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Here are instructions for two washcloths with two wonderful designs completed with small edgings. These patterns are not only great for washcloths they can easily be used for scarves and shawls.
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Knitting: Cowl
This is a beautiful cowl worked in a gorgeous yet easy lace pattern. The lace pattern creates its own subtle scallop edge that adds to the beauty of the design.
Knitting: Pullover
Sura is a strong woman. This saddle shoulder sweater is for a strong woman. The sweater is worked with saddles first. Stitches have been picked up from the saddle to create back and front. Later sleeves are picked up and the saddle pattern continues on the sleeves.
Knitting: Pullover
Midnight Frost Garter Stitch Sweater is a truly special piece that combines the cozy texture of garter stitch with a touch of magic. This exquisite sweater is crafted by holding yarn together with a metallic filament, creating a subtle shimmer that adds a unique charm. This sweater features a classic crew neckline and elegant long sleeves. The ...
Knitting: Cowl
This beautiful cowl is worked in an easy wavy pattern that creates a lovely scalloped edge. A knitted rose with two leaves decorates the cowl. The rose is attached to the cowl with a pearl at the center of it adding to the beauty of the design.
Crochet: Pullover
The Adeline Crew Sweater features a very easy pattern with just one row repeat, allowing you to create a beautiful and intricate-looking garment with minimal effort. The simplicity of the pattern makes it an excellent choice for beginners or for those looking for a relaxing and enjoyable crochet project. The sweater’s long sleeves are modified ...
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
The Luisa Scalloped Topper is worked in four panels, consisting of a front panel, a back panel and two side panels. This construction technique allows for ease of customization and ensures a perfect fit. Each panel is worked separately and then seamed together, resulting in a seamless and professional finish. Pair the Luisa Scalloped Topper wit...
Knitting: Pullover
This wonderful top is perfect for warmer weather. The top has a wide neckline with modified drop shoulders. The body is worked in two colors. The bottom edge is worked in an easy lace pattern then, when the color changes, the top is worked in stockinette stitch. The ¾-length sleeves follow the lace pattern creating a flattering coherent look.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a triangular shawl worked from the top to the bottom edge. The increases are done at the center of the shawl creating a beautiful design decorated with beads. Then, a lace pattern is worked with a beautiful edging finishing the shawl.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl consists of triangle motifs that are joined as the work progresses. The work begins with a single triangle at the bottom of the shawl and the rest of the shawl is built up on that. Ayanna will create a dramatic look for spring.
Crochet: Vest
This beautiful vest is worked in a lacy floral square for each front panel and the back. The sides are worked in simple filet crochet that can adjust the necessary sizes. This pattern can be worked in two colors or the whole vest can be worked in one color.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This beautiful shrug is worked in an easy lace pattern that produces a gorgeous piece that both mother and daughter will enjoy wearing. The shrug is a piece of rectangular knitting that is folded in half. The top and bottom portion of the shrug is worked in garter stitch. For the adult size, stitches will be picked up for cuffs which are worked...
Knitting: Cowl
This is a gorgeous cowl worked in a beautiful lace pattern. The pattern is lovely but needs some concentration to be worked.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a wonderful cardigan that has a beautiful cable pattern worked on both sides of the front. It also has a basket-weave pattern worked all over the rest of the body and sleeves. The cardigan has modified drop shoulder sleeves and crew neckline. The front is closed with buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a very easy, yet beautiful sweater that begins with a clever cast-on that creates scallops at the bottom edge and cuffs. The body is worked in stockinette with a crew neckline and modified drop shoulders and long sleeves with matching scallops.
Knitting: Pullover
This beautiful sweater is worked from the top down with a V-neckline and, after the armholes, is worked in the round. The lace panels that are worked on the front are also worked on the sleeves and under the arms, creating a unique look for the sweater.
Crochet: Vest
Steeplechase is a gorgeous pattern for a wonderful vest that boasts a classic V-neckline, buttoned front and a simple, striking texture. Add a bit of warmth to your outfit with this timeless piece that mixes effortlessly with closet staples.
Crochet: Sleeveless Top
Inspired by the beauty and airiness of an open meadow, each element of this piece has been carefully planned to create an intricate project featuring a wide variety of crochet techniques. Boasting a series of joined lace motifs around the neck, the Ainsley Top is perfect for all your summertime adventures. Ainsley is Scottish for “one’s own mea...
Knitting: Tee
This is a wonderful top. The body is worked in stockinette stitch until the underarm. Stitches are added to create the sleeves. That is when the pattern changes to a gorgeous lace pattern. The neckline is a wide crew neck.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
For a dash of elevated and timeless style, Kendall is a chic lace tank top you’ll want to add to your collection. The front has a V-neckline, and the back has a round neckline that are interchangeable. Therefore, it can be worn with a V-neck in front or the round neck. The front and back are finished with applied I-cord and the straps are I-cor...
Knitting: Pants, Coat / Jacket
This is a cute baby jacket worked from top down with raglan shape sleeves. The yoke is worked in two colors and the rest of the body is worked in one color, making it easy and beautiful. The pants are worked in bi-color garter stitch just like the yoke.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful lace stole worked in an easy lace pattern. To make both ends the same, the stole begins at the center back with Provisional cast-on and is worked to the first edge. The other side is worked by removing the cast-on edge and working towards the other end.
Knitting: Pullover
Seren is a simply gorgeous sweater featuring a split turtleneck. Worked in stockinette, the split at the shoulder is buttoned up with colorful buttons of your choosing that go all the way up the 2×2 ribbed neck.
Knitting: Cowl
This cowl design is worked in round with a very easy lace pattern. The pattern is easy enough for someone who has not tried knitting lace before. I provide the instruction in written text and chart form. Choose whichever form you like better.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl design is worked top-down from the center of the back neck and increased every other row to size. The main body is a very easy eyelet pattern. Then a border is added and later the bottom edge is decorated with a beautiful lace edging. Beads have been added to the center of the eyelet flowers, to vertical columns of the bord...
