Inspired by one of my favorite architectural motifs - the Greek Key, or “meandros” pattern - this important symbol from ancient Greece is also found in cultures around the world. It signifies eternity, love, water or waves, and friendship.

My inspiration for this cowl was the 50th Anniversary of landing on the Moon and all of the fascinating explorations being conducted to find life in our Universe. As water appears to be a ‘key’ to finding life on other planets or moons, such as Saturn’s Enceladus, I designed this to appear as waves of moving waters. Contrasting colors make the ...

This pattern was originally written for the Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas 2018.

This is my contribution to the ‘Tits Out Collection’.

Celebrate the special times of your life with this double-knitted cowl filled with swirling ribbons and confetti! Contrasting colors make the design ‘pop’, yarns with metallic highlights can add special sparkle. Using one plain color skein and a contrasting multi-color or speckled color skein make one side appear textured.

The cowl is designed in panels of ‘Knit-One-Below’ Brioche stitch, bordered by Garter Stitch. If you can knit Garter Stitch, you can make this easy Brioche cowl. There are no yarn-overs, no slipped stitches, and no purling required. Knitted flat, it may also be twisted to become a Mobius upon completion.

This double-knitted cowl (knitted in the round) celebrates the Old West pioneers and their quest for a better life, seeking their aspirations in ‘them yonder hills’! The pattern was originally designed for Lucky Ewe Yarn in New Braunfels, Texas, for the “Best Little Yarn Crawl in Texas 2017”.

This double-knitted cowl ‘in-the-round’ celebrates the hope that so many find through their faith around the world. The pattern is written for Worsted weight yarns.