This gently curved shawlette is comprised of a forest of delicate lacy trees separated by pine motifs. The trees are defined by yos, cables, and nupps while the cresent shape is achieved using short rows. The shawl is framed by a simple garter stitch border.

This pair of cozy mittens is a reminder, on the coldest of winter days, that spring is just around the corner. The main motif on the hand back is the peony, a flowered treasured for is large, sweetly scented blossoms. The cuff and thumb are adorned with ants, the tiny critters who nibble the buds and set the petals free. These are knit using Fl...

The pattern for this pair of finely detailed mittens is inspired by Mexico’s Dia de los Meurtos (The Day of the Dead). The celebration takes place on November 1–2, in connection with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honori...

This pair of finely detailed mittens is inspired by 600 year old Chinese porecelain vases created during the Ming Dynasty. Like the original artworks, these mitts are adorned with geometic and organic images such as dragons and florals. Traditionally, the Ming pieces were hand-painted using cobalt blue on a white ground. For my sample, I broke ...

This is a charted pattern.

The pattern for this shawlette is inspired by a summer trip to Venice. The arches of the palaces along this romantic city’s Grand Canal are captured in the border of this wee wrap. I also wished to design a project that I could knit in a few days, so this piece is made using a single ball of sock yarn.

This is a charted pattern.

This project is inspired by the abundant and varied wildlife of Costa Rica. The Shetland style shawl is knit using garter stitch charts inspired by the fer de lance, tree frogs, octopii and land crabs. Like traditional Shetland shawls, there are no resting rows, pattern stitches are knit on the right and wrong sides.

I’ve had the idea for this shawl rattling around my head for a while and decided it was time to get it underway. I’ve knit this sample using a sexy ball of silk from the gals at NoTwoSnowflakes.

A stylish toque or twin-point hat, that adds a kick to those chilly winter days.

This is my first lace design project. Inspired by Pandosu’s Evenstar Shawl, this is a pi type circular shawl. To assist in the design process, I have purchased IntwinedStudio design software. I have plotted my charts and have knitted the initial increase rounds. The initial chart suggests the gothic arches of the Brooklyn Bridge. The second cha...