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
This beautiful cardigan starts with a row of beautiful motifs that is worked on both fronts and center back. The rest of the body is worked sideways in a simple Double crochet pattern. The ¾ length sleeves are worked in double crochet with a row of motifs at the cuffs.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a wonderful classic sweater with a cable and lace panel worked on the center front and back. The same panel is worked on the sleeves for added visual interest. This lovely piece is just what you need as we transition from summer into fall.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Cora is a beautiful stockinette stitch tank top with a wonderful cable pattern worked in front into a V-neck and continues to the shoulders. Knit in a sunny yellow, this is the tank that will kick off your summer knitting in a bright way.
Knitting: Tee
Wear your leaves on your sleeves with the Maren Leaves Tee! Worked from the top down, this tee begins with leafy lace panels for the shoulders and is made in a cotton and linen blend yarn that’s ideal for staying cool in warm weather.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This stole is named after an Indo-Persian deity Mitra which means “Friend” or “Genius”. It is a gorgeous combination of cables and lace creating a lovely stole. The soft gorgeous yarn adds to the beauty of the pattern.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Jeanette is beautiful top with off the shoulder sleeves. The lace pattern at the bottom of the top matches the one around the shoulder. There is a pair of gloves worked in the same pattern as the pattern of the bottom edge and the sleeves, creating a wonderful romantic outfit.
Knitting: Cowl
I love patterns that mimic nature. When I ran into this stitch pattern, I knew it was perfect for a cowl. The lace pattern is worked on every row, therefore it is easier to work in round. In addition, the pattern creates a lovely scallop edge.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
My mom passed away in March. Her name was Parvaneh which means butterfly in Farsi. I have designed a shawlette with a butterfly border in her memory. The shawlette begins with knitted scallops cast on (Instruction included) and some bead knitting for the body of the butterflies and edging. If you do not like bead knitting, you can totally ignor...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Parmeada was an ancient princess, King Cyrus the great’s daughter and married to Darius I. The shawl is worked in three different patterns and gold beads are worked across the shawl to make it perfect for a princess. The first pattern is an eyelet with added beads. The second pattern is rows of eyelets and the third pattern is a beautiful lace ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a simple and gorgeous vertical striped ruana. Both sides are worked the same rectangles and the center back is either sewn together or joined with 3-needle bind off.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Alyssum, named for the sweet alyssum flower that grows in the fall, is a beautiful pattern for a wrap which is double sided (both sides look similar) and stays flat. Adding fringe to both ends adds to the beauty of the design and helps it drape like a waterfall of color.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a simple knit sweater with a beautiful wheat pattern repeated three times in front and once on the sleeves. It has a cowl neck which is attached after it is knit separately.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This beautiful cardigan is worked in an easy lace pattern that creates an impressive look. The shaping is very simple with Modified drop shoulders and long sleeves complimented with a wide V-neckline.
Knitting: Cowl
If you are new to knitting lace, this beautiful diamond pattern is perfect. It has all the basic elements of lace, yet it is worked in round. Therefore, you can see the right side of the pattern at all times.
Knitting: Tee
A beautiful lace pattern decorates the bottom edge of this loose-fitting top. The rest of the body is simple stockinette with a round neckline. The sleeves are worked in the same lace pattern as the bottom edge. The number of stitches for the lace pattern dictates the finished size.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This lovely shawlette begins with working scallops that are worked separately in different colors and joined with another row of scallops to create a beautiful edging. Later, stitches are picked up at the straight edge and worked in a crescent shape creating this wonderful shawlette.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a gorgeous pair of fingerless gloves with the beautiful double rose pattern worked on the back of the hand. An ecru crochet thread and metallic thread are held together to create the wonderful look.
Knitting: Pullover
This gorgeous top is worked top down with a round neckline and modified drop shoulders. The lace panel in front is repeated on the long sleeves.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Beanie, Toque
This raglan baby jacket is worked in a simple lace pattern from the bottom up. The raglan decreases are hidden behind bands of Stockinette and Reverse Stockinette patterns around the neckline. The pattern is easy and perfect for a new lace knitter. The beanie hat follows the same pattern as the body of the jacket.
Knitting: Cowl
Teagan is a bold infinity scarf worked in entralac. Each row of squares is worked in a different color making the scarf versatile for a variety of outfits.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is s beautiful wrap with a gorgeous lace pattern. The pattern creates a bias edge on both ends adding to the beauty of the design.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This intriguingly beautiful cardigan begins from the armhole to the edge of the front and center back. The center back is joined with a 3-needle bind-off then the bottom is worked in stripes until it is the desired length. At this point you can decide if you want a vest or a cardigan. You can finish the armholes for a vest or continue on with s...
Knitting: Throw
Like the look of vintage quilts but you’re not a quilter? Create your own vintage quilt through knitting! Agatha is a beautiful throw worked in gradient and white yarn. The square shapes are created by working garter stitch squares half in white and half in gradient yarn on a diagonal. Later they are sewn together to make this stunning throw.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Brianne is a gorgeous wrap worked in a slip stitch pattern that creates a look of basket weave. The fringe-like edging adds to the beauty of the design.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Adella is a beautiful half circle shawl that is worked from top down. In fact, it is more of a three-quarter shawl which will stay on the shoulder because of the shape. To create an eye-pleasing look, popcorns have been added at points of increases every other row until shawl is at the appropriate length. The bottom edge is a row of popcorns an...
Knitting: Scarf
Emeline is a wonderful scarf that is easy to make, but still unique. Worked lengthwise in a fine wool/cashmere/nylon blend, this special project makes a wonderful gift — for yourself or for a friend.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is worked in garter stitch starting at the edging which is a beautiful garter lace pattern. Later, stitches are picked up at the straight edge of the edging decreasing to shape three triangles. The body of the shawl and the edging are decorated with beads to add interest.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful garter stitch triangular shawl is worked from the neck down. Since the basic pattern is garter stitch, it is double sided. A simple eyelet pattern and beads create the teardrops across the body. A gorgeous edging finishes the shawl.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This beautiful tank top has an easy, eyelet-lace edging paired with a classic stockinette stitch body. It’s the perfect grown-up version of baby’s Sunday Best outfit! Dress it up or down depending on the setting. Either way, you’re bound to fall in love with its roomy, round neckline finished with a neat, I-cord edging and attractive lace trim.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a crescent shawlette worked from top down in garter stitch. The edging that is worked in garter stitch too is a gorgeous lace pineapple pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful shawl worked in a diamond pattern reminding me of high mountains. Damavand is the highest mountain in Iran and always has snow on top. The edge of the shawl is finished with a lace pointed edging pattern that complements the shawl pattern.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a beautiful cowl worked in a wonderful lace pattern. The scallop shapes created by working the pattern forms a pleasing look. Better than that, the pattern is reversible which works best for a cowl.
