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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The University wrap is knit in one piece folded, then seamed. Knitted in simple ribbing with asymmetric cables this cozy wrap may be worn with seam in front or on the shoulder.
Knitting: Scarf
The Kerrville scarf is knit on the bias with two contrasting color fingering weight yarns. Rows 9 & 10 of the Garland Stitch pattern uses a combination of slip and dip stitches. You may find that a small crochet hook or a fix-it tool is helpful in dipping into the exact stitch rows below when directed by the pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
In the Giddings Cowl a textured box stitch pattern flows into easy lace. The cowl is knitted from the top down and seamed at the back of the neck.
Knitting: Cowl
The Bastrop cowl begins with a provisional cast on and is knit flat, in rows. The Cable Check pattern has interesting texture on both the right and wrong side sides, making the cowl reversible. Why not show both sides at once? Before joining the beginning and ending rows, twist once and you have a Moebius cowl showing both textures!
Knitting: Pullover
Granger Lake is worked with a strand of the Fingering Weight single ply merino and a strand of a Lace Weight silk/mohair blend held together. My sample was knit flat and seamed, my preferred method. Additional instructions are provided to work the body in the round to the armholes and to knit the sleeves in the round.
Knitting: Cowl
This textured slip stitch pattern uses just one color per row and works up quickly in chunky yarn. The bandanna style cowl is knit flat from the top down and seamed.
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Just one ball of Berroco Wizard is needed to make any of the three projects shown. The pattern includes written instructions for all three accessories.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Legato from Valley Yarns Designer Series is an amazing women’s hat with a traveling twisted stitch pattern knit in Westfield. The pattern looks complicated but is much easier than it looks. The soft and squishy beanie is knit in the round seamlessly from the brim to the crown. The twisted stitch pattern is charted and written out.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Arpeggio from Valley Yarns Designer Series is an awesome wrap knit in Westfield. On a cool day or evening, you will appreciate that the top of this beautiful shawl gently curves, hugging the neck, and tiered tassels add a bit of whimsy. Arpeggio is an asymmetrical shawl knit on the bias and starts with an easy-to-work textured pattern and is em...
Knitting: Cowl, Beanie, Toque
Woodline is knit in the round in a combination of textured stitches and stripes. Just a 7 round pattern, mostly knit or purl with 1 fancy round. The colors of the hat are reversed from the color pattern in the cowl for a coordinated, not matchy matchy set.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Stiles shawl is made with two colors in a textured slip stitch stripe pattern, alternating colors. The simple garter and slip stitch border adds a big pop of contrast with bold dark color. Mosaic knitting is a great way to create bold graphical elements without stranded colorwork.
Knitting: Cardigan
Garda Cornelia is a V-Neck open front cardigan knit in a brand new color of my all-time favorite yarn, Berroco Ultra Alpaca. Designed to wear with extra ease it’s comfy, relaxed and ready for constant wear. I’m already dreaming of knitting a second!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Mandevilla shawl alternates between sections of Wide Garter Ridge and Eyelet Lace. Info for size small with size large in parentheses.
Knitting: Vest
Jollyville is a boxy vest knitted in an overall textured pattern of twisted stitches accented with simple garter stitch. The stitch pattern combines vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines, similar to the lines of the steel bridge in the photograph.
Knitting: Vest
Milam is an oversized popover vest layer knitted in a chunky weight yarn. Beginning with a split ribbed hem, the vest is joined to work in the round with a cabled detail along the side “seams”. After reaching the underarm, the front is split from the back and worked back and forth in rows to the shoulders. The armhole edges are self-finishing.
Knitting: Scarf
The Ocean Mist Scarf is worked lengthwise, beginning with a reverse stockinette stitch border.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Knitted to compliment the Exeter Cowl, the Exeter Hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up and topped with a fabulous fur pompom.
Knitting: Cowl
Exeter cowl is a highly textured cowl knitted with two colors of Hampton Fiber Mill 100% wool yarn. The construction is a simple rectangle with the seam placed in an unusual spot. This results in a cowl with a point worn off to the side or in the center. The stitch patterns are much easier than they look, with only a combination of left twist, ...
