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Frida
Frida wrap — € () or Frida is a simple rectangular wrap suitable for beginners. Just choose your favorite colors, knit, and watch the colors come to life. The change of colors keep the knitting interesting and being worked sideways in DK weight yarn, it gives you a sense of progress. The long rows make it easy to memorize the lace pattern and you only have to work with one color at a time. The pattern includes tips on choosing the colors. This wrap is worked in an alpaca blend yarn, giving it the perfect drape and warmth. It is designed to be simply draped over your shoulders replacing the…
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Libellula
Libellula Sizes 82-122 cm / 32.25-48″ — € () or Libellula is a quick and fun knit. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, making it easy to adjust the length to your liking. As a mostly Stockinette stitch design, it is relaxing to knit. The contrasting color bands allow you to use an odd skein from in your stash, too. Enjoy your Fall knitting! Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown here: Miss Babs Yowza – Whatta Skein! (100% Merino superwash; 512 m/560 yds, 226 g/8 oz skein; main color (MC) Slate: 2 skeins; contrasting color (CC) Sugar: 1 skein, for all…
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Matilde Cardigan
Matilde Cardigan Sizes 76-152.5 cm / 30-60″ — € () or Matilde is a sideways long sleeve cardigan with a unique construction. A combination of short rows and raglan shaping ensures that the cardigan fits without pucker. It is worked mostly in garter stitch with a face framing cable to keep the knitting interesting. This design looks best with semi-solid yarn but can handle variegated yarn. The pattern includes a 3/4 sleeve version for those living in warmer climate. Written and charted directions are given for the stitch pattern. Measurements are given in both centimeters and inches. All the important steps are illustrated by photos. MATERIALS YARN Worsted weight Shown…
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Molinara Shawl
Molinara Shawl — € () or Molinara is a little minimalistic shawlette that is easy to wear and fun to knit. Its asymmetric shape and geometric motif give its visual interest. Its simple pattern plays well with hand-dyed or variegated yarn. This flexible design can be worked with as little as 70 g / 2.5 oz of fingering yarn and can be made as long as you wish. The inspiration for this design came while singing the nursery rythm “Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round” with my toddler. The geometric motif is formed by temporal snapshots of a huge rolling wheel. Finished Size A shawlette with a total…
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Mystery KAL
March is time for KAL! This cardigan actually asked me to run a MKAL for it! The construction is so unique and fun that makes it an ideal candidate for a mystery KAL. See you in the MKAL! The MKAL will start on 4th March, 2014. The introduction with full schematic measurements is available for free.