Crochet: Poncho
A perfect stashbuster candidate, the Azalea Poncho is lacy and cozy which makes it a great transitional piece in between shifting seasons. Work the lace granny square motif in a variety of colors for a whimsical look or stick to your favorite color for a more subtle result.
Knitting: Gloves
This is a cute pair of gloves that is designed to create an elephant shape on each hand. The elephant covers the back of the hand. The thumb is its trunk and the fingers will each be one foot. The ear and the eye are later knit and embroidered to help shape the elephant. Also, an I-cord long tail is added that will go from one glove, around the...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful lace shawlette. I started it with the lace edging and then picked up on the straight edge for the body. I have added beads to add to the beauty of the pattern and give it some weight.
Knitting: Cardigan, Beanie, Toque
This beautiful raglan baby jacket is worked from top down. The increases for underarm are decorative themselves and add to the beauty of the design. An easy lace pattern creates a beautiful and interesting jacket. A hat with the same pattern creates a wonderful outfit for the little one.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I named this beautiful shawl after my hometown of Novato in Northern California. The shawl is worked from center back neck down to the edge. The different patterns represent the diversity of nature in this area.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This lovely shawl is produced by joining blocks that all begin at the center and worked outward. Each block follows the beautiful fern pattern. Since the shawl is worked in blocks, it is very portable. Each block is finished with a round of crochet chains and that makes it easy to join the blocks. Triangle shapes following the same pattern comp...
Crochet: Cardigan
This is a gorgeous cardigan worked in floral motifs that are joined as you go, which means no after-pattern sewing! Featuring a wide, square neckline and three-quarter length sleeves, this classic top boasts the perfect spring fit.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is worked in lacy granny triangles. Each triangle begins with a floral shape but when they are joined, another pattern emerges at the joining points which looks like a star. Dress up a sweater or a dress with this stunning design.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a gorgeous wrap worked in 4 sections. The first and last section are worked in the same pattern and create scallops at the edge adding to the beauty of the design. The other two sections use different lace patterns. You can follow my lead or decide to work one lace pattern through the whole wrap.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawlette is worked from the center of the back neck, top down, increasing to the bottom edge. The tonal colors create a wonderful transition adding to the beauty of the design. The colors of the yarn remind me of the super bloom I witnessed this year at Carrizo Plain National Monument. The colors were so gorgeous they stay with ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This beautiful cardigan is shaped at the waist and has a round neckline. A panel of a wonderful lace pattern resembling wheat sprouts decorates both fronts. The decreases and increases for the waistline are hidden on the side of the panel depending which side it is.
Crochet: Vest
Combine a v-shape shell stitch with a simple pineapple stitch to create the perfect summer vest. With no sewing involved, this vest is worked from shoulder down and finished with 3 buttons.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The amethyst color of this wrap will make you feel like royalty, especially since it is combined with a lace trim and classy shape. Thanks to the keyhole opening, you won’t have to worry about tugging on your wrap to keep it from sliding off—this reliable accessory keeps its warmth and style firmly in place.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a sleeveless top with wide round neckline. The bottom edge of the top is worked in a beautiful lace pattern that creates its own scallops as it is worked. The waistline of the top is shaped, creating a feminine look. The armholes and neckline are finished with applied I-cord. However, an alternative for finishing with k1, p1 ribbing is ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawlette starts with three blocks worked from center out that are joined in a triangular shape. This shape helps to keep the shawlette on shoulders. Stitches are picked up on two sides creating the wingspan. The sides are decreased as the work progresses to make the pointed edge. The inside edge of the shawlette is finished with...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Shahrzad, the legendary character of “One Thousand and One Nights” tale, was a queen who told stories to the king so he wouldn’t execute her! She was a smart woman and if she ever wore a shawl, it should have been very beautiful. This is a shawl that I think she would have worn. It begins at the center of the neck and is increased at three poin...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
You’ve seen granny square shawls before, but you probably haven’t seen one with such a unique shape. The crisp outlines of the floral motifs are stunning, matched by the angular geometry of the squares’ placement. This shawl skillfully adds a modern touch to a beloved classic.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful trapezoid shawl starts from the edge of the neck and flows into two mesmerizing lace patterns. With a scalloped edge and a crochet chain bind off, this design is as unique as it is chic.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl begins at one corner and increases on one side creating a right angle shawl. As the increases continue, a basket stitch pattern is worked with a lighter color yarn to create a gorgeous shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This gorgeous triangular shawl is worked from the neck down. It follows a beautiful lace pattern then transitions to a wonderful border. A metallic thread is held together with the yarn throughout the project adding to the dramatic look of the shawl. The bottom edge is decorated with crystal beads to add to the beauty of the design and add weig...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful lace wrap is very clever to knit and wear. It begins with a gorgeous lace edging then stitches are picked up at the straight edge and the easy lace pattern is worked. At the other end the pattern turns into 2X2 ribbing keyhole. Therefore, the wrap can be put through the keyhole creating different options to wear the wrap.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful triangular shawl begins at the center of back neck with charming embossed leaves pattern all over the shawl. When the shawl is the desired length a gorgeous leaves edging finishes the shawl. The veins of the leaves and points of the leaves on the edging of the shawl are all decorated with glass beads.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
A neutral afghan belongs in every home this fall. This pattern is worked in strips with wonderful Aran patterns. One strip is worked in an easy cable pattern followed by a strip of berries pattern. After all strips are knitted and joined, one round of crab stitch adds the finishing touch.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
When the tide comes in as the sun goes down, you’ll want to have a light cardigan on hand. This is a gorgeous summer cardigan worked in lace weight yarn. The motifs are worked for the bottom edge of the cardi.
Knitting: Throw
This beautiful afghan is worked in different colored blocks in the garter stitch. The joining of the blocks creates the eye-pleasing effect of this lovely design. Since each block is worked separately, it is a perfect project for on the go.
