The Royal Cowl pattern uses an i-cord cast-on and an i-cord bind-off. Each of these techniques gives a beautiful formal edge to the top and bottom of the cowl. To complete this sophisticated look, it is important to graft the ends of each i-cord edge …
A Touch of Royalty
It’s time for a new pattern release, just in time for the holidays. It’s the Royal Cowl pattern! The Royal Cowl is made up of alternating cable stitches which creates a dense, textured, and warm fabric. The pattern also uses a new cast on technique and …
Let’s Make Mittens!
It’s time for a new pattern release – check out the Drawstring Mittens pattern! Drawstring mittens are easy to make. The pattern uses an afterthought thumb so the left and right mittens are interchangeable. The top of the mitten and the top of the thumb …
A New Hat!
Meet my new hat pattern – Cables & Twists. My 13-year-old daughter inspired this one. She is a fashionista, following all the latest trends. She showed me a selection of hats and knits from the fall fashion runways and I put the pieces together. Cables …
Another Promo? Already?
I’m so excited to announce that I now have a Ravelry group where we can discuss my designs, patterns, and everything related. It’s the Leah Michelle Designs group! Please join us. It’s going to be a lot of fun! The group will be a place …
It’s Promo Time!
It’s October Stockpile time in the Malabrigo Junkies group on Ravelry. Let’s start knitting and stockpiling gifts for the holiday season! To celebrate Stockpile2013, my patterns are on sale for 20% off until October 15th. Use the coupon code STOCKPILE2013. This code can be used while shopping …
Just in Time For Fall
I have had this design in the back of my mind since last winter. I’ve even had the yarn that I wanted to use since then. Last month I finally sat down and knitted it. It’s the Boxy Cowl. It’s inspired, of course, by the …