The Yarndest Thing
Below you'll find a variety of my designs old & new, as well as current progressions. This is a mixed lot of my work including some live patterns, unreleased patterns, personal projects and so forth. Revamping self-published patterns soon. Scroll over the photos for pertinent info.
Lace grafting experiment -- utilized a provisional CO to keep the cables and lace in uninterrupted fluidity. Contrasting I-cord frame accentuates the elegance of the pattern stitch.100% alpaca lends warmth & exceptional drape.
As seen in the Spring 2017 issue of Knitscene magazine - Pattern available in the link provided.
As seen in the Winter 2017 issue of Love of Knitting - Pattern available in the link provided.
Multi-cable sideways knit trapezoid shawl with I-cord edges & eyelets
Toe up worsted color block socks
Top down raglan w/ cable panels at center of front and sleeves - carried cable into ribbing for continuity
Unisex cable slouch hat with 1x1 banded rib.
Oversized, square neck Aran raglan pullover on garter stitch background
Aran cable scarflet
Cables erupt like new blooms from the random edge joining at the center crown / alternate version with flowing edge to be posted later
Cable purse cover / cable purse
3/4 sleeve allover Aran cable stitch worked seamlessly from the bottom up with a delicate St st hem for balance.
Reversible, elongated honeycomb cowl using I-cord CO & BO.
Reversible, extra long allover cable scarf worked in fingering weight yarn
Inverted trapezoid neckline tee with inverted staghorn cable panel & lace sleeve inserts
Reversible cable cowl worked in Aran weight yarn - designed as a duo for potential pattern set - Starlit scarf and cowl both provide adjustable lengths
A fair isle swatch repurposed into a handy dandy coin purse.
Roomy raglan with Aran cable, eyelet sleeve & base trim with crocheted collar
2x2 ribbing is the focus of this open front cardigan with cord & eyelet detailing at the waistline as well as belled sleeves
Simple slip st fingerless mitts
Roomy, top down long sleeve raglan pullover with honeycomb panel and cuff eyelet detail
This was a sweater idea that morphed itself into a darling handbag instead.
St st hat with slices/wedges decorating the crown
Basic stockinette socks with 2x2 ribbing - used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel shaping
Over sized raglan with Aran center panel & crochet trimming throughout
Mid length honeycomb cowl - improved variation & new pattern coming soon
Top down raglan cardigan featuring a cinched eyelet waistline with allover lace openwork gracing the lower half
Pattern Coming Soon!
The "swimming in it" sweater - a roomy, elongated raglan pullover with decorative central cable panel - (perfect for feeling comfy on those bloated days!)
Short cuff fingerless mitts with button accent adorning the honeycomb stitch
Crochet camo tote with decorative bottom folds, double knit handles, zipper & lining
Simplicity for the win! Stockinette st paired with 2x2 rib for a bit of comfy casual
Seamless sweater worked from the bottom up with an Aran panel gracing the front as well as matching sleeves. Similar concept aesthetically to the Honeycomb v.1 but both use entirely different construction techniques.
Pattern Coming Soon!
Honeycomb raglan tee that carries the front panel detail over to the sleeves - I worked an attached I-cord collar for that extra pinch of oomph in hopes to bring emphasis to the neck
A variation of my Simmer hat
Variation of the Honeycomb Tee
Simplistic double crochet tote bag with a hand dyed honeycomb knit strap - my "fun overload" first attempt at dyeing wool
Lacework poncho worked in a worsted weight yarn with garter framing & tassels