Erika Wine
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Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
There’s nothing like putting your feet up and settling in for a relaxing evening. Unless you’re Jabba the Hutt.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Some people have skeletons in the closet…I wear mine on my socks! (Well, their skulls, anyway!)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is an asymmetrical shawl worked from the wingspan down. It begins with a garter tab cast on (instructions included).
Knitting: Cowl
This springy cowl has subtle shaping that gives it extra body to create a cozy drape that will hug your neck and shoulders. The added width at the base of the cowl lends it the versatility to be worn both as a cowl and as a capelet.
Knitting: Cowl
Momentum Deferred is a cowl that appears, at first glance, elegant and complex. But it is really the simple design that lends the graceful element to this project.
Knitting: Cowl
A miller’s wheel turns, grinds, smooths, and sharpens. Artisans, craftsmen, and journeymen are all millers. This cowl is named for those who labor at a craft until it is a fine thing, something worthy of sharing with others.
Knitting: Scarf
Named for my favorite song by Rush, this shawlette is a lacy tribute to wild and wandering vines, Natural Science begins with a single leaf and grows into something much more.
Knitting: Cowl
Good food, good drink, good cheer, and of course: good knitting! This pattern features a deceptively simple stitch and an opportunity for an endless number of color possibilities. Two sizes are available, so whether you prefer a long cowl or a shorter one, you’re sure to live the good life wrapped in Bon Vivant!
Knitting: Cowl
Wayward Redux is a reworked version of an earlier design (Wayward Cowl). The zig-zag lace comes back in this version in a more definitive and deliberate pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The sample in the photos was knit using a single skein and measures 15” by 45” but because the shawl shortens up so quickly after blocking, I recommend using an extra 200-300yds and making your shawl a little longer, so you won’t have to block it after each wearing. (The most recent version of the pattern reflects this in the yarn requirements ...
Knitting: Cowl
Salton, named for the saline lake in southern California, is a delicately beaded cowl worked in an airy lattice stitch, vaguely reminiscent of the crystalline structure of salt. A sprinkling of beads adds a bit of sparkle to the lacework while adding just a touch to weight to the drape. Salton is a great accent piece, wearable all year long!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Cowl
Brickhouse is a truly versatile cowl that can hang loose or wrapped double and worn snugly around your neck. Showcase your buttons in the front, or hide them in back. Brickhouse can be worn as a shoulder-wrap or hood, or just drape it around, scarf-like, as an accent piece. The subtle texture makes it the perfect go-to accessory for breezy summ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Tembo is the Swahili word for elephant, and the slouchy Tembo hat is a parade of pachyderms! A slight variation of traditional fair isle, the hat is worked in the round with elephants in profile around a central elephant face. Use bright colors to recreate the whimsey of a circus, or go soft and subtle to emphasize your love of these wonderful ...
Knitting: Cowl
Berry Swirl is a fun cowl for adding a splash of color to rainy spring days or as a reminder of cool summer evenings to come. It features sweet little bobbles and a picot hem that lend themselves well to solid or variegated yarns.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Beehaus is a no-sew modular blanket featuring colorful hexagons. The pattern includes instruction for two sizes, but can be easily modified to any size. (The Car Seat/Lap Blanket measures about 28”x30”, The Crib Blanket/Throw measures about 42”x30”
Knitting: Scarf
Ecliptic is a narrow shawlette knit in modular scallops. The body is shaped with short rows.
Crochet: Scarf
Calliope is a fun and flashy scarf worked sideways in a slightly textured stitch that looks great on both sides. The pattern is written for a three-color stripe repeat, but it could be easily personalized to any number of color combinations to suit both men and women.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Oxalis is knit in a fingering-weight yarn knit in mistake rib at a larger gauge and the result is a light and squishy textured fabric that is warm without being heavy. The width is increased with cast on stitches, and the neck edge is shaped using a stepped bind off. It measures 35 to 40” from tip to tip, and about 30” down the side (after a ha...
Knitting: Cowl
This pattern includes instructions for two linen-stitch cowls. Two skeins of Finito will make both cowls.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From start to finish, this shawlette has a lot going on: a picot cast-on (detailed within the pattern), lace edging, and a textured body that is shaped with short rows. The Botanica is sure to hold your interest!
Crochet: Skirt
Here is the perfect quick project for the sweet little ballerina in your life. One skein of ruffle yarn makes this dance necessity, and it works up in one sitting!
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
The gauge for this project is not crucial. The plastic yarn is similar to working with a very chunky thick/thin yarn. If you need to, err on the side of being too loose.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are both fun and functional! They feature a simple, yet striking, offset cable pattern mirrored on each hand.
Knitting: Scarf
SnowShoe began its life as an average scarf, but the luxury of undyed merino wool lead it to become an extra long neck warmer. Give this piece an extra wrap for a cowl-like fit, and it will keep you cozy throughout the winter!
Crochet: Scarf
This pattern includes instructions for both the knit and crochet versions of this scarf.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Graupel is named for the soft hail that falls in the cold winter months. With its densely knitted fabric it is the perfect hat to protect your head. And the large Fair Isle snowflake pattern is simple enough to make this a great first project for those that want to try colorwork!
Knitting: Cowl
I worked this up specifically to play with this yarn, but its a quick and simple design that would be fun in almost any yarn!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
Help your baby show of his or her wild side with this fabulous hat available in a two- or three-color version. Never done color work before? Don’t let that deter you! The pattern includes detailed instructions for carrying your yarn!
Knitting: Cardigan
This fabulous baby cardigan is knit flat from the top down. Included in the pattern is instructions for various types of buttonholes. This is a quick and easy knit, perfect for beginners and/or as a last minute gift!
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This little gem of a blanket began as the side of a knitted block, but I loved the feel of the merino yarn so much, I got carried away and just kept knitting! It is a great pattern for any skill level and you can use virtually any yarn!
Knitting: Scarf
Nothing warns of the coming chill of winter like the drop of that first leaf in fall. Wrap your neck in this super chunky scarf, the perfect project to whip up on a chilly autumn day!