My mother Patricia taught me to knit 50 years ago and has been in my corner ever since. As a mother of six children, she has recieved many handmade gifts over the years. I designed this to celebrate her 85th birthday with silver “purls” to match her silver hair.

It’s official and scientifically proven: Walking outdoors among the trees is good for you! This lace poncho knit in a Fircone lace pattern pays tribute to the evergreen trees that are our yearlong companions.

This boxy, slightly oversized pullover with more fitted sleeves is knit from the top down in your softest worsted or aran weight yarn. In stockinette stitch with a funnel neck and edged in Roman stitch and Basket Rib with a split hem.