Basham beach is a relaxing asymmetrical triangle shawl knit in sections of stocking stitch and garter stitch, with simple mesh lace inserts. The shawl uses one 100g skein of a main colour – here featuring a speckled yarn – and less than half a skein of each of four complementary colours.

These twisted stitch gloves take some concentration to work but are not as hard as they look once you get the hang of rearranging the stitches. The twisted stitches produce a stretchy fabric that fits most hands, while the lovely cable pattern makes an elegant final product you can give away to a special friend, or wear yourself to impress stra...

These gloves are knit up using smaller needles than normal for this yarn weight, creating extra stitch definition on the twisted stitch motifs and a warm, hard-wearing pair of gloves. The twisted rib across the palm side of the gloves ensures a stretchy fit for multiple sizes of hands.

These fingerless gloves use a clustered braid panel that is much easier to work than it looks.

A cute little monkey knit in the round for those who love toys, but hate seaming. Make one for your own little monkey, or for any simian fan in your life.

Named after one of the most beautiful beaches. Vivonne Bay on Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia. I knit my versions (both medium sized) in Cascade 220 and Noro Cash Iroha. Due to its drape the Noro is a little baggier. You could lighten it up further with a cotton yarn in a similar gauge, or go snuggly with a warmer wool like Ma...