Ars Natura is a nature-inspired collection of four cowl designs in Anzula’s lovely Cricket yarn, each featuring a different knitting technique. Anthos (flower) and Cruces (crosses) involve simple stranded colorwork, Frons (foliage) lace, and Keras (horn) cables -- all in a way that is easy and fun to work (read: no shaping). The four cowl patterns are available for purchase individually, or in e-book form at a discount.

Double Knitting is great fun and easier than it looks. Practice the technique with this small collection of simple cowls, double knit in the round with just a bit of DK to light worsted weight yarn. This trio will add a splash to any ensemble: polka dots for whimsical flair, leopard print for when you’re feeling spicy, and a Southwestern-inspired geometrical pattern for more refined days. As double knit pieces, they are reversible too, thus doubling your Double Knit fun.

When I was first approached about designing a shawl for the Star Trek shipment of the Yarnover Truck’s Super Nerdy Yarn Club, I jumped at the opportunity. My love for Star Trek (particularly TNG) runs deep and I was thrilled to have the excuse to use it as specific inspiration for a new piece. The end result is Engage, an asymmetrical shawl tha...

Warm, calming, and rich as a cup of cocoa, Sokolata is an oversized garter stitch shawl that will soothe your soul. Sokolata is knit from the bottom up with a striped border and short rows forming it into an asymmetrical crescent. It showcases four colors of Anzula’s merino/yak blend yarn, Katara, and truly puts this gorgeous yarn on display. W...

Created in collaboration with the Yarnover Truck for the 2018 San Diego Yarn Crawl, Estero is a lacey cowl designed to mimic the look of an asymmetrical triangular shawl wrapped around the neck. Estero is knit flat with a series of increases and decreases forming its shape, while stripes of Stockinette stitch and a simple lace pattern grow from...

Tinos (named for a serene Greek island) is a fun little cowl designed to resemble the look of an asymmetrical triangular shawl wrapped around the neck. It is worked flat from one corner to the next in a pretty, textured, slipped stitch stripe pattern – a series of increases and decreases form its shape, and one little seam up the back makes it ...

The unorthodox construction of this cowl is only part of its appeal. The double layer of cables works to increase the comfort factor of this versatile accessory

Pelagos (Greek for the open sea) is a marine-inspired wrap knit with a sparkling yarn reminiscent of the sun glittering on the waves. Pelagos begins with one stitch and is created in three sections to form symmetrical, intersecting stripes. Simple, yet not boring due to the fun shaping, Pelagos is a striking wrap and a great way to play with va...

Earthshine is a substantial shawl-cowl hybrid designed for Anzula’s glittering new yarn, Lucero. Earthshine begins as a semi-circular shawl, then is joined to work in the round to create a cowl that mimics the look of a big, squishy shawl wrapped around the shoulders. The stripe pattern is simple, with ridges of Garter Stitch against a field of...

Naos (Greek for temple) is a simple, long triangular shawl with a pattern reminiscent of the triglyph/metope friezes found on my favorite ancient Greek structures. Increases are performed on every row of this shawl to give it a long and narrow shape, and the frieze pattern repeats down the length of it. In a merino wool yarn, the frieze pattern...

Aeque (Latin for equally) is a pretty gradient cowl designed to mimic the look of an asymmetrical triangular shawl wrapped around the neck. Beginning with one stitch, Aeque is worked flat from side to side in Stockinette stitch with a simple stripe sequence that blends together 5 colors of fingering weight yarn. One little seam up the back join...

Originally designed for the Yarnover Truck Yarn Club with a fantastic gradient yarn from Apple Tree Knits, Turri (Latin for in the tower) is a crescent-shaped shawl inspired by the styling of Rapunzel in the movie Tangled. Knit from the top down starting with just a few stitches, increases are performed on every row to give the shawl its shape....

Aurelia is a a simple, light, feminine shawl-cowl hybrid. Constructed like a semi-circular shawl but mostly in the round, when worn it resembles a small shawl wrapped around the neck, but without any ends threatening to become untied. Worked in a yarn that is lighter than air with just the right amount of sparkle, a pretty lace pattern adds to ...

During an annular eclipse a few summers ago, my son happened to stand in front of the window in such a way that the pattern of little eclipses created by the window blinds fell right on the middle of his shirt. I thought this sort of pattern would make a lovely embellishment for a knitted top, and, after playing around with some yarn, was able ...

