Pay What Works: In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model (Thank you ArohaKnits for developing this model). This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I and others provide in the making of this pattern. The p...

Pay What Works: In an effort to find a balance between more financial accessibility and sustainable pricing, I now offer a “Pay What Works” model (Thank you ArohaKnits for developing this model). This allows for financial flexibility while still valuing and respecting the work and energy I and others provide in the making of this pattern. The p...

This cowl is worked flat throughout the knitting, blocked, and then seamed. The pattern includes a schematic for blocking and written instructions for seaming along with a diagram.

Designed for The Zodiac Shawl Club for the Unique Sheep yarn company, this shawl is knit from the bottom upwards, starting with scallop-lace edgings worked in each gradient color. German Short Rows are used to create a semi-crescent shape from the center of the deepest blue and worked out-wards. Lace motifs with long loops form the bloom of jel...

A combination of Stockinette and extra‐long slipped sts create a hat that is super stretchy and comfortable. This unique texture pairs beautifully with the Gradiance colors of Unique Sheep’s Super Wool Worsted. Viewed from the top, it reminds one of a Native American dreamcatcher with its woven spirals filtering out all bad dreams and only allo...

photographs by karinknits designs; technical editing by Katherine Vaughan

In the remote regions of the Los Padres National Forest, thousands year old art galleries hide in sandstone caves and overhangs. The rock art of the Chumash indians range from simple geometric designs – lines, circles, cross-hatching – to elaborate, sometimes bizarre anthropomorphic creatures. Archaeologists thing shamans created the paintings ...

I grew up in Fresno, so I know intensely hot it must be to operate dye pots in those conditions. The economy in some parts of town was struggling even when I moved away for college back in the mid-80’s. I love supporting local-to-California companies, especially from my home town; and mostly I really love supporting Anzula. The story of what th...

In the movie “Vertigo” Kim Novak’s character throws herself into the bay under the bridge at Fort Point. This watchcap uses two-color garter stitch and short rows to mimic the spans of the Golden Gate Bridge at the top of the cap. Stitches are then picked up and elongated slipped stitches are used to create choppy waves around the sides. The bo...

In the movie Vertigo, Barbara Bel Geddes plays the part of Midge, the gal-next-door in Vertigo. Her intelligent, comfortable way inspired this one-piece, top-down, 3/4 sleeve polo shirt. Worked in heavy fingering/ sport weight yarn, this everyday-wear sweater has an unusual construction – the Contiguous method. In this method you increase at th...

Through test-knitting a fellow designer’s pattern, I discovered German Short Rows, and found that I LOVE them. They are super simple, and have no fiddly wrap-and-turns. Stopping short in a row of knitting creates a stair-step effect that can leave unsightly gaps in your work. A German Short Row, basically, lowers the steps minimizing the gaps. ...

Chintz was originally a woodblock printed, painted or stained calico produced in India. These early fabrics were extremely expensive and rare. With imported chintz becoming so popular with Europeans during the late 17th century, French and English mills grew concerned, and went as far as to declare a ban on all chintz imports. In 1720 England’s...

This cowl features a simple cable that flows down from ribbed edge to ribbed edge. Like the Tule fog of Central Calif., it is extra deep. The cable pattern is easy and quick to memorize; and it drapes your neck in comfort.

“Fern Frost” is a scarf that celebrates the hey-day of the Golden Age of Hollywood. It was a time awash with feminine glamour, beauty, and elegance. It was a time for the femme fatale, and fur. The modern knitter wishing to enjoy some vintage glam can also have that “Touch of Mink,” with this luscious beaded scarf. It features a sumptuous yarn ...

Zopf is a type of Swiss bread that is baked in the

This reversible beanie is worked using the double-knit technique,

This circular shawl spirals out like a nautilus, and creates a really lovely ruffled edge; while showing off the lacy netting of the yarn; AND, may I add…it is a VERY quick & easy knit.

When I started teaching this garment construction at my LYS, I had to come up with an adult sized cardi that could easily be knit up in the three sessions that we allotted for class time. I came up with the Moss Garden Cardi. It features 3/4 sleeves, and a warm collar that acts like a scarf/cowl to keep your neck warm and cozy. My favorite part...

While working on my son’s Eagle Scout project, we discovered Cow Springs campground (north of Fillmore, CA).

This stylish cap is made to grab and go. It is worked from the top down on two circular needles, with a sewn-in brim, and hem; and finished with two button tabs on the side.

This pattern was designed as one of the monthly free patterns at Anacapaknits.blogspot.com.

There is no need to be daunted by tiny needles and cobweb-fine yarn when you work up this comfy shrug. The oversized sleeves wrap you like a favorite blanket, and it knits up quickly on generous US 13 needles. It is perfect when you want a little something to cover your shoulders, or just throw in on to do yoga. This collar-less shrug drapes pe...

This lacy shrug is easily worked in large stitches, and simple seams. You could also leave it open for a quick, lacy shawl.

Sometimes I like to eat dessert first. That’s why this lovely, feminine cardi begins with the bottom lace edging instead of finishing with it. The botanical print of the lace panels create curves in a most flattering way; while the ¾ sleeves and superwash worsted yarn combine beauty with comfort. Following the Kirigami-style of knitting, this c...

One skein of Ty-Dy makes (2) washcloths. This pattern has all the basic elements of lace on a needle size larger than usual for lace work. The “bead” is in the motif, and you knit the edging afterwards, as you go - no need to sew it on!

Make both socks at once and avoid “second-sock syndrome!” This pattern puts a standard heel flap on the bottom of the heel where it wears most, and gives extra padding.

This scarf is an easy way to use double knitting to knit a lightweight, double-layered scarf that is suitable for him or her.