knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
knitwear design & knitting pattern downloads
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
8 Simple Stripes is a sideways asymmetrical, or bias, shawl that is worked from one corner point to the opposite edge. Easy increase (kfb) and decrease (k2tog) stitches are alternated to create a soft triangular shape. The interesting stripe pattern keeps the knitting from ever …
The Spring Shawl KAL has come to an end and there are so many pretty shawls to admire. Plus, I had a wonderful time meeting knitters, gaining a few new test knitters, and chatting about shawls, knitting, and lots of fun stuff. I was so …
One of the most important steps in finishing our knitting projects is to wash and block them. Blocking is required to varying degrees depending on the item. Lace, as an example, demands hard blocking (check out my shawlette blocking tutorial). But I really feel that washing is …
