Inspiration for these two cowls comes from the need to make an original gift for a couple of avid Steamboat Springs, Colorado skiers in my family. The undulating pattern zigzags across the cowl like the tracks left in the downhill trail of a slalom race. Her version is lacy and light. His version is thick and tight. Of course, you can use this ...

“V” Formation was inspired by the flocks of geese as they fly south for the winter. It can be knitted to any depth and fits most adults. One skein of Malabrigo Worsted at 210 yards or any other Aran weight yarn is plenty of yarn to complete one cowl. There is a photo tutorial in the pattern to explain how to knit the “V” stitch. The only other ...

The “Hold My Cable Needle Please” cable needle holder is a custom fit project, knitted to the size of your finger. There is a little bit of ease so you don’t have to be exact. It is a good project for small leftover bits of worsted weight yarn. The holder is started with a provisional cast on and knit flat until it fits around your finger. Then...

A kicky, little pleated ruffle makes this shawl flirty. The almost invisible increases let the eyelets take center stage. It ruffles even more when worn close against the neck like a scarf.