I really love ethnic patterns.

Scotland is a land of amazingly rich history, mesmerizing nature and millennial traditions.

Shetland laces are reminiscent of delicious, mesmerizing magical stories.

Shetland laces are reminiscent of delicious, mesmerizing magical stories.

Translated by Vera Tanabe

Translated by Vera Tanabe

Almost every person first of all associates Loch Ness with a huge monster that lives (or does not live) in its depths. Naturally, this is not surprising, because the first legends and eyewitness stories about this most mysterious reservoir in the world and the prehistoric monster living in it date back to the year 565. In addition to the myster...

Glen Affric (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Afraig) is a valley south-west of the village of Cannich in the Highland region of Scotland, approximately 15 miles west of Loch Ness. The River Affric runs along its length, passing through Loch Affric and Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin. Glen Affric is often described as the most beautiful valley in Scotland.

This cowl is my declaration of love to the nature of the Shetland Islands, to its magical colors, and to the Fair Isle knitting tradition.

This stole is my declaration of love to the nature of the Shetland Islands, to its magical colors, and to the Fair Isle knitting tradition.

This snood/scarf is my declaration of love to the nature of the Shetland Islands, to its magical colors, and to the Fair Isle knitting tradition.

The Isle of Skye, connected to the Northwest Coast of Scotland by the bridge, is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides archipelago.

Heather is a gentle and strong plant. It is a memory-keeper. Thickets of heather carpeting old stones hide and preserve the ancient history of their land. Beautiful and fragile, its bell-shaped flowers quietly hum in the wind long-forgotten songs. Like heather, this dress is strong and delicate; it will keep you warm and safe, when the harsh co...

Mount Ben Nevis is a part of the Grampian Mountain range in the Scottish Highlands. It is the highest mountain in the British Islands. Locals call it simply “The Ben”. Its name derives from «beinn nèamh-bhathais», meaning “the mountain with its head in the clouds” (sometimes “mountain of Heaven”)

Just a stone’s throw from the coast, there is Lismore Island neatly sandwiched between Oban and Mall. The name Lismore comes from the Gaelic Lios Mor, which means “big garden”.

Spring is a magical season. Fleeting and beautiful. The time when you feel the powerful beating of life in every blade of grass, in every bud, every petal. And the modest violet on the slope by the stream is just as beautiful and full of life-giving power as the magnificent flowers in the carefully grown garden.

Autumn is an endless source of inspiration.

Yesnaby is an area in Sandwick, on the west coast of the mainland of Orkney, Scotland, south of Skara Bre. It is renowned for its spectacular coastal cliff scenery. I have never been there, but the contour of the cliffs, their shapes and outlines merged in my imagination with magical Shetland lace. So this shawl was made: large, warm, comfortab...

A fusion of linen lace and tweed in this loose-fitting dress with a hood reminds me of summer days in the village - a scent of freshly-cut grass, long days, smell like a drop of honey and pine sap melting in the sun. I want to spread my arms and sprawl on fragrant herbs, watching the light clouds slowly float across the sky.

Loch Lomond is the second largest and one of the most beautiful lakes in Scotland. I have never been there, but the outlines of the rocks surrounding the lake with a huge number of islands of whimsical shapes on the mirror-smooth surface of the water, merged in my imagination with magical Shetland lace; and this shawl was made - big, worm, and ...

Gentle magic of Shetland lace, reminiscent of a delicate quill drawing, a reflection of the starry sky in the mirror-smooth surface of the lake - this is what inspired me to create this shawl.

Gaada Stack is a double arch on the northern end of the Scottish island of Foula, one of the Shetland Islands. I’ve never been there, but the contour of those rocks, their forms and outlines merged in my imagination with the magical Shetland lace pattern - and inspired me to create this big, warm and cozy shawl, which will protect from gusts of...

I am fascinated with traditional Faroese shawls design and enchanted by the fabulous sceneries of the Faroe Islands. So one day, I wanted to create a cape reflecting my fantasies on this theme.

