Jennifer Dassau
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eBooks available as Ravelry Downloads
eBook :
5 patterns
Short rows are one of my all-time favorite knitting techniques. They easily allow you to shape your knitwear, for better fit and more intriguing angles. In the Five Short Row Shawls collection, I’ve used this technique to create five simple garter one-skein shawls, each with a different and unique construction. While I love crescents, topdown triangles and bias boomerangs, the five wraps in this book use short rows imaginatively to create some of these familiar shapes in totally new ways. By choosing a single skein of a beautiful variegated or semi-solid yarn worked in garter stitch, the focus is entirely on the rhythmic and magical process of knitting short rows. The results are both simple, and singularly stunning.
eBook :
2 patterns
Crimp and Crimpy are a hat and long armwarmers set, using the tuck stitch on the hat brim and mitt wrist to create built-in casual slouch. These fun accessories solve the problem of adjusting your hat and mitts to create the perfect scrunch, and add a little style to your three-quarter sleeve jacket outfit. Additional textured rib adds warmth and detail on the crown of the hat, and the thumb & cuff of the mitts.
eBook :
2 patterns
A whimsical Hooded Capelet & Fingerless Mitts, in garter stitch with beaded lace adornment.
eBook :
3 patterns
Who isn’t mad for plaid? This tartan set uses an easy non-stranded method to produce a graphic plaid.
eBook :
3 patterns
Choose the PatchRib Set ebook, and make the matching collection of scarf, hat and infinity loop. To celebrate 2023, use the code HappyNewYear, and get the collection of three patterns for $6.50, the regular price of one.
eBook :
6 patterns
Sailing To Byzantium is a collection of designs inspired by the art and architecture of ancient Constantinople.
eBook :
2 patterns
The world is made of silt and stone, the granular material and solid minerals suspended in water or settled on the earth. As sediment forms a shape, so do the Silt & Stone Hat and Mittens grow from a mixture of stitches that settle together.
eBook :
4 patterns
Three Belles & One Beau is a collection featuring three diverse sideways shawls with short row details, plus one simple sideways textured wrap. The patterns may be purchased individually or all together in the ebook.
eBook :
3 patterns
Yoli Accessories is a collection of three patterns featuring diagonal mesh and interesting construction. The Yoli Hat is an all-season modern slouch and the Yoli Cowl an enveloping hood-cowl hybrid; both use short rows for shaping and structure, and utilize various fun knitting techniques. The Yoli Loop is a simple long infinity scarf for when you want to make, and wear, something uncomplicated. Also available individually, the Accessories ebook bundles all three for 20% savings.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Scarf
A current of rhombus shapes flows along the length of this stole, expanding and contracting within a bed of comforting garter stitch. Worked in ethereal lace weight yarn, this scarf can be made as long as your yardage allows, while maintaining a featherlight quality that spans the seasons.
Knitting: Cardigan
A tidy and feminine seamless cardigan, Amalee adds a touch of whimsy with bell sleeve cuffs and a romantic peplum. Worked from the top down using the seamless, simultaneous set-in sleeves method, the silhouette is slightly relaxed with gentle A-line shaping, a flattering hi-hip length, and elegant tubular rib finish.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Diamond is the compact and dense allotrope, or distinct structural element, that forms from carbon at very high pressure. This shawl is a lattice of interlocking cubic shapes in garter stitch and yarnovers, worked from the bottom up in an expanding structure. Wide garter borders on all sides create a simple frame for the strong and striking geo...
Knitting: Pullover
Deeply textured honeycomb cables decorate the body and outer sleeves of this topdown seamless sweater. Victorian references style the bell shaped silhouette, with a high neck, slim sleeves, and fluted hem. Compound raglan shaping ensures a good fit for all sizes, while waist shaping further refines the silhouette.
Knitting: Vest
Looking for accessories that use this stitch pattern? Check out the other pieces in the Chunnel Collection - Chunnel Warmers and Chunnel Mitts.
Knitting: Cowl
Courser Loop is part of the Courser Collection, a set of cozy, reversible accessories featuring textured slipstitch patterns.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Choose the PatchRib Set ebook, and make the matching collection of scarf, hat and infinity loop.
Knitting: Cowl
Choose the PatchRib Set ebook, and make the matching collection of scarf, hat and infinity loop.
Knitting: Scarf
Choose the PatchRib Set ebook, and make the matching collection of scarf, hat and infinity loop.
Knitting: Legwarmers
If you like this stitch and have cold hands, check out my companion Chunnel Mitts pattern. For a cozy layer, try the Chunnel Vest.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A one-skein shawl for that special luxury yarn, Rivelley is a long stole that forms a plane of smooth stockinette with a textured valley of garter rivels that emanate outward diagonally from the center line. With a gradual slow shift in shape, and a subtly nuanced texture from the decorative rimples, this sophisticated stole is perfect for an e...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally published on the interactive knitting app knitrino, Kimberlite Pipes is now available as an individual, indie written and charted pattern pdf, formatted in my usual style, from my Rav and Payhip stores.
