This scarf was inspired by the exceptional 3-D knitwear designer, Lynne Barr. The basis is simple single-color double knitting worked in alternating welts of knits and purls. At regular intervals the knitting gets “seamed” together and then shifted 90 degrees. The resulting fabric is both interesting to look at and fun to wear.

A cozy scarf can be the perfect gift for anyone, including

This pattern is a result of pure curiosity -- is it possible to create gloves entirely in entrelac (excluding the ribbed cuff). Once completed, folks got very excited about them so now a pattern is required. This project is NOT for the faint of heart as entrelac is used in a number of unusual ways. But the flexibility of the bias fabric makes f...

Sometimes simple but elegant is the perfect accessory. When your outfit needs just a little more punch, these quick-to-knit, beaded loops are just the ticket. Wear a single loop as a necklace, link two together for a more dramatic statement, or wear multiple styles and lengths to add just the right amount of sparkle. The possibilities

Inspired by Brenna, a one-time character on Star Trek: The Next Generation, this pullover sweater’s construction is designed to be flexible as it is worked in a seamless manner toward the neck. Change the body, the sleeves or the neckline. The pattern features a variety of cable styles creating a heavily-textured fabric.

Boot cuffs are a fun and easy way to create the look of hand-knit socks without all the fuss. The deeply textured combination of cables and ribs is the perfect stretchy accent to be worn either folded over the top of your favorite boots or straight for a tucked-pant-leg look. A quick knit, they are perfect for gifts, or make a

Start with a single garter-stitch triangle that grows to any size you desire. Join it with subsequent triangles, all worked in a yarn with fun, long runs of color. The result? A fun scarf that is simple to knit, easy to alter in width and length, and fun to wear, but that looks oh-so

A simple cable project was the beginning of my longlasting love of knitting. A few years later, as I was teaching a cable sweater class, I played with working the cables in different colors. The result was fabulous!

A classic with a unique twist. Give entrelac a quarter turn and presto: squares that swirl around the body. Combine eight colors of lace-weight yarn worked triple strand and you have your own custom-made gradient. The color combinations are practically limitless!

The finished garment assumes approximately 1/4 - 1/3 will be overlapped as the skirt is worn wrapped. Measurements below are actual measurements of the finished piece, NOT the wearer’s measurements.

This beautiful fabric is created with three different yarns, a lucious hand dyed multi and two coordinating solids. Made in a DK weight yarn, this jacket is perfect for the transitional seasons and air conditioned buildings. An original design by Gwen Bortner, leave open or secure close with a fabulous brooch or shawl pin.

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The Fibonacci sequence has long been recognized as visually appealing. Apply the numbers to intarsia and you quickly develop an interesting panel, ready to be made into a pillow. Mix solids and variegated yarns to see how the varying stitch count changes the look of the stripes. Simple construction makes this a project

The mitts can be worked with a long cuff or a short cuff and can either be felted for extra durability and warmth or left un-felted providing more flexibility in the sizing.

Linen yarn worked sideways in simple Garter stitch creates a gently flowing garment that is easy care and easy wear. With only 2 simple seams done as a 3-needle bind-off at the sides the only finishing required is weaving in the ends. The sleeves are worked from the shoulder down, so choose your own length or make several for different look and...

The construction of the handbag begin with the creation of a base knit in entrelac using some fun techniques. Then the knitting moves to entrelac in the round. A bit of entrelac shaping at the handle holes followed by some seed stitch and stockinette for the handles and the bag is ready to felt. Shape it, let it dry and then grab it and go!

Start with tiny skeins in eight different colors, add three simple cowl variations, and the possibilities are practically limitless. Each stitch pattern can be interchanged with each cowl design. The final result is your perfect gradient cowl.

Start with three colors of lace-weight yarn. Combine three strands in different color combinations. Knit short rows side to side. Put it all together and you have a magical gradient skirt transitioning in vertical stripes around the body, with a fun little flare at the hem line.

The pattern is written for either Sport or Worsted weight yarn and can be made in a short loop for a cowl/neck warmer or can be made in long loop for an infinity scarf.

A project that ran from one Camp Stitches to the next, starting at Lake Junaleska and finishing at Asilomar in Monterey, this is the last project published before embarking on the Entree to Entrelac book project.

I had been teaching my popular class, Create a Masterpiece from Leftover Yarns for some time before I actually created a wearable “masterpiece” garment. My initial plan was for a custom jacket, but I quickly realized a skirt would be infinitely more useful in my wardrobe. It has since become a favorite of both mine and my students. Finally, the...

This is one of two skirt designs that were created as part of the Two Sides - Two Points FLY (From Leftover Yarn) Skirt Knit-a-long. Although the design is specifically for using up leftover sock/fingering-weight yarns, you could easily buy a skirt quantity and not use leftovers, with an equally beautiful result.

