This shawl was inspired by the hand painted yarn that was given to me by BFF Regina. When I saw the colours of the yarn, Orange Zinnia came to mind.

Peach Mousse Shawl is a modern shawl with an Estonian twist.

This shawl is inspired by Princess Charlotte’s baby shawl, combined Trees of Life, Diamond and Hexagon stitch patterns, knitted from the center out.

Update 2017-03-21 Missing the “ - “ purl, on the symbol chart.

2014/10/30

There are other toe-up patterns available, however, personally, I prefer short row heel for toe-up socks.

Yarn:Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport, 1 ball each of Fairytale and Haze Heather

Yarn: Fingering weight yarn

When I first saw Blackrose by Suzi Anvin, I fell in love with the design. Unfortunately I was intimidated by (and still not a big fan of) cuff-down sock knitting. After nearly one and a half years, I decided to use the pattern stitches and knit them from the toes up.

When I first saw Blackrose by Suzi Anvin, I fell in love with the design. Unfortunately I was intimidated by (and still not a big fan of) cuff-down sock knitting. After nearly one and a half years, I decided to use the pattern stitches and knit them from the toes up.

Kanzashi (簪)are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. Kanzashi came into wide use during the Edo period when artisans began to produce more finely crafted products. Some believe they may also have been used for defence in an emergency.

Kanzashi (簪)are hair ornaments used in traditional Japanese hairstyles. Kanzashi came into wide use during the Edo period when artisans began to produce more finely crafted products. Some believe they may also have been used for defence in an emergency.

Now that spring is here, I am looking forward to picking and eating all those juicy, plump berries in the summer.

Now that spring is here, I am looking forward to picking and eating all those juicy, plump berries in the summer.

This pattern is written for using Magic Loop needles. You can easily work it on dpn’s by dividing the stitches over 4 needles.

This pattern is written for using Magic Loop needles. You can easily work it on dpn’s by dividing the stitches over 4 needles.

An error was found on the 1st and the last chart. The latest version has been updated on 2009-02-08

Update:

The last time I was in Tokyo it was 2005, and it so happend that when I arrived, the cherryblossom season was officially declared open.

Where has summer gone? Coming home from a 5-week business trip, I realized that the colour of the green leaves will be changing, and eventually falling fairly soon.

Shawl is knitted from center out using the Circular CO method. The main body is an adaptation of Spider Web pattern which was repeated till desired width/length then ends with the edging.