I love Indian summer very much. I am also fascinated by graphic patterns that are very often found in American Indians’ embroidery.

Autumn is an eternal source of inspiration. Bright and colorful at first, it makes you giddy with delight. Then leaves begin to drop off becoming dry and crusty. Through that beautiful sweet aroma of fallen leaves you can feel crisp scent of winter approaching.

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This design was inspired by Fair Isle knitting

This stole continues my “Around the World” series. I called it “Canada,” because the pattern resembles traditional patterns of Algonquins, Crees, and Ojibways people living in what is now Canada.

The pattern of this stole reminds me of the Slavic style embroidery. Similar patterns can be found from the Balkans to the Volga. That is why I called this stole “Slavic song”.

The thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland for centuries. It is featured in many Scottish symbols and even on UK currency. According to one of the best-known thistle legend, in the mid 13th century, Viking forces landed on the coast of Scotland. During the night raid, one of their soldiers’ bare feet came down on a Scottish thistle. H...

The arabesque pattern of this stole came from fabulous and mysterious East, fascinating and beckoning.

Fine Italian merino wool/silk tweed, delicate Shetland lace reminiscent of a thin quill drawing, a reflection of leaves and flowers in the mirror of a lake water - that’s what inspired me to create this shawl.

There are many myths and legends about Kokopelli, a famous humpbacked flute player. One of them says Kokopelli traveled from village to village, bringing spring with heavy rains and hope for a good harvest. On his back Kokopelli wore a sack full of seeds, songs, and fairy tales.

This design was inspired by beautiful frosty pictures

I do really like geometrical patterns, their clear lines and intersections, the apparent simplicity and richness of such designs. They fascinate me, and I come back to them again and again.

Fall is my favorite season. This beautiful time full of bright captivating colors is a constant source of inspiration to me… as much as magical Knoll Yarns Samarkand is.

Rustic style is always trendy. Rustic style clothing, with it’s simple lines, is comfortable, practical, concise… and very feminine.

This project was inspired by amazing and admirable KNOLL Soft Donegal yarn, and a wonderful book Twisted-Stitch Knitting by Maria Erlbacher. I was fascinated by a delicate filigree of her twisted stitch patterns.

This design was inspired by Mexican Dia De Los Muertos.

Fine Italian merino/silk tweed yarn, delicate magic of Shetland knitted lace resembling the frosty patterns on the window, the interplay of light on a sea wave, dainty quill drawing, as well as the legendary Isle of Skye - that’s what inspired me to create this stole.

This project was inspired by amazing and admirable KNOLL Soft Donegal yarn, and a wonderful book - Twisted-Stitch Knitting by Maria Erlbacher. I was fascinated by a delicate filigree of her twisted stitch patterns. Loch Maree is a lake in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland. It is often referred to as the most beautiful loch in the Highlands. L...

This project was inspired by three main factors: amazing and admirable KNOLL Soft Donegal yarn; intricate Shetland lace patterns from “Heirloom Knitting” by Sharon Miller; and photos of Moray Firth, one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines.

This project was inspired by amazing and admirable KNOLL Soft Donegal yarn, and a wonderful book - Twisted-Stitch Knitting by Maria Erlbacher. I was fascinated by a delicate filigree of twisted stitches. For this vest, I have picked a pattern that resembles a rosebud, or a rose hip - this is how I came to the project name.

Sonora Fire - is a kind of poinsettia plant whose vibrant crimson foliage brighten and embellish our homes and offices during Christmas season. This pattern seemed to resemble it a lot, so I named my shawl after that beautiful plant.

I was inspired for this project by magnificent books of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Translated by Vera Tanabe

The pattern in russian is available.

The pattern in russian is available.

The pattern was only tested in Russian and translated into English after that.

This beautiful design was inspired by Native American designs with their bright colours and geometric lines.