Winter is here and many of us are knitting hats, cowls, and scarves. So let’s talk about cowl patterns. They’re quick and easy knits that use one or two skeins of yarn. My collection of cowl patterns is quite varied. From long and lacy to …
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Introducing… Salt Water And Sea Stars!
The beautiful Salt Water and Sea Stars shawl pattern is available now! I designed this gorgeous end-to-end shawl pattern in the pretty Sage colourway of Akara Yarns Merino Sock. It was this beachy colourway that inspired me to use this pretty lace and cable pattern …
It’s a Honeycomb & Diamond Update!
I recently reknit two of my older cowl patterns – the Honeycomb Eyelet Cowl and the Diamond Purl Cowl. My goal was to show the patterns in another yarn and to get some new and updated photos for my pattern listings. But I also ended up improving and …
Introducing… The Herb Garden Shawl!
The lovely lace border of my new Herb Garden Shawl pattern reminds me of the buds, leaves, and beautiful variety of a herb garden, especially in this beautiful green. Just like the Dazzling Daffodils Shawl, this one is also a sideways garter and lace shawl …
Introducing… The Dazzling Daffodils Shawl!
Do you see the outline of a flower in the lace edge of this pretty lace shawl? It looks like a daffodil to me and that’s what inspired the pattern name and my colour choice for this new shawl pattern. The Dazzling Daffodils Shawl is …
Introducing… The Cinnamon Sticks Cowl!
The twisted ribbing and cable stitches in the new Cinnamon Sticks cowl create a beautiful thick textured fabric. It’s dense and warm and in this beautiful colourway it reminds me of curled sticks of cinnamon bark. The stitch pattern really stands out and it isn’t …
Introducing… The Winter Berries Cowl!
Winter Berries is a pretty little cowl that uses bobbles and crossed stitches to create texture, warmth, and loads of cuteness. It’s a one skein knitting project and any beautiful skein of worsted weight yarn will work. Choose something soft and cozy that will feel …