Knitting: Pullover
Tiny bowknots flavor the yoke of this topdown circular sweater, bringing a subtle contrast to the smooth stockinette body and sleeves. Ribbed hem and sleeve cuffs are worked on smaller needles, creating a slight blouson effect; alternate shaping instructions are also provided to substitute traditional tapered sleeves instead. Named for the “wat...
Knitting: Vest
With a slightly cropped, boxy fit, Kaffi is a modern vest to update any classic outfit. Simple slipstitch colorwork creates a nubby houndstooth texture with delightful charm, whether you choose traditional or whimsical color pairings.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Velvetine Lines was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for their Fall 2021 Collection; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store, and are formatted ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Like its DK weight sibling Ennica, this lace weight, marled, street-smart hat is all about the special details. Two colors of soft and light yarn are held together to create a personalized marl effect, resulting in a cloud-like comfy topper. It features elegant paired symmetrical decreases to create distinctive crown shaping, and a beautiful tu...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
UltiFlex was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for their Winter 2021 Collection; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store, and are formatted with ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Cast on in the round from the center square, Marliose then expands in biased chevron wings to each side, for a super-snuggly and wearable color-blocked wrap. Relaxing garter stitch meets the fun of mixing and marling your colors with laceweight yarn held double. Let your stash and your color inspiration guide your artistry, as you create a uniq...
Knitting: Cowl
Seven different slipstitch patterns construct intricate textures in this infinity loop cowl, pairing a self-striping contrast yarn with a neutral main color. Slipping stitches using only one color per row lets the yarn do all the work, creating a striking accessory. Fingering weight yarn makes a scarf with a versatile weight that can be worn as...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A line of textured chevrons sweeps diagonally across this asymmetric shawl, while contrasting color stripes expand and contract, accentuating the shifting ripples. Enjoy the relaxing garter stitch and the fun of stripes which form the basis of this wrap, while staying engaged by creating the expanding columns of chevrons that shift along the ed...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This street-smart adaptable ribbed hat is all about the special details, with clean architecture and the perfect weight go with every outfit. Featuring elegant paired symmetrical decreases to create distinctive crown shaping, and a beautiful tubular cast on finished edge, it is subtle and slouchy and sized for everyone.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Grandiose was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for their Fall 2019 Collection; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available on Ravelry and Payhip, and are formatted with my usu...
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published in The Art of Circular Yokes from Interweave, L’Heure Verte is now available as an individual, indie pattern pdf, formatted in my usual style, from my Rav store.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Luxurious cashmere yarn and mosaic slipped stitch chevron patterns make a stunning bias shawl, featuring two rich colors alternating in a striking zigzag across a lighter contrasting background. June Cashmere’s ethically sourced and organically dyed yarn, which behaves like a light fingering weight, originates with fiber from small family farms...
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published in At the Spinnery, by One More Row Press, Ikinngut is now available as an individual pdf pattern on Ravelry and Payhip, with my usual formatting and photography.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Thinking Eye was designed in collaboration with Dragonfly Fibers and was originally exclusive to their 2018 Club; the pattern is now available in my Ravelry and Payhip stores. Find Dragon Sock Deconstructed Gradient yarn kits in various colors on the Dragonfly website.
Knitting: Pullover
Originally part of the Side B Collection from Stitch Sprouts, JAC is now available as an individual pattern pdf download in my usual format from my Ravelry and Payhip stores. I’ve expanded the size range to 64” bust, included detailed instructions for the tubular bind off, and returned to the original design name.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get your modern fair isle on! Buy any 2 patterns from the set of Venn Diagrams, Down Arrows, Bubble Tea, Pinwheel Vigil, Tilt Box and Flower Lines, and save $1 per hat; purchase them together and the total price for both will adjust in the cart to $12.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get your modern fair isle on! Buy any 2 patterns from the set of Venn Diagrams, Down Arrows, Bubble Tea, Pinwheel Vigil, Tilt Box and Flower Lines, and save $1 per hat; purchase them together and the total price for both will adjust in the cart to $12.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Originally published in knit.wear Fall/Winter 2018, the Twinings pattern is now available from my Ravelry store, as an individual download in my usual pattern format, with expanded sizing and a return to the original sample gauge.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Alternating checks created by slipped stitches trail uniformly across the topdown triangular shape of this shawl in ever-widening bands. When one edge is bound off, the other then zooms off to one side in a long tail, for a simple graphic wrap that winds elegantly and stays in place easily.
Knitting: Cowl
Crioh Cowl was the October 2018 featured design in the PostStitch KnitStitch subscription club, and is now available as an indie digital pdf.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Polytope was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for their Fall 2018 Collection; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store, and are formatted with my...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get your modern fair isle on! Buy any 2 patterns from the set of Venn Diagrams, Down Arrows, Bubble Tea, Pinwheel Vigil, Tilt Box and Flower Lines, and save $1 per hat; just purchase them together and the total price for both will adjust in the cart to $12.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get your modern fair isle on! Buy any 2 patterns from the set of Bubble Tea, Down Arrows, Venn Diagrams, Pinwheel Vigil, Tilt Box and Flower Lines, and save $1 per hat; purchase them together and the total price for both will adjust in the cart to $12.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get your modern fair isle on! Buy any 2 patterns from the set of Down Arrows, Bubble Tea, and Venn Diagrams, Pinwheel Vigil, Tilt Box and Flower Lines, and save $1 per hat; purchase them together and the total price for both will adjust in the cart to $12.
