Lea Vollmer

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Knitting: Cowl
Named for the Cat’s Eye stitch used, this cowl combines Stockinette with Cat’s Eye for a unique, smooth and textured look. Pattern includes instructions for 2 lengths, the longer length can be wrapped twice around the neck for additional warmth. 100% Alpaca 2-ply yarn was used for it’s lightness and warmth, but any yarn that achieves gauge is a...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Inspired by the colors and mysteries of the deep, “There Be Mermaids” uses lace designs and stockinette to create this shawl. You will need 1 skein of each color of Tosh Sport (270 yards per skein) and 47” US #7 circulars. I highly recommend using stitch markers and a safety line to help keep track of your pattern repeats and save your work in ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
I love Alpaca’s! They’re cute and provide wonderful yarn from their fleece. This pattern is named after the Alpaca that provided the yarn and because the cable pattern reminds me of the leafy branches that hang down from the tree of the same name!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A very special thanks to Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of HeartStrings FiberArts and her Honeycomb Shadow Lace Stole Pattern #H148 for the inspiration for this hat and for permission to use her stitch design to create this pattern. To see more of her beautiful designs, visit her website at www.heartstringsfiberarts.com.
Knitting: Mittens
A very special thanks to Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of HeartStrings FiberArts and her Honeycomb Shadow Lace Stole Pattern #H148 for the inspiration for this pattern and permission to use her stitch design to create these mittens. To see more of her beautiful designs, visit her website at www.heartstringsfiberarts.com
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl is knit using a traditional Shetland construction method. First, a short and wide garter-stitch triangle is worked from the bottom up, increasing at the edges. Yarnovers are worked at the beginning of every row to create the shaping and make visible loops along the bottom edge that stitches are then picked up from to work the lace bo...
Knitting: Cowl
A very special thanks to Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of HeartStrings FiberArts and her Honeycomb Shadow Lace Stole Pattern #H148 for the inspiration for this cowl and for permission to use her stitch design to create this. To see more of her beautiful designs, visit her website at www.heartstringsfiberarts.com.
Knitting: Cowl
You will use 2 colors of Noro Silk Garden for this cowl - I used color numbers #269 and #359, one skein of each color. Try and pick 2 colors that are similar but different enough so you can tell them apart or choose 2 totally different colors that blend well!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You will use 2 colors of Noro Silk Garden for these mittens - I used color numbers #269 and #359. One skein of each. Try and pick 2 colors that are similar but different enough so you can tell them apart or choose 2 totally different colors that blend well!
Knitting: Mittens
You will use 2 colors of Noro Silk Garden for these mittens - I used color numbers #269 and #359, one skein of each color. Try and pick 2 colors that are similar but different enough so you can tell them apart or choose 2 totally different colors that blend well!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
You can use a 16 inch circular needle or double points in the sizes called for, and the pattern can be easily sized to accommodate larger or smaller sizes. This pattern will fit an adult head sized 20”-22” around.
Crochet: Beret, Tam
Use any worsted weight yarn. Since hat is worked from the top down it’s easy to adjust the hat band to fit your head. If you want it less slouchy, don’t work as many rows.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fun and funky fingerless mitts that are quick to knit and only require 1 skein of Mango Moon Recycled Silk. Great for gift giving or to add a touch of whimsy to your everyday style!