Inspired by the book Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke, this beautiful, slightly slouchy hat combines classic cables with distinctly non-traditional elements. Cables weave their way over practically every inch of it, in the way that in the book the magic of John Uskglass influences everything that happens, and the crown of the h...

Conceived, partly designed, and occasionally knitted on in the Palace Green Law Library at the University of Durham (UK), this cardigan is simple, elegant, and light but still warm. It’s perfect for knitting and wearing when your mind is focused on higher pursuits.

Who says lace can’t be warm too? With the addition of a healthy dose of garter stitch, these comfy, speedily knit mittens are just the thing for a bit of selfish knitting. Instructions are also included for fingerless mitts.

Luce is an over-the-elbow pair of fingerless gloves, knit seamlessly from the elbow up in a fishnet lace with a plaited seam, and named after a friend of mine who can only be described as chaotically elegant. It combines everything I love in a project: a logical, memorable pattern, a little bit of cabling and a lot of lace, a few twisted stitch...