Knitting: Cardigan
When there’s a little chill in the air but you don’t want to wear a coat, reach for Telos, a cozy coat-style cardigan. Practical warmth and knitterly interest meet, in a boxy silhouette with a heavily textured reversible alternating check patterned body and stockinette sleeves. The oversized shawl collar is worked seamlessly along with the body...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lithofayne is the name of the woman said to be the inspiration for Jimi Hendrix’ song Foxy Lady. Be your own muse when creating this asymmetric shawl, blending two colors with gentle transitions of stripes and slipstitch colorwork. Beginning with garter stitch, progress through stripes to the slipstitch body, which evolves from small scale slip...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Throw this generous sportweight wrap around your shoulders for a lovely extra layer. Knit in luxe yarn from 2 stitches cast on at the tip, Throwing Shade features allover diagonal lace sweeping across a right triangle shape.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From light to dark and dark to light, two gradient yarn sets move across one another in reversing waves of color. Using just knit, purl and simple slipped stitches, lines of colorful stripes with exploding POPS sweep along this asymmetric bias shawl, and finish with a gradient stripe edging.
Knitting: Cardigan
Originally published in Knitscene, the Fleet Cardigan is now available in my Ravelry and Payhip stores as an indie pattern download in my usual style and format, with vastly expanded sizing and new photography.
Knitting: Poncho
Find your inner balance and serenity with Rozachakra, a cocoon sweater perfectly suited to the changing seasons. Textured stitches and cables, worked seamlessly from the top down, create an easy layer to wear over any outfit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Brae was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for their Summer Collection for Maryland Sheep and Wool 2017; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store,...
Knitting: Cardigan
Subtly different textured stitch patterns define the front and back of this boxy cardigan. The back and shoulders feature an unusual construction that creates a casual, modern silhouette, with dropped shoulders and a shallow v-shaped back neckline echoing the deep v of the front. The mid-length oversized body is cropped enough to wear with pant...
Knitting: Cardigan
Flylette was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for Stitches West 2017; print patterns in their house format will be available there at the Miss Babs booth and at the many other yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store, and are formatted...
Knitting: Cardigan
Avix was designed in collaboration with Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarn for Stitches West 2017; print patterns in their house format will be available at the Miss Babs booth at the many yarn shows they attend; stop by if you can, and see the samples in person! Digital pdfs are available here from my Ravelry store, and are formatted with my usual layou...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Alternating textures in two colors decorate a bold triangle shawl, then advance unexpectedly to one side, for an asymmetric finish. Color choice is the focus, the shape is long and easy to wear, and the knitting is simple and relaxing.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Courser Hat is part of the Courser Collection, a set of cozy, reversible accessories featuring textured slipstitch patterns.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Courser Shawl is part of the Courser Collection, a set of cozy, reversible accessories featuring textured slipstitch patterns.
Knitting: Cardigan
Originally published in knit.wear Fall/Winter 2016, the Walnut Street pattern is now available from my Ravelry store with a size range expanded to 10 sizes, and in my original gauge of 18 st and 24 rows/4”, in my usual pattern format.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Stitches refract at a central point, interrupting the line of a stripe and sometimes becoming another stitch pattern entirely. Worked in a combination of solid, stripe and slipped stitches, this garter shawl begins at one tip and grows asymmetrically on the bias in two halves simultaneously, with patterns which diverge at the center.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sinuous crossed paths run a maze around mesh diamonds on this triangle shawl worked from the bottom up. The crimpy fiber of the cormo creates a very lofty and bouncy fabric, giving the lace a refreshingly rustic and woolly dimension.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I created this short row shawl pattern as an indie complement to my book Knitting Short Rows: Techniques for Great Shapes & Angles. If you find yourself loving short rows as much as I do, you might like the book; I provide tutorials for five different short row methods, as well as 17 patterns for garments, accessories and shawls.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Become the mistress of your own potion, and mix up a concoction to satisfy and delight. Use three (or more!) colorful yarns as ingredients, and blend them together to produce a bias shawl that evolves through dynamic color changes.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Bold blocks of intarsia decorate the front and back of this long and lean tank. Worked flat from the bottom up with a slightly longer back, the built-in rib edging is seamed at the sides, leaving slits at the hem. Waist shaping and an a-line flare at the hip emphasize the casual breeziness, and deep v-shaped armholes add to the strong linear st...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In jazz music, vamping is playing the same short phrase over and over; in this shawl you create a glamorous vampy piece by working a simple syncopated eyelet repeat on a wrap with an intriguing shape. Knit asymmetrically from side to side, the long gradient color change builds slowly as it expands with the shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Geometric lace forms textured diagonal diamond lanes leading upward and outward on this simple but stunning triangular shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Crying Icicles was originally designed for and sold exclusively through Do Ewe Knit? as part of the New Jersey Wool Walk 2016, and is now available as a pdf download on Ravelry.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally published in knit.wear Spring/Summer 2016, the Kline pattern is now available from my Ravelry store, as an individual download in my usual pattern format.
