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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 …
Back in the early 80’s I married the love of my life and we jetted off on honeymoon to Tunisia. One of the day trips we took around the country took us to a beautiful medieval village called Sidi Bou Said. It still is one of my favorite memories. Originally a place of pilgrimage for …
This simple rectangular wrap is inspired by the beauty and geometry of windows in the Mediterranean with their eye-catching curved shapes. These windows are portals to the outdoors. Subscribe and get access to ALL premium patterns! – OR – Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift (100% wool;115 yds [105 m]/25 gr): Sand 183, 10 balls. Thanks to …
I can’t help myself. Each time I see a new colorway in a self-striping fingering weight yarn I find I have to buy it. But how many pairs of striped socks does one knitter need? This unique shawl pulls the stripes from some self-striping sock yarn in new directions, letting the colors go their own way, …
It’s summertime! The sun is shining strong and insects are buzzing anywhere and everywhere. Lavender is the special plant of this season. It has so many functions in its fragrant life. When flowering, it is ideal for us humans, since it attracts pollinators such as bees while also repelling moths, fleas, flies and mosquitoes. And …
I never knew how much I depended on the sunshine until I left warm, sunny Arizona. There is just something delicate and comforting about the sun warming you up, especially as it gently breaks through a backdrop of grey clouds. This shawl is my reminder that sometimes we have to step into the sunshine and …