Artume (named for an Etruscan moon goddess) is a garter stitch shawl knit side to side and bottom to top. Simple increases and decreases create the long, crescent-shaped border and its eyelet picot edging, and the main body of the shawl is picked up from the edge and formed into another crescent with short rows. The two stacked crescents create...

Louloudi (the Greek word for flower) is a crescent-shaped shawl embellished with garlands of daisy stitch that create a beautiful texture and perfectly utilize the color changes of a pretty variegated yarn. Knit from the top down, Louloudi is shaped into a crescent with simple increases on every row. Short rows create small slices of Stockinett...

Euclidean (named for the Greek mathematician) is a simple garter stitch shawl with an interesting shape and endless color opportunities. It begins with a small number of stitches and utilizes one repeated increase row to form it into an almost-parallelogram. Simple stripes and solid sections that gradually shorten from top to bottom allow the k...

Anguli is a cowl designed to mimic the look of an asymmetrical triangular shawl wrapped around the neck, but with no pesky ends to come untied. Knit flat in garter stitch with a simple stripe sequence, a series of increases and decreases forms the shape of this cowl, and one little seam up the back joins it together. This is a fun and quick pro...

Originally designed as for the October installment of the Yarnover Truck Yarn Club, Naranj (the Arabic word that gave rise to our orange) is a shawl-cowl hybrid designed with autumn in mind. Constructed like a semi-circular shawl but worked mostly in the round, Naraj appears to be a shawlette bunched around the neck except without ends to come ...

Poulia (the Greek word for our feathered friends) was designed to take advantage of all the varying hues in a beautifully multicolored yarn. The ribbed mesh stitch pattern showcases the colors by both breaking them up with openwork and creating depth with the ribs, while being simple enough not to compete. The result is a light, airy, textured ...

The Tree Rings Shawl is a long and narrow crescent shawl worked bottom up in cozy garter stitch with a pretty scalloped border. Worked side to side, the twisted ribbing in the border creates texture and depth and really shows off the colors in a semi- solid colorway of Yowza.

The Jeera Shawl-Cowl is a hybrid piece. It is knit like a cowl, but designed to look like a semi-circular shawl draped around the neck. It is worked in alternating bands of garter stitch and a very simple textured openwork stitch pattern and begins as a shawl knit flat. When the top edge reaches the appropriate length, the two ends are joined a...

Poua (Greek for polka dots) is a cute and simple pullover with a flattering shape. The sweater is knit in one piece from the bottom up in an allover Fair Isle pattern that is easy enough for beginners, but still makes a big impact. The body has a bit of ease, especially in the hip area, and includes some waist shaping to follow the curves of th...

Simple, soothing garter stitch meets stripes and fun colors. We’ve heard this story before. But Phosphoro combines the well-known and well-loved garter stripe duo with an interesting construction that creates the perfect triangular shawl shape and intersecting lines. Because there are no stitch or row-count-specific patterns to worry about, Pho...

Nimbus is a cloudy soft, oversized cowl made up of simple stitches and interesting construction. The cowl is knit sideways, from end to end, in simple knit one, purl one ribbing. Short rows give the bottom tier a bit more length so, when the cowl is worn, it remains snug around the neck, but flares out to cover the chest and shoulders as well –...

Keras (Greek for horn) is a long and narrow cowl that features two Staghorn cables that twist beautifully around strips of Stockinette stitch. The cowl is knit in the round from end to end and twisted before the two ends are joined. Simple techniques join with beautiful yarn here to create a striking piece.

Frons (Latin for foliage) is a quick, single-skein cowl with a pretty, leafy, allover lace pattern. The cowl is knit in the round from end to end and twisted before the two ends are joined. The lace pattern is a simple, rhythmic 4-row repeat – it knits up in no time and creates a very pretty little cowl that you’ll want in every color.

Cruces (Latin for crosses) is a thick and cozy cowl with a very simple stranded colorwork pattern that fades into solid bands of Stockinette stitch. The cowl is knit in the round from end to end and twisted before the two ends are joined. This pattern is a wonderful way to practice stranded colorwork and creates a beautiful finished piece that ...

Anthos (Greek for flower) is a Scandinavian-inspired cowl with a lovely floral colorwork pattern from Mary Jane Mucklestone’s 150 Scandinavian Motifs. The cowl is knit in the round from end to end and twisted before the two ends are joined. Solid blocks of color break up the flower sections to give you a little break from the stranded colorwork...

Versus is about opposites. Take a light and a dark or a neon and a neutral, knit an eyeleted, stripey triangle, then join a thick, perpendicular extension that is a negative of the original pattern. Versus begins with a single stitch and is knit in one piece with two skeins of fingering weight yarn all in garter stitch, save for the rows of eye...

