Valerie Swanson
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
![](https://library.ravelrycache.com/ValkyrieLouise/1436737/thumbnail.png)
Knitting: Cowl
This neck wrap has a set of 3 cable hearts and is finished off in a diamond cable pattern.
![](https://library.ravelrycache.com/ValkyrieLouise/1430347/thumbnail.png)
Knitting: Scarf
Cable needle and buttons needed. Since this is a neck wrap having exact guage is not important.
![](https://library.ravelrycache.com/ValkyrieLouise/1165929/thumbnail.png)
Crochet: Vest
This is a circular vest using fingering weight yarn. It starts as a spiral and works into a pineapple border. It is one size fits most. The Vest is shown in Scheepjes Sherbet Rainbow and Sheepjes Brambleberry. It takes 1 whirl and part of a whirlette to complete if you have a looser guage.
![](https://library.ravelrycache.com/ValkyrieLouise/697252/thumbnail.png)
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a light lace and mesh shawl ideal for late spring/early summer. It is suggested in Scheepjes Whirl, 1 skein with a 4.00mm hook. It will not take the whole skein, usually one color is left. If you want to incorporate more of the end color try going to hook size 4.5mm. Gauge is not vital in this pattern. If you tend to crochet loosely it ...