Susanne Visch

eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads

eBook : 2 patterns

This set contains patterns for a lovely coordinating slouchy hat and convertible cowl/scarf in a simple and elegant lace repeat pattern. For both patterns written and charted directions for the lace are included.

eBook : 2 patterns

This set contains patterns for a matching hat and scarf. Both knit with a very soft and delicate lace weight mohair yarn. Great patterns to learn some basics of lace knitting or to get familiar with using this type of yarn. Because of the simple two-row lace, these patterns not only let the yarn shine, but also make for a wonderful portable project.

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In the Camelia shawl, a simple stockinette stitch body is paired with an easy to remember garters stitch based lace border. The contrast in textures is striking, and really highlights the yarn used.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Electric Violet shawl, was inspired by the gorgeous hand-dyed yarn from RMR Yarn Co. it’s knit with. It combines a relaxing-to-knit stockinette body, with a delightful lace section, followed by a twisted rib edging. The shawl as shown in size L, uses 300 g of fingering weight yarn. A smaller 2 skein shawl (size S in this pattern) is made by...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The yarn, used in this shawl, reminds me of koi carp swimming in water in which the surface is rippling in the wind. Hence, the name “Koi in the Pond”. This design is knit sideways on the bias, making a shallow and asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing as an elegant scarf. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Diamanten is a semicircle Pi shawl, worked in a luxury hand-dyed merino and tencel yarn. The combination of simple stockinette and slip-stitch diamond patterning really lets this tonal yarn shine!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes, you just want a knit that quickly gives results. This design uses aran weight yarn, which definitely delivers on that! The patterning may look challenging, but if you’ve ever knit lace, you can absolutely work this too.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
The luscious wool and silk yarn used in this stole is the result of some deep stash diving. As such, the label is lost, so the brand is unknown. However, it’s much too pretty not to use! It inspired me to create a delicate lace design, based on traditional Estonian stitch patterns. These, of course, include nupps. Instructions for both traditio...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Like the Fuyu persimmon fruit this shawl is named after, it’s fruity and succulent and suitable for a wide range of occasions. In this shawl, a delightful garter stitch lace based body is paired with a striped garter stitch border. The design is very flexible, therefore I’ve included modification ideas in the pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Rose Pink Candy is a fun triangular shawl knit sideways. Knit in an aran/bulky weight yarn, it knits up pretty fast too. This design is however very easy to modify for other yarn weights: just cast on and repeat the body patterning until the shawl has the desired size!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Twilight Disco is a delightfully whimsical shawl - a lovely layering piece with a lot of playful character. From the easy mindless knitting in the body of the shawl, to the colorful patterning in the border, what’s not to like?!
Knitting: Tee
A soft and feminine tunic with sweet lace patterning in the yoke and short sleeves. Jade Clover is worked seamlessly in the round top down in one piece, and with neat twisted rib edgings. With its subtle A-line shaping, this tunic is not only flattering on all sizes. Additionally, it’s also very easy to shorten to tee length, or lengthen to a d...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Aurora Blue captures all the gorgeous variations of vibrant blue that can be found in the semi-double flowers of this type of delphinium. This design is knit sideways on the bias, making a shallow and asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing as an elegant scarf. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and simple lace m...
Knitting: Tee
The gorgeous linen yarn in the tee pictured, I bought when visiting Sally in Shoreham-by-Sea some years ago. What better to use it for than a simple top-down tee with a circular yoke construction? The top is completely seamless, with subtle star stitch patterning in the yoke, and neat twisted rib edgings. Worked in a 100% linen yarn, this top i...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Morello Cerise is a triangle shawl, knit sideways. This design features lace patterning in the tradition of the Shetland Isles. The triangle edging is worked at the same time as the body of the shawlette. Worked at a loose gauge, Morello Cerise is a lovely and airy layering piece.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This fresh take on a simple beanie is worked from brim to crown, with twisted ribbing throughout. After the brim with the twisted rib cable patterning is worked, the body of the hat is worked to the desired height. The crown is finished with neat double decreases, what is not to like?!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Having made a cowl to highlight this gorgeous red and pink hand spun yarn, I of course also had to make a matching hat! Make your version of this hat in any gradient fingering or light fingering weight yarn. Whatever you choose: This is bound to be an entertaining knit with a stunning result!
