Susan Dewey
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Knitting: Cloche Hat
This hat does well knit in two high contrast yarns. Peace Fleece is a “toothy” yarn with a squishy hand once washed. Any similar two ply yarn would do well.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This asymmetrical shawl creates a drape of leaves or feathers. On one side, it starts with a single leaf and adds nestled layers of offset leaves finishing with the wavy opening of the cornucopia. Flip the shawl over and you will see the dominant feathery motif. This shawl provides an excellent opportunity to practice brioche increases and decr...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This wrap is infinitely size-able. It is based on the border motifs of a shawl I give upon college graduation to the young women of my family. All motifs are 20 stitch repeats. Knit with worsted weight yarn it is a fluffy, cozy wrap, great for curling up in bed or on the couch with a good book. Knit with fingering weight yarn it can be airy and...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This is a top down hat with some directional knitting. You start with a three-cornered peaked crown. Then switch direction to knit the tapestry braid that surrounds the head. This is edged with a knit-in i-cord. After joining, pick up the stitches from the i-cord and knit the ribbed head band. The hat is loose fitting and quite elastic. You may...