The Gratification Hat is the fifth and final pattern in my Winter Comfort Collection. This slouchy hat is naturally asymmetrical, giving it a unique shape and style. It uses an easy slipped stitch pattern that creates a triangular section on a background of stockinette. It uses 2 skeins of Brooklyn …
Introducing … the Tranquility Infinity Scarf!
The Tranquility Infinity Scarf is the fourth pattern in my Winter Comfort Collection. This versatile long cowl can be worn loose or wrapped around the neck 2 or 3 times. The k3, p1 ribbing and the ‘mock i-cord’ edges give it a clean and classic look. It’s also completely reversible. This infinity scarf …
Introducing … the Indulgence Wrap!
The Indulgence Wrap is the third pattern in the Winter Comfort Collection. This silky soft rectangular wrap is a truly indulgent shawl to wrap around the shoulders on a cold evening. Designed in a silk and merino DK weight yarn, this wrap drapes beautifully and knits up quickly. This yarn …
Introducing … the Sustenance Scarf!
The Sustenance Scarf is the second pattern in my Winter Comfort Collection. It is designed in Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud in a beautiful undyed brown – Otter. This merino and alpaca blend is unfortunately discontinued now. Any worsted or aran weight yarn will work though, and …
Introducing … the Contentment Cowl!
The Contentment Cowl is a lovely garter and lace cowl that is worked in the round in one piece. The easy lace pattern slowly builds around the circumference of the cowl and, as a result, creates a pleasing pattern. The lace pattern is easy to …
Changing Colours When Knitting Stripes 101
Knitting patterns that include different colour yarns make for beautiful projects. But does changing yarn colours make you nervous even with simple stripes? Don’t be nervous. Jump right in and choose the technique for changing colours that works best for you! My 8 Simple Stripes shawl …
Introducing … Lovely Eyelets!
Lovely Eyelets is a another sideways asymmetrical, or bias, shawl that is very similar to 8 Simple Stripes. It is also worked from one corner point to the opposite edge in garter stitch. The same increase (kfb) and decrease (k2tog) stitches are used to create the triangular shape. Lovely Eyelets, …