Knitting: Cowl
The Tulpa cowl was inspired by the hand spun yarn the cowl pictured is made in. It can, of course, also be worked in another fingering or light fingering weight yarn. Whatever you choose: This is bound to be an entertaining knit with a stunning result!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mossy Cables is a cozy triangular shawl knit sideways, with an eye-catching cable panel. The squishy garter stitch makes it perfect to hide away in, when it’s cold outside. While I made my version in a DK weight yarn, it’s very easy to customize to other weights and quantities of yarn. Just knit in pattern until your shawl has the desired size,...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Duin is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. The color work in the border is done with the mosaic slip stitch technique: only one color is worked at a time.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mamaku, scientifically known as Cyathea medullaris, is a black tree fern native to New Zealand, that is commonly found in damp gullies across forested areas in the country. While I’ve never been to New Zealand, the lace edging of this shawl really looks like fern fronds. The Mamaku shawl pairs this delightful lace edging with a lovely, relaxing...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The gorgeous color of this kid silk yarn reminded me of the wonderfully bright plumage of the Strawberry Finch, a cute little bird found throughout Asia. What better way to show it off this gorgeous yarn than with all-over lace? Of course, this shawl can also be knit in fingering-weight yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Green Jasper captures all the gorgeous variations that can be found in the semi-precious gemstone. This design is knit sideways on the bias, making a shallow and asymmetrical triangle, perfect for wearing as an elegant scarf. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and simple lace in a solid/tonal yarn makes it a perfect...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Octaaf is a stylish triangular shawl knit sideways, with all-over lace patterning. I named it after the verse form consisting of eight lines of poetry. While I made my version in a DK weight yarn, it’s very easy to customize to other weights and quantities of yarn. Just knit in pattern until your shawl has the desired size, or when you run out ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Mosaic knitting is a very stress-free way of knitting color work, since only 1 color is handled at a time. If you can knit stripes, you can make the I’m Cold hat!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Snuggle up in cozy woolens when it’s cold! This super bulky weight shawl will make you feel like you’re enveloped in a nice warm big hug. It knits up quickly, with its stockinette edge sections and cable section in the center. What’s not to like?! Winding Grape can, of course, also be made in lighter weight yarns.
Knitting: Cowl
Due to popular request here’s the worsted weight version of my bulky weight Delft Blue cowl design. The version pictured (in size S), was made by my lovely tester Yayalovestoknit, isn’t it pretty in these colors?! A wonderful way for stash busting odds and ends. Of course, I also included larger sizes in the pattern for those who prefer a longe...
Knitting: Cowl
If you’re in need of a fast extra-bulky weight cowl project, look no further! This design came into being because my daughter bikes to school every day, and it can get cold in the 45 minutes she needs for that. So, I made her this nice and snug fitting cowl (size S), tall enough to keep her neck warm, even if she pulls it up over her nose. Of c...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes a little bit of pink is all that’s needed to bring a bit of joy to your day. In this case, Rosy Does It. This design combines stunning lace with easy garter stitch stripes. And while I made my version in three colors, it can, of course, also be made in only two or even one color. This design is also very flexible in sizing, making it ...
