Cori Schrader
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Vintersäsongen is Swedish for Winter Season. This hat is perfect for the winter season. A fast and easy knit, you will be wearing this hat in no time. Simple ribbing and seed stitch combination makes for beautiful textures that will keep you warm, cozy and stylish.
Knitting: Pullover
Cozy Cable sweater is knitted in 2 pieces, seamed on the sides to make arm holes and the shoulders are joined by using the 3 needle bind off.. The sleeves and cowl neck are picked up and knitted from sweater garment body.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Lancet is a Gothic architecture term used to describe the pointed windows in many of the beautiful cathedrals throughout Europe. In Prague, we saw many stunning examples of that style, particularly in St. Vitus Cathedral perched on top of the hill, over looking the city. I so enjoyed Prague and its unique architecture. I wanted to create a ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Plaid is fantastic. It goes with all kinds of outfits. This chunky color work hat will knit up fast. Soft, warm and perfect for any fall or winter day. This hat is a wonderful introduction to color-work. The pattern is charted. The hat begins at the band and works up to the crown. Add a faux fur pompom is so desired. This hat is perfect adding ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A family that wears plaid together, stays together…or so they say. I love plaid. It’s amazing. It goes with all kinds of looks. Why not make the whole family some plaid hats! Mix it up! Use the traditional Garnet, Berry and Granite or Cream, Gray and Granite. Have fun with it. These hats would make an adorable family photo. They also make wonde...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The Northern Lights hat drew inspiration from the amazing phenomenon that can be viewed in most northern parts of the world. The aurora borealis – otherwise known as the northern lights – is a vivid demonstration of the Earth’s magnetic field interacting with charged particles from the sun. It’s also beautiful, and worth braving a cold night ou...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Nevada City Sweater is inspired the by its name sake. This adorable town is known as the gateway to the Tahoe National Forest. Quaint shops, old miner style bars, historic hotels and huge trees! Stroll down the historic downtown streets in the summer or in the winter time. Christmas in Nevada City is one of my favorites. Carolers dressed up...
Knitting: Cowl
San Diego is a historic yet modern city nestled next to the Pacific Ocean. A place where old world meets new world, a melting pot of people, culture and a fabulous mild climate. Amazing food, shopping, out door activities, fresh air and a hip vibe. This cowl is designed to reflect the old adobe buildings with modern twist.
Knitting: Headband
South Lake Tahoe is not only the birth place of my amazing husband, it is also a California resort city on the lake, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s known for nearby ski resorts, hiking trails, cycling and beaches. The city’s restaurants and bars merge with the casinos of adjacent Stateline, Nevada. It is a place of immense beauty with it’...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Arcata Hat was inspired by its namesake that is nestled among the lush Redwood forests and rolling hills of Northern California. Home to Humboldt State University, Seattle like weather, this quaint town is framed by the lush evergreen forest and a quiet beach. Here you will find an adorable town square that is always busy with local farmers...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Truckee is a picturesque town located in the heart of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Not only does this town have a lovely main street with great eateries, but it also has wine tasting rooms, art galleries and great shops. The Truckee Hat is a glorious thick and chunky yarn, just like the thick fresh powder of snow up in Truckee, California. This...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
The Sonoma Shrug is like being wrapped in a cloud. Warm, comforting, inviting, just like its name sake. Set in the heart of Napa Valley, Sonoma is not only picturesque, but is home to amazing restaurants, shops and of course wine! Unique shops line the square with cheese shops, olive oil tastings, eateries and even a dog bakery.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sausalito is a wonderful, quaint town, just north of San Francisco. This waterfront town boasts big city eateries while maintaining its small, cozy feel. Just like its larger and more well known neighbor, Sausalito is chic yet cozy. Like it’s namesake, this over-sized cardigan is chic and cozy.
Knitting: Cowl
Solana Beach is a beautiful coastal town that boasts many artistic stores and eateries. Even though this town is situated north of San Diego, it does get cool with their foggy mornings. Like its name sake, this cowl is not only artistic, it will keep you cozy while strolling down the street visiting many of their eclectic shops, breweries, wine...
Knitting: Pullover
Oceano Azul or Blue Ocean is like getting a gentle hug from the warm oceans of Hawaii or even Greece.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Travajo Tejido or Sacred Works, is inspired by a friend’s story of his Aztec heritage. Using bright colors that represented the bright culture of the Aztecs, I wanted to create a hat that would emulate his story.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
My cousin, Cathy, is an amazing young lady. She was the inspiration behind my hat design. Using 2 different colored yarn, to create windows in the hat.
Knitting: Cowl
Everyone likes a party! This cowl is a party for your neck! Eyelets and cables create a pop of eye pleasingly fun. You can use variegated, solid, tonal yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
The stitching pattern reminded me of brick and mortar sidewalks in old town. Full of history and wonder. As the days get cooler and leaves begin to fall, I look at all the fall colors strewn about the brick sidewalks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This fun, woodsy inspired shawlette is perfect to help take the chill off. Wear it around your shoulders, wear it as a scarf or a cowl. It will keep you warm and cozy this crisp autumn days.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Fun and easy to knit socks are worked from the cuff down. Easy short row heel is a great introduction to short rows. Sock features a diamond pattern made with purl stitches. Toe is grafted together with kitchner stitching.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Subtle diamond shapes adorn these fingerless mittens. The pattern allows for various lengths and thickness of yarns. More pattern repeats make the gloves longer, less repeats make it shorter. The pattern is written for a DK yarn, but if you need a bigger size, switch to worsted weight and go up a needle size.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
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Knitting: Vest
My first knitted garment! I am very excited to introduce you to the Temperance Vest. Knitted from the bottom up, this vest will keep you warm and stylish when the weather gets cold.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A fun and whimsical hat that adds color and spunk to winter days. Knitted with 4 different colors, these little chickens will make you smile. Perfect for the country girl or the city girl!
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Little birds and flowers on this hat will brighten up even the most dreary of winter days. Road to China yarn is warm, gorgeous colors and knits up beautifully. The colors I used for this hat are: Dark Amethyst, Grey Pearl, Abalone and Citrine.