If you’d like to get your (gorgeous) yarn at the same time, Kallisti is also available as a kit through Luna Grey Fiber Arts.

With a simple body and generous collar, Pommier is an opportunity to play with color in a new way. After knitting the Stockinette stitch body from the top down with a subtle racerback, stitches are picked up from around the vest’s opening and a cushy collar is created with two-color Brioche Stitch, a stitch that can be intimidating to some but ...

Safrani (Greek for saffron) is a cardiganized version of my Indicum Pullover. It features a minimalist embellishment of corrugated ribbing, a simple two-color technique, at the collar and hems. Safrani is knit with two fingering weight yarns at a gauge that makes it lightweight and easy to wear – the contrasting color used in the ribbing requir...

Chic, yet versatile – the Atmos Cardigan is a longer, tunic-length garment that adds the warmth of an extra layer in effortless style. Worked from the bottom up in one piece to the armholes, Atmos is then split to work the front and back panels separately. The button bands are worked simultaneously with the rest of the cardigan while the pocke...

Coppelia is a substantial shawl-cowl hybrid with pretty stripes and simple construction. It begins as a semi- circular shawl but is joined to work in the round to create a cowl with the appearance of a shawl wrapped a few times around the neck. Simple, clean Stockinette stripes knit up quickly in two skeins of a worsted or aran weight yarn, and...

Pennae (Latin for feathers) is a light and feathery asymmetrical triangular shawl that utilizes the beauty of Anzula’s new silk and wool blend yarn. Pennae starts out with just one stitch and grows from there, with a simple solid section transitioning into lace stripes, after which a lovely plume of lace finishes the shawl. The lace is an uncom...

Dewberry is a sweet and simple single-skein shawl-cowl hybrid. Designed to use up a small amount of worsted or aran weight yarn, this piece is shaped like a semi-circular shawl but is worked mostly in the round to resemble the look of a small shawl worn wrapped around the neck. Dewberry utilizes purled stripes and the simplest of lace patterns ...

Xenia (the Greek notion of guest friendship) is a textured, striped shawl-cowl hybrid originally created for the {Among Friends} club. Shaped like a semi-circular shawl, but worked partially in the round, Xenia resembles a shawl wrapped around ones neck, but without any ends. The cowl features a slipped stitch stripe pattern that is simple and ...

Silk and mohair knit at a loose gauge reminds me of looking through wisps of cloud and mist – the soft glow is apparent from afar, but it’s not until you get up close that you can see distinct shapes and structure. Tule, named for the fog that settles in my home town in California’s Central Valley in the winter and early spring, is a simple to...

Janus (the Roman god of transitions and gates) is a simple cardigan with an interesting keyhole detail in the back. It is knit in one piece from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with continuous ribbing along the fronts. At the armholes, all stitches are bound off, then picked up again to create a subtle line where the keyhole begins. Ribbin...

Want to get your yarn and pattern at the same time? Sidere is available as a kit from Luna Grey Fiber Arts!

Ios (Ancient Greek for dawn) is a lightweight beanie with a simple lace brim and just the least bit of slouch. The hat begins with the chevron-like lace brim, which is knit flat, then folded in half to create its three dimensional appearance. The rest of the hat is worked up from the brim with the yarn held double stranded. This is a quick knit...

Aeris (Latin for copper) is an asymmetrical triangular wrap that takes full advantage of the luxurious yarn with which it was knit. Eyelets, textured stitches, and garter stitch pop in this merino and cashmere blend, which is so soft and light that it’s difficult not to wear it at all times. Strategically placed increases give this shawl its of...

Named for the famous Roman road, Appia is a lacey, light cowl-shawl hybrid with a pretty picot bind off at the edge. It is shaped like a semi-circular shawl with evenly spaced increase rows, but is worked partially in the round, so it can be worn as a cowl without any dangling ends (a shape similar to my Starshower and Adama designs). The all-o...

Inspired completely by the stunning jewel tones in Tanis Fiber Arts’ Cosmic Blue Label yarn, Ultravioleta is an airy, feminine shawlette with just the right amount of sparkle and texture. The piece is knit from the top center down beginning with a garter tab cast on, after which regularly spaced increase rows create a semi- circular shape. Smal...