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
Keten is a simple stole, featuring mosaic slip stitch patterning. The combination with garter stitch makes it a perfect choice for both mindless relaxing and somewhat more challenging knitting. Don’t let the color work frighten you though; if you can knit stripes, you can do this! Keten is available in 2 sizes: a scarf and a wrap; pictured is t...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes all that’s needed is a little scarf to show off that wonderful single skein of fingering weight yarn. Combine it with easy to remember shaping and easily adjusted sizing, and we have a definite winner! It doesn’t hurt either that the loopy i-cord bind off is perfect for using up odds and ends.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Zomerzon is a semi-circle Pi shawl, worked in a luxury merino lace weight singles yarn. Truly a ray of sunshine when it’s rainy and gray outside!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Ochtend Mist is a semi-circle Pi shawl, worked in a fingering weight yarn held together with a lofty kid mohair silk lace yarn. Make it in the small size for a cute shawlette or the larger size for a cuddly wrap. The shawl pictured is in size S.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
You know that gorgeous blue-green that male ducks have? That is what this lovely lace-weight mohair yarn reminded me off. What better way to show it off than with all-over lace? Of course, this shawl can also be knit in fingering-weight yarns; just adjust the needle size a bit!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Ribbon Turquoise shawl is not only named for the wavy ribbons of brown and turquoise shown. The name also refers to how the semi-precious stone is cut. Turquoise forms in veins of various widths within the surrounding rock. It’s called “ribbon turquoise” when the stone is cut to show the mother rock as the main feature with the original vei...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Strawberry Confetti Cupcake is a shawl designed to use that skein of speckled yarn you just couldn’t resist. In this design, it is paired with the lovely lace border in a contrasting solid color. Go wild with the color combinations!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Looking for a delightfully fluffy layering piece for when the temperatures are low? A knit that combines both relaxing stockinette as well as some lace patterning? Look no further! The Kasjmier shawl has you covered. And yes, pun intended! It can, of course, also be made in a different material.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mint Chocolate is a shallow triangular shawl knit sideways. There is just something about the combination of striped garter stitch and openwork that appeals to me: Lazy mindless knitting, together with patterning that requires a tad more attention. The perfect project for me!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Faaborg shawl (or Fåborg as it’s written in Danish) is a delightfully whimsical shawl - a lovely layering piece with a lot of playful character and substance. This is certainly a shawl that will keep you warm and cozy in the most turbulent of autumn and winter weather.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Kanta is Swedish for “braid” and for “edge.” What name is more suited for this unusual hat? Not only is the Kanta hat is knitted sideways in garter stitch, but the braided edge detail also does not involve any cable knitting. This is a lovely knit when looking for something different!
Knitting: Cowl
Designed for the self-striping yarn pictured, this cowl is a wonderful knit for both Spring and Fall. The lacy chevron patterning creates lovely wavy edges. The cowl is knit from the top down in a gentle conical shape for superb draping around the shoulders that will keep them nice and warm.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sunglow Forest is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. The perfect shawl to throw on for a refreshing walk in the woods!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Looking for an eye-catching layering piece for when the weather and seasons turn? A knit that combines both relaxing stockinette as well as challenging patterning? Look no further! The Think Pink shawl has you covered. And yes, pun intended! It can, of course, also be made in a different color.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Kitty Cat Shawl is a shallow, triangle scarf, knit sideways. It has paw prints and hearts because my daughter loves cats and therefore wanted this in her new shawl. This design features a lace edging that is worked at the same time as the body of the shawlette. Worked at a loose gauge, the Kitty Cat Shawl is a lovely and airy layering piece.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Monegros is a simple yet stylish triangular shawl knit sideways on the bias, named after the Monegros Desert in northeastern Spain. The combination of garter stitch in a variegated hand-dyed yarn and simple lace in a solid/tonal yarn makes it a perfect choice to get the best of both worlds. Due to its shape and generous size, it’s perfect to we...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked in this lovely fade yarn, hand-dyed by AG2N Hand Dyed Yarns, the Full Fade Hap makes for a wonderful, cozy shawl, which is perfect to wrap up in on a chilly day. This shawl is made in the tradition of the shawls from the Shetland Isles, making for a very interesting construction.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Ramalina shawl, named for the greenish lichen, was inspired in both construction and coloring by this wonderful part of nature. The plain stockinette body lets the subtle variegation of the silk yarn used really shine.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Half Fade Hap is the smaller, triangular sister of the Full Fade Hap. With its generous size, it makes for a wonderful, cozy shawl. This shawl is made in the tradition of the shawls from the Shetland Isles, making for a very interesting construction.