Knitting: Tee
What’s summer without a little bubblegum pink? This vibrant warm-weather top has beautiful lace touches and a ribbed design that truly pops against this playful hue.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Roxanna was the daughter of the Persian king Darius III who married Alexander after he took over the country. Therefore, I consider this shawlette fit for a queen.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a gorgeous wrap knit in two different lace patterns. The Flemish Braid pattern is worked on both sides and the center panel is elfin lace pattern. These two patterns complement each other to create a wonderful cohesive look. Both ends are decorated with a Flemish braid and for a finishing touch fringe is added at both ends.
Crochet: Tee
This gorgeous lace top features a motif design that covers the center front and back as well as the top of the ¾-length sleeves. The rest of the top is covered with an easy lace pattern that helps in customizing the pattern for different sizes, making this a beautiful top anyone can enjoy.
Knitting: Scarf
This beautiful scarf follows an unusual yet gorgeous lace pattern. Instead of fringe, I have added a jagged edge and beading to create a wonderful look. You can make the same scarf without the beads and still get a beautiful scarf.
Knitting: Cowl, Fingerless Gloves
This is a gorgeous pattern worked in a wonderful yarn. The pattern is very delicate and feminine. The beads add to the beauty of the design. The gauntlets are worked from the wrist to the fingers. The same pattern that is on the back of the hand is used for the cowl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful lace wrap has a keyhole at one end that helps with dressing and wearing the wrap.
Crochet: Cardigan
This beautiful cardigan is worked up in an easy lace pattern which makes it perfect for just about any level of crocheter. As a finished piece, the cardigan doesn’t feature any sort of waist shaping which allows it to drape effortlessly around your waist, cascading gently like a waterfall.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cute little cardigan begins from the back neck. The bottom back is worked in short rows to give it room. The front is worked around in garter stitch and finished with a beautiful lace edging. Sleeves are picked up from the armhole and finished with the same edging. There are no seams to sew. You would only stitch the beginning and end of t...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This glitzy piece is the perfect accessory your holiday ensemble needs, and it’s so easy to work up. Simply crochet half the wrap and the edging before rejoining your yarn at the beginning and working out the other way. Pair this with a simple black dress for effortless glam.
Knitting: Scarf
This bold blue scarf features winding cables across the front and back so that there is no right or wrong side to the scarf. With an easy cabled pattern and a simple construction, this scarf will be right at home with your winter wardrobe.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This beautiful baby blanket showcases a wonderful cable pattern. Although the cables span the entirety of the blanket, this blanket is straightforward to make and is perfect for intermediate knitters.
Crochet: Cardigan
This kimono-shaped cardigan is worked from side to side. It begins from one sleeve then stitches are added to shape front and back. Later the other front begins and joined to back and then decreased to make the other sleeve. The cardigan has ¾ length sleeves.
Knitting: Tee
This gorgeous summer top features a unique stitch pattern to create a scallop design along the bottom half of the tee and a delicate eyelet design on the top half. Perfect for any summertime gathering, this sensational top is a summertime must.
Crochet: Cardigan
This gorgeous cropped cardi features an open front with a V-neckline and a beautiful filet crochet pattern that is worked along the front edge and neckline. Perfect for layering over a sun dress or a basic tank top, this intermediate-level cardigan is finished with beautiful pearl buttons.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
This toe-up sock pattern is an advanced pattern that provides the knitter with the opportunity to try on the socks as they are knit. The pattern can be worked right after the toes are knit and continue to the cuffs.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawlette begins with a gorgeous edging and is then decreased with short rows until the crescent shape is achieved. This shawlette is great for chilly summer evenings and is a perfect project for someone who has not tried short rows before.
Knitting: Dress
This beautiful sleeveless dress is just perfect for a little girl. The bottom edge of the dress is decorated with a Feather and Fan pattern which is perfect for a new lace knitter. The shoulders are joined with beautiful buttons for easy dressing.
Knitting: Cardigan
This beautiful raglan cardigan is worked from the top down and features a lacy Ostrich Plumes stitch pattern. Dazzling gold buttons line the front of this sweater that dresses up any simple tank and tee outfit.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Cerulean V-Neck Tunic is made with a V-shape lace pattern and minimal shaping. The tunic is sleeveless with slits on both sides and an edged V-neckline. If you’re trying lace knitting for the first time, this is the perfect easy project for you!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Lace Dance Shawl is a wonderful triangular shawl that is worked from the center of the neck down. It follows two lovely patterns; one for the body and one for the Crest of the Wave edging.
Knitting: Tee
The Interlaced Diamond Top is a beautiful summer top that boasts a wide, round neckline and short sleeves. The neckline is finished with an I-cord and the center front of the top is decorated with a beautiful lace panel comprised of diamond shapes.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl follows two easy patterns. The shades of wildberry and rose blend together to produce a harmonious range of color and the rows of clusters create a textured look for a shawl that’s as stylish as it is warm.
