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The Swan Thieves knitwear collection is a collection of knitting patterns inspired by the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Kostova. Each piece will be an accessory inspired by and named after a character from the novel.

Those who know me even the slightest bit know that I love literature. And those who know me well know that I love Evelyn Waugh. One of my favorite things about Evelyn Waugh is the fact that his first wife was also named…Evelyn. From that simple fact, this cowl was born. The pattern is a simple, lightweight cowl that is perfect for a crisp, chil...

The character of Robert Oliver from Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, The Swan Thieves, inspired this cowl. While from a distance the cowl looks to be ribbed, it is actually a different pattern much like Robert’s situation looking to be one thing while actually being another.

The character of Andrew Marlow from Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, The Swan Thieves, inspired this cowl. Marlow is a simple but intricately worked pattern designed to reflect the contrast between Andrew’s simple exterior and complicated interior.

The character of Kate Oliver from Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, The Swan Thieves, inspired this lightweight shawl. It is part of a collection of designs inspired by the characters of this novel. Kate is a crescent-shaped shawl worked top-down in simple garter stitch and ending with a simple lace pattern that is worked sideways.

Inspired by the female lead from the delightful movie, Somewhere in Time, and the beautiful Mackinac Island, I designed this cowl to celebrate both my home state and female beauty.

The character of Beatrice de Clerval from Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, The Swan Thieves, inspired this shawl. Beatrice is a half-circle shawl worked top-down in garter stitch with alternating colors and concluding in a simple lace pattern. It is designed to reflect Beatrice’s delicate but resilient grace.

The character of Mary Bertison from Elizabeth Kostova’s novel, The Swan Thieves, inspired this lightweight shawl. Mary is an asymmetrical shawl worked side-to-side with alternating garter panels and lace panels. It is designed to reflect the cautious grace and almost-rebellious devotion that is integral to Mary Bertison’s spirit.

Inspired by Prospero’s daughter in Shakespeare’s ethereal play, The Tempest, the Miranda cowl and headband are designed to keep the wearer warm in even the harshest of winter tempests.

Inspired by Prospero’s daughter in Shakespeare’s ethereal play, The Tempest, the Miranda cowl and headband are designed to keep the wearer warm in even the harshest of winter tempests.

Grace is a lightweight triangle shawlette designed to complement a casual summer outfit.

A shawl inspired by the heroine of Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Northanger Abbey, that has practical aspects, perfect for keeping one warm as they wander around an old abbey looking for romance and adventure

A knitted headband with a fleece lining and a floral applique

A spunky buttoned cowl/scarf perfect for surviving a Midwestern winter, Bexleigh incorporates ribbing, seed stitch, and buttons to keep a sophisticated young woman (or a woman who is young at heart) warm.

Elinor-Jane is a sleeveless sweater-dress made with a worsted weight yarn. It was inspired by my imagining of what a modern Elinor Dashwood would wear; the Jane is a homage to the great Jane Austen. It is only available in 36” bust because I made it to fit me. The pattern is merely my notes.

This is the first pattern I’ve ever designed but I hope that it will not be the last.