Knitting: Pullover
As comfy as your favorite sweatshirt but made stylish with special details, Sweet Chilly uses seamless topdown construction and textured stitches in a modern sweater shape. On the front and back, shifting Broken Rib panels create the look of a deep raglan, while the Twisted Rib featured on the dolman sleeves continues along the sides, providing...
Knitting: Shrug / Bolero
A topography of shadow cables is knit as a flat rectangle and folded, then two short seams form this cocoon cardigan. Short rows shape the wide ribbed edging, creating a warm and dramatic shawl collar that hugs all the right places; an elegant applied I-cord neatly finishes the edges and cuffs.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Embrace Me Mitts were originally created for the Winter 2015-2016 Shalimar Yarns Indulge Me! Club, and feature an exclusive, embraceable color of Breathless Cush yarn. For more information about Shalimar Yarns, check out the Shalimar Yarns Ravelry group.
Knitting: Pullover
Evenlight combines a textural check stitch on the body with repeating purl stripes on the sleeves; a wide raglan line and wider purl stripe spacing below the shoulders adds even more visual interest. Seamless raglan construction and simple stitches pair together with a casual fit in this easygoing pullover.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sweeping rows of eyelets, placed gradually further apart, curve along this reversible shawl. Worked from a few stitches at one tip, the garter stitch grows asymmetrically with picots at one edge, to a matching picot finish. A simple knit with dramatic results, Snowsweep may be customized to use any amount of yardage, and to adjust the frequency...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Colorblocks, stripes and vertical dropped stitches - it’s Not Quite Plaid, but looks vaguely tartan. An asymmetric bias shape and an atypical approach to creating a stitch pattern result in a fabric on which to combine colors for a nontraditional and modern shawl that is infinitely customizable. Choose colors and yarns that speak to you from yo...
Knitting: Pullover
A relaxed pullover full of of texture, Sangaree is perfect between seasons when you need a pretty layer over a shirt or tank top. Worsted weight cotton blend yarn, simple topdown raglan seamless construction and eye catching stitches combine in a versatile and high impact sweater.
Knitting: Pullover
Let Pax Vobis bring peace to you, as rhythmic baby cables flow into a gentle A-line silhouette. Seamless topdown raglan construction and an intuitive cable twist stitch pattern enable serene and uncomplicated knitting. The cropped length, elbow sleeves and deeply scooped neckline are perfect with a summer outfit, and the lightweight yarn brings...
Knitting: Pullover
Blueberry, raspberry, pistachio … picking a sweater color is as hard as deciding your favorite flavor of sorbet. With stripes and colorblocking, the Sorbetto Scoop sweater lets you enjoy them all. Worked from the top down using the seamless, simultaneous set-in sleeve method, the silhouette is slightly relaxed with gentle waist shaping, curved ...
Knitting: Pullover
The best way to love? Truly, Plaidly, Deeply! Three colors and a non-stranded afterthought plaid technique make a fun and distinctive graphic plaid sweater.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Truffle Hunter was designed using the wonderful Equus yarn, as part of Shalimarch 2015. Thank you Kristi for many years of creating such lovely yarns.
Knitting: Cardigan
Originally published in Interweave’s knit.purl Spring/Summer 2015, Featherfall is now available for individual download as an indie release, with an expanded size range to 10 sizes and written with my usual layout, style and photography.
Knitting: Pullover
Vitis Vulpina, known as the Frost Grape, becomes sweeter as the weather turns colder. Worked seamlessly from the top down in one piece, this sweet aran weight raglan sweater is warm and simple. The defined raglan seamlines, and the purl welt detail at the ribbed turtleneck, deep hem and cuffs, add just the right amount of style. A bit of shapin...
Knitting: Pullover
Dolman three-quarter sleeves and an easy silhouette make Veruschka the perfect cozy sweater for casual days. Knit in one piece from the top down, the body features gentle shaping to flatter your curves, and chunky ribbing to keep the mood rustic. A foldover turtleneck finishes the look and keeps out the chill.
Knitting: Pullover
Feminine fit, sporty stripes and a fancy rib split hem combine in the versatile Elizabel sweater. The simultaneous set-in sleeves, short row shoulders and lightly scooped neckline flatter the upper torso, while gentle waist shaping continues the attention to your curves. Bracelet length sleeves and a refined I-cord neck finish are pretty and pr...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was originally exclusive to the 2014 Heroines Shawl Club from Wooly Wonka Fibers and is now available as a Ravelry download.
Knitting: Cardigan
A seamless cardigan with swingy fronts and unusual construction, Silverado is the best kind of simple yet interesting knitting. Texture abounds in the reverse stockinette ground, ribbed sleeves and 3-dimensional wave cables, finished with a simple applied I-cord front and neck edge. The cozy wrap front can be worn open or closed with a pin, and...