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
Akkrum fingerless mitts and mittens are made with two different worsted weight yarns for warmth, texture and color play. I’ve used Berroco Ultra Alpaca, a blend of 50% wool and 50% alpaca along with Berroco Tiramisu, a mohair and self striping wool blend. The pattern stitch is an easy striped, broken rib pattern that is very stretchy. The mitts...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These simple basic mitts are elevated to the next level with a variation of weaving. The entire mitt is knitted with the MC. A double strand of CC is woven between the stitches as you are knitting. The contrast color is not knitted, it moves back and forth between the stitches. It is important to keep CC yarn floats loose while working, adjusti...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Lizzie’s Stripes mitts have just a touch of weaving, try this technique on just one round! A double strand of CC is woven between the stitches as you are knitting. The contrast color is not knitted, it moves back and forth between the stitches.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
After the cast on and first round, the entire hat is knitted with the MC. A double strand of CC is woven between the stitches as you are knitting. The contrast color is not knitted, it moves back and forth between the stitches. It is important to keep CC yarn floats loose while working, adjusting tension after each round if needed.
Knitting: Cowl
The Cozy Haven cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. The cowl shown has a simple organic edge with the stitches flowing directly into the pattern. Directions are included for an optional twisted rib which may be added before and after the main pattern chart.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This interesting asymmetric shape shawl is sometimes referred to as a kite shape. It had a noticeable line, or “spine” from tip to tip. As you are increasing at the beginning the shawl, the spine is in the center. After the shawl reaches the desired number of stitches, the spine shifts one stitch to the left on every RS row until the end tip.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Boothill hat is knit seamlessly and in the round from the bottom up. This easy hat features a multicolor, textured slip stitch pattern. You’ll essentially be knitting the pattern in two row stripes, with slip stitches and the occasional planned purl. Choose three colors of worsted weight yarn and have some fun with color! The Slip Stitch Patter...
Knitting: Cape, Poncho
Copper Queen, a short poncho/capelet is knitted in the round from the top down using the stranded color-work technique. The large color-work section is both written line by line and charted for your knitting preference. A strand of Aerial, a lace weight silk and mohair blend is held together with a strand of Ultra Alpaca for a subtle halo and a...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl is worked from the top down with 4 yarn over increases on every right side row. The increases are placed in such a way as to add to the wingspan of the shawl without creating a really deep shawl. This shawl has two stitch patterns, stockinette stitch with a garter ridge on the wings and a textured eyelet pattern in the center. The siz...
Knitting: Cowl
Reba Light Cowl is a triangular bandanna shape, worked from the top down. The cowl is worked in slip stitch stripes, alternating colors. The Reba Light Cowl is a sister pattern to the Reba Cowl. It’s smaller than the original Reba Cowl and knitted in the lovely Berroco Cambria yarn. A blend of baby alpaca, linen, and lyocell its a luxurious DK-...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Lisianthus Wrap is knitted in the new, lovely Berroco Cambria yarn. A blend of baby alpaca, linen, and lyocell its a luxurious DK-weight yarn. This yarn has incredible drape and stitch definition, perfect for spring knitting!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Introducing two new patterns designed in collaboration with Amanda Hope Yarn! Canelo Hills Hat and San Rafael Cowl
Knitting: Cowl
Introducing two new patterns designed in collaboration with Amanda Hope Yarn! San Rafael Cowl and Canelo Hills Hat
Knitting: Scarf
This whisper light scarf begins with an I-cord tip and increases every other right side row to create an asymmetrical triangle shape. The stitch pattern is a simple combination of garter and eyelets. A slip stitch edge gives a clean finish along all edges.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The Seeing is Believing Scarf / Shawl was designed to be used with a mini skein Advent Calendar. This pattern makes the most of the different color daily mini skein gifts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This unisex hat is knitted in the round from the bottom up, using just one color per round and slip stitches. This simple stitch pattern can be worked in a solid color, two or three colors. Or get scrappy with it! Very different effects are created when the pattern is worked in two row stripes. For added slouch, additional pattern rounds may be...
