Claire Slade is a knitwear designer and obsessive baker based in the east of England. She loves to design bright, bold and quirky knitwear with an emphasis on color and texture.
Originally featured in traditional red and white, these Stunning Stranded Ornaments look just as good in blue and gray! Featuring Scandinavian-inspired stranded colorwork, these baubles will be an amazing adornment to any Christmas tree. Don’t miss the original pattern that inspired it all from the December 2016 issue.
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Worked almost entirely in the round, Little Bear is a cute ornament that is quick to make and requires very little finishing. Perfect for the little bear in your life or for your woodland-themed Christmas.
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Ariella is a cute sleeveless summer top with fun ruffles and an interesting textured pattern. Reminiscent of light chambray clothing you might see in the stores, Ariella is right on trend and ready to be your go-to top this summer.
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Sweet little slippers are a wonderful gift for Christmas, quick to knit and suitable for all generations. She’ll love the little bows on these sweet and versatile slippers. P.S. If you make a pair for yourself, these slippers will keep you warm as you wrap gifts on Christmas Eve!
View ProjectFrom the December 2018 issue
Take a traditional knitted Christmas stocking and add a flurry of little dots. This stocking is knit in one piece from the top down with a simple short row heel.
View ProjectFrom the August 2018 issue
Sugar, stripes and everything nice, this pillow is inspired by the pastel shades of French macarons. Wavy stripes add interest to this simple and cozy design.
View ProjectFrom the June 2018 issue
This design is a simple, lightweight top that can be worn on its own or over a swimsuit for a fun, cute cover up.
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The Gossamer Wing Scarf is a wonderfully light and airy one-skein pattern that’s perfect for the season. Worked entirely in garter stitch, this simple scarf is a breeze to make — plus, it’s completely reversible.
View ProjectFrom the August 2017 issue
Knitting is a great way of passing the time, and wherever I go, I usually have a small knitting project in my bag, but when venturing out with your knitting there are a few things I recommend considering:
Pack Enough Yarn: It’s always better to be safe than sorry, so if you think you might run
View ProjectFrom the December 2015 issue
These baubles are knit in the round with Scandinavian-inspired stranded colorwork. They are a quick intermediate project and a great way to use up leftover yarn. These ornaments make for ideal tree decorations, or you can knit smaller version to use a present toppers.
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