In my previous post (Perfect For Fall: A Kite-Shaped Shawl – pt.1) I talked about the characteristics of the kite-shaped shawl. I also showed you two of my kite-shaped shawl patterns: Halcyon Shawl and From Summer To Fall. I’ve been knitting a second version of …
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Perfect For Fall: A Kite-Shaped Shawl (pt. 1)
One of my favourite shawl shapes is the kite-shaped shawl. When I think of fall knits I of course think of cozy sweaters and warm socks. But I also think of an oversized kite-shaped shawl knit in sock/fingering yarns. It’s the perfect compromise between the …
Dazzling Daffodils and Cancer
What does the Dazzling Daffodils Shawl have to do with cancer you ask? Well, it’s an interesting story. I designed the Dazzling Daffodils Shawl a year before it was published. The pattern was complete and ready to go but for various reasons it ended up …
I Knitted a New Blended Shawl!
My Blended Shawl pattern is perfect for using up sock and fingering-weight yarn leftovers. I knitted a flurry of shawls during the fall and late summer and ended up with a lot of leftover bits in very complementary colours. So what else was there to …
Introducing… The From Summer To Fall Shawl!
I love a big oversized shawl in the fall. It almost doubles as a sweater. My new shawl pattern, From Summer To Fall, will do just what it says. It’ll take you from summer to fall. I chose a bright summer colour plus two muted …
Introducing… Lovely Stripes!
Here it is! It’s the original Lovely Stripes Shawl and the pattern is available now. What started as a little experiment in combining features of two other patterns turned into a delightful new creation. I chose to use a mini-skein set plus an additional colour …
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 knit …