Alison Poteracke
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
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Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Ornithology is the study of birds; it’s also the name of one of Charlie “Bird” Parker’s most famous compositions and recordings. Charlie Parker was one of the most influential musical innovators of 20th century jazz playing alongside many other incredible musicians who would define the bebop era. Parker (saxophonist) and Benny Harris (trumpeter...
Knitting: Cowl
In collaboration with Blue Sky Fibers as part of the 2024 Blue Sky Fibers Maker program, Up Jumped Spring is the perfect lightweight colorwork cowl to celebrate the vibrant colors—and wildly changing weather—of spring! The combination of fingering weight and two different styles, you’ll have an accessory to meet all your springtime needs. From ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Designed with thoughts of the Oregon coast in mind, imagine the waves breaking along the rocks and the cool breeze whipping your hair and replenishing the soul. Like the ebb and flow of a perfect day at the beach, this shawl embodies the balance of the complex rush of waves hurdling to the shore with the relaxed slide of water as it recedes. Th...
Knitting: Cowl
Spirit Cowl is the first of the Disparate Parts Collection. With intricate and engaging colorwork through an easy to follow design, this cowl celebrates our connection as artists between ourselves and what we create.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This World Shawl is an asymmetric triangle design knit with alternating panels of single and two-color fisherman’s rib. Encased in an i-cord edge, this soft, squishy wrap is perfect for a quiet walk on the beach or a quick added layer for a chilly evening out. This design is inspired by the newest album released by Julian Lage entitled “The Lay...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
My mom is one of the most incredible humans in the world. She is time and time again the person I turn to for advice, when I have a funny story, when I need to cry after a hard day, or if I just need to talk to someone. The people who care for us are superheroes. This hat was designed especially for my mom, my superhero, but is meant to celebra...
Knitting: Cowl
The Loro Cowl is a lightweight cowl design inspired by a tune performed by Esperanza Spalding and Fred Hersch from the incredible album “Alive at the Village Vanguard.” The recording is transformative, spunky, and playful. The motifs of this design harken to the essence of jazz music: one step always moving forward as the art is adapted and inn...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
When your little one asks you to specifically make a Toto Hat for him, you do it. This design was inspired by my son’s random and constant request for something he calls the Toto Hat. He runs around our kitchen yelling, “Mommy make Toto Hat!” while unraveling a special ball of yarn he is allowed to explore. This pattern has been approved by him...
Knitting: Cowl
Why Butter and Eggs you ask? Well, I designed this pattern with a special yarn in mind which happens to be hand-dyed in my hometown of Petaluma, CA. The design incorporates oval motifs and, if using merino wool, well it’s as soft as butter. So much of Petaluma’s identity is linked to the dairy and poultry industries, hence butter and eggs. If y...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is perfect for a beginner as it uses only basic stitches with the only real challenge being the small details up the sides of the hat. A few years ago, I started a knitting group alongside a few friends after I finished school at Washington State University. Our mission was to knit hats and donate them to a local agency called Alte...
