Katerina C. Rieckel
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Cardigan
Fairbloom Cardigan is the perfect extra layer for transitional seasons like the spring or fall, but it also comes in handy during chilly summer mornings and evenings. The colorwork top has short sleeves and a cropped fit, which makes it great to wear with skirts, dresses or high-waisted pants.
Knitting: Pullover
Seaweed pullover is an epitome of cozy; created with lace-weight strands of wool and mohair, this sweater has a slight fuzzy halo promising softness and warmth. The gentle bobbles and lines stitch pattern decorating the yoke is reminiscent of a string of pearls, resulting in a timeless elegant look.
Knitting: Cardigan
Ruffle Baby Cardigan is knitted bottom-up. First you work on the body in rows, then you bind off underarm stitches and continue to knit the front and back separately.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
I’m releasing this pattern for free as my gift to you this season. I wish you a Merry Christmas or happy holidays! ❄️
Knitting: Cardigan
I designed this cardigan for my daughter, inspired by our beautiful hikes in Vermont’s Green Mountains during the fall.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sofie’s Cardigan is knitted bottom-up in several pieces that are later sewn together. The construction features set-in sleeves that, in combination with the seams, results in a more tailored look and fit.
Knitting: Pullover
Serenade Sweater is knitted bottom-up seamlessly in one piece with a modified drop shoulder construction. The body is worked with a lot of positive ease to achieve a relaxed fit, while the sleeves are more slender for a modern look and start below the shoulder.
Knitting: Pullover
Cabernet Pullover is a cozy heavier weight sweater perfect for cold winter days. Stranded colorwork yoke makes the hand-knitted sweater even warmer around the neck and chest.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Branches Beret knitting pattern is worked in one piece from the bottom up. Decreases are worked continuously in the crown until there are 16 sts left that are tied up. The hat is decorated with an original twisted stitch pattern that resembles tree branches with berries.
Knitting: Tee
Summer by the River Tee is perfect for late summer evenings as it keeps you warm enough but not too much!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Summer by the Lake Top is knitted top-down seamlessly in one piece. Increases are worked in the lower portion of the body to accommodate for hip circumference.
Knitting: Cardigan
Inspired by my fascination with fall colors, this is the perfect warm and oversized cardigan for the long winters of upstate New York. I started this project at the end of summer as the season started to change, and kept knitting throughout the fall.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This crescent-shaped shawl was inspired by the lakes of upstate New York. It features ambling vines or rivers, dotted by clusters of berries (or trees), set against a beautiful backdrop of reverse stockinette and accented by an angled crescent shape and cozy cables!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
I designed these socks as a gift to a dear friend who has a great love of flowers. The socks are supposed to be sweet and feminine, cozy and heartwarming. They are the perfect buddy for your lazy Sundays spent in bed reading or just relaxing with a hot cup of coffee.
Knitting: Pullover
My original inspiration for this sweater came from the shapes of trees and branches. The color of this Lettlopi yarn reminded me of dark green-blue woods with secret paths and mysterious creatures hiding in the shadows.
Knitting: Pullover
This pullover is inspired by the shape of waves and the beautiful yarn used – The Fibre Co’s Lore in colorway Heaven.
Knitting: Pullover
In the spring of 2019, I attended the Washington County Fiber Tour for the second time. Living in Upstate New York, you see more horses and cows than sheep. But they are here!
Knitting: Pullover
I love hiking Adirondack Mountains and I love wearing a nice wool sweater while doing it! I wanted to design the perfect winter pullover for my adventures in the colors I love - green-blue and white, which are omnipresent in Lake George area in the winter time. I’m fascinated with endless forms of ice; to me any ice has its own story to tell.
Crochet: Animal Toy
This cute crochet sheep can be used as a toy or a nursery decoration. The size will change based on the yarn you’re using. The suggested yarn is aran weight - the sheep is approx. 12 cm (4.5‘‘) wide and 14 cm tall (5.5‘‘). You only need 1 skein to create this toy.
Crochet: Animal Toy
Enjoy creating this cute little owl in pastel colors! I would call this a sort of “hygge project” as it requires some patience sewing on the parts and adding some playful embroidery. But it doesn’t take a long time to make, because the owl is small in size. Working with pretty scandinavian colors can bring you relaxation and wash your worries a...