Louisa Gauge
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design was created as part of the Three Rivers Fibershed Sheep to Shawl in 2023. The focus was to create an accessory made from locally produced fibers. The fiber in the original shawl was locally grown, spun and made within the Three Rivers Fibershed radius. The wool was grown at Ewetopia Farm and spun at Ewetopia Fiber Mill, both located...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Holdfast Hat was inspired by rippling water moving over stationary vegetation.The three colors invite to play with your favorite colorways, or branch out of your comfort zone a little!
Knitting: Pullover
Baaarter Sweater was originally a bartered commission to my friend and herding dog trainer for the boarding and training of my Australian Shepherd pup, Beet Root. She requested a sheep pattern and ended up with a very (loved) and wooly sweater for keeping warm during chores.
Knitting: Mittens
Wander Mittens are a bottom-up stranded mitten. They are cast on at the cuff with a short ribbing then stranded colorwork throughout the remainder of mitten construction. A thumb gusset is made and then held to be worked later for thumb. Mitten is seamless and worked in-the-round.
Knitting: Mittens
Crate Mittens are made bottom up with a thumb gusset and stranded colorwork throughout. Cuff includes a latvian braid. Pattern includes tips with written and charted instructions.
Knitting: Cowl
Crate Cowl is knitted in the round as a tube and grafted together. The chart is a 14-round repeat that works up intuitively and creates a solid woolen accessory for windy days. Pattern includes four different body charts using different color palettes and repeats. Pattern includes tips with both written and charted instructions.
