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This lacy ankle sock is inspired by Dolly Levi’s admonition to “Put on your Sunday clothes when you feel down and out”. Romantic and feminine, these socks are sure to make everyone who wears them “feel as fine as they look.” Pattern is a lace ankle sock with turned-down cuff that is worked from the …
This lovely semi-circular shawl was inspired by bird feathers, mimicked by easy lace patterns. Worked from the top down with regular increase rows, it would be a great introduction to shawls for an advanced beginner, or a nice break from complicated lace for those a bit more seasoned. Size One Size Wingspan 46” / 117 …
Rising Fog is a rectangular lace shawl knit in laceweight yarn. It features a central panel of diamonds framed on each end by a beaded edging. The shawl was inspired partly by the early morning fog that I sometimes see above the hills near my home in Amherst, Massachusetts. I also had in mind a …
“Moon River, wider than a mile, I’m crossing you in style some day” All the time I was knitting this stole that wonderful song from Breakfast at Tiffany’s was going round and round my head. The beads are optional, but combined with the stitch pattern they give the impression of moonlight sparkling on water. Sizes …
Knitting a top down raglan is probably my favorite way to make a sweater. There’s so much to love — try on as you go, minimal finishing, and once you get past the yoke it feels like the rest flies by. But, traditional raglan shaping can be lacking in good fit — especially if you’re …
Nearly seamless knits have always fascinated me and one of my first encounters with that kind of knitter’s bliss was the traditional Icelandic yoke sweater. While designing this girls’ shirt, I had a look at a number of yoke sweaters and most of them do only 3 or 4 decrease rows. However, as expected, this …
Sunny days, blooming gardens and sweet cotton fabric were the inspiration for this little girl’s sundress. The bodice is knitted in DK-weight cotton, then a skirt made from lightweight fabric is sewn on, speeding you over the finish line so you can enjoy the nice weather, too! Extend the life of the dress by wearing …
These cheerful socks make me think of walking to the farmer’s market for fresh fruit on early Saturday mornings. Although colorwork isn’t typically a warm weather skill, you can knit these socks before the seasons change and remember the dog days of summer year-round. Yarn provided by Miss Babs Hand Dyed Fibers – available as …
Siesta is a summer top that combines classic simplicity with an elegant twist. Created from Debbie Bliss Prima, the 80% bamboo content gives a smooth silky feel to the top with wonderful drape while the addition of wool give a bit more spring. Knit from the top down with raglan shoulder shaping, there is smooth …
Venla is a lacy and fitted summer top that suits women of many shapes. The cotton and viscose blend has a silky sheen, so Venla is easily styleable to a festive look but it’s just as useable as casual summer wear. If you can’t find the original yarn, try substituting with a light bamboo or …
I conceived this tunic when swatching some Elizabeth Lavold Hempathy that a friend of mine gave me – colors that are bright enough to evoke warmth and sun, but not so bright as to be unflattering. This friend has good taste in color! For warm-weather items, I prefer simple and comfortable over ornate, and pictured …
This top is named after Susan Lazear, because I was inspired to create this design after her lecture to the Machine Knit Guild San Francisco Bay area on ethnic garments based on rectangles. I designed this garment for classy outings like picnics, bbq’s, bridal showers, terrace dining, outdoor concerts–all the fun events that put demands …
Nikola Tesla liked his processes reversible, and so do I. This scarf is as light and effortless as a summer breeze, works up in a jiffy and completely lacking in a wrong side. It starts from a beaded cast on and pleated edge, and ends with a diagonal ruffle. It’s truly a girl’s best friend, …
This lightweight summer cardigan was inspired by those wonderful regency muslin dresses that you see in films such as Pride and Prejudice. Working with empire lines and puffed sleeves can be a bit of a challenge, especially as everyone’s bust line is a little bit different. So it seemed by far the simplest thing to …
This mesh scarf could have been used by a particularly glamorous water maiden (a German Nixe or Nixie) to snare passing fishermen and women. The basic stitch is based on Barbara Walker’s Mermaid Mesh, but with tendrils at the short sides that gently wave like seaweed. The light bamboo yarn lends a light crunchy softness …
When I first saw this stitch pattern in the Harmony – Knit and Purl Guide it immediately made me think of little lines of peacocks. I thought what an unusual and dainty pattern for a little cardigan. I loved how the pattern stitch formed little eyelets; a little bit lacy but still very refined. I picked …
The bright pinks, golds and greens in this bag remind me of the colorful victorian houses and inns in Cape May – a local seaside destination at the southern tip of New Jersey. Whenever I go away for the weekend I like to take a fun bag around town with me. The colors make me …
On a recent trip to my local quilt shop I picked up a large pack of fat eighths. I wanted to find a fun way to use them with coordinating yarn. The idea of a knitted biscornu (offset-square) pincushion seemed like a great way to combine knitting with something functional for sewing. The pincushion barely …
This little project is a great introduction to combo knit / sew projects. It covers all the basics – knitting an edging, sewing to fit knitting, and installing a zipper. The bag takes just a tiny bit of fabric and yarn and is great for scraps and partial balls of yarn. If you don’t have …
In Norse mythology the rainbow, Bifröst, is a bridge connecting the world of mortals with the realm of the gods. Those of us who have knit with Noro yarns know that a ball can hide all the colors of the rainbow. The Bifröst pattern works well with solid color, but it will also show off …
This pattern was inspired by the Greek myth of Andromeda, chained to a rock as a sacrifice for Cetus as punishment for her mother’s vanity. She was rescued by Perseus and married him. When Andromeda died, Athena placed her in the sky, near Perseus. This pattern combines the chain lace pattern with the baby cable, …
Printemps cowl is a lace moebius cowl worked in a variegated silk yarn. The simple lace pattern and soft silk yarn make this cowl the perfect accessory for the warming weather. Size Width is 11.75” and circumference is 26” after steam blocking. Yarn Berger du Nord Belle (100% silk; 136 yards [125 meters]/50 grams): color …
