Laura is a life-long knitter and former engineer and math teacher. She enjoys combining all the best of her experience in her favorite career, knitting design and education. She was an instructor at a DC LYS, and now teaches at retreats and festivals.
From the December 2024 issue
The Cozy Celtic Circle Pillow embodies the timeless allure of Celtic knots, where intricate lines weave over and under in mesmerizing loops. Perfect for couches, arm chairs and even the guest bedroom, this cozy and sophisticated design will elevate your home’s style. Designed to showcase cables intricately worked in the round, this complex pillow blends traditional Celtic aesthetics with modern knitting techniques to a truly remarkable project.
View ProjectFrom the December 2024 issue
This top-down, circular yoke sweater is inspired by a window from Notre Dame de Chartres. It begins with a twisted 1×1 rib at the neck, flowing seamlessly into the yoke pattern, which mimics stone tracery and extends through the body and sleeves, evoking gothic arches. As the yoke expands, various window motifs emerge. The fleur-de-lis motif is repeated at the hem and cuffs, both finished with twisted 1×1 ribbing. To keep the vibrant contrast colors discreet, the Ladderback Jacquard method is used for stranding, with supplementary charts provided at the end of the pattern.
View ProjectFrom the August 2024 issue
This pillow design takes inspiration from the medallion at the center of a traditional rug. The front is crafted in the round using a disappearing loop cast on and features increasing rounds of stranded knitting. The first seven repeats of the pattern are identical, while the eighth and final repeat includes slight modifications to camouflage the round jog, starting with an additional stitch added in Round 7. The back comprises two overlapping semicircles, worked from garter tabs and secured with buttons. Upon completion, the front and back are placed together and finished with an I-cord 3-needle bind-off, resulting in a beautifully cohesive and elegant pillow.
View ProjectFrom Tweed, Please: Chic, Textured Knits in Beautiful Tweed Yarns
The Kinsley Diamonds Vest is a striking, gender-neutral piece that features an intricate design of diagonal lines formed by pairs of twisted stitches, centered around purl bands and crossing with bold cables. These lines form a beautiful diamond pattern, adding a geometric flair to the garment. The sharp, clean lines of the design naturally suggest a V-neck, which complements the vest’s modern and sleek aesthetic. This vest offers wide appeal with its unisex fit and sophisticated, textured look, making it an ideal addition to any wardrobe. Whether worn casually or dressed up, the Kinsley Diamonds Vest combines both style and structure for a versatile layering piece.
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