Cate Carter-Evans
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A triple scoop of gorgeous color from Fates & Graces gradients combines with the simplicity of the original Giant Gradient, Simple Shawl design to deliver a striking shawl accessible to knitters of all skill levels.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Fisherman’s Cap features a cool ribbing detail on the crown, and can be knitted with or without a fold-up brim. It’s nice and stretchy, and available in two sizes.
Knitting: Scarf
With a five color gradient and tie-as-you-go fringe, this scarf makes a bold color statement. Thoroughly considered cast-on and bind-off details mimic the selvages of a woven fabric, and give this scarf a clean finish even a perfectionist can love.
Knitting: Pixie Hat
Getting a baby hat to fit well is a challenge because the size of babies’ heads defies prediction. When my doctor could give me zero guidance on how big my twin’s heads would be, I designed this hat to cover all my bases.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
This sweet little ornament is a great way to use up scraps, and can be decorated in any way you like. They make wonderful gift toppers, and would make a delightful garland in addition to being lovely decorations for your tree!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
What if you could take dozens of short lengths of gorgeous-but-nearly-unusable scrap yarn, knit them up into a simple and stunning shawl, and only have to weave in two ends when you’re done?
Knitting: Scarf
Inspired by the sun’s last rays over water, this sleek and modern elongated crescent shawl is worked from the center out in a combination of stockinette and garter stitch.
Knitting: Animal Toy
Quite possibly the cutest member of the cephalopod family, Tako is a sweet and mellow little squid. He’s so mellow, in fact, that he doesn’t mind that his name is used to describe both octopus and squid in Hawaiian.
Knitting: Scarf
With long, sweeping lines that intersect in a bold central motif, this unusual scarf’s best feature is the opportunity it provides to play with color and texture.
Knitting: Knee-highs
Mumtaz Mahal, the 16th century Mughal Empress who inspired the Taj Mahal, loved earrings. If you know what to look for, you can find motifs of stylized earrings all over the Taj, hiding in carvings and inlays.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
A great first project for cable knitting, this simple and elegant fingerless mitt design knits up fast in handspun yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
This easy and cozy cowl is a great gift knit, or a quick little something to knit up for yourself!