Knitting: Tee
Stop and smell the roses; linger with the sunset, and tarry awhile. This relaxed tee is meant for lazy mornings, long lunches, and walks in the gentle moonlight. Worked seamlessly from the top down in a cotton and linen blend, it features lacy saddle shoulders for a touch of pretty whimsy, and a smooth stockinette body with matching lace panels...
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top
Shadow Dial is a new and improved indie version of the Sundial Tee, which was published in Knitscene Summer 2013. It has more drape and an improved fit at a slightly more relaxed gauge of 24 st and 34 rows/4”, with an expanded range of ten sizes, which all include added length and a reshaped upper body with better strap coverage and a more deep...
Knitting: Cardigan
A delicious cropped cardigan worked seamlessly from the top down, Layercake features raglan construction and narrow stripes. Long ribbed cuffs end three-quarter length sleeves and match the wide hem which defines the waist. The ribbed buttonband is picked up and worked along the deep V-neck. In confectionary hues or your favorite color combinat...
Knitting: Cardigan
A feminine cropped cardigan with geometric eyelets, Lorem Ipsum is knit seamlessly from the top down, incorporating simple lace with the techniques of raglan sweater knitting. In graphic design, Lorem Ipsum dolor sit amet begins the scrambled Latin text often used as a placeholder, focusing attention on the style elements of a document. Likewis...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Diagonal lines fire across this elongated, asymmetrical shawl, creating striking contrasts in angles and colors. Textural stripes are worked using simple knit and purl stitches, while the intersecting columns are created by slipping stitches at regular intervals; only one color is ever worked at a time. The sample pairs a neutral main color wit...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This graphic, topdown shawl begins with a garter tab, then is worked in narrow, two-color stripes with slipped stitches in reversed colors on each side of the central spine. The lower edging is a complementary slipped stitch rib which curves around the point and extends to each tip, emphasizing the strong linear elements of the shawl. Visually ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern was exclusive to the 2014 Heroines Shawl Club from Wooly Wonka Fibers until June 1, 2014 and is now available as a Ravelry download.
Knitting: Pullover
A modern take on the fisherman sweater, The Fisher Queen blends classic cable and rib elements with a non-traditional shape and construction. Heavily textured Mistake Rib, along with Honeycomb and Snake cables cover the front and back, while the fitted sleeves are worked in Rib. The slim modified dolman sleeves, scooped neck and curved hem brin...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Warm and cozy for winter, the Fish Moderne Hat is knit in heavily textured Mistake Rib with a Twisted Rib brim. I wanted a classic wool ribbed hat that would have an updated look and be interesting to knit; this hat is for the modern fisherman or woman, whether they are out in the wilderness or at the urban coffee bar.
Knitting: Scarf
Modern fishermen and women need to look stylish and stay warm when trolling about in winter. The fully reversible Fish Moderne Scarf is worked in heavily textured Mistake and Twisted Rib, framing a wide ribbed cable. The generous length can be wrapped easily, while the thick and cozy fabric keeps out wind and weather.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An elongated, asymmetrical, swirling shawl that uses two colors, and simple knit, increase and decrease stitches to achieve a striking shape. Cast on with 3 stitches at one corner, Swirligig grows asymmetrically on the bias; adding stitches to each triangular section, while at the same time shifting the triangles by increasing and decreasing on...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Easy to slip on over tactical gear, a mesh bralette, or your everyday outfit, Oryx is a relaxed-fit tank top with button details, a fitted hem at the high hip, and volume at the bust and sides. Textural purl stripes on the stockinette stitch body mimic pieced fabric, while the edges are finished with practical garter stitch. Knit in a strong an...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
With just the right amount of slouchy style and comfort, the Slaunter Hat features smooth reverse stockinette with high-relief knit rib accents, and a stretchy textured mistake rib brim. Instructions are included for both the traditional and the modern split brim versions, for double the style options!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Hail, Tartania! Plaid hands are glad hands, and these tartan fingerless mitts make the technique easy. The horizontal colors are knit as stripes using one color at a time per row in a wide rib, then the vertical stripes are added at the end with a crochet hook in the purl columns; no crochet skills are needed.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A plaid hat is just the thing for fall, and this easy tartan method requires no stranding and produces a graphic result. The horizontal colors are knit as stripes using one color at a time per row in a wide rib, then the vertical stripes are added at the end with a crochet hook in the purl columns; no crochet skills are needed – it’s as simple ...
Knitting: Pullover
A slouchy sweater, good for sauntering around on errands and adventures when there’s just a bit of chill in the air, Slaunter has a boxy fit with a wide scooped neckline and longer back hem. The smooth reverse stockinette body contrasts with the highly textured hem, cuffs and neck trim, where the mistake rib stitch pattern turns up the style a ...
Knitting: Cowl
Hail, Tartania! Who isn’t mad for plaid? This tartan cowl uses an easy non-stranded method to produce a graphic plaid. The horizontal colors are knit as stripes using one color at a time per row in a wide rib, then the vertical stripes are added at the end with a crochet hook in the purl columns; no crochet skills are needed – it’s as simple as...
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published in knit.wear Fall 2013 as Turtleneck Jacket, this sweater pattern is now available as an individual pdf download in my indie pattern format with expanded instructions and slightly tweaked sizing.