Similar in shape to my Starshower cowl, but in worsted weight yarn, Adama is a quick-to-knit shawl-cowl hybrid. Named for the Latin word for diamond (as well as, yes, the captain of Battlestar Galactica), it is shaped as a shawl, but the second half is worked in the round to create the illusion of a semi-circular shawl worn wrapped around the ...

Inspired by a well-loved thermal t-shirt, the Thermal Tunic is a long, cozy pullover worked in a simple, all-over stitch pattern that resembles a waffle-knit thermal fabric. It is constructed from the bottom up in one piece with a raglan yoke, and the boat neck is shaped with short rows. The Thermal Tunic can be worn fitted or sized up for a m...

Dromos (Greek for road) is a striped wrap with a unique and unusual shape. Thick, defined stripes and short rows, all worked in Garter Stitch, form roads and pathways that take the knitter on a journey of different knitting directions. The finished wrap is rectangular, but with a much thicker section on one side. Knitting this wrap in fingering...

The gorgeous images of Saturn from NASA’s Cassini mission struck me from the beginning – the brightly colored rings against our galaxy’s dark night sky are absolutely stunning. This cardigan is my nod to those images. Knit from the top down in one piece Cassini features bright, raised “rings” that encircle a round yoke on a neutral background. ...

Reminiscent of the colors of ocean mist in the early morning, Auri (Ionic Greek for breeze) is a large wrap with a simple three-color striping pattern that creates a beautiful gradient. The wrap is knit in Garter Stitch from the top down and is shaped with alternating increase rows. Short rows help give Auri height without too much length acros...

Irida (Greek for rainbow) is a simply constructed triangular shawl knit from the top down with a lacey chevron pattern and garter stitch bands that show off the color changes of an ombré yarn. The pattern is intuitive, perfect for those new to shawl knitting, and creates a lovely, wearable piece that puts your yarn on center stage. No one ske...

Itineris (Latin for voyage) is a modern triangular wrap with a unique construction. The shawl is made up of three sections: a large triangle, a rectangular extension, and a smaller triangle to finish. The knitting will take you different routes while a graphic stripe sequence forms intersecting pathways along the side. Knit all in Garter Stitch...

Aeon is a modern vest made in a deep, eternal blue. It is constructed from the top down, beginning with the twisted ribbed collar, after which the fronts and back are worked separately until they are joined at the underarms. The twisted ribbing continues down the edges of the fronts, which are designed to be worn open and draping. The fronts an...

Starshower is another of the shawl-cowl hybrids that I can’t get enough of lately. It is shaped as a shawl, but mostly worked in the round - so it can be worn as a shawl, but without the ends dangling down. The simple Open Star stitch pattern perfectly complements Anzula’s sparkly fingering weight yarn, Nebula, though the pattern would work jus...

Want to get your yarn and pattern at the same time? Luna Viridis is available as a kit from Luna Grey Fiber Arts!

While designing this shrug, I was inspired by the softness of a single-ply yarn worked in textured Seed Stitch and wanted to echo that feeling in gently curving lines in the garment itself. Short rows were the perfect way to achieve this, so I incorporated them into all horizontal edges of this shrug: the high collar, the bottom hem, and the sl...

Turntable is a large wrap that utilizes two neutral shades and simple patterning to create a graphic, modern piece. Knit from the top down in garter stitch, evenly spaced increase rows create a shape that is a cross between a crescent and a half-circle – perfect for comfortably enclosing the body when worn. Stripes run like grooves of a record ...

Lysa (a Swedish verb for light) is a round-yoked pullover with a simple, modern colorwork pattern. The twinkling stripes encircling the yoke and sleeve cuffs provide endless possibilities for play with color, and are a perfect way for an adventurous beginner to dip his or her toe into the colorwork pool. The sweater is constructed from the top ...

Mielie (South African maize) is simple, classic, and utterly wearable in a number of ways. This vest is knit in Stockinette Stitch from the top down, mostly in one piece, with waist shaping. A ribbed collar is added once the body is complete, and is folded and sewn down for a thicker, warmer, and more dramatic shape. Mielie can be worn all snap...

It has been brought to my attention that a very similar shawl design was published by Diana Rozenshteyn a few months before Rioja. Palessie features the same lace in a similar shape, as well as a picot BO. I have written with Diana and assured her that these similarities are purely coincidental. Beyond the similarities, Palessie is much wider a...

Beurre is cozy and sweet like the butter toffee colored yarn that inspired it. This crescent wrap is knit from the bottom up with a simple Garter Eyelet pattern and a ruffle as border, and short rows in Garter Stitch creating its shape. This is a simple and soothing knit, great for first-time shawl knitters or experienced knitters simply lookin...

