Pleated Peplum marries a timeless set-in sleeve silhouette with a contemporary twist for a cozy yet stylish look. The standout element is the twisted rib peplum. Additionally, the open, unusually shaped neckline adds a relaxed contrast to the tailored fit, and a hint of modern flair is introduced through strategically placed buttons only at the...

Ziggity Boom is a playful raglan design with multiple options to customize and make uniquely yours. Instructions are provided to knit cropped, standard, and long versions. The slip-stitch stripes knit up quickly. The beauty of the top-down construction means you can wait to decide which length you want until you have the opportunity to try it o...

Sample shown in size 40 with 8”/20.5cm of ease

The Marsh Light sweater pays homage to the magical glow above the wetland reeds near my home in Charleston, SC. Knit in tweed yarn from the top down, this sweater utilizes yarnover increases along the yoke to shape the raglan. A decorative moss stitch panel in the front is echoed on the sides to provide faux seams and an additional design eleme...

The Adorn This Way hat is a vibrant amalgam of some of my favorite techniques: stranded knitting, braiding, a wee bit of embroidery, and tassel making. Never worked Latvian braids, sewn a French knot, or made a tassel before? Have no fear! Detailed step-by-step instructions for all of these processes are included in the Techniques section.

The Pixie Dust hat adds a little sparkle to your classic winter cap. Knit from the bottom up in the round, this worsted weight hat is divided into 6 sections. Stacked columns that alternate between slipped and beaded stitches separate these areas. Never beaded before? Have no fear! Detailed step-by-step instructions are included in the Techniqu...

Knit from the top down in Aran weight yarn, this cozy, saddle shoulder sweater begins with a seed stitch cable at the edge of the neckline. The pattern grows in complexity as mock cables are added along the arms, while a single mock cable along the back adds an additional accent. Easily adjust the length of the straight sleeves. Waist shaping i...

Bejeweled is inspired by my affinity for both vintage jewelry and classic design with a twist. The sweater is worked in the round from the top down, beginning with a provisional cast on before moving immediately on to the yoke. After the yoke is finished, stitches are divided for the armholes and body. Once the body is completed, the arms are w...

The Cyrus shawl is a triangle worked from the top edge down toward the center point. Every right-side row increases by 4 stitches, one on either side of the spine and one at each edge. An applied edge in a contrasting color is worked along all sides to create an elegant and modern look.

The Oysterman’s cap, with an abstracted oysters and pearls motif, is a play on the traditional watchman’s cap. This hat is double knitted and reversible: with its optional folded brim, it is really like 4 hats in 1. The hat is knit bottom-up and finishes with a 3-sided crown. It is perfect for everything from brisk fall mornings on the beach to...

As soon as I learned about the Fibonacci Sequence, I became fascinated. Discovered by the mathematician, Leonardo Pisano, (called “Fibonacci” as “filius Bonacci” or “the son of Guglielmo dei Bonacci) in Pisa, Italy in the early 1200s, the Fibonacci sequence appears everywhere in nature, from the number of petals on flowers to the number of leav...

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White Swans are serene and elegant yet also strong and feisty, the Audrey Hepburn of birds. Translated into fashion, I envisioned an elegant capelet that one could throw over a black dress yet would be casual enough to wear with a pair of slacks. Knit side to side in a luxuriously cozy yet lightweight Alpaca yarn, the White Swan Capelet mixes a...

Pink flamingos. I remember my much younger sister being obsessed with them when she was little and taking her numerous times to see the flock at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. This zoo’s pink flamingos are Chilean. I love the pale pink color of these and wanted to use it as the basis for a simple but versatile shawl design, one that you could...

Splendid Peacock is the first piece in my Plumage Collection. I’ve always loved peacocks with their elegant gait and stunning colors. Not surprisingly, I began to think that I must knit something peacock-y. Intarsia came to mind as the best knitting technique, though I craved something less pictorial and more impressionistic. So I played around...