Mari Tobita
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Knitting: Drawstring Bag
This checkerboard stitch pattern reminds me of an Edo Kiriko pattern. I wanted to design something fun, so I created a small drawstring pouch that is shaped like a Shingen pouch.
Knitting: Scarf
I attached leaves blown by the wind to a small scarf that warms your neck in the slightly chilly season.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is worked sideways in one piece. The shawl grows gradually in depth with increases next to the lace border. The center section is then worked even before decreasing towards the other end. The size is easily adjustable; you can expand the wingspan by working more repeats in the center, or make it deeper by increasing and decreasing mo...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This design was inspired by straight highways, forests, railroad tracks, endless electric wires, distant horizon, vineyard, and views from train windows from town to town.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This hat was inspired by the Season of Spring in Hokkaido: snow melting water produces a small stream on the ground, all plants are ready to burst. The beautiful motif from Ainu people is associated with melting snow pattern.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This tunic is inspired by osmanthus flowers in the fall. The body is worked back and forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. A small flower pattern adorns the back.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This tank is worked back-and-forth in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. When working with variegated yarn, be sure to alternate skeins of yarn every two rows to avoid pooling.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl is worked back and forth from the bottom up. Short rows create the long, triangular shape.
Knitting: Cowl
Cowl is worked in the round. Little bobbles look like dewdrops on leaves. It is very easy to adjust to any yarn and any size, by adding a multiple of 10 stitches.
Knitting: Cape
The capelet is knit back and forth, with a 10 sts button band on each edge and 10 (11, 12) repeats of the chart around the body.