Lunaris (Latin for lunar, after its moon-like shape) is a simple crescent-shaped shawl with just a bit of ruffle. Worked from the top down in Stockinette stitch with a gradient stripe pattern, it can be done monochromatically – in two yarns with similar weights but different textures – or with more distinct stripes. Wrapping it around the neck ...

Shadow and Glow is a square shawl with endless wearability. This surprisingly versatile shape can be folded in half and worn as a cushy triangular shawl, wrapped around the neck as a scarf, or draped over the shoulders for a unique look. Graduated stripes in shadowy grey and glowing green play against each other in different ways depending on h...

Aquae is a modern tank with stripes in two different aquatic tones. The back sports a subtle racerback and the high waist gives rise to an A-line shape that skims fluidly around the hips. Knit from the top down and mostly in one piece, Aquae requires no seaming and works up quickly with simple shaping. An increase chart helps you keep track of ...

Glacerie (a French ice cream shop) is a long and narrow triangular shawl worked in a pretty stitch pattern embellished with garter stitch scallops. Two sizes are included; the smaller, shawlette size (shown in vanilla and lime) is perfect for wrapping around the neck and wearing as a scarf, and the larger size (in green with vanilla and raspbe...

Originally published in Tanis Fiber Arts’ Year in Colour Club, Cachou (a little candy used to decorate sweets) is a delicious springtime cowl knit in a simple lace pattern with your choice of either rolled or scalloped edges. The pattern is written for two weights of yarn, Aran or worsted weight and fingering weight, and comes in three sizes: a...

Nyx is an asymmetric cardigan inspired by the look of a classic motorcycle jacket. A softened version of the leather perfecto, Nyx features a ribbed collar, long sleeves, and a little pocket for tucking away your winter essentials. The look of the sweater can easily be changed by how it is buttoned and how the collar is worn - standing up or fo...

Nola Petite is a miniaturized version of the Nola Cloche, sized to fit wee ones. Like its grown up sister, Nola Petite features a simple but striking twist formed with one cable row, a rolled brim that is easily adjusted to change the length of the hat, and a crown shaped with spiral decreases. This vintage-inspired mini-cloche can be worn with...

Nola, Latin for bell, is a simple cloche that can be worked in a single skein of either bulky (hot pink) or worsted weight (grey) yarn. In fact, adjusting this pattern is so easy that you could really work it in any weight of yarn that you’d like. Nola features a simple but striking twist formed with one cable row, and a rolled brim that is eas...

Named for the Greek word for “doll”, this double-breasted babydoll sweater is flattering and just sweet enough not to give you a toothache. The fitted, empire-waist bodice is knit in pieces and seamed, then stitches are picked up from the cast-on edges and the skirt is worked down in one piece from there. The fronts and back are split to make r...

The popular Citron Shawlette was originally published in Knitty.com, and Citron Grand is for those who want something a little more substantial than a shawlette or have extra yarn they’d like to use up. This expanded pattern includes detailed instructions for up to 10 ruched sections - versus the original 5 sections - and how to finish the last...

Indicum (Latin for indigo) is a beautifully simple pullover with a minimalist embellishment of corrugated ribbing, a simple two-color technique. This light sweater is made from two fingering weight yarns -- choose one for the body, then use leftovers of your favorite sock yarn to add at the collar and hems, either a similar shade for a subtle a...

Parapluie is a simple, tunic-length, turtleneck pullover embellished with a lacey twisted stitch pattern running up both sides. The umbrella shape of the stitch pattern is echoed in the shape of the sweater, which is fitted at the bust and flares out around the hips in an A-line shape.

Pontos (Greek for “sea”, having been knit by the chilly Central Californian seashore) is a simple, wearable, cozy piece. Constructed in one piece from the bottom up with a raglan yoke, it knits up quickly in bulky weight yarn on big needles and its lacy stitch pattern opens it up and lightens the weight of the wool/mohair blend. The long length...

The Felted Sweater Stocking is a traditional holiday stocking worked from the top down with a short row heel, ribbed toe, and an Aran cable pattern twisting down both sides. The stocking is knit with aran or bulky weight wool on large needles and felted when complete. Hand felt for the soft “felted sweater” look, or throw in the wash for a tigh...

Keravnos (Greek for “thunderbolt”) is a triangular shawl that combines two simple lace patterns. Zigzag Lace Trellis and Arrowhead Lace (both from Barbara Walker’s Treasury of Knitting Patterns) arch like lightening in two different directions and together create a modern and geometric piece. The shawl is knit from the top down, starting at the...