Knitting: Pullover
This lovely sweater begins with an entrelac piece in the middle front, knit from variegated yarn. With a matching back piece and a cowl neck for added comfort and warmth, this sweater is a great addition to your winter wardrobe.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful wrap worked in a wonderful lace pattern creating a mesh fabric. The top and bottom edges are decorated with a lovely edging that adds to the beauty of the design.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This beautiful tunic is worked from cuff-to-cuff with two different colors following the Fibonacci sequence to create a pleasing effect. The tunic will have dolman sleeves and V-neckline and is worked in Garter stitch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The word “Shirin” means sweet in Farsi. The shawl is sweet and beautiful to wear.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful triangular shawlette worked from the top down. The body of the shawlette is worked in an easy yet beautiful eyelet pattern. The edging is a Gothic Leaf pattern with beads added to the center of the decreases to create a lovely look. The shawlette can be worked without the beads if preferred.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawlette is worked beginning with edging. Stitches are picked up in slipped stitches along the straight edge of edging and worked in Garter stitch and short-rows. You might find using stitch markers useful when working the short rows.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a beautiful Cropped cardigan with 3/4 length sleeves. The body is worked in a beautiful lace pattern. The sleeves follow the same pattern to underarm then all pieces are joined for a Raglan shape.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This gorgeous trapezoid shawlette is worked from one side to the other. The body of the shawl is worked in Garter stitch. In the first section increases have been done at the
Crochet: Cardigan
This beautiful cardigan is worked from one cuff to the other. It follows a wonderful textured pattern that creates vertical stripes for a flattering look.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a beautiful top worked in the easy and lovely horseshoe pattern at the bottom edge. The body is worked in Stockinette stitch. Shaping at the waistline is added. The top has short set-in sleeves with the horseshoe pattern at the edge.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This beautiful cardigan is worked in a background of Broken Rib pattern with a lovely cable worked on both fronts and the sleeves. The cardigan has a crew neckline and modified drop shoulders.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a gorgeous shawlette that begins at the center back neck and is worked to the bottom edge. The increases are done based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi shawl. Adding the metallic filament to the yarn has added to the beauty of the design. The pattern is offered in written text and charts.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Stars in the Evening sky Cardigan is worked with metallic yarn with three different patterns. The bottom edge is worked in a wide edging that creates a sharp tooth edge for the cardigan. The waist is worked in a lovely cable pattern. The top part along with the short sleeves is worked in an easy eyelet pattern. The cardigan has a v-neckline and...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful shawlette worked in a soft yarn with sequins. It begins at the center top edge and worked in an easy eyelet pattern and changed to a gorgeous edging. I named it “Roya” which means “dream”. Working with this yarn and pattern is a dream!
Knitting: Pullover
This gorgeous top begins with a beautiful pattern that is chosen for its scallop edge. Then the pattern is switched to Reverse Stockinette stitch and the waist is shaped with decreases and increases. The top has a round neckline. The oriel pattern looks extensive but actually it is only 14 rows that are moved a few stitches after the first repe...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This cute little shawlette is worked in two distinctive colors and is started from the neck down in one color, increased and worked in Garter stitch until it is the appropriate length, then a beautiful lace border is added in another color. Later on a gorgeous lace edging finishes the shawl.
Knitting: Vest
This is a vest which does not have any shaping. The beauty of it is that it very loose and follows an easy eyelet pattern with a lovely edging. This vest which is worked in Bamboo thread has a nice drape and is wonderful for summer.
Knitting: Pullover
This beautiful top follows the lovely Fuchsia pattern. It has large round neckline with short sleeves. Because it is worked in cotton yarn, it is perfect for summer wear. Short rows have been worked in the bust area to make extra room. Although the sleeves are lacy, the pattern for the sleeves differ from the pattern for the body.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wonderful shawlette is worked from side to side with a gorgeous edging that makes it more extravagant. To add to the flare of the shawl, I have worked simple short rows that add to the beauty of the shawlette. Alborz is a mountain range in Northern Iran with a wide range of flora and fauna. The edging of this shawlette reminds me of the go...
Crochet: Cardigan
Aurora Borealis Cardigan is a beautiful jacket worked from side to side beginning from the cuff then front and back to the center are worked. The second side is worked the same then the backs are joined at the center. The front has a curved edge which adds to the beauty of the design. The jacket has a round neckline.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful shawlette worked with sock yarn. The shawlette begins with a beautiful edging worked vertically then stitches are picked up at the straight edge of the edging and the body is worked in Garter stitch and short rows to create the crescent shape. This is a wonderful project for chilly spring and summer evenings.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Volcano Shrug is an elegant shrug worked from cuff-to-cuff. It follows an easy lace pattern for the body and gorgeous edging to finish it off.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a simple wrap with a wonderful cable pattern. The cables are not stacked on top of each other, but scattered throughout the wrap which creates a wonderful fresh look. I have added a beautiful edging around the wrap that adds to the beauty of the design.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a Möebius scarf that begins with Cat Bordhi’s Cast-on and worked in an easy checkered board pattern. The beautiful variegated yarn adds to the beauty of the pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This lovely shawl follows the shape of Faroese shawls and stays on the shoulder because of the shaping at the shoulders. The pattern and the drape of the shawl itself is a reminder of the Emerald Bay at Tahoe for me.
Knitting: Vest
This beautiful body-hugging vest is worked from the neck down and has negative ease. The back begins with a provisional cast-on. After the back is worked to underarm, the cast-on is taken out and each front is worked to underarm again. Then both front and back are worked at the same time. Therefore, there are no seams to sew. The lace pattern i...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a lovely shawl worked in four very beautiful lace patterns. It begins at the center of back neck with an easy Fir Cone lace pattern then increased until it is the appropriate length. The pattern changes into a Flemish Block Lace and then finished with a beautiful edging.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl is worked in a very simple lace pattern worked in two colors which creates a harmonious look. To hide the color change at the edges, an applied I-cord has been added. A Shark Tooth edging in both colors creates a whimsical look.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The pattern and color for this shawl reminds me of rejuvenation. The shape of this shawl is based on the Faroese shawl concept. Therefore it stays on the shoulders keeping the wearer warm. The pattern is worked as a border. The rest of the shawl is worked in Garter stitch. Instead of fringe which is customary for Faroese shawls, I have used a b...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a shawl worked from side to side with a beautiful cable pattern at the edge. The rest of the shawl is worked in Garter stitch. Five stitches at the edge are knit in Stockinette but are never bound off. They are unraveled to create a nice fringe for the shawl. There is no need to add the fringe after the shawl is finished.
Knitting: Cowl
This is a gorgeous and practical cowl worked in an easy yet beautiful eyelet pattern. The pattern is double sided. On one side it looks like hourglasses and on the other side it looks like small elephant heads. Choose the side you like best.
Knitting: Cardigan
Golden Gate Park is an Aran fitted cardigan with a collar that follows the same pattern as the body. This drop shoulder cardigan has long sleeves. The same cable patterns are worked along the sleeves creating a beautiful look.