Knitting: Sachet
This little sachet bag is simple, sweet and very quick to knit. Perfect to keep a piece of soap, lavender or jewelry. This pattern features Pine Cone Lace and includes two sizes of sachets. Only a small amount of fingering weight yarn is needed, so it is perfect for stash busting! It also makes a lovely gift.
Knitting: Sachet
This little sachet bag is simple, sweet and very quick to knit. Perfect to keep a piece of soap, lavender or jewelry. This pattern features Snowflake Lace and includes two sizes of sachets. Only a small amount of fingering weight yarn is needed, so it is perfect for stash busting! It also makes a lovely gift.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Kurkuma is a shallow, triangle scarf, knit sideways. This design features lace patterning in the tradition of the Shetland Isles. The triangle edging is worked at the same time as the body of the shawlette. Worked at a loose gauge, Kurkuma is a lovely and airy layering piece.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Are you a cat lover? I know I am! I love to surround myself with those furry critters and enjoy their soothing purr. Kitties All Around is a cute hat with cables and texture to create a kitty cat motif. Twisted stitches are worked to make the motif “pop” from the reverse stockinette background.
Knitting: Cowl
Dear daughter requested a hat with kitty cats, and of course, there should be a matching cowl! The Bast Cowl is a cute cowl with cables and texture to create a kitty cat motif. Worked in a bulky weight yarn this cowl knits up super quick, perfect for a last minute gift!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Deborah is one of the lovely ladies who often test knit my patterns. So when she expressed a fondness of a specific shawl construction combined with lots of lace I was happy to oblige with a design containing all those elements. This one is for you, Deborah!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
What is one to do when dear daughter requests a hat with kitty cats? Design one, of course! Bast is a cute hat with cables and texture to create a kitty cat motif. Worked in a bulky weight yarn this hat knits up super quick, perfect for a last minute gift!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Honey & Stripes is a simple yet stylish triangular shawl knit sideways on the bias. The combination of striped garter stitch, easy to memorize garter stitch lace, and slip stitch patterning makes it a perfect choice for those colors of fingering weight yarn that combine so well. With its generous size, Honey & Stripes is perfect to wear...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sirac is a highly customizable stole in 2 colors. Make it longer, shorter, wider or narrower; it’s all possible because the pattern allows for easy modification. With both interesting and mindless knitting, this really is the perfect project for me!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Green Madeira is a semi-circle Pi shawl, designed for the gorgeous gradient yarn used. While this version is made in a mohair type yarn, any worsted weight gradient yarn would make a lovely shawl with this design!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crops of Harvest is a stylish triangular shawl knit sideways. There is just something about the combination of striped garter stitch and lace that appeals to me. Lazy mindless knitting, together with lovely lace, makes it a perfect choice to combine a solid/tonal fingering weight yarn with a variegated one. What’s not to love?!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Beat the Fug is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. Inspired by the “Free-Wrench” novel by Joseph R. Lallo and the yarn dyed to match by Third Vault Yarns, it perfectly catches the steampunk vibe so wonderfully described in the story.
Crochet: Scarf
The Crystal Palace scarf was inspired by the characteristic glass and cast iron facade of the building designed for the Great Exhibition of 1851 in London, with the same name. Crystal Palace is written for the size as pictured. However, the width and length are easily adjusted for further customization, including those following the usage of we...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The moment I showed my mom the yarn I used in this scarf, she said: “You know this is soooo my color?!” No problem mom, this one is for you. The delicate lace is based on traditional Estonian stitch patterns, which, of course, include nupps. My mom wouldn’t have it any different! Instructions for both traditional and easy nupps are included.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Snuggle up in cozy woolens when it’s cold! This super bulky weight shawl will make you feel like you’re enveloped in a nice warm big hug. It knits up quickly, with its stockinette edge sections and lace section in the center. What’s not to like?! Olijf can of course also be made in lighter weight yarns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Art Deco is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. The flowers in the border are inspired by the stylized flowers as commonly used in France, in the early days of Art Deco.
