Ptolemy is a simple textured cowl. My “twist” in these designs is a knitting 2 or 3 strands held together, but of course you can just use DK/worsted instead.

Hephaestion is a simple rib cowl. My “twist” in this design is knitting 2 strands held together, but of course you can just use DK/worsted instead.

Since the end of 2019, we, the entire world, have been experiencing an unprecedented time. I hear some knitters seek sanctuary in a knitting community, away from what is going on out there. I am the opposite. I want to face it and record how I spent day after day at home, and leave something tangible in my memory.

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

2018.3.5 - Celebrating the big reception for this pattern, I opened “Nicoletta - 1000 faves!” KAL thread in my group, Nimara & Japarta. Please feel free to join and share your yarn combo/in progress/finished pictures at any time. Thanks!

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1972-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

My hat design for 2015, “Blue Dream,” is a square hat for everyone, not just our little ones. Years ago, I purchased a hat just like this. Even though I do not have it any more, the image of that hat has stayed with me all these years. The original hat was seamed from one rectangular piece. I do not like seaming, so I designed it to be knitted ...

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising Pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

The test knit for this pattern was held in my group thread from December 26, 2014 to January 5, 2015.

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

My children love Lego. I always like a simple toy like Lego so much better than the noisy electric toys with many buttons. Lego brings out your creativity.

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This scarf was designed for James Morris, my son’s soccer coach, as a Christmas gift. This bearded man with calm eyes has a British accent just like any soccer trainer in the U.S.

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

A perfect pattern for Xmas gift knitting, easy and quick knit!!

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004). The release date, July 8, 2013, is his 42nd birthday

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino. (1971-2004)

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004).

This is a fundraising pattern for my late brother, Mino (1971-2004)