American Brilliant

A rewarding project for knitters who enjoy geometric lace and heirloom-quality designs. American Brilliant is a celebration of two timeless crafts—knitting and glass artistry. Inspired by my friend, Pat Richey’s collection of American Brilliant Cut Glass, each block in this elegant throw is based on a traditional cut-glass motif, transforming the sparkle and geometry of crystal into stitches.
The centerpiece of the throw features the Comet Pattern, inspired by the appearance of Halley’s Comet in 1910, surrounded by a field of intricate Strawberry Diamonds. Ten Hob Star blocks frame the center, their many points meeting to create the distinctive hobnail effect that gave the pattern its name. Four Diamond motif blocks and additional Fan motifs complete the design, while the corners showcase the beautiful Hawkes Kahinoor Triangle pattern.

Each block is knit individually and then assembled to create a striking throw rich in texture, history, and geometric beauty.

Pattern Details

• Finished Size: 56 x 70 inches (142 x 178 cm)
• Yarn Requirements: 3,200 yards fingering-weight yarn (approximately 400 yards per 100 g)
• Needle Size: US 4 (3.5 mm)
• Pattern Format: Digital PDF download
• Instructions are a mixture of charts and written row-by-row directions
• Skill Level: Intermediate lace knitter

Pattern Support
Your knitting experience is important to me! If you have questions about the pattern or encounter any issues with your download, please send me a message through Ravelry. I’m always happy to help.
You may print the charts as many times as needed for your personal use.

Copyright Notice
This pattern is an original copyrighted design and is intended for the personal use of the purchaser only. Please do not copy, reproduce, distribute, share, or resell the pattern, in whole or in part, in either printed or digital form.
Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in limited quantities, provided they are handmade by you. Designer credit is always appreciated.

And finally, a friendly warning…
If you choose to share the pattern instead of directing friends to purchase their own copy, Here Be Dragons may appear without warning, tangle your yarn stash into an impossible knot, hide your favorite stitch marker, and eat all your chocolate.
Don’t say you weren’t warned!