Knitting: Cowl
The Chocolate Raspberry Waffles cowl is just the pattern for those times that you want a mindless knit. Using slip-stitch patterning, it’s designed to break up the color pooling and flashing often seen with hand-dyed yarns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Arugula is a shawl in 2 sizes, designed to use the lovely rustic tweedy yarn pictured in the sample. In this design, it is paired with a flouncy ribbed ruffle in a contrasting solid color. A relatively mindless knitting project that gives a wonderful end result.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Tangerine Tango is a stylish triangular shawl knit sideways on the bias. The combination of striped garter stitch and lace makes it a perfect choice for those colors of fingering weight yarn that combine so well. With its generous size of 177 cm (69 ¾ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 63 cm (24 ¾ inches), it is perfect to wear as an e...
Knitting: Pet Toys
My cat Amiga is crazy about Moeke Yarns Elena. And by crazy I mean the drooling and acting weird kind of crazy. I think it must be the slight sheepiness this yarn has. So, I thought I would make her day by creating something just for her made from this lovely yarn!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Duizendknoop is a shallow, triangle scarf, knit sideways. This design features a simple garter stitch body. The triangle edging, so reminiscent of the leaves of the Duizendknoop (Persicaria perfoliata), is knitted on at the same time. Worked at a loose gauge, Duizendknoop is a lovely and airy layering piece.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Humdrum is a straightforward hat with a brim in rick-rack rib and a simple stockinette body. The perfect project for that one special skein of sock yarn. Due to the amount of stockinette stitch, Humdrum makes for wonderful mindless knitting. A wonderful plain hat to both knit and wear!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Scuba is a simple yet stylish triangular shawl knit sideways on the bias. The combination of garter stitch and simple lace makes it a perfect choice for that skein of gradient yarn with long color runs. With its generous size of 195 cm (76 ¾ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 61 cm (24 inches), it is perfect to wear as an elegant scarf.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Pink Monarda is a shawl in 2 sizes, designed to use that skein of speckled yarn you just couldn’t resist. The shawl pictured is size L. In this design, it is paired with the lovely flower lace border in a contrasting solid color. Go wild with the color combinations!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Mustard and Slate is the shawl to knit when you just don’t want to choose… Simple or lace? Gray or Oker? Using two colors, Mustard and Slate has a simple textured body and a delightful lace edging. You can really have it all!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This lacy chevron wrap is designed to give both texture and color to your outfit. Make it in greens or your favorite color combination. Heuvel en Dal is written for the size as pictured, however, the width and length are easily adjusted for further customization. This design is suitable for any laceweight or fingering-weight yarn.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Zeezicht is a semi-circle Pi shawl, filled with sea and beach lace patterns. Inspired by the colors in the lovely Eternity Ranch sock yarn used, this design is truly eye-catching. This design will also make solid colored yarns shine!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Toscane is a lovely chunky lace shawl, named after that gorgeous burned orange color so often found in the hills of Tuscany. This particular color was achieved by dyeing the Ístex Léttlopi yarn with madder. Dye your own with the tutorial on http://www.lavisch.com/site/dyeing-natural-dyes-part-1/ or choose one of the many available colors. Tosca...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In Bichrome a two-color garter stitch center triangle is combined with a stunning two-color lace edge. Made using the lovely and rustic Elena base by Moeke Yarns, Bichrome is the perfect thing to throw on when there is a bit of chill in the air. Bichrome is started at the bottom corner of the center triangle and increased until large enough. St...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Pijl is a lovely unisex hat with stranded color work. With only two colors, this hat knits up super quick. Due to the simple colorwork design, it is also a great first stranded project for anyone who has never attempted this technique before.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Bloem is a cute hat with stranded color work depicting little flowers. With only two colors, this hat knits up super quick and is a great first stranded project for anyone who has never attempted this technique before.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This lacy wrap is designed to give an extra bit of glamour to your outfit on that special night out. Robijn can be made as a scarf or stole, the width and length are easily adjusted for further customization This design is suitable for any drapey lace-weight or fingering-weight yarn.