This pattern began as a challenge from my pastor during his sermon to take a $1 (he was giving them to everyone) and “do good”. You can read more about it here on his blog.

This design began over a decade ago as half of a sweater: Make two halves, button them together, and you end up with a whole sweater. It was a project inspired by M.C. Escher’s Metamorphosis Period in which simple black and white images slowly transformed into different images through tiny changes at each interval. In this reincarnation my desi...

After making my first rippled Mobius, I fell in love with the wonderful wavy edge that is the result. Since then I have been playing with lots of different variations.

A classic skirt designed with a simple elegance. Perfect for every skirt-wearing occasion. Linen lace worked with a triple strand makes a fabric that knits up relatively quickly and is easy care. Elongated rows worked with a single strand create the look of lace without any complicated knitting.

When you have a perfectly functional bag that isn’t very attractive (or is downright ugly), what is a knitter to do?

I first saw this bag when I was the guest speaker and instructor at a fiber guild. During their show and share lots of lovely projects in all types of fiber mediums were modeled. One of the items was a fabric bag constructed of squares placed on point and joined to form an interesting three-dimensional shape. My mind immediately went to the pos...

Start with the practicality of a simple ribbed fabric, add the undulating twists of cables, and what do you get? A perfect, luxurious, reversible fabric ready to become one of any number of accessories. Work it flat and you have a practical scarf. Graft the ends together and you have an easy-wearing infinity scarf. Add a half twist and you have...

The ridge run is treasured by skiers for the incredible views it affords, but it is often extra chilly as the wind crests the mountain top. An ear warmer and cowl are the perfect accessories to keep the chill at bay. Short rows combined with tuck ridges in a contrasting color create interest while emphasizing the flow of the fabric. Not a skier...

Panels of texture alternate with small gores of stockinette to create an interesting skirt to knit and wear. Each pattern, a variation of a rib, is worked separately to simplify the knitting. Stockinette panels

Pick your own combination of five colors to create a bold statement or a subtle classic. The various slip stitch patterns are a great introduction to colored knitting while only needing to work with one color at a time. With eight sizes to choose from, this makes a great “Mommy & Me” type garment.

Start with five colors of lace-weight yarn. Combine three strands in different color combinations. Knit short rows side to side. Put it all together and you have a magical gradient skirt transitioning in vertical stripes around the body, in a flattering A-line shape. Choose monochromatic colors or go wild. The choice is yours and the possibilit...

Mosaic knitting is a term that was brought into existence by Barbara G. Walker. It often has a complex look of stranded knitting but in reality is simple stripes combined with slipped stitches. The graphic results are intriguing, while the fabric created is dense and warm.

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This project was inspired by the Tons of Techniques Tote retreat. Although only one option for the cable pattern is provided, the concepts covered in the pattern can be implemented with any pattern stitch.

Tilt entrelac forty-five degrees, increase every unit from the waist to the hem, and a beautiful A-line skirt is formed -- a wearable style for every body type. Work with five shades of lace-weight yarn held triple strand and you have a monochrome gradient in your favorite color, ready for any occasion! Work or play, walk or twirl, this is the ...

Introducing the Shawligan! What is a shawligan you ask? It is a simple wrap with sleeves and shawl style fronts – think cardigan in the back, but shawl in the front. The simple side-to-side construction is an easy fit and looks great on all sorts of body types. Combine two strands of four colors to create your own color transition or stay in a ...

Inspired by the Mobius Waves, start with a wavy welt pattern at the wrist, then transition to plain stockinette to achieve the correct hand size. Options for mittens or gloves are easily created by altering the finishing — fingers or not. Classic styling with an elegant detail at the wrist make these perfect for every occasion.

Reversible in nature, this hooded scarf wtih pockets can

String bags are incredibly useful because they are compact to pack, yet can stretch to hold all manner of goodies. This version is based on the ubiquitous drawstring backpack, with the unique twist of being made with strips of T-shirt fabric. Take it to the farmer’s market, the beach, or just keep it available for when you need to carry a bit m...

One of the most interesting uses of a long-repeat yarn is a Mobuis worked from the center out. As the colors dynamically change, the pattern stays balanced along the edges. After creating a Mobius scarf with ripples, the next step was to incorporate entrelac, adding blocks of color amongst the waves. Although I suggest the Super

This pattern is several variations of the original Entrelac Zigzag Bag published in Cast On magazine in Fall 2009. With three variations provided, it should be easy to see how this basic design can be modified to make the perfect custom bag for you.

The simplest patterns are often some of the most beautiful. This is one of the joys of knitting. Our basic stitches, knit and purl, can be combined in many ways to produce a variety of fabrics.

This project is a great introduction to lace. Although the pattern has a complex look, like many lace patterns it is actually a few rows shifted and repeated multiple times.

These scrubbies are a great way to use up small amounts of yarn, and are great cleaners!