Knitting: Vest
This beautiful vest is named after a river in southern Iran. The river is wide enough for boats to navigate. The eyelet pattern reminds me of the waves and ripples created by moving boats. The vest is worked from side to side with an easy eyelet pattern and a V-neckline.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful shawl worked in a wonderful lace pattern from neck down. The bottom edge is decorated with a lovely edging. It is named after Mount Tamalpais (Mount Tam) north of San Francisco in Marin County. It is a gorgeous place to go for hiking through the year with the view changing with every season.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful shawl made of mitered squares. The shawl is easy to make and the project can be a stash buster, if you want. Although I have made it in fingering weight yarn, you can use any weight of yarn you like and get a different size and feel.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful Shawlette is worked with just one skein of sock yarn. It begins from the neck and is worked toward the shoulders. The basic pattern is Garter stitch and a gorgeous edging with beads finishes the Shawlette.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a top with V-neckline and short set-in sleeves. The top is open in front and has the same lovely “Orchid” panels on both sides of the front opening. The rest of the body follows an easy Cloverleaf Eyelet pattern. Decreases are done on the outside edge of the Orchid panels. As a result, the panel is not interrupted. Pearl buttons finish ...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This beautiful top is worked in the easy chevron pattern using different colored yarns. To make an eye-pleasing effect for color combination, I have used the famous Fibonacci sequence. The chevron pattern is worked until the underarm and after that a single color yarn has been used. The top has a wide round neckline and no sleeves. The front is...
Knitting: Cardigan
This baby jacket has a raglan shape and is worked from the neck down. After finishing the yoke, the body and sleeves follow an easy yet beautiful lace pattern that adds to the beauty of the design. In addition, the matching hat follows the same eyelet pattern.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
On July 29, 2012, I lost my sister to brain cancer. Three weeks before her passing, I finished this hat and named it after her. She loved it. This hat is perfect for whoever is going through chemo therapy due to cancer. It follows a lovely easy pattern. It is perfect for a beginner knitter to try a new pattern and increase her skills.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
Lace Bolero is perfect for those times in summer when you might feel a bit chilly. The pattern begins in the front then stitches for the sleeves are added. Later, the back is continued on. Therefore, you will only have underarm seams to sew. All edges including the sleeves, bottom edge, both fronts, and the neckline are finished in contrasting ...
Knitting: Pullover
This beautiful loose-fitting top is worked in two pieces with the stitches for the sleeves added to the body stitches to create the dolman shape. The front and back are joined with 3-needle bind-off technique. The front neckline is wide and round, perfect for warmer spring weather. The pattern used for this design is a lace and cable combination.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is worked from neck down and is designed to have five corners making it stay on the shoulders without falling off. It is worked in Stockinette stitch with increases at strategic points. Then a beautiful lace pattern is worked to create a lovely accessory to be worn in spring.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Friendship Cardigan is a beautiful cardigan with a shapely front edge and a V-neckline. It has ¾ length sleeves and some shaping at the waist. The cardigan is worked in Stockinette stitch. However, it is finished with a beautiful 1892 edging. The body is easy to work, but you need to have experience in lace knitting to work the edging.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This pair of fingerless gloves is very easy to make and they follow a very interesting lace and cable pattern. They are knit on straight needles and sewn on the side to create the thumb opening. The thumb has been worked half way to keep the hands warmer.
Knitting: Cardigan
Side-to-side Cardigan is a beautiful cropped jacket with slick lines, drop shoulders and short sleeves closed with a zipper. To give the jacket a more interesting look, all the edges including bottom, sleeve and neckline are decorated with contrasting color I-cord.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Cables is a cardigan worked with cables across front and back. The waistline is created by decreasing between cables, then increasing again to create room for the bust. The cardigan has long set-in sleeves and round crew neckline.
Knitting: Pullover
This is cute sweater with a Giraffe design for a cute little one. The sweater has a crew neckline and modified-drop sleeves. The giraffe is knit as you go and the spots are worked as duplicate stitch.
Knitting: Pullover
Atossa was the Queen of Persia. Daughter of King Cyrus the Great and wife of King Darius the Great. This pattern is named after her as it is fit for a queen. It is a beautiful sweater with long modified drop-sleeves. The front and back are in Stockinette stitch, but the sleeves are worked in a beautiful lace pattern. The cowl neck follows the s...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a beautiful short scarf. The two ends are worked in a gorgeous lace design then the keyholes are worked. The body of the scarf is in an easy lace pattern.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a jacket worked in the beautiful Eiffel Tower pattern. It has long sleeves with modified drop shoulders. It has a collar that follows the same pattern as the body of the jacket. The front is finished with a zipper that goes all the way to the edge of the collar. I have included instructions for installing the zipper.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful triangular shawl begins at the center of the back neck. The body is worked in an easy eyelet pattern. I have worked beads into the border, but you can choose to work the shawl without the beads. The edging is a beautiful lace pattern.
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
This cute bolero is worked in Stockinette stitch with a beautiful lace edging around the body. It is perfect for chilly autumn days to keep your ribs warm.
Knitting: Doily
This beautiful doily follows Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Pi shawl shaping and is worked in two different lace patterns resembling candy canes and Christmas trees.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a trapezoid-shaped shawl worked from one end to the other. The basic pattern for the shawl is Garter stitch and the edge is knit along with the body of the shawl. The beautiful metallic yarn creates a Starry Night look. Therefore, I call the design Setara which means “The Star”. The beauty of this type of shawl is that the edging is wor...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a short sleeve cardigan with open front and a raglan shape. It has a wide round neckline. The body of the top is worked in a beautiful lace pattern that is followed on the sleeves too. When the body is joined with the sleeves, the yoke area is worked in Stockinette stitch creating a beautiful line at the armholes until the neck. A set o...
Knitting: Pullover
This beautiful top is worked in the wonderfully gorgeous Ostrich Plumes pattern creating an empire waist shape. Then the bust is worked in Stockinette stitch with bust darts. The ¾ length sleeves are worked in the Ostrich Plumes pattern too until the underarm.
Knitting: Pullover
At first, I called this design “Welcome Spring”, because it was published in April. Now that I look at the colors, I realize that is more appropriate for Christmas, hence the name change.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a wonderful T-shirt worked in two different types of yarn, one a ribbon yarn, and the other a textured bouclé yarn. The lower portion worked in ribbon yarn is worked in a variation of Feather & Fan pattern (Fan Shell). The upper portion and the short sleeves are worked in Reverse Stockinette stitch.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Recently several friends and my sister were diagnosed with different types of cancer. I designed this hat for whoever is going through chemo therapy due to cancer. The pattern represents life, growth, and health. All the things I wish for all of them. The hat is made in very soft yarn and is head hugging.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
This is a small baby blanket worked in a beautiful and easy Fern Lace pattern for the body and a gorgeous version of Feather and Fan pattern as the border. You can work this blanket into an adult shawl by working a few more rounds of the Fern pattern and then add the Feather and Fan border.