Crochet: Bonnet
Bloemenmeiske is a sweet bonnet to keep your dearest little person warm and happy. This design not only has a lovely petal edging, but also a pretty flower detail at the back. It is available in 5 sizes, ranging from newborn to child. Using less than 100 g of DK-weight yarn for all sizes and less than 50 g for most sizes, this design is not onl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Framboos is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. Its stockinette body will let that special skein of fingering weight yarn shine. The lace edging with its lovely picot finishing makes this shawl a true stunner.
Knitting: Cowl
The Stellaria Cowl was inspired by a desire to use up various odds and ends of the lovely rustic yarn by Moeke Yarns. Named for the tiny flowers in the design, this cowl is an entertaining and relaxing knit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Worked in this lovely rustic yarn by Moeke Yarns, the Elena Half Hap makes for a wonderful cozy shawl. Perfect to wrap up in on a chilly day. Elena is made in the tradition of the shawls from the Shetland Isles, making for a very interesting construction.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Luule means “poetry” in Estonian. The Luule stole was designed for and dedicated to my mother, because she wanted to knit pretty lace. The delicate lace is based on traditional Estonian stitch patterns, which are knit on both right and wrong sides of the fabric and include nupps. Instructions for both traditional and easy nupps are included.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Cinematic is a simple but stylish triangular shawl knit sideways in garter stitch. With its generous size of 215 cm (84 ½ inches) along the upper edge and a depth of 52 cm (20 ½ inches), it’s perfect to wear as an elegant scarf.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Linea is an airy lace shawl with a simple and appealing play on lines and differences in lacy texture. Using mainly yarn overs and right- and left-leaning decreases, Linea looks much more complex then it actually is to knit. The perfect choice for a first lace shawl project!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Sedum is a lovely two-tone shawl with a striped body and delicate contrasting lace edging. Make it in the small size for a sweet kerchief or in one of the three larger sizes for a lovely elegant and warm cover-up.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This lovely stole features a dainty floral lace pattern, perfect to dress up any outfit. Wear it as a shoulder wrap to show off the full stunning flower pattern, or as a simple lacy scarf. Take advantage of a beautiful fingering weight yarn with long color runs, as pictured, for a truly spectacular look.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Like a true Diva, this design is glamorous and truly eye-catching with its exquisite lace border. The stockinette body lets that special skein of fingering weight yarn really shine.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Old School Gaming Hat is a simple hat with a folded brim and fun stranded color work depicting old school gaming characters. With only two colors for the color work, this hat knits up super quick and is a great first stranded project for anyone who has never attempted this technique before.
Knitting: Cardigan
Enigma is a cozy layering piece, perfect for those times that you just want to wrap up in warm woolens. With its easy construction and textured stitch patterns, Enigma is an interesting but relaxing knit.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This wedge shawl has a distinct asymmetrical shape, setting it apart from more traditional crochet shawls. Make a fast, large and cozy shawl in an aran weight yarn as described here, or make it a scarf in a fingering weight yarn. Because this shawl is worked in a single piece from the tip up, it can easily be made in any size you want.
Crochet: Cowl, Hats - Other
The Paris Pillbox Hat & Cowl is an exclusive design inside Issue #20 of Happily Hooked Magazine.
Knitting: Scarf
Brocaat is an elegant and fast to knit scarf, designed to use only one ball of super bulky weight yarn with long color runs. Make it nice and long so it can be worn doubled up.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Olivijn is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the top-down. Its stockinette body will let that special skein of fingering weight yarn shine, the lace edging adds a special touch of luxury.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lelie is an airy lace shawl with a beautiful and intricate stitch pattern of flowing leaves blooming into lovely flowers. Evoking feelings of spring and summer this shawl is a perfect choice to dress up that lovely outfit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl design was inspired by the bold circle (“cirkel” in Dutch) featured in the border. This wonderful eye-catching lace reminds me of the bridges of Paris, crossing the Seine.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent-shaped shawl pattern came from a desire to bring on an early Spring. With its lovely blue flowers on the bright grassy green background, all thoughts of Winter will soon belong to the past.
