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They had a candy store that sold Striped Candy Sticks in every flavor thinkable for ten cents. We would be allowed to choose a few of our favorite flavors, and still to this day, when I see those Striped Candy Sticks, I think of the fun we had at “Old Las Vegas” that has since …
It’s always ourselves we find in the sea. Stormy or calm sea, waves stroking the beach…we wanted to capture it with our shawl design. How It’s Made Though the construction appears to be uncommon, it is clean and easy to knit. The shawl is made of 3 sections: Two rectangular scarves surround a center square, …
Like many people, I adore hand painted yarns, and like many others, I adore large, intricate lace shawls. But it always leaves me singing the blues that so often those two loves just do not work well together. How It’s Made This top-down semi-circle shawl, in four “sizes”, starts with bold petals that give way …
The color sections form staircases that go up and down and all around the socks. These socks are knitted from the cuff down, mostly in an intarsia in the round technique. Add to Your Sock Drawer Whether intarsia in the round is a new technique or not, these socks will be a gorgeous addition to …
Snorkmaiden is a small troll of the Snork family. She lives in the Moominvalley and she wears a golden anklet that she is very proud of. The Inspiration This design sprung from the want to wear something as elegant on my own ankles. It’s not golden as hers but I think it’s still pretty cool! …
Shield maidens were ferocious female Viking warriors that were vibrantly described in many Norse sagas. Until recently, shield maidens were largely considered mythical; however, a 2017 DNA analysis confirmed that a body found buried along with several weapons and horses was in fact female. I’ve always found inspiration in strong female figures. Shield Maiden is …
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 …
In physics, a state of matter is one of the distinct forms in which matter can exist. During our everyday lives, we can observe four of them: solid, liquid, gas and plasma. This top-down shawl explores those four states through a combination of different stitches and shaping for each. Solid is expressed with a dense, …
The “Aspen Flame” shawl is inspired by Erin Hanson’s impressionist oil painting – the Aspen Flame – that captures the golden colors of changing aspen leaves in the US state of Utah. The warm colors of the fall leaves, when juxtaposed with the cool blue-grey tones of the distant mountain slopes, add both energy and …
This tile design is from my paternal great grand-aunt’s pattern note book. She was a single woman living in the city and worked as a caretaker for the elderly. This pattern is typically used in mittens in Nordic countries. The slipper is a very typical Finnish design, usually knitted in garter stitch squares. I remember …
When people talk of impressionist painters, we tend to think of the 19th century movement, characterized by relatively small, thin, yet visible brush strokes, open composition and emphasis on accurate depiction of light. We also tend to think of the famous artists like Monet, Renoir and Turner all of them dead and gone. But Impressionism is …
My inspiration comes from the lotus flower, born, grown, and finally coming out of water. In my pattern, the lotus motif rises in the cuff of a cute shorty crochet sock. This basic design is the perfect introduction to crochet socks. It is a fast and fun project to make, using extended single crochet, simple …
Smile every time you look down at your feet! This is a sneaker sock with flowers to celebrate summer, sun, and all the pretty flowers with this fun sneaker sock! A contrasting bouquet at the cuff and toes compliments the shower of flowers on the foot. We used 3 shades in a mini pack but …
Tusti is an easy-to-knit, crescent-shaped shawlette. While the sample is knit in sock weight yarn, this shawlette can be knit in any weight yarn and to any size desired. Garter stitch gives this wrap a wonderful, squishy texture, and the border adds a touch of elegance. Tusti is a great knit for adventurous beginners and …
When I saw the brief for this month my first thought was Shetland lace. Most Shetland lace is knitted on a garter stitch base and there as so many pretty patterns to choose from. The alternative inspiration was India and my mind wandered to an odd little stitch pattern that I remembered seeing that was …
My inspiration for Serenity of Sage comes from the peaceful hiking trails of Daley Ranch near my home, the Sage trail being one of my favorites. It’s a new day and the sun has just come up and the morning air is cool. Meditative sounds of putting one foot in front of the other as …
Unlike most mitts and gloves, these are knit from the top, down. They were originally designed for a couple of prototype mini gradients that I found at my local yarn store. I wasn’t sure how much yarn I could dedicate to a cuff and I like longer cuffs, so I wanted to get the hand …
Golden Gate Park Shawl has a different construction. A panel of lace and bobbles is worked for the center of the shawl. Stitches are then picked up and knit along the right and left edges of this panel to work the wings of the shawl. The wings are worked out from the center panel and …
I love deep, dark forests of the Pacific Northwest, with their thick undergrowth of moss and ferns. Inspired by these thick nature “carpets” I designed this shawl, featuring interesting texture and a fun “fern” lace edge. Yarn Artyarns Merino Cloud (80% Merino, 20% Cashmere; 437 yds [400 m]/100 g): Color #905, 2 skeins. Needle/Hook Size …
This crescent-shaped shawl was inspired by the striped marquees that you see at country fairs and fetes. Knit it from the top down in one color, using left over bits from other projects, or choose two special skeins from your stash to make this project yours. This shawl uses an increase-rate that’s not often used …
Originally intended to celebrate the end of the year, Budloe Night was a pagan festival here on the island of Guernsey where a Yule log would be burnt, using fire as an act of cleansing in preparation for the new year. The connection to the Vikings stems from the island’s association with Normandy, which was …
Originally intended to celebrate the end of the year, Budloe Night was a pagan festival here on the island of Guernsey where a Yule log would be burnt, using fire as an act of cleansing in preparation for the new year. The connection to the Vikings stems from the island’s association with Normandy, which was …
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 …
These romantic mitts were inspired by Medieval windows, doorways, and tracery. Despite their ornate appearance, they are practical too. They have long cuffs to fit under your coats or sweaters and a thumb gusset to allow greater freedom of movement. The dramatic front is mainly accomplished through increases and decreases, with just a few color …
