Valerie Beard
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cardigan
Throw on this cardigan and unwind, it is an excellent casual layering piece. Cables twine from front to back, providing a visually flattering vertical line. Set-in sleeves flow smoothly from the shoulder to hug the wrist in a unique cable ribbing. Cozy up into the textured shawl collar if there is a chilly breeze, or drape it open as deep as yo...
Knitting: Washcloth / Dishcloth
Ahh, here is a nice big washcloth that flows through the water from elegantly placed holes, with great “scrubbing-ridges.” Either the chart or the written instructions may be used, since both are included.
Knitting: Baby Blanket
Worked in the round from the center out, this reversible blanket surrounds the recipient in a bouncy, stretchy moss stitch. The size is easily adjusted: just stop when it is as big as you want! Instructions are given for evenly spaced and sized squares, with additional directions on how to experiment with the color changes in this flexible patt...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This lace wrap is made in one piece. Edging, then the center lace pattern, and then the edging again is worked, so there are no complicated joins.
Knitting: Throw, Baby Blanket
Lacy leaves clinging, bare stems twining around strong lines of a vineyard… that is what inspired this blanket. And just as it can be unexpected to find beauty in a bare branch, this blanket found lace in an unusual heavy yarn weight. A soft, sculpted fabric was formed from this bulky yarn. The short sides are finished by either knotted fringe ...
Knitting: Scarf
Lacy leaves clinging, bare stems twining around strong lines of a vineyard… that is what inspired this scarf. And just as it can be unexpected to find beauty in a bare branch, this scarf found lace in an unusual heavy yarn weight. A soft, sculpted fabric was formed from this bulky yarn; knotted fringe completes the ends and complements the vine...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This half-circle shawl, inspired by Estonian lace, uses short-rows to display variegated yarn’s lovely color changes. The border is worked at the same time as the center, so there is no need to pick up stitches at the end. A simple crochet picot edging finishes the shoulders. The windmill lace pattern and beautiful yarn work in harmony to creat...