Knitting: Cowl
Reminiscent of the soft colors of sea glass on a sunny beach, this cowl warms the neck and shoulders like a soft cloud. The simple to work lace pattern is provided both charted and written out.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent-shaped shawl pattern was inspired by the lovely shell-shaped lace (“schelp” in Dutch) featured in the scalloped edge. Combined with the soft texture of the garter stitch body, the shawl will keep you nice and warm in the winter and on other chilly days.
Knitting: Cowl
The inspiration for the Flits! Cowl struck when I had been spinning a gorgeous three-colored thick-and-thin singles yarn: the distinctive lace pattern changes direction whenever a color change occurs. Because of this, the Flits! design is not only perfect for yarns with a limited number of large color blocks, but also for stash-busting similar ...
Knitting: Cowl
The Ayamaru Cowl, with its distinct texture resembling scales, is named after the Ayamaru rainbowfish. This cowl is designed to make the most of that one special skein of hand-dyed fingering weight yarn.
Crochet: Cardigan
This little two-tone baby cardigan is a simple and elegant layering piece for when the weather is still cold and a little extra warmth is much appreciated. With its eye-catching dot yoke and soft A-line shape, it is bound to become a timeless favorite.
Knitting: Cowl
A lovely scarf in a simple and elegant lace repeat pattern, that can easily be transformed into a cowl.
Knitting: Scarf
The Zoel Scarf is a very soft and delicate scarf knit using laceweight mohair yarn. It is a great pattern to learn some basics of lace knitting or to get familiar with using this type of yarn. Because of the simple two-row lace, this pattern not only lets the yarn shine but also makes for a wonderful portable project. Pair it with the Zoel Hat ...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The Zoel Hat is a very soft and delicate hat knit using laceweight mohair yarn. It is a great pattern to get familiar with using this type of yarn. Because of the simple two-row lace, this pattern not only lets the yarn shine but also makes for a wonderful portable project.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
A shapely tam that combines a simple and elegant lace repeat pattern with a wonderful amount of slouch.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the Dutch seafarers of old, this shawlette owes its distinct asymmetrical shape to the “bezaan” sail of the boats which sail the Zuiderzee. The waters of the Zuiderzee are often treacherous during stormy weather with the winds blowing its waves into dark gray ridges before breaking into heavy froth on the Dutch shores.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the lovely texture and color of almost-ripe moerbei or mulberry fruit, this shawl is juicy and sweet and exactly what you need.
Crochet: Cardigan
Kimono Wrap Revisited is the completely revisited and revised design formerly available as the Baby Kimono Wrap:
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sometimes when I think of summer I get this picture of a turquoise sea, rolling gently over a white sandy beach. Imagine the heat of the sun and the cool breeze carrying the scent of salt. This image of summer bliss is what inspired me to design this shawl, which is just right to throw on when the sun goes down and the air becomes a tad chilly....
Knitting: Cardigan
A sweet little baby cardigan for that special little baby in your life. Worked back and forth from the top down in one piece, with i-cord neck and hem finishing and either a cute tie or loop and button closure. As a finishing touch, an applique of either the Pi symbol, a rabbit or a sheep is applied with duplicate stitching. If desired, the pic...
Knitting: Cowl
Sometimes you just want to get warm and make a statement. With the Frost Giant Cowl, you can achieve both. The cowl is worked flat and has two finishing options, choose the one you feel most comfortable with. The finishing options consist of either plain seaming or a three-needle bind-off.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This half-circle shawl is knit solely in garter stitch and features the Sea Foam lace pattern. This pattern shows off wonderfully variegated and self-striping yarns with long to medium lengths of color. Sea Foam lace uses multiple yarn overs which are dropped on the following row. This, combined with the all-over garter stitch, gives an airy, t...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl will showcase handspun yarn. It has been designed to be knit with the typical thick-and-thin yarn which most new spinners produce with their first efforts. This design works well with hand-dyed, variegated yarns, or with a combination of yarn odds and ends. Because of this, it is also great for some stash busting.