lightest and most frivolous of wraps on hand to cover bare necks and shoulders. This delicate mohair and silk shawlette or scarf is simple to make, fully reversible, easy to resize and features a range of delicate mesh fabrics …