Knitting: Scarf
The scarf begins with an I-Cord tip, increases every other right side row to the width of the scarf, then decreases to an I-Cord tip. A slip stitch edge gives a clean finish along all edges. Embellish with tiered tassels and optional Mosaic Cuff.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Knitted with a strand of Berroco Ultra Alpaca and Rowan Kidsilk Haze held together for a warm and luxurious beret. This beginner friendly beret begins with a deep 2 x 2 ribbing and features easy, concentric circle decreases. Top with a gorgeous faux fur pompom!
Knitting: Earflap Hat
Make a unique chullo style hat! This pattern recipe has multiple options for earflaps and crown shaping along with 12 charted mosaic stitch patterns. Mosaic knitting and all of the charts can be worked in garter stitch or stockinette stitch for even more options. Mix and match to create your own chullo style hat. Earflap begins with a mini 5 st...
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is knitted in the round using a long repeat, self striping yarn with a solid color yarn. Easy to work, using knit, purl, and slip stitches. You are just working with one yarn on every round! Size is easy to modify, with a repeat of just 4 sts.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sonoita is a quick to knit cardigan in a bulky yarn – so warm and cozy! The cardigan is knitted in pieces from the bottom up. The 3 needle bind off technique is used to join the shoulder seams and the back neck seam. The cardigan fronts overlap making the sizing forgiving. The pattern stitch on the collar looks great on both sides! Notice how i...
Knitting: Mittens, Fingerless Gloves
Knitted in the round from the bottom up the mitts begin with a pretty twisted stitch ribbing. Twisted stitches outline the thumb gusset. A single twisted stitch flanked by purl stitches runs along the inside length of the thumb.
Knitting: Pullover
This cropped sweater is knitted from the top down on circular needles. Slip stitches and Mosaic Knitting create the color-work yoke. Just one color is worked each round! Because you are knitting top down the length of the sleeves and body can be customized to the perfect length for you. Be sure to purchase additional yarn for added length.
Knitting: Cowl
The Thorndale cowl is knitted in the round from the bottom up. The multi color Thorn Stitch pattern is simple to work and creates a beautiful textured detail. Using just one color per round, slip stitches and clever use of k2tog and ssk decreases create the multi color Thorn Stitch pattern.
Knitting: Cardigan
Named after the lovely city in Peru, Arequipa is an open front summer cardigan. The body of the cardigan is knitted in one piece to the underarm. Sleeves are knitted separately and joined to the body for the yoke. Slipped stitch edges and an I-cord bind off are added to the lace edge along the fronts and neckband.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Ignition Point Shawl’s simple colorwork and lace motifs radiate out from a centerline, creating an asymmetrical wrap with endless styling possibilities. This shawl is worked back and forth in rows.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The bold embroidery of the Diadem Effect Beret draws inspiration from a type of firework in which the center briefly freezes while the rest of the embers continue outward, creating a crown-like appearance. This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is knitted primarily in garter stitch, with some easy eyelet rows for interest. Knitted in two pieces and seamed with a three needle bind off. Totally reversible, on one side the color stripes are blended and the other side the color stripes are more predominate.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Quinault hat was inspired by the tall majestic trees in the Olympic National Forest.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Super quick project! Featherline Express is a big sister pattern to Featherline.
Knitting: Scarf
This is an asymmetric triangular scarf knit on the bias. Color block sections are separated with an eyelet mesh section. A decorative crochet long chain bind off finishes the scarf with a looped edge. Size is easily adaptable by working fewer or more rows.
Knitting: Cardigan
Carefree, easy style this no frills cardigan is generously sized. And did I mention the pockets? Love! Go for a walk, play with the dogs or just relax, weekend in the country.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Let’s have some fun this summer! Every weekend, I’ll offer a special discount on a single
Knitting: Poncho
This poncho is knit in one piece - folded - then seamed. You can wear this poncho a couple of ways - with the seam to one shoulder or with the seam in front, creating a v-neck. Simple ribbing with asymmetric cables, this rectangle is easily adapted for other accessories.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. Instructions for the pattern stitch are written row by row.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. Simple lace stitches are alternated with garter stitch bands. Pixel yarn has fun speckles and stripes making this cowl an easy, fast knit. You just want to knit one more round to see what’s coming next!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up using a strand of the Ultra Alpaca along with a strand of lace weight mohair/silk blend. The mohair adds depth of color and a lovely halo to the seed stitch pattern. Leaves are knitted separately and sewn onto the hat. Use leftover scraps of yarn for embroidery or treat yourself to a few Unicor...
