An eyelet pattern raglan cardigan, knit from the top down.

Tsuwano was the first place I visited by myself when I moved to Japan (had to figure out the trains and everything). It’s a charming little town, small enough to tour by rented bicycle. Large, colorful carp swim in the waterways along the old-fashioned streets. There are two Catholic churches (something of a rarity in Japan) and a beautiful Shi...

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It may be time to put away your white shoes and head back to school but it’s not too late to knit a wisp of sunshine and beach to keep you warm as the days cool off.

100% of the proceeds from this pattern will go to the Red Cross for its work in Japan following the Tohoku region earthquake and tsunami.

Named for the Land of Silver, this shawl works up in the shape of a large crescent, allowing the ends to fall in graceful spirals. It is particularly elegant worked in worsted weight silk from Himalya yarns, but many different yarns/ weights can be successfully substituted.

This top-down, raglan-style cardigan is worked in an allover rib stitch in one piece. At four points around the waist (two at the front, two at the back) the ribs curve into a cable motif, providing gentle, flattering shaping. A rectangular shawl collar is worked separately in an all-over version of the same motif and sewn on.

I’ve wanted to name a pattern Bite Me for a while now. Why? I don’t know. Maybe I’ve been a bit grouchy lately. But having come up with the name, I had to come up with the pattern. Finally, the right idea presented itself in the form of a soft, snow-white skein of yarn and a handful of blood red buttons.

In time for Valentine’s Day, a warm collection of cabled hugs and kisses to wrap around your neck. This is a small project (just one skein!) but you should be a fairly experienced cable knitter. Pattern includes both written directions and charts.

Cropped cardigan with lace edging ties in front. In six sizes from 34” to 44” finished chest. Pattern includes schematics.

Finished bust sizes: 32 (34.5, 37, 42, 44.5, 48, 51.75)“ / 81 (87.5, 94, 106.5, 113, 122, 131.5) cm. Should be worn with negative 2” to 0” ease.

Pattern includes cable chart and directions for four sizes.

This shawl does double duty, either as a lightweight wrap or, looped around your neck a couple of times, a surprisingly warm scarf. Although I really like the drape and swoosh of the Taj Mahal yarn shown, you could work this in virtually any yarn you like. The pattern is very simple, and since it can be worked to any size, gauge doesn’t really ...