Trizim is the Hebrew word for “wedges”, which are featured in the colorwork portion of this cowl & hat. I wanted to design a set that featured both colorwork and multiple textures, and was perfect for cold spring days.

TfuTfuTfu, the sound of spitting three times in quick succession, and something that you will hear every Jewish grandmother say to ward off the “evil eye” or some other form of bad luck. This hat was designed as a bit of superstitious fun. The pattern combines Jewish and Mediterranean/Middle Eastern good luck symbols which I grew up with, in a ...

This is my version of a modern take on a classic 70’s poncho. It has large segments of color blocking, and a clean geometric style, but the colors I used give it a 70’s vibe. You could easily knit this up in black and white, use a gradient set, or even use up some odds and ends, for a completely different look.

This pattern started out with a skein of reclaimed yarn. I used the front of a thrift store sweater to dye up a pastel rainbow gradient. my daughter insisted that I use it to make something for her, namely a pride scarf. I wanted to create a design that would showcase the full gradient and would look like wings. As I was knitting up the scarf, ...

This pattern started out as a desire to dye up some yarn in the intense colors of the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, which is located near the Dead Sea. I decided to go with a geometric design because I felt that it reflected the sharp contrast between the lush softness of the oasis and the harsher landscape of the desert. I think that this cowl is g...

My goal for this year, in regard to my knitting, was to use up as much of my stash as possible. I’d knitted up quite a few asymmetric shawls, and wanted to design one that was an elongated diamond shape. I rummaged through my stash and grabbed colors that reminded me of the Kettle Moraine forest, with a little dash of “snow” to cap things off. ...