Knitting: Poncho
The poncho is knit in two pieces from the bottom up. Stockinette stitch showcases the lovely bottom border. This stitch pattern uses a cable needle to hold stitches for wrapping. Side edges have a slipped stitch edge resembling I-cord. The garter stitch mock-turtleneck finishes with an I-cord bind off.
Knitting: Cowl
Easy mosaic stitch and garter stitch stripes form a long, looping cowl with two colors of Berroco Ultra Wool DK. Mosaic knitting is a great way to create bold graphical elements without stranded colorwork.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
A leaf-like stitch pattern is worked in brioche knitting to make this reversible scarf knitting pattern.
Knitting: Poncho
The Evening Lights poncho is knit with a strand of Shibui Twig and a strand of Shibui Silk Cloud held together. After wet blocking the piece softens and blooms into a most luxurious fabric. The poncho is a rectangle, knit flat and seamed. The point may be worn in the front, back or covering the arm for versatility.
Knitting: Tee
One of the popular paintbrushes also known as Indian Paintbrush, this beautiful wildflower blooms from March to May along the Texas roadsides.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mustang Island is an asymmetric triangular shawl. It is knit on the bias with contrasting color textured stitches alternating with garter stitch sections. The shawl is interesting to knit as it introduces a new textured stitch in each section.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Comfort knitting at its best! The design makes the most of self striping yarns and is easily adaptable to any size. Samples are knit in DK weight yarn or you may use any weight yarn with appropriate needles. Use self striping yarn or create your own stripe pattern – the possibilities are endless.
Knitting: Pullover
White Yarrow is a graceful perennial wildflower, fields of this flower are just so pretty! Another spring in Texas beauty.
Knitting: Scarf
Knit in a self striping yarn this easy to memorize eyelet chevron pattern looks much more complicated than it is! Sew ends together for a cowl.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Written for eight gauges and two adult sizes this pattern is sure to become a favorite! (like Sam) With a deep ribbing it can be worn slouchy or fold back the ribbing for a beanie cap. The multi gauge hat is knit in the round from the top down. Begin with the fabulous Emily Ocker cast on method and double pointed needles (or your method of choi...
Knitting: Poncho
The Balcones Poncho is knit in the round from the bottom up on a circular needle. Loads of easy cushy garter stitch with a panel of patterned brioche stitch to keep your attention. Easier than it looks, the brioche pattern is worked over just the center 39 sts of the poncho.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The mitts are reversible, a wavy rib texture on one side and a basket weave on the other. Flip them over for a shorter at the wrist mitt with fold over cuff. The mitts are worked in the round to the thumb opening. For the thumb opening slit, you will be working back and forth in pattern. To complete the thumb opening you resume working in the r...
Knitting: Poncho
Wild Vine Topper is knit in two identical pieces joined together at the shoulders using the 3 needle bind of technique. The overall lace pattern is an easily memorized 8 st / 8 row repeat. With side edges self finished, you have the option of leaving the sides open for a poncho or sew a partial side seam for the armholes. The sample shown has a...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Poplar Point shawl is worked sideways, increasing to the halfway point then decreasing to the end. If you have additional yarn and would like a larger shawl keep increasing until you have used half of your yarn. The leaf pattern is along the top of the shawl when worn.
Knitting: Pullover
Spring in Texas is Bluebonnet time! They are massed along the highways and covering fields here in Central Texas thanks to our former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson. Mrs. Johnson had a vision to make the world better - more “beautiful” - one plant at a time. She recognized that wildflowers and other native plants can lift the spirit and that con...
Knitting: Cowl
The cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up. With just a three stitch pattern repeat the pattern is easily adapted for any length and any weight yarn. The length shown wraps twice around the neck for a cozy cowl. Directions are given for worsted, Aran and Bulky weight yarns. Bonus instructions are given for 24 and 28” cowls.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves
The Huntsville pattern includes directions for making both the mosaic cowl and fingerless mitts with mosaic trim.
Knitting: Headband, Beanie, Toque
Listen for the silence that always precedes the beginning of a snowfall.