With all the gorgeous textures and stitches filling the pattern books on my shelves, it’s still those classics, Stockinette and Garter, that I come back to time and again. Amande is my attempt to use these old friends of mine to create a garment with interesting lines and a unique shape. And because there aren’t any fancy stitches to keep track...

Peponi is a shawl-shaped scarf – mimicking a slice of melon, the dent at the top wraps perfectly around the neck and the tapered ends are tied easily at the front. It is knit from the top down, so you can make it longer or shorter as needed to use up every last bit of that favorite skein of sock yarn, or any weight of yarn you please!

Perfect for Fall! Asteria is a classic cardigan with set-in sleeves worked seamlessly from the bottom up. A thick lace trim with an almost cabled appearance lines the entire piece. In a gorgeous bulky yarn that you won’t want to put down, Asteria knits up quickly. This cardigan can be worn with dresses or jeans, pearls or sneakers, and will fl...

Add some menswear inspired flair to your outfit! This tie comes in two different versions: a Garter Stitch tie knit flat in chunky silk and wool yarn and a Stockinette Stitch tie knit in the round in some beautiful Microfiber Ribbon. The Garter Stitch version is a quick project that won’t take but one or two evenings. And while its Stockinette ...

Knit in a gorgeously soft yarn, you will want Mirabor wrapped around yourself at all times. The cardigan is constructed in one piece from the bottom up with sleeves knit in the round and joined to the raglan yoke. A modified version of Porcupine Lace embellishes the body and sleeve hems; a bit of Feather and Fan adds a pretty effect around the ...

Lilas, French for “lilac”, is the product of inspiration from some beautifully colored cotton yarn. It is knit from the top down in one piece and requires no seaming at the end. Its big, floppy collar and relaxed style make for a chic and versatile piece that looks fantastic layered with long sleeves or over tanks and dresses. Quick and simple...

Aurelia is a simple a-line shell with a nautical flair. It is knit from the bottom up mostly in one piece with only minimal seaming, and the collar and ties are picked up and shaped with short rows after the body is complete. The long body gives a modern feel and allows for the garter stripes at the bottom to peek out from under your jacket. K...

Inspired by the giant cowls on last year’s runways, Cloudy Sunday is a wearable garment that still retains a bit of that drama. Knit mostly in one piece from the bottom up in bulky yarn, this is quick to knit, and versatile to wear, too. Pair it with a belt or leave on its own; layer it over a long-sleeved tee or under a jacket. This is a grea...

The Kyano Wrap Cardigan is a chic sweater whose finishing touches give it a polished look. Knit in pieces and seamed, the Kyano Wrap pattern features set-in, belled sleeves, turned hems, a wraparound collar, and a linen stitch sash. The pattern as written is meant to create a very fitted sweater but if you prefer a slouchier, more relaxed look...

Named for the Latin word for “jewel” Gemma is a simple cardigan with lace “necklace” at the collar that is knit in one piece from the top down with a circular yoke. Short rows are used to raise the back collar, and sleeves are knit down from the yoke. The slightly puffed, three-quarter length sleeves have cuffs of the same lace as the collar. ...

For the little baseball lover in your life, a tiny cotton sweater modeled after men’s raglan-sleeved baseball t-shirts (and named after the prior home of the San Francisco Giants, Candlestick Park). The body and sleeves are worked in the round until the raglan decreases begin, at which point they are worked flat. Pattern employs short rows to s...

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This simple, Tiffany blue Neckwarmer was designed to use just a little bit of a very special yarn. The pattern can easily be adjusted for different weights of yarn (just calculate your stitch counts based on the gauge of your yarn), and fit is customizable. Also, if you underestimate your yardage and happen to run out of yarn, don’t worry! Just...

Rowan Tapestry has unfortunately been discontinued; recommended substitutes are as follows (and can be seen in the photos, from top to bottom):

UPDATE: A new version (v2) of Betty was uploaded at 6:20pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. This version corrects an error in the decreasing instructions (Row 3, single decrease) and provides more information on decreasing in the Roman Stitch pattern.

A semi-cropped turtleneck cardigan with raglan yoke, turned hems, and flared sleeves. The original sweater was knit with Classic Elite Skye Tweed, which has been discontinued. Any aran weight yarn with the same gauge should work just fine. (Please note that Skye Tweed blooms quite a bit after being washed, so the gauge this pattern calls for - ...