Knitting: Pullover
Mina is a blouse with a very easy yet beautiful openwork flower pattern. The flowers (Minas) start at the bottom edge of the front and gradually the number is reduced until there are flowers only on the left side of the front and plain Stockinette on the right side. The blouse has long set-in sleeves. I have added pearl beads using the crochet ...
Knitting: Cowl
This is a möebius scarf that uses Cat Bordhi’s möebius cast-on. After a few rounds of simple Stockinette stitch, the pattern turns into an easy lace pattern. The scarf is finished with a lovely lace edging that will bind off the scarf and adds to the beauty of the design.
Knitting: Cardigan
Elegant Mohair cardigan is a beautiful cardigan worked in an easy rib pattern to the underarm. The raglan yoke follows an easy lace pattern creating an impressive look. The sleeves follow the same pattern as the body. A single large button is used for closure.
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a beautiful fitted cardigan worked in fingering weight yarn. The pattern is a gorgeous lace pattern that is manipulated to be separated at the bottom edge to create a bit of flare then decreased to make a nice waistline. The ¾ length sleeves follow the same flare of the bottom edge which makes ruffled edge sleeves.
Knitting: Dress
This is a beautiful little dress that begins with the Bear Track pattern for the skirt worked in round, then the top and sleeves are worked in Stockinette stitch. The dress buttons on the shoulders for ease of wear.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This cardigan is worked on a bias. It starts with a triangle at the side of the front or back, increased until the width is as wide as half of the bust, then continued on a slant to size. It has regular drop shoulder sleeves and the front is closed with an open-end zipper.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beautiful hat has a graceful design that matches the softness of the yarn. It uses very little yarn, but it is warm and wonderful to wear.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This beautiful shawl is worked from the edge to the center of the back neck. It follows three different patterns, one for the edging, one for the border, and one for the body of the shawl. If you would like to have a larger shawl, make a longer edging and pick up more stitches from the edge. Just make sure that the number of stitches you pick u...
Knitting: Coaster
This is a set of four lace coasters. They are very easy to work and very pretty, especially with the easy crocheted border.
Knitting: Cowl
Lace Neck Warmer is a wonderful neck warmer worked in a beautiful lace pattern. The edging is worked at the same time with the body. Therefore, when you are done knitting, just add buttons.
Knitting: Cowl
Cable Neck Warmer is a beautiful neck warmer with a mock double cable pattern across and a bell-shaped edging for the bottom edge.
Knitting: Scarf
Feather & Fan Scarf is a beautiful scarf knitted lengthwise not widthwise. It uses three different yarns of the same color family. You can use as many types of yarn as you wish or make it wider so it becomes a stole instead of a scarf.
Knitting: Collar
Ruffled Collar is easy and beautiful which is worked in short rows. It has pointy edges which are decorated with multicolored beads.
Knitting: Scarf
Cable & Lace Scarf is a beautiful scarf that follows a wonderful pattern that is a combination of lace and cables. The yarn shows the pattern very well.
Knitting: Scarf
Bouquet of Flowers Scarf is started in the center back neck with a provisional cast-on and knit to the end point. Then the cast-on is removed and stitches are picked up and knit in the other direction to match the first section. The pattern is easy to remember and fun to knit.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cardigan is very close to my heart as it was inspired by the struggles of the Iranian people for having their votes counted and gaining their freedom. That is why I call this beautiful cardigan “Let Freedom Flourish”. The pattern for this fitted cardigan is an easy leaf pattern that reminds me of a seedling growing. Freedom is like that sm...
Knitting: Scarf, Cowl
Note: Qiviut is the Inupiat word for the down (belly fur) of the musk ox. (The Oomingmak Co-op has trademarked the word qiviut to mean only the down of the musk ox.)
Knitting: Vest
This is a tuxedo vest that follows an easy lace pattern. It has a scoop–shape neckline and is finished with applied I-cord.
Knitting: Pullover
Daisy is an unconventional top which begins at the center of a hexagon in the center of the front and back. The hexagon grows until it covers the whole front bust area. Then each section is knit until the shoulders, sides and bottom edge are complete. The front and back of this top look exactly the same. The short set-in sleeves are finished wi...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket, Booties, Beanie, Toque
Lace Baby Set is a baby jacket worked in a lovely yet easy lace pattern. The lace pattern is worked until the underarm on front, back and sleeves. The yoke is raglan shape. The front of the jacket is fastened with four beautiful buttons. A matching hat is worked in the same lace pattern.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Beanie, Toque
Fingerless gloves are easy to make and are very useful. They are perfect for gift- giving and are always much appreciated by the recipient. This pair of gloves follows a beautiful lace pattern for the back of the hand. I like to include a thumb opening which prevents the glove from twisting around the hand. For this pair, I have used a vertical...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a fabulous triangular shawl that is worked from the center of the back neck and increased every other row to size. The pattern for the main part is a very easy eyelet pattern. Then a border is added and later the bottom edge is decorated with a beautiful lace edging. To add to the beauty of the design, pearls have been added to the cent...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a tank top with a wonderful lace pattern at the bottom edge that creates its own scallops. Then the pattern is turned into an easy striped lace pattern which goes up to the bust area. The neck area is decorated with applied I-cords and the shoulders are joined with I-cords. There is also a cord underneath the bust to create a more fitte...
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a design based on the shape of a Japanese kimono. It is roomy and very easy to wear. That is why the design has only one size. The front and back follow two different lace patterns that are worked in strips and then joined with a contrasting color. It is easier to work this kind of design, rather than following several different pattern...
Knitting: Lampshade
Lace can be used on various surfaces to improve the look of many different objects. Here I have used it to decorate an ordinary lampshade and make it extraordinary. You can use this pattern to make larger pieces to decorate larger lampshades.