Knitting: Cowl
The Blanco infinity cowl combines mosaic knitting with cushy garter stitch stripes. For mosaic knitting in the round, rounds are worked in pairs, two rounds using the same color. The first round work as indicated in the pattern. On the second round, using the same color, you purl the same sts you knit in the previous round, and slip the same st...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Steamboat hat is knit from the bottom up, beginning with the ribbing. The blue worsted weight version hat a 3” ribbing and more repeats of the cable pattern. The red worsted weight version has a longer ribbing and fewer repeats of the cable pattern. Wear with a folded brim for extra warmth or not for some slouch! The chunky weight tweed ver...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Lakeside shawl is a simple but elegant triangular shawl designed for the luxurious Zealana Air Lace yarn. One braided cable, a touch of lace and picot bind off keeps the knitting rather easy while interesting.
Knitting: Poncho
The Bandera Poncho is a rhythmic fun knit in Brioche and Garter stitch with a few cable twists.
Knitting: Poncho
The cape is knit in the round from the top down, beginning with the cowl. The cowl neck is worked in a half brioche rib stitch, followed by a k1, p1 rib. Increases for the cape are made on either side of the cables. The armholes are created by working the front and body pieces separately as flat pieces.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl is knitted in the round, beginning with waste yarn and a provisional cast on. This creates a snuggly double thick tubular fabric. The beginning and ends of the tube are twisted once before joining, creating a Mobius cowl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Clarabelle shawl brings you to a gently rolling pasture with grazing cows and a meadow full of wild flowers. Enjoy the edging of bobbled flowers with a base of garter stitch. Sweet Georgia Yarn provides the dreamy texture and drape.
Knitting: Tee
A flirty feminine lace edge adorns this simple summer tee. Side shaping creates a flowing, slightly dipped hem.
Knitting: Poncho
The Linda Marie knit in Cirrus is a light layer poncho. Great for a summer eve stroll or as an extra layer to ward off the chill from air conditioning. The rolled neck is shown in green and the funnel neck version in taupe.
Knitting: Scarf
Knit in the round, this double-thick scarf features a timeless colorwork motif and pom-pom ends.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This asymmetrical shawl is knit from the widest point to narrowest. The varying stitch patterns evoke the idea of Victorian knitting samplers.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is worked from the bottom up beginning with the lace cable twist pattern. The shaping is done with easy to work short rows in stockinette stitch. An I-cord bind off completes the shawl for a beautiful finished edge.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Half linen and garter stitch patterns create lovely color effects when using hand dyed yarns. This shawl is easy to knit and makes the most of that single hank of special yarn.
Knitting: Poncho
A sister pattern to the Rosalie Poncho. Rosaliette is knit at a finer gauge. A simple, easy to wear poncho with lace detail.
Knitting: Cowl
This quick to knit cowl uses super soft, bulky, warm but lightweight North Star yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Fast and easy to knit, this self fringing cowl is worked in the round. The fringe magic happens when binding off. The small cowl is seamed, the longer cowl has the option of using buttons for different styling. The
Knitting: Poncho
A simple, easy to knit poncho that can be worn multiple ways. Simple stitches, repeated across the long rows make this a great project for social or TV knitting.
Knitting: Poncho
Fayette County is a comfy oversized topper. Wear open or closed with your favorite shawl pin.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Beanie or slouch hat, this is a quick knit that is sure to become a favorite! The pattern stitch is both charted and written.
Knitting: Poncho
The Georgetown Poncho can be worn as a boat neck or a V-neck. Since this is an oversized garment, both the Sm/Med and the Lg/ExLg will fit a wide range of sizes. The Ultra Alpaca was knit at a looser gauge for additional drape.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Easy, cozy hug of a shrug knit entirely in Brioche stitch with a Garter stitch collar. Don’t let the brioche technique scare you - you can do this! It is a two stitch, two row pattern repeated over and over. You’ll get into the brioche rhythm before you know it! The main body piece is a rectangle - no shaping in the pattern stitch. For this des...
Knitting: Poncho
A simple, easy to wear poncho with lace detail. Lovely, lightweight layer for an afternoon walk on the beach.