Knitting: Cape
Originally published in the Holla Knits Winter 2013 Collection, Plaidscape is now newly re-formatted and available from my Ravelry and Payhip stores, in my usual style indie pdf layout, with expanded instructions and added links to my non-stranded plaid, applied I-cord, and grafting tutorials.
Knitting: Cardigan
Koa is a shapely cardigan jacket with short sleeves, knit seamlessly in one piece using the contiguous method. Smooth stockinette stitch graces the body, while the fitted stand-up collar, hem and cuffs are garter stitch, with additional texture in the broken rib and garter button band, worked simultaneously with the body.
Knitting: Tee
The pretty lace pattern and slightly boxy fit of this tee make a sweet yet modern sweater. Worked seamlessly from the top down, Wisterious has a simple dolman shape with special details including ribbed trim with invisible tubular edges, shaped sleeve ribbing, and a feminine I-cord finish with petite buttons and button loops. Over a matching or...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Golden Ratio, or Phi, represents harmony in nature, art and mathematics, and embodies the human perception of beauty. This asymmetric shawl harmoniously blends two colors to the Golden Mean, and then back again, using the Fibonacci sequence to determine the width of the stripes and their relation one to the next … All knitting, always pleas...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This design originally appeared as the Pomona Mitts in The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits, Special Issue 2013 from Interweave, available only in the US. In August 2014 it was republished as the Rich Earth Mitts in the book Knitting Wizardry by Interweave.
Knitting: Cardigan
Highly textured lace and seamless top down construction give Arcady a simple and pretty appeal. A narrow applied I-cord edging at the front and neckline makes delicate button loops for small pearl buttons. The narrow ribbing flows smoothly from the lace, for refined sleeve and body hems with a tiny garter edge. Light and delicate, this cardigan...
Knitting: Cardigan
A lightweight lace cardigan knit seamlessly in one piece from the top down, Aqueous features frothing waves of lace which roll back and forth in slimming vertical lines. With minimal finishing, this simple cap sleeve raglan pattern is an easy and soothing knit, ready in no time to dress up a summer outfit.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Who doesn’t want to stir up a little love? This triangular shawl begins with many stitches and an enticing ruffle, then decreases the stitch count by 2/3 before the body begins. Strong ribbed lines lead to the top, with optional beads added for glamour. The reversible stitch pattern is bewitching from both sides, all in the service of love. The...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The most powerful Love Potion in the Harry Potter world, Amortentia causes powerful infatuation or obsession in the drinker. It manifests as a different aroma to each who drinks it, recalling one’s favorite person, place or thing.
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top
Originally published in Knitscene Summer 2013, my Sundial Tee pattern is now available as an individual download from The Knitting Vortex. I’ve added just a bit of length, but other than that the pattern remains a close-fitting tank as it first appeared in the magazine. I’ve also included expanded shaping instructions for the neckline and the s...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I’ve added a free pdf pattern in my own current style and format to my Ravelry store, with instructions for upsizing the shawl proportionately, or with added wingspan. Even if you download my pattern here, be sure to check out all the great designs available on Knitty!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Picabeau is a crescent shaped small shawl, with asymmetrical construction that first increases and then decreases in a gently curve. The reversible bias shape is highlighted by regular rows of YOs that swoop across the shawl, creating visual movement. One luscious skein is all that is required for this versatile and wearable accessory; instruct...
Knitting: Pullover
Originally published in Clotheshorse Magazine, Tucked in Snug is newly available as an individual pattern download on Ravelry, with an expanded size range to 60” bust, updated yarn information using Malabrigo Worsted, and a separate photo tutorial for the tuck stitch.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
Originally published in Clotheshorse Magazine, Fireside is newly available as an individual pattern download on Ravelry, with an expanded size range to 64” bust.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Piewhacket is part of my series of shawls exploring non-traditional shaping with short rows, and is available individually or as part of the 5 Short Row Shawls collection.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
From my series of shawls exploring nontraditional shaping with short rows, Triangulate is available individually or as part of the Five Short Row Shawls collection.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
If you like this stitch and want to channel the 80s, check out my companion Chunnel Warmers legwarmer pattern. Or for a matching cozy layer, try the Chunnel Vest.
Knitting: Cardigan
Plixi is a long and lean open front cardigan, with gentle waist shaping and a flowing ruffle at the front edge and cuffs. Worked seamlessly from the top down in a drapey fingering weight yarn on larger needles, Plixi uses the contiguous method of seamless shoulder and sleeve construction, with a picked-up ruffle along the front edge, and a simp...
Knitting: Cardigan
A shapely topdown raglan with extended fronts, Pauroxo has a swingy A-line shape when worn open, and an enfolding cropped jacket vibe when closed with a shawl pin or belt. This easy cardigan is knit seamlessly with simple rolled front edges and Twisted Rib details at the neckline and hems. Pau Roxo is Portuguese for purple wood, and this cardig...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
First published in Knit Edge Magazine, Folderol is now available as an individual download from my Ravelry store, with Tuck stitch video tutorial and expanded notes & photography.
