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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, …
Blütenzauber was inspired by the transition of spring to summer and the magical moment when nature transforms and gives us an abundance of colorful natural beauty to admire. The bobbles represent buds and the yarnovers and diamonds indicate the transition and opening of these buds to flowers. Very light weight but long Blütenzauber is an …
The year is 1880 and Carl Fredrik Engblad starts Gothenburg Tapetfabrik. Completely according to the Swedish version of the Art Nouveau-style prevailing, he based many of the patterns from the Swedish fauna. This wallpaper with ornate poppies is a shining example and comes from the large archive with original wallpaper Boråstapeter has in their possession. …
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 …
The tang of a salty breeze coming off the ocean is one of the things I miss most about living on the west coast of British Columbia, and looking over a dock and watching sea grasses move gently in the current is like peering into another world. Zostera features texture and lace that remind of …
I cast on this shawl on my travels. I wanted to knit something interesting but still easy and fun that wouldn’t need much concentrating on difficult pattern making. This shawl is relaxing to knit, since most of it is garter stitch, easy enough to work while watching TV or chatting with your friends. This simple …
Description If knitting were music, the stitches would be the keys and the repeats would be the time signature. If knitting were music, a simple two-by-two rib could be translated into the Key of C (No sharps or flats, just natural notes), in 2/2 time, (or cut time). Changing just a few stitches (the notes) …
Shakti is a Sanskrit word meaning “Power” according to the Yoga Journal list of the 40 most common and important Sanskrit words. No need for a flowing cape for your Super Hero outfit when you wear these stylish socks! The texture is created using alternating Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet Stitches. …
Inspired by human interaction with spaces and the wonder of man-made creations, the Architectural Socks are an ode to the amazing buildings that make up all metropolitan environments. A bold and arching triangular motif decorates the centre of the foot and leg of your socks, with fun rope cables mimicking the function and ornamentation of structural columns. This …
A little bit of lace, some meandering cables, and some bling, all inspired by sitting on my favorite beach watching the tide come in over the sand at sunset. The sunset was sparkling on the water, and the sky was a perfect coral pink. There is no better place to be. Tutorials Size One size …
Fringed Benefits is worked from one tip to the other with a lacy panel in the center. A four inch fringe is then added to the bottom of the shawl to give it that little extra oomph. This is the absolute, PERFECT shawl for Spring. Quick and easy to knit and open and airy enough …
According to legend, it was the giant in Dovradalen who broke off the block to crush Viby church. The giant was irritated by the noise of the church bells and the new Christian doctrine, so tried to destroy the bells by throwing the block. The giant’s wife was called Dovra. She grieved at having such …
Dodson is a double-loop cowl knit seamlessly in the round. Great for beginner and experienced knitters alike, this pattern uses just four simple stitches to create a fun and interesting mesh cowl. TUTORIALS Slipped stitches Magic Knot Size 5” by 70” [13 cm by 178 cm] Yarn madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% Merino, 395 yards [361 …
Most of the days the clouds are in the sky. Have you noticed how different they can be? I often look up at them and dream flying through the clouds and above. The large fluffy type of clouds, which almost look like cotton balls or piles of cotton candy up in the sky are called …
Some years ago, I designed several cabled slip-stitch sock patterns for Mystery Knit-a-Long held in an Estonian craft forum and fell in love ever since. I picked two shades of green to knit up the new design and soon I noticed that the colors and the pattern reminded me of spruce shoots. Hence I named …
I love stripes and colors. I love mixing stitches and styles. This cowl contains it all. It’s made of two colors, has stripes and lace panels between textural stitches. The name is combo of my favorite color and a butterfly, because the lace looks like one. TUTORIALS FOR THIS PATTERN How to knit from a …
This cowl is ideal for people who are new to two-color brioche. It starts off with a provisional cast on and a two-color textured section before starting with the “intimidating” part. If you breathe deeply and take a little time, this might be just the project where you actually master it. With just a few …
Pastilles Hat features rows of candy, created with bubblewrap stitches. The technique creates an illusion of stranded work without the trouble of working with two yarns at a time. Dig into your stash and find those little bits of leftover yarn in your favorite candy colors! A folded brim keeps your ears warm without making …
Yarn [MC] Malabrigo Mora [Pure Mulberry Silk; 225 yd/206m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein]; color: 195 Black; 1 skein [CC] Malabrigo Mora [Pure Mulberry Silk; 225 yd/206m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein]; color: 863 Zarzamora; 1 skein TUTORIALS FOR THIS PATTERN How to Slip Stitches Choosing Colors Needles US #2/2.75mm 22” circular needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS …
