I designed this top to be convertible - it can be worn as a corset on the top of a shirt or dress, as a halter top (hence adjustable drawstring), or as a tank top because it has removable straps.

Free chart for your use. Please respect my work and don’t resell. Use for your pleasure, for making gifts or for yourself.

Free chart for your use. Please respect my work and don’t resell. Use for your pleasure, for making gifts or for yourself.

The exact gauge is not important here. For bigger coasters or bowls, repeat increase rounds as many times as needed.

This pattern is based on traditional Russian embroidery motifs, which were in use starting sometime before 10th century. More info about my design in the book Knitting Socks from around the world.

Inspired by a vintage cobweb stole from Stitchcraft 1953 this lavender capelet is designed to knit in a circle top down, using 2 strands together. I used only stitch pattern, design, shaping and idea are my own and were made for a book Modern Knits, Vintage Style which is coming out this year. The idea was to take one vintage project/garment an...