Knitting: Cowl
Originally published in Knitscene magazine, the individual pdf download of Roam available from my Ravelry store is formatted in my usual layout, updated and expanded from the magazine version, and includes new photography, both written and charted instructions, and a link to the moebius CO tutorial.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
An elongated, asymmetrical wrap that combines the warmth and style of a shawl with the wearability of a scarf, Sundry means various or diverse, and this wrap features two colors, two stitch patterns and endless styling options. Cast on at the long, pointed end, Sundry has shaping at each end of rows that grow ever wider. Two colors contrast yet...
Knitting: Cardigan
Worked sideways in one flat piece from right to left sleeve cuff, Blue Honey is a long, open front cardigan with honeycomb stitch at the shoulders and a wide garter band finishing the collar and front edges. With just two sideseams, it’s a sweater that is easy to knit and flattering to wear, featuring long, lean lines and pretty textured stitch...
Knitting: Cardigan
Rhadamanthys was the wise mythological Greek king who judged the dead and ruled the Fortunate Isles, where those heroes who had thrice been received into the Elysian Fields resided. Celebrate three blessings with this easy, sideways-knit sweater; it is knit in one piece with no seaming, requires no finishing, and is worked all in garter stitch....
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
A light-as-air tank top, New Dune offers an updated sleek and cropped silhouette for the high-waisted modern moment. The laceweight yarn creates a whisper soft garment, perfect for layering over a cami or pretty underpinning, and suitably sleek under a voluminous blouse or a light jacket. New Dune goes from morning to night, the beach to the bi...
Knitting: Cardigan
Wide sleeves and a cropped silhouette bring stylish attitude to the River Union Cardi. Extended raglan lines and volume sleeves create a blouson shape, while deep ribbing defines the waist. The full sleeves are balanced by their three-quarter length and deep ribbed cuffs, which match the figure-flattering waist ribbing at the hem. Knit seamless...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
A tribute to the Quidditch players of Harry Potter’s Wizarding World, or to any sock-loving Muggle, these colorwork socks are knit from the cuff down with a heel flap and gusset. The simple slipstitch technique requires working only one color at a time per row. Show your House colors with pride!
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Crimp is a hat with built-in slouch and a casual fit created by Tuck stitches, which can be worn at the back or side for different looks. This simple and fun technique solves the problem of just how to scrunch your hat and keep it perfectly slouched. Alternating sections of ribbing and stockinette add interest to the crown, making Crimp a uniqu...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The Crimpy Mitts are long armwarmers with fun architectural tucks at the wrist, creating a built-in slouchy look. Ribbing detail on the thumb matches the extra long cuffs, which add texture and warmth and are perfect to wear with three-quarter length sleeves. These mitts are companions to the matching slouchy Crimp hat.
Knitting: Cowl
Who doesn’t need a big, scrooshy seed stitch infinity cowl? I certainly, suddenly, do. This one is cast on using the brilliant moebius CO as demonstrated by the incomparable Cat Bordhi in her moebius CO tutorial video. It allows you to knit in the round, from the cast-on middle of the ring to the long outer edge, following the infinity moebius ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless mitts with a beaded and scalloped French cuff, the Escallop Mitts add a bit of decoration to any ensemble. The cuff is knit flat, then joined in the round to knit the garter stitch hand; buttons display your personal style and close the cuff.
Knitting: Cape
A garter stitch hooded capelet with an elaborate beaded and scalloped lower edge, the Escallop Capelet is knit from the bottom up beginning with the beaded edging, then shaped to hug the shoulders with decorative raglan decreases. A shallow hood frames the face, and features a pointed top shaped with short rows and grafted; pompom I-cord ties c...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Casual fingerless handwarmers, the Ruckle Mitts are worked with a built-in scrunchy tucked cuff, and tidy hemmed edges finishing both cuffs and fingertip openings. Fun to make and fresh to wear, they add relaxed chic to your outfit without having constantly to adjust long cuffs.. For a matched set, see the companion Ruckle Hat and Ruckowl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Lumina is a reversible, squared-semicircular shawl inspired by a glowing, hand-dyed silk blend yarn in a beautifully draping DK weight. Beginning with a garter tab cast on, it is fully reversible with a garter stitch body and easy transitions between the lace edging patterns. Designed to maximize every yard of a special yarn, instructions are i...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A soft and highly textured hat, Ruckle features a tidy hemmed brim and three-dimensional tucks all over. The structural ruckles are fun to knit and fanciful to wear, and add an original flair to any outfit. For a fun and matched set, look for the companion Ruckowl cowl and Ruckle Mitts.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Originally published in the Classic Elite Yarn web-letter, which sadly no longer exists, Utsukushii is now available as an individual pdf pattern in my usual style and format.
Knitting: Cardigan
A multi-season dolman sleeve cardigan, Stolitsa transitions perfectly to suit the changing weather from autumn through spring. Worked from the top down with integrated sleeves, the front panels feature chunky lace scaled appropriately across the size range. Wide rib-finished hem, cuffs and a shaped collar that hugs the neck complete this versat...
Knitting: Scarf
Part of the Very Chic series, this scarf is a fantastic introduction to the technique of dropping stitches between cables, to make soft and drapey accessories. With no grafting or shaping, the focus is on the panel of three staggered, elongated cables, made extra fluid by dropping stitches strategically between select cable twists. The result i...
Knitting: Cowl
Part of the Very Chic series, this oversized cowl features elongated cables, made extra fluffy and fluid by dropping select stitches between cable twists. Shaping narrows the top of the cowl, making it easy to wear over or under a coat, and hugging your neck while still fitting smoothly over the shoulders. The generous depth frames your face an...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
A long crescent-shaped stole with deep cobweb frill border, Arachnophilia uses short row shaping in the stockinette stitch body, and thoughtfully placed beads to highlight the edges and transition rows. Dropped stitches create the open weblike edging, and beaded twisted rib accents the gently curved shape. This shawl is knit from the bottom up,...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
ArachnoShawl is a triangle with a simple stockinette body and beaded cobweb frill border. Dropped stitches produce the open edging, which is worked from the bottom up in a web-like construction studded with shiny beads. This shawl is written in three sizes, with instructions for a Sock yarn shawl, DK shawlette, and a DK shawl; the edging may al...
Knitting: Mittens
These warm colorwork mittens feature three different slipstitch patterns, all reminiscent of Ottoman architecture.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This slipstitch colorwork hat, designed in three sizes, recalls the dome and minaret shapes of Ottoman architecture.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These slipstitch colorwork socks are knit from the cuff down with heel flap and gusset, using mosaic patterns reminiscent of Byzantine tile work.
Knitting: Cowl
This cozy slipstitch colorwork cowl, designed in both slouchy and fitted versions, recalls the intricate stacked shapes and vibrant colors of Ottoman architecture.
Knitting: Pullover
Le Rayon Vert, or the Green Ray, “has the virtue of making him who has seen it impossible to be deceived in matters of sentiment; at its apparition, all deceit and falsehood are done away, and he who has been fortunate enough once to behold it is enabled to see closely into his own heart and read the thoughts of others.”
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This garter stitch shawl is knit sideways and features an unusual tentacular edging of openwork, and optional beads. Venomous recalls Harry Potter’s Venomous Tentacula, a green, spikey plant with mobile vines that grab living prey, aggressive shoots that expel venom, and a poisonous bite. The sideways edging is made by repeatedly binding off an...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
A quick and easy garter stitch hat, Eldora is perfect for showing off variegated yarn. This reversible hipster beanie is cast on provisionally and knit sideways with easy short row shaping to form the crown, then the first and last rows are grafted together for a seamless finish.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Part of the Very Chic series, She-Cat is a chic little hat with a sideways-cabled brim and sleek reverse stockinette crown; it’s interesting to knit and perfect to wear everywhere. Dropped stitches between cables create an extra soft and stretchy brim, and add just enough knitting excitement and fashion-y detail.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Luxury yarn and beads pair together creating Hoopla, an elegant long stole with a fancy hoopskirt border. Short row shaping makes a lovely crescent and a face framing beaded shawl collar. Unusual and fun edging stitches keep the knitting interesting, while soothing garter stitch ensures rapid progress; together the result is stunningly simple.
Knitting: Cardigan
Wrap yourself in the wonderful feeling of this easy, sideways-knit boxy cardigan, worked in stretchy garter stitch with short row yoke shaping. Elysium is knit in one piece from left front around the body to right front; it requires no seaming and can be worn right off the needles. Three turning points in the short row shaping delineate body, y...
Knitting: Gloves, Fingerless Gloves
The original design that sparked the Very Chic series, these handwarmers can be made as fingerless mitts or as gloves, each with scrunchy, sideways-cabled cuffs. Wear them with jeans or a little black dress; they’re kind of very chic!
Knitting: Cowl
Part of the Very Chic series, Melony is a sideways-knit, cabled cowl which is made extra soft and scrunchy by dropping stitches between wide ribs. It is worked flat, with a provisional cast on which is grafted to the final row, to create a seamless circle. Fitted to hug the neck but stretchy enough to be comfortable, Melony is a chic little nec...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
Fingerless handwarmers with mirrored ribbed cables, the Laura Mitts are worked from cuff to tip with a gusset thumb. The clean, sculptural lines of the ribbed cables offer a classic complement to every outfit.
Knitting: Earflap Hat
This pattern is a reworked version of one of my very first patterns, Flappy. The current version is significantly updated, to create a more rounded and slouchy hat shape, include many more seed stitch stripes, and employ twisted ribbing for the subtle earflap brim. In addition, the instructions are simplified and improved, and I have linked to ...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Worked simply, in summer yarn with a bit of lace, Indium is a bubble tank perfect for lazy warm days. Topdown seamless construction with no shaping makes a carefree top with a casual fit; wear it longer like the sample, or make a cropped version and accentuate the easy shape.
Knitting: Cardigan
A pretty little cropped cardigan to wear on a summer evening and into the fall, the Razor Cardi is worked from the top down and seamlessly, in allover razor lace. Just two simple rows, the easy lace delivers style with minimal complexity, while a seed stitch front edge and single rib hem & cuffs add extra texture. With no finishing other th...