Knitting: Money Purse
This is a gorgeous coin purse that can fit small objects for a night out and it is pretty enough to work as a jewelry piece.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a tunic length sweater made of stockinette and reverse stockinette blocks. The stockinette blocks follow the lace tulip pattern. The instructions are given for four sizes to give you more options. It has a large round neckline. The bottom edge is garter stitch, which continues on the slits on both side of the sweater. The armhole edges ...
Knitting: Scarf
This is a gorgeous scarf worked in two different lace patterns. To make the right and left edge patterns to match, there is a slight difference between the two. To add to the beauty of the scarf and avoid the scruffiness of the fringe after washing, I have used beaded fringe instead of adding regular fringe.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a top with V-neckline and short set-in sleeves. The top is open in front and has the same lovely “Drooping Elm Leaf” pattern on both sides of the front opening. The rest of the body follows an easy eyelet pattern. Decreases are done at the outside edge of the leaf pattern. As a result, the leaf pattern is not interrupted. Pearl buttons ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a beautiful wrap worked along the length. As a result, the patterning happens lengthwise instead of along the width. The wrap follows an easy lace pattern (based on Crest of Waves) that creates a natural scalloped edge. I have used three different yarns that are all from the same weight. One yarn is variegated and matches the other two ...
Crochet: Pullover
This is a beautiful blouse worked in lacy motifs. It has ¾ length sleeves and round neckline. The bottom and sleeve edges are decorated with an easy, yet beautiful edging.
Knitting: Cardigan
Tear Drops is a beautiful classic knitted lace blouse with short set-in sleeves, round neckline and open front. The sleeves and bottom edge of the blouse follow the natural scallops created by the lace pattern itself. Accessories used with this blouse can dress it up or down as needed.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Persian Princess is a circular shawl that follows the Pi shawl concept. It follows four different patterns around. You can switch between the third and fourth pattern, or ignore one of them and continue with the one you like after the increases at the correct point. I chose the name “Persian Princess” as I find this shawl perfect for the prince...
Knitting: Cardigan
Salsa, is a cardigan knitted from side to side. Only one ball of each yarn was used in this project, except for the yarn used for the collar and all edges. The cardigan begins from one cuff, and ends on the other cuff. It has a shawl collar. This is a very good way to use all those odd balls of yarn. The basic pattern for the cardigan is garter...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a shawl that follows the traditional Faroese shawl pattern. These shawls stay on your shoulder and do not slip off. The background for these very practical shawls is garter stitch. As a result, there is no right or wrong side. Normally they have fringe to keep rain and snow away from the wearer, but I have replaced the fringe with a bea...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a beautiful cardigan worked in two contrasting colors. It is worked in modules that are rectangles joined on the sides. The sleeves have rectangles same as the body with trapezoids worked in short rows to form the sleeve’s shape. The front has a v-neckline worked in short rows to create a nice flattering edge.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a top that begins with a lace edging at the bottom then stitches are picked up from the edging and worked towards a wide round neckline. The neck is decorated with a narrower version of bottom edging. The top has set-in sleeves with the same edging at the cuffs. In addition, there is clever shaping for the bust area to create a shapely ...
Knitting: Dress
This is a beautiful ensemble consisting of a hat and a dress. The design is based on a wonderful bicolor chevron pattern. The finishing for the bottom edges of the hat, dress and the cuffs is reverse single crochet (crab stitch).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a trapezoid-shaped shawl worked from one end to the other. The basic pattern for the shawl is garter stitch and the edge is knit along with the body of the shawl. I have added a beautiful Beaded Daisy pattern at the center.
Knitting: Cardigan
This cardigan is worked in an easy lace pattern with edges decorated with multi-color beads. The cardigan has ¾ length sleeves, and a large v-neckline.
Knitting: Pullover
This is a beautiful top for the spring and summer months. It is worked in a lace rib covering the main part of the lower body, then in an eyelet pattern for around the bust and shoulders. It has a wide v-neckline and set-in sleeves. The sleeves are worked in the lace rib pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Here is a beautiful Shetland Shawl worked from the center to the outer edge. The main panel pattern is not a traditional Shetland pattern, but works fine with the rest of the patterns. I have used three different traditional patterns for the border. If you want a smaller shawl you can stop at the end of each pattern and start working on the edg...
Knitting: Doily
I love Strauss’s “Blue Danube”. It is wonderful piece of music and I tried to capture its beauty in this doily. This design is based on Elizabeth Zimmermann’s pi shawl pattern. I found beautiful lace patterns that are multiple of the number of stitches I have in each segment to make the doily. Knit my version as practice and come up with your n...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This is a stole that follows a very beautiful pattern. The edges are decorated with a wonderful edging all around. To compliment the stole, I have added beads by crocheting them at the edge. You can work the stole with or without the beads.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
This beautiful summer hat is worked from the center of crown to the edge of the brim. To get this fantastic effect we want I have chosen beautiful patterns to work this delightful hat and it needs a lot of starching so the hat maintains its shape through time. I think, unlike other projects, the more you starch the more successful you will be. ...
Knitting: Cardigan
This is a blouse that starts with a ruffle at the bottom edge. The body of the blouse is a combination of lace and cable panels. It has short sleeves with same pattern and ruffles. The front is open and decorated with beautiful buttons.
Crochet: Dress
This is a beautiful crocheted dress. I made it long time ago when I was a teenager. However, it still is very fashionable dress and my niece enjoys wearing it. The dress consists of individual motifs that are joined together as the work progresses. It has a wide square shape neckline and ¾ length sleeves. All edges, including bottom edge, cuffs...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This is a beautiful yet easy top to knit. The bottom, armhole and neck edges are decorated with beads knitted into them. The body pattern is a very simple lacy pattern that is easily memorized. The top is open in the back and pearl buttons are used for closure. After finishing the top a wonderful piece of bead knitted ruffle adds to the beauty ...
Knitting: Pullover
This is a sweater design with a wonderful cable in front and on the sleeves and an interesting background pattern for the rest of body and sleeve area. The sweater has a crew neckline and long set-in sleeves to keep you warm all winter long.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
This is a beautiful lace tunic with an unusually beautiful lace pattern. If you are like me, you prefer to wear something that will cover up a lot, so this is a project for you. The beautiful lace pattern creates a graceful look for the wearer, yet it is fancy enough to be worn at a wedding. The front is open with a large V-neckline. The bottom...
