This bulky knit scarf is so big and thick it’s almost like a wrap! For a scarf of this size, it’s a relatively quick knit, and it’s super warm. The cable braid is reversible, so it’s exactly the same on both sides. A white scarf is always flattering on any woman, but the pattern works […]
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Reversible Cables
Cables look smart—from the front. That presents a problem with scarves, which are seen on both sides (unless you want to fuss with carefully arranging it, and who wants to have to do that all the time?). You can convert many cables to be reversible, which not only solves the the problem, it makes the […]
Dollhouse Purse
With a little embellishment and imagination, this knit bag can be both a purse and a portable dollhouse. Made from super-bulky yarn, it’s sturdy and knits up quickly. It’s a fun and practical gift for the little girl in your life. Finished Measurements 4 inches wide, 7.75 inches long, 8.25 inches tall. Gauge 12 st […]
Glitzy Cat’s Paw Lace Wrap
At a wedding I attended last spring, it was unseasonably chilly, and I struggled to come up with something warm to wear that was suitably dressy. I noticed a number of lovely wraps and shawls worn by other guests, and resolved to make one for myself for future need. I picked a metallic yarn, which […]
Little Leaves Lace Wrap
Taking advantage of a simple lace stitch is a great way to create an elegant effect that isn’t as difficult at it looks. This 3×3 leaf stitch is easy to work and easy to memorize, and creates a nice, airy lace, made all the more impressive when a lovely yarn is used. Worked in a […]
Picking Up Stitches
I don’t pick up stitches in the standard way. Initially, I didn’t even realize that I was doing it differently from other knitters, it was a technique I developed on my own because it made sense to me. I’ve tried the traditional method, but I continue to pick up my way, it just works better […]
Simple Knit Amigurumi
I wanted to create a very simple knit amigurumi pattern, but didn’t feel in the mood to fuss with double-pointed needles. So I decided to play with the concept of creating something from a plain rectangle with no shaping, much like Heartstring’s bunny pattern. All the shaping is created with the sewing. The pattern is […]
Half-Circle Shawl
I really like half-circle shawls. I hunted through patterns, trying to find something that would allow me knit until I ran out of yarn, and not have to add a border on to the straight edge afterwards. I couldn’t find a pattern that would do all that, so I improvised this half-circle shawl based on […]
Amsterdam Lace Scarf
On vacation in Europe, I admired the lacy, crocheted scarves popular with young women in Amsterdam, which they wore bundled up under their coats. I bought some pink wool in a yarn shop there and decided to improvise a similar version in knit. Stuck on a train, with no patterns or internet access, I used […]
Wide Triangle Scarf
A very easy pattern, great for beginners or using up relatively small amounts of yarn. It’s based on the classic triangle scarf/shawl concept, except you increase on both sides of every row, so the increase rate is doubled and scarf widens much faster. Every row is exactly